Crime

AG Racine and CM Allen on nomination of New D.C. MPD Chief Robert J. Contee III

By Prince Of Petworth


Robert Contee via MPD

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she has named 31-year Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) veteran Robert Contee as the next MPD Chief of Police. Contee joined MPD in 1989 and has served as Assistant Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau at MPD since 2018.

A native Washingtonian, Acting Chief Contee began his career at MPD as a police cadet in November 1989. He became a sworn member of the Department three years later and quickly rose through the ranks, serving in a variety of assignments. Most recently, as the Assistant Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau at MPD, he worked with the community to solve crimes, bring offenders to justice, support the recovery of victims, and protect witnesses.

Acting Chief Contee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Studies with a concentration in Police Science from George Washington University. He has also completed the Management College at the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration and the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) of the Police Executive Research Forum in Boston, Massachusetts.”

From AG Racine’s Office: (more…)

10:45pm Shooting in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On Sunday December 20, 2020 at approximately 10:45 PM , Fourth District officers responded to sounds of Gunshots in the 4000 block of Kansas Ave NW. One adult victim was shot in the leg and is being treated at a local hospital. This case is being investigated by the Fourth District Detective’s Office. Anyone with information related to this is urged to call MPD at 202-727-9099 or to text anonymously to 50411”

“Based on the review of video cameras onboard the 7000-series train, it appears that an FBI agent discharged his weapon several times following a verbal exchange with a passenger.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by nevermindtheend

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police today released a chronology of events that transpired on December 15th aboard a Red Line train, which left a passenger hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

Based on the review of video cameras onboard the 7000-series train, it appears that an FBI agent discharged his weapon several times following a verbal exchange with a passenger.

“This matter is an active criminal investigation, and we are working closely with the Montgomery County, Maryland State’s Attorney’s Office,” said Metro Transit Police Chief Ronald Pavlik, Jr. “We are continuing to collect and process evidence, including conducting interviews, to determine what happened on that train.”

If there are any members of the public that may have witnessed the incident, please contact the MTPD Detective Branch at 301-955-5000.

While Montgomery County Police were first on the scene of the shooting, MTPD subsequently assumed the role of lead investigating agency for the incident. MTPD has held the train at a local rail yard for evidence processing, reviewed video footage from station and railcar cameras, reviewed the preliminary incident report from the rail control center, and taken statements from Metro employees, passengers, and others.

While the report is subject to confirmation of audio transcripts, MTPD’s preliminary chronology of events is as follows: (more…)

“robbed and assaulted at knifepoint in the Petworth/Georgia Ave metro station around 6:30pm”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports last night:

“I was robbed and assaulted at knifepoint in the Petworth/Georgia Ave metro station around 6:30pm [Thursday.] Two guys were waiting outside the train when I got off, one followed me to the escalator and put a knife to my side and asked for my phone. I said no, we fought, the other guy joined when it wasn’t a quick transaction. The first guy tried to stab me in the stomach but he had a utility swiss army knife and it wasn’t sharp. Eventually they got the phone after a few punches to the head, another guy who saw it happening got the knife and gave it to the station manager who called transit police. (more…)

“Help with a hit and run”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday around 2:30pm a friend was in a hit and run on North Capitol after Michigan and just before the Irving exit going north bound. He was hit by a new white Ranger Rover with Maryland tags. They did not stop.

My friend was driving his new (used) dream truck he has just purchased two days ago. (more…)

Ward 3 Council Member Mary Cheh’s Car Stolen in Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth

From Mary Cheh:

“Earlier today, I stopped by my neighborhood bakery for what I thought would just be a moment, and my car was stolen. No one was harmed and and MPD is in search of my vehicle.

These things can happen in an instant, they are crimes of opportunity, so I urge everyone to stay alert and take precautions–like double checking that your car is locked, never leave it running, and using anti-theft devices. (more…)

“I was forced to sit on a set of stairs with a gun pointed at my head.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to submit my story to warn others.

It was 5:30pm and I was walking down 10th st NW when a man approached me from behind asked for money, and I politely said no sorry, to which he drew a pistol and told me to sit.

I was forced to sit on a set of stairs with a gun pointed at my head. The guy stole my wallet and airpods. I am very grateful nothing worse happened.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) offenses that occurred on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Third District. (more…)

“A 911 caller reported seeing a silver car shooting at someone on L St. A passing motorist’s vehicle was also struck by gunfire on North Capitol”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“This afternoon at about 2:50 PM, 1D patrol officers heard gunshots near North Capitol St and L St NW. A 911 caller reported seeing a silver car shooting at someone on L St. A passing motorist’s vehicle was also struck by gunfire on North Capitol St. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Our quickly responding officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. One occupant fled the vehicle on foot and was stopped by officers; the vehicle fled the area. Upon stopping the suspect, the officers found a gun on him. Based on our detectives investigation, the suspect was arrested for ADW-Gun.

While an arrest has been made in this case, our detectives will continue to investigate to identify any other suspects and ensure a good case is presented to the US Attorney’s Office for prosecution. If anyone has relevant information, please call 202-727-9099 or anonymously text 50-411.”

Also reported by MPD:

“Approximately 11:40 am, an officer heard a Sound of a Gunshot in the 5400 block of 5th Street, NW. A canvass in the block produced one shell casing and damage to the windshield of a vehicle parked in the block.

Anyone with additional information please call 202 727-9099.”

Shots Fired in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Earlier this morning, the Metropolitan Police Department was called to the 5th and Aspen St., NW, for the report of gunfire. During a canvass, members discovered several cartridge casings in the intersection of 5th and Aspen St., NW. No injuries have been reported at this time.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact 202-727-9099.”

8pm Carjacking in Chevy Chase near Rock Creek Park Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Carjacking– On 12/14/20, at approximately 8 PM, the victim was parked in the 5400 Block of 27th Street NW. A vehicle then executed a U-turn and parked along side of the victim’s vehicle. The suspect displayed a handgun and ordered the victim to get back. The victim stepped away from the vehicle and the suspect then entered the victim’s car and fled the scene. The vehicle has since been recovered in the 6th District.“

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