Crime

Reader Reports Shots Fired around 3:30pm Wed. in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

It didn’t get an alert from MPD, but two shots were fired on Irving Street across the street from the Tubman Elementary playground at 3:30 Wednesday. Heard them personally from about 100 feet away. I called 911 and they said someone else called it in. It happened across the street by the gate to the field. Kids were out on the playground for aftercare and were immediately brought in. It lasted about 10 minutes.

Two weeks ago there was a parent safety meeting at the school with MPD, DCPS, and Councilmember Nadeau’s office and they offered nothing to help the situation with shootings happening around the school.”

“13-year old arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Burglary One. Offense occurred February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard St, NW.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Incredibly upsetting update to the Prius Chase Friday night in Columbia Heights that we spoke about on Monday. From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an additional arrest has been made in connection with a Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, the suspects gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects approached an adult female victim and sexually assaulted her. The suspects took property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered.

On Friday, February 7, 2020, a 14 year-old juvenile male, and a 16 year-old juvenile male, both of Northwest, DC, were arrested and charged with Burglary One and Theft One.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order, a 13-year old, Juvenile Male of Northwest, DC was arrested and charged with First Degree Sexual Abuse and Burglary One.”

“a man who appeared to be under the influence of drugs assaulted a young child who was walking with a parent near 9th St NE and Maryland Ave NE”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill and a First Degree Cruelty to Children offense that occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in the 800 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 4:51 pm, members of the Special Operation Division were flagged down by citizens, in reference to a juvenile victim being assaulted, at the listed location. Officers apprehended the suspect. The suspect and victim were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 28 year-old Idreis Alexander Augustus, of Springfield, VA, was arrested and charged with Assault With Intent to Kill, First Degree Cruelty to Children, and Destruction of Property.”

From MPD Wednesday:

“This evening at approximately 4:55 PM, a man who appeared to be under the influence of drugs assaulted a young child who was walking with a parent near 9th St NE and Maryland Ave NE. Several passersby assisted the child’s mother in stopping the assault and detaining the perpetrator. (more…)

Shots Fired in Brightwood Park around 9:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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At 9:31pm a reader reported: “Just heard 5 gunshots just north of Sherman circle!”

From MPD:

“On February 11, 2020, at approximately 9:30pm, multiple sounds of gunshots were reported in the rear alley of the 5100 block of Illinois Avenue NW. Members of the Fourth District canvassed the area and located ballistic shell casings. There were no report of injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”

Prius Chase Friday Night in Columbia Heights related to earlier “Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense” in Pleasant Plains; Shots Fired Near Petworth Metro last night

By Prince Of Petworth


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Ed. Note: Friday night I received tons of messages about an MPD pursuit of a Prius in Columbia Heights. It was related to the below report.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announces two arrests have been made in connection with a Burglary One and First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the 700 block of Girard Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, the suspects gained entry to a residence at the listed location. Once inside, the suspects approached an adult female victim and sexually assaulted her. The suspects took property and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. (more…)

“Some random tourist tackled him on the grass by the Washington monument”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo via DC Fire & EMS

DC Fire & EMS reported Tuesday February 4th:

“Update crash with entrapment 15th St & Constitution Ave NW. 1 extricated. total 3 patients, 1 serious non life threatening injuries and 2 minor injuries. 4 vehicles involved.”

There is WAY more to the story. An eyewitness wrote in what he saw:

“I was walking down constitution between 14th and 15th on Tuesday at 355pm and this happened: (more…)

7:20pm Armed Robbery including victim’s car in Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“1D units are currently on the scene investigating an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 7:20 this evening in the 100 block of 15th St NE. The suspects approached the victim and demanded his personal property and vehicle. Taken was a White Honda Civic bearing DC Tags FK4135 and a Bernie Sanders bumper sticker. Lookout is for (3) B/M’s, all 6′ in height, wearing all black clothing and ski masks all armed with knives.

Anyone who witnessed this or may know about this crime should call in a tip to 202-727-9099 or text 50-411.”

16 Year Old Arrested Yesterday and Charged in the 9:39 am Double Shooting in Columbia Heights back in December

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, December 9, 2019, in the 1300 block of Park Road, Northwest.

At approximately 9:39 am, the suspect brandished a handgun and fired at three victims. (more…)

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