Crime

Upsetting Account of A Violent Daytime Assault and Robbery “on the wooden pedestrian bridge that connects Kingman and Heritage Islands to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user random lady

Ed. Note: Wishing Adam a speedy recovery both emotionally and physically.

From Adam’s very upsetting Facebook posting:

“Saturday afternoon I was violently assaulted, beaten unconscious, and robbed in NE DC. Several people came to my aid after the incident, and I was rushed to Howard University Hospital, where I received excellent care. I am posting this is a general notice to friends and family, as I am currently without a phone or laptop (or ID or bank cards), as I have been for more than 48 hours.

The attack occurred while I was taking a few moments to enjoy some peace and quiet on the wooden pedestrian bridge that connects Kingman and Heritage Islands to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and the new “The Fields” complex of sport and recreation facilities adjacent to RFK stadium. I had stopped on the bridge to observe a crane in the water and to reflect for a few moments before heading off for some errands during the remainder of Saturday afternoon.

The perpetrator came up from behind me and knocked me down with a hard sucker punch to the side of my face, and he then jumped on top of me and continued his ruthless assault on my face and body. I honestly don’t remember much after that because I was beaten unconscious. (more…)

Two Men Shot in Trinidad about 6:15 this morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On today’s date at approximately 0614 hours two men were shot while standing in front of 1657 11th Place Northeast. Both men were shot in the leg, C-1 was shot twice and C-2 was once. The men were conscious and transported to local hospitals were they will be treated for their injuries. The suspect’s description has been reported as two black males, operating a grey, 4 door vehicle. The suspects were last seen driving south on West Virginia Avenue.”

“a friend had her dogs stolen over the weekend during a domestic violence incident.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am reaching out because a friend had her dogs stolen over the weekend during a domestic violence incident. The dogs were taken from the home and according to the police were dumped “somewhere” in NW DC. We hope the public can help locate the pit bulls before something terrible can happen. The dogs are a couple, and the female had puppies a few weeks ago, and they still need their momma. (more…)

Saturday 5pm: “The victim got a notice that someone was inside his condo”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On Saturday, August 3, 2019, at approximately 5:00 pm, Fourth District members responded for a burglary that occurred in the 500 block of Park road NW. The victim reported that the suspect entered his condo by coming in the patio door while he was in his back room. The victim got a notice that someone was inside his condo and while investigating he observed the suspect in his front room attempting to steal his property. (more…)

“After the police locked down the abandoned dirt bike, the others circled back and began taunting the police.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for reporting Sunday night:

“This was a regular Sunday occurrence for a bit but had fallen off recently. This was the first showdown we’d seen with the police and the thrill seekers we’d seen. They managed to get one of the bikes when one of the riders lost his balance and had to bail. He headed off on foot with the police in pursuit. (more…)

Shootings on North Capitol and U Street Last Night; Car Crash Investigation on Harvard

By Prince Of Petworth


North Capitol and P Street, NW photo by Daphne Assimakopoulos

Niccole first reported at 10:39pm Saturday night:

“what’s going on at P and North Cap? Lots of cops, sidewalk sectioned off with caution tape…”

From MPD:

“Shooting in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NE. LOF: B/M 6′ wearing grey shirt.”


via google maps

From MPD around 2am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

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

Disturbing detail from a twitter reply to MPD: (more…)

Two Juveniles Have Been Arrested and Charged with participating in the Aggravated Assault offense that occurred on Sunday, July 14th in the 1900 block of Connecticut Ave, NW. More suspects sought

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced a second arrest has been made in reference to an Aggravated Assault offense that occurred on Sunday, July 14, 2019, in the 1900 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 1:00 am, several suspects approached the victims at the listed location. The suspects assaulted the victims then fled the scene. (more…)

“5:15 pm, four individuals attempted to carjack a vehicle parked at the corner of Third and D Streets, SE”

By Prince Of Petworth


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An Eyewitness reported yesterday (Thursday):

“At approximately 5:15 pm this afternoon, four individuals attempted to carjack a vehicle parked at the corner of Third and D Streets, SE, near Brent Elementary and St. Peter’s School. The driver, who was sitting in an unlocked vehicle waiting to meet his child when she was dropped off from camp, resisted and the four fled from the scene by foot. (more…)

“Car Break-ins in Noma Parking Garage”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Caroline Angelo

“Dear PoPville,

The below-email is from the Elevation building (100 Florida Ave. NE), the big apartment building on Dave Thomas Circle. As you’ll see, there were numerous break-ins of vehicles in the parking garage this past week. This is not the first incident involving this parking garage, which is used both by building residents and commuters to Noma. Back around New Years, there were several acts of vandalism, including car’s tires being slashed and one vehicle even being set on fire. The building had contracted out security after those incidents but apparently let the contract lapse. These incidents seem of interest to those living, working, and hanging out in Noma.”

‘Dear Residents, (more…)

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