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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.”
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Update from MPD: “The suspect is in custody.”
Getting tons of messages like: “Tons of police presence around Roosevelt HS/MacFarlnd MS. All roads blocked and ERT vehicles responding. Any idea what’s going on?”
From MPD: (more…)
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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…)
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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…)
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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.”
Sarah sends the above: “red+green in Thomas circle this morning” [The authorities have been alerted.]
Thanks to Paul for sending this morning’s tough way to wake up from Brentwood and 13th Sts NE (more…)
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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…)
Oof. Thanks to Emily for sending from 16th and Potomac Ave, SE.
It had been 3 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“This morning (Tuesday) at 9:43 AM, officers from the Fourth District were dispatched to 3rd & Kennedy ST NW regarding a vehicle that had just been stolen with a toddler still seated in the rear of the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle was in the process of re-fueling when an unknown subject, described as a black male wearing all dark clothing, entered the vehicle and drove away toward New Hampshire Ave NW. (more…)
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A reader reports:
“Be aware, I was jumped by 3 teenagers Saturday night around 8pm. Lighting is nonexistent in front of the library and the construction trailer narrows pathway and blocks visibility from others. A good spot for an assault. Stay away….It occurred between I St. and Wesley Pl., SW @ the SW Library. Yes, the incident was reported to police. Robbed, no. Injured, yes. I got my head bashed in pretty good. I think I have a concussion. I got lucky, I was walking my buddy’s dog (pitbull mix) and after they hit me I didn’t go down all the way or blackout & screamed MOLLY, GET’EM and they scattered. She is tough looking but just gentle giant and just stood there wagging her tail.”