Crime

“59th Presidential Inauguration Street Closures”

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and L Street, NW photo by Joshua Collier “checkpoint at 14TH and L St NW this morning. Every car is getting stopped and questioned.”

Stefanie (and others) report this morning: “Downtown DC really locked up (assuming for Inauguration prep etc) – can’t go south of Gallery Place from at least 6th as far west as I can tell. I had a heck of a time getting to 395 this morning.”


8th and F Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

From Alert DC:

“MPD reports the following road closures are in effect until further notice due to preparation for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (more…)

Shooting around 9:30pm Tuesday in Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“First District Patrol and Detectives are currently investigating a shooting at 7th and I Streets NW.

An adult male was shot and has been transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The scene is secure and there is no immediate threat. Expect to see marked police units in the area for the next several hours.

If you have information about this incident, please telephone the Command Information Center at 202-727- 9099 or text your information to 50411”

Police Report on Last Night’s “Stolen vehicle with children aboard” in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Monday, January 11, 2021, at approximately 7:25 hours, Officers on routine patrol were flagged down by a food delivery driver in the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW. The delivery driver had left his running vehicle unattended and it was taken from him with his two-year-old daughter and his four-year-old son aboard. Officers quickly began to look for the children and the car and alert members of the community. Thanks to the combined effort of citizens of the District and MPD, the children were located unharmed and returned to their father along with his vehicle. The Fourth District would like to thank all those community members who reached out to assist us and remind people not to leave your vehicle running unattended.”

About that Cryptic Traffic Advisory Last Night – it’s for “the inauguration perimeter”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by C Buoscio

Late last night MPD tweeted: “Traffic Advisory: On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at approximately 6 am, morning commuters should be aware of parking restrictions & potential street closures in the downtown area. Stay tuned for additional updates.”

I got lots of concerned queries asking what this was about. The Mayor now explains:

“Allow for additional travel time in and around downtown. All are encouraged to sign up for text alerts, text INAUG2021 to 888-777.

This is the beginning of the installation of the inauguration perimeter around the White House, the Mall, the Capitol and parts of downtown.” (more…)

17 Year Old Shot and Killed 5:30pm Saturday at Florida and North Cap, NE. Juvenile Shot 5:20pm Sunday in Brightwood

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, January 9, 2021, in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 5:28 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located a juvenile male victim, inside of an establishment, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 17 year-old Omari Dunn, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

7pm Shots Fired in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at approximately 6:55 PM, an unknown black male dressed in all black riding a bicycle was observed discharging a weapon in 300 block of Upshur Street NW in the alley. Anyone with information or video is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099 or TEXT 50411.”

“Alabama Man Charged With Possession of Eleven Molotov Cocktails Found Near Protest* at U.S. Capitol”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

*Ed. Note: Riot.

From the U.S. Attorney Office District of Columbia:

“Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin for the District of Columbia announced charges against an Alabama man that include one count of unlawful possession of a destructive device, and one count of carrying a pistol without a license.

Lonnie Leroy Coffman, 70, of Falkville, Alabama, was arrested yesterday and charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Coffman remains in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 12.

As alleged in the Complaint, on January 6, U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officers responded to reports of possible explosive devices in the area around the United States Capitol. In the course of conducting a protective sweep of the area, officers observed the handle of what appeared to be a firearm on the front right passenger seat of a red pickup truck with Alabama tags. A law enforcement database check of the vehicle registration revealed that the vehicle was registered to Lonnie L. Coffman with a home address in Falkville, Alabama. USCP Bomb Squad members subsequently searched the vehicle and secured one black handgun, one M4 Carbine assault rifle along with rifle magazines loaded with ammunition, and components for the construction of eleven “Molotov Cocktails” in the form of mason jars filled with ignitable substances, rags, and lighters. (more…)

Shots Fired Reported around 14th and Euclid St, NW – Police Presence also at Florida Ave, NW with a bus that appears to have a bullet hole

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Fairmont St, NW

Readers started reporting just around 4:15pm: “Think we just had the fourth shooting in 24 hours. 14th between Euclid & Fairmont”

“Maybe 14 gunshots just rang out around 4:17. Along 14th and Euclid roughly.”

“About 15-20 gunshots fired in Columbia Heights – heard near 14th & Euclid. Sirens blaring w/in mins.” (more…)

“United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

Mayor Bowser wrote: “On behalf of the residents of the District of Columbia, our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick.

May he Rest In Peace, and we work tirelessly to honor his service to the Congress and our nation.”

From the United States Capitol Police:

“At approximately 9:30 p.m. this evening (January 7, 2021), United States Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty.

Officer Sicknick was responding to the riots on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol and was injured while physically engaging with protesters. (more…)

Third Report of Shots Fired/Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD: “3D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting in the 1300 block of Harvard Street, NW. No lookout./ 2688″

Readers started reporting just after 11pm: “I just heard gun shots at around 11:05pm followed by about 3 more at 11:08pm. I’m at 13th and Euclid by Cardozo.”

“I heard about 8 shots from my place near Columbia and 11th about 5 minutes ago.”

“Maybe 7-10 gunshots. Heard just now near 14th and Harvard in Columbia Heights.”

“another 8-10 gunshots at 14th and Girard/Columbia area”

“Helicopter now circle the area around Florida avenue and 14th”

“an ambulance just pulled into the alley by 13th and Harvard. Several police cars present without lights on.”

“Multiple helicopters overhead with their search lights on”

“They’re still looking for one person from what we can hear.”

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