Crime

“Statement from Councilmember Allen on First Release of Monthly Stop and Frisk Data by Metropolitan Police Department”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety:

“On Monday, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) complied with a 2016 Council law by releasing a report on stops made by its officers that details far more information on those stops than has ever been previously collected.

Although the Council legally required this data be reported in 2016, and also funded the associated costs via the annual budget in two consecutive fiscal years, MPD only collected and released the full data in response to legal action. But the important point is that the data is finally available and will be critical to informing the community discussion on policing. While this report only covers one month of data, it will be the first of many reports to help identify trends and inform policing practices.

After an initial review of the reported data, here’s what we know so far, and why it could be significant: (more…)

Man Found Shot in Columbia Heights Last Night; “Helicopter circling Capitol Hill/Eastern Market last night”; Stabbing near Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The third district is currently investigating a shooting. A victim has been transported to an area hospital from the 1400 block of Girard St NW with non life threatening gunshot wounds to the leg. Although the victim was found on Girard St, at this time we do not know where the incident actually took place and are continuing to investigate. No crime scene has been located yet.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

A few readers reported last night: “At least one helicopter with search light was circling Capitol Hill/Eastern Market last night, starting at 9:30 PM and lasting well past midnight. Any idea what was going on?”

From MPD around 11:15pm: “STABBING/2000 block of O ST NW/LOF B/M 5’6″, LAST SEEN ON A RED SCOOTER EASTBOUND O ST NW/5269″

“Please join us in remembering our beautiful Margery Magill.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Remembering Margery Magill

Tuesday at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Please join us in remembering our beautiful Margery Magill. There will be a vigil held at Meridian Hill Park at 6:30pm followed with a gathering at 8:00pm hosted at the Outrage, a female-founded activist meeting space, to celebrate her wonderful life.

Meridian Hill Park: 16th St NW &, W St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The Outrage: 1722 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009″

Unoccupied Car and two windows of a building struck by Gunfire near Nats Park and Audi Field

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On 9/9/19, at approximately 12:24 a.m., officers from the First District responded to the 1500 block of First Street SW for the sounds of gunshots. While searching the area, the officers found an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck several times. Additionally, two windows of a nearby building were also shattered. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of the gunfire. There were no usable descriptions of suspects on the scene. (more…)

MPD releases photo of a “suspect in connection with a Burglary One and Second Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, August 30”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with a Burglary One and Second Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Friday, August 30, 2019, in the 1300 block 30th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:30 am, the suspect gained entry to a private residence. Once inside, the suspect sexually assaulted a female victim. The suspect then fled the scene.

The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Bertrand Joseph Lebeau. He is described as a black male with bald or short hair, and a muscular build. He was last seen wearing a black shirt. He may be operating a black 2017 Honda CRV with DC tags FL5215. (more…)

“Argyle Convenient Store robbed at gunpoint in Mount Pleasant”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kurt for sending this disturbing video from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying three persons of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) incident which occurred in the 3200 block of 17th Street, NW, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at approximately 11:50 PM. The subjects were captured by the establishment‘s surveillance cameras. (more…)

Vicious Assault Reported in Truxton Circle Monday 6:35pm

By Prince Of Petworth


22 Florida Ave, NW via google maps

A.G. passes on this incredibly disturbing report from the Truxton Circle NextDoor:

“I was assaulted by a woman outside the Valero on Florida yesterday (Monday) at around 6:35pm. The attack was very violent. I was crossing the Valero parking lot and planned to cross Florida Ave when I noticed her. She looked strange to me so I started walking away in the opposite direction to avoid her but she spun around, lunged for me and threw me to the ground by my hair. [warning continued description is graphic] (more…)

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