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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce an arrest has been made in reference to a First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, Northwest. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the area of 6th Street and R Street NW. A juvenile male has been transported to an area hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
One reader reported: “Wow, 9 shots fired – glad no one was critically injured.”
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From MPD:
“On February 3, 2021, at approximately 10:15 PM sound of gunfire was reported in the 5200 block of Georgia Ave NW. Officers responded and discovered multiple casings in the area. (more…)
Photo from Columbia Heights by DJ JunglEE
Lots of folks wrote in yesterday through last night from all over town echoing Lauren’s comment: “Please stop with the low flying helicopters oh my god! @PoPville (NoMa/H Street)”
Ed. Note: EHN is trying.
“2x VH-92A Marine One training and multiple landings at Naval Observatory this afternoon.”
Phil with some great video action: (more…)
Wisconsin and Macomb Street, NW
Unfortunately more carjackings reported yesterday. Stacc Janford reported at 5:07pm “carjacking in broad day light at 3401 Idaho Ave NW. More cops showing up and some heading south down Wisconsin Ave”
Updates when/if more is released about the above.
And from MPD: “Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of 17th Street, Northwest (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Linda Harllee Harper, Director of Gun Violence Prevention
Linda Harllee Harper is visionary leader in social and criminal justice, currently serving as Senior Deputy Director to the Government of the District of Columbia’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) – the city’s cabinet level agency serving youth impacted by the DC Juvenile Justice System. Mrs. Harllee Harper started her career with DC Public Schools as a Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Coordinator at the former Oak Hill Youth Center. For more than fifteen years, Mrs. Harllee Harper has successfully led and supported reform efforts in the District’s Juvenile Justice System, and is credited with launching a network of contracted local community-based providers designed to serve as an alternative to residential care or detention.”
From Councilmember Allen’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she would be naming Linda Harllee Harper as the District’s first Gun Violence Prevention Director, a position created and funded in last year’s budget by Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety.
The following is a statement from Councilmember Allen: (more…)
From MPD:
“This evening (Thursday) at approximately 5:35 pm, a victim left their car running in the 400 block of 8th Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.”
“This evening (Thursday) at approximately 7:45 pm, a victim left their car running in the 500 block of 8th Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in northbound on 8th St SE, followed by a black van with unknown tags.”
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From MPD at 4:40pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of 7th St NE. No lookout
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
Update from MPD: “On January 28, 2021 at approximately 3:42 pm, officers from the First District responded to the 700 block of 7th St NE for the report of sounds of gunshots. Officers located a a crime scene but not a victim. A short time later, a juvenile male responded to a local hospital and reported that they had been shot while in the 700 block of 7th St NE. The lookout is for two black males wearing dark clothing.
First District Detectives area actively investigating this incident. Should anyone have information related to the shooting, please contact the First District Detectives office at (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099.”
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in the 3300 block of Newark Street, Northwest.
At approximately 7:11 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the report of a domestic violence assault. (more…)
“Car chase ending at 4th & N, stolen vehicle – foot chase ended in a arrest” photo by Matt J.K.
From Council Members to regular folks – sadly, you just gotta stop doing this. More reports from MPD last night:
“This evening at approximately 6:30 pm, a victim left their car running in the 1000 block of First Street SE while picking up food. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.
The First District has seen an elevated level of car thefts–many of which involve cars that are left running or keys that are left in cars. Please always be aware of your surroundings and ensure that you turn off and lock your car even if only getting out for a moment.”
and in the 100 Block of M Street SE:
“This afternoon at approximately 4:55 pm, a victim left their car running while getting out to use an ATM. An unknown suspect entered their vehicle and fled in an unknown direction.”
And in other craziness today: (more…)