Crime

15 Year Old Shot in Navy Yard around 8:20pm on July 4th, Police Looking for Suspect. Over the course of the 4th, MPD Made 18 Arrests for “Unlawful Activity in Navy Yard”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast.

At approximately 8:19 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of Half Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was located conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below: (more…)

“MPD Arrests Suspect in Fire Extinguisher Convenience Store Robberies” Wait, What?

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who robbed several convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as a result of the detectives’ investigation, a D.C. Superior court arrest warrant was issued for 42-year-old Rahman Barnes, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He was held in Prince George’s County, Maryland, for unrelated crimes.

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Barnes was extradited to Washington, DC, where he was charged for the below offenses: (more…)

Three People Shot at 7th and M St, NW Monday Night including 21-year-old, innocent bystander, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym (intern in a congressman’s office) killed

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Northwest.

On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

17 Year Old Arrested and Charged in Fatal Hit and Run Crash at 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s announces the arrest of a suspect in a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash in Northwest.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 12th Street and U Street, Northwest for the report of a crash. On scene officers located an adult male lying in the roadway unconscious and not breathing after being struck by a vehicle. (more…)

DC Attorney General “announced three lawsuits against Maryland drivers and one lawsuit against a Virginia driver who have amassed more than 1,000 traffic infractions among them.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Continuing his focus on holding dangerous drivers accountable for repeated, illegal conduct on DC streets, Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced four new lawsuits, including three lawsuits against Maryland drivers and one lawsuit against a Virginia driver who have amassed more than 1,000 traffic infractions among them. The vast majority of the citations accumulated by the four defendants were for excessive speeding, and in total, the drivers owe the District more than $340,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees. (more…)

“Arrest Made in Petworth Homicide”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)

WMATA GM: “We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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WMATA GM Randy Clarke posted yesterday:

“Thx you @CMBrookePinto @AnitaBondsDC @CMFrumin @CMWendellFelder & @MayorBowser for supporting legislation to improve safety on @wmata.

Safety is a core value at Metro and while crime is at a 7 year low and we have had a significant reduction in fare evasion on rail. There is still more work to do, especially on bus.

The number one request we hear from frontline staff & customers is to have more security on Metro, specifically on buses. Council Member Pinto’s bill supported solutions that address these concerns.

We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer. Our team will never stop working to improve Metro for our customers and staff.”

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 (Union of 15,000 transit workers) posted: (more…)

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