Crime

About that Helicopter Hovering around Bloomingdale, NoMa and Shaw last night

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I live at 1st and R St. NW near Big Bear Cafe in Bloomingdale. was awakened at 2:44am this morning by an unusually loud, low-flying helicopter. It seemed to be making repeated passes right over our house in intervals of about 30 seconds (i.e. never straying far from directly overhead. Objects on shelves and nightstand and walls in my room were rattling when the helicopter passed over our house. This lasted for quite some time — approximately 20 minutes. Any idea what was going on?”

A few folks also inquired @PoPville on twitter and Alan found from US Park Police that: “The Eagle was assisting MPD with a critical missing 70 y.o. with dementia.”

3:30pm Shooting around New Hampshire and Gallatin St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Full report from MPD:

“On February 13, 2020 at approximately 3:30 pm several armed individuals entered a residence in the 4900 block of First St, NW. Consequently, an exchange of gunfire occurred in the rear of the 5000 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW. One of the suspects was struck, apprehended and charged with Burglary while armed. One weapon was recovered from the scene.

This case is under investigation by the Fourth District Detectives Office. Any additional information please contact 202-727-9099.” (more…)

Shots Fired in Columbia Heights around 8:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“5-7 gunshots near target in columbia heights”

“Lots of gunshots from two different guns near 14th and Fairmont just now. Heard some cars speeding off as well…”

“My boyfriend was coming out of our building at 14th and Fairmont when it happened– at least 5-10 shots. Cannot believe we haven’t seen any police cars come in yet ???”

“Finally starting to block off 14th at Girard, presumably between there and Fairmont, but yeah it feels like very little fanfare. Guess it’s been a busy night for them.”

7:30pm Shooting on North Cap near New York Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred this evening at approximately 7:30 pm. The victim, an adult male, reported that while in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW he sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition. There is no lookout information at this time.

This incident is being actively investigated by detectives from the First District. Should anyone have information about the incident, please contact the First District detectives office at 202-299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

6pm Shots Fired reported in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and Upshur Street, NW

Full release from MPD:

“Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of Varnum Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:45 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the area of the 500 block of Varnum Street, Northwest, for the report of the sounds of gunshots. While canvassing the area the officers encountered an adult male in the rear of the 4200 block of 7th Street, Northwest, who was armed with a handgun. The suspect pointed the handgun at the officers and they discharged their weapons at him. (more…)

“Was across the street from the person who reportedly had a weapon. The police shot at him and he ran.”

By Prince Of Petworth


F Street, NW between 11th and 10th

Full police report from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and Internal Affairs Division are investigating a homicide and a police involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the 700 block of 8th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 5:08 pm, uniformed members of the First District were on patrol in the area and heard the sounds of gunshots. They located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and observed a suspect fleeing the scene. Officers pursued the suspect into the 700 block of 10th Street, Northwest, where there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the officers. The suspect was apprehended in the area of 11th and H Streets, Northwest. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services transported the suspect and victim to local hospitals for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. The suspect was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The decedent has been identified as 29 year-old Terence Dantzler, of no fixed address. (more…)

Shots Fired in Shaw (and possibly NoMa) around 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth


700 block of Florida Ave, NW

A reader reports that in Shaw he heard 5-6 shots fired.

From MPD:

“MPD is investigating calls for sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Florida Ave NW and the Unit block of Florida Ave NE. There are no victims at this time. Due to traffic congestion, please avoid those areas until further notice.”

Updates when/if more is known/released.

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

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“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


via google maps

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


via google maps

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…)

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