Crime

No Charges For Adult Arrested in “anti-gay hate crime on U Street”, Status of Juveniles Arrested Unknown

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

Update from the Attorney General’s Office:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today issued the following statement about the alleged hate crime and robbery that took place against a gay couple on U Street NW on Sunday, June 16, 2019:

“As Attorney General, my top priority is keeping District residents safe. My office works to break cycles of violence and crime, hold offenders accountable when they cause harm, and give victims a voice. We take violent crimes, especially hate crimes, extremely seriously. We are fully committed to the safety of our LGBTQ community and all the District’s communities that may be targeted by hate or discrimination. (more…)

So, What the Hell Happened in Columbia Heights Last Night?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Sandhya

Last night was pretty crazy and to be honest a bit hard to follow. This is what we know for sure from MPD around 9pm:

“Shooting at 14th & Meridian Pl NW Lookout is for 3 b/m’s mid 20’s wearing all black clothing with hoodies. last seen running westbound across 14th Street NW.”

Josh reported: “4-5 gunshots”

Side note: One reader tells us, “Watched the fire truck and ambulance who were going to the scene be delayed for almost 5 minutes because a MD driver couldn’t back down Meridian Pl to get out of the way.”

Before that is where it gets confusing. (more…)

9:25pm Shooting Homicide in Park View; Shooting in Shaw around Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On June 19, 2019, at approximately 9:25pm, Fourth District members were dispatched to the 700 block of Princeton Pl. NW regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, the victim was located in an alleyway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where life-saving efforts proved futile. The victim was later pronounced deceased. There is no current lookout for any suspects.

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

and: (more…)

Shots Fired Near Petworth Metro 7:40pm Last Night; Shots Fired in Brightwood Park 9:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“MPD responded to the area of 9th Street and Quincy St, NW, for reported gunshots at approximately 7:40 PM this evening. [Tuesday]

There were no injuries reported. There was damage to a vehicle discovered in the 3700 block of 9th Street, NW.

If anyone has information related to this event please call 202 727-9099 or text 50411.”

and (more…)

Two Men Flee Armed Robbery “in a green trash truck”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who forwarded on to us this message from Alert DC around 12:20pm:

“Alert: Robbery Establishment (4th Street Market) in the 6900 blk of 4th Street NW. Lookout is for (2) two B/M’s. S1: B/M,40 years of age, dark complexion. S2: B/M, 50 years of age,wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark glasses, armed with a handgun. L/S northbound on 4th street in a green trash truck.”

“anti-gay hate crime on U Street. It reminds us DURING pride month why it’s so important to HAVE pride month.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Can you please share this story of an anti-gay hate crime on U Street? It reminds us DURING pride month why it’s so important to HAVE pride month. These despicable acts are still happening in our own backyard.”

From Facebook:

“UPDATE: DC Police LGBT Liaison Unit just visited us to see how we are doing. They confirmed 3 juveniles and 1 adult were arrested.

My boyfriend and I were assaulted last night [Sunday] a few blocks from Nellie’s for just talking closely on the sidewalk. It started with homophobic slurs and eventually there was a mob of 15 guys on him. I was powerless and all I could do was try to protect him. His phone is stolen, they knocked out a good part of his front tooth, and he had to get stitches for his lip. He doesn’t have insurance and we’re not sure how he’s going pay for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.”

From GoFundMe:

“My boyfriend, Braden, and I were walking from Hawthorne’s to Nellie’s on U St (in DC) last night and we stopped to talk for a few minutes. He was leaning against me and a few guys started yelling ‘faggot’ at him and started to swing at him. (more…)

Two Armed Carjacking Arrests last night around 1:30am

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Monday, June 17, 2019 at approximately 1:30 AM, Fifth District members were flagged down in the 1800 block of 2nd Street, NE by a victim who reported that two suspects had just attempted to carjack him at gunpoint.

The officers quickly located one of the suspects in the 300 block of V Street, NE and were able to apprehend him.

Also recovered during the investigation was a Glock 19 semi-automatic handgun, which was equipped with a high-capacity magazine and loaded with 28 rounds of ammunition.

This is yet another example of the fine work done each day by the members of the Fifth District!”

and

“On Monday, June 17, 2019 at approximately 1:27 AM, members of the Fifth District observed a vehicle that was taken during an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense on the Sixth District.

The vehicle fled from the officers, and a pursuit was initiated in the 1200 block of Brentwood Road, NE. The pursuit ended when the carjacked vehicle was involved in a traffic collision with a street curb in the 1900 block of 9th Street, NE.

Four suspects were subsequently placed under arrest for Armed Carjacking and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.”

San Lorenzo’s Chef and Owner and Friend Arrested in Delaware “allegedly found [with] 191 grams of cocaine”

By Prince Of Petworth


1316 9th Street, NW

Yikes. The Washington Post reported yesterday:

“Massimo Fabbri, chef and owner of San Lorenzo Ristorante and Bar in Shaw, was arrested recently in a Delaware beach town on cocaine possession and other charges, according to a police report. Police searched both Fabbri and a female companion and allegedly found 191 grams of cocaine, with a street value of $19,100, in their possession. Authorities also allegedly found $3,201 in cash.”

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