“Dear PoPville,
I was riding home on the metro Friday afternoon when a guy sitting right next to me air dropped me a d*ck pic. It was so unsettling and traumatizing. But what I hated most was the feeling of helplessness – that I couldn’t defend myself because he could easily physically overpower me. (more…)
Photo by Angelica Castañon
Matt first asked around 6:30pm: “big police and ambulance presence in Tivoli Park in Columbia Heights. Area taped off. Any word what happened? Everyone ok?”
Angelica replied around 7:30pm: “Stabbing in the plaza. Please avoid the area for now.”
Ed. Note: MPD made two arrests for stabbings nearby here on Sunday morning.
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From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting investigation at Rock Creek Church Road NW/ Varnum Street NW. Lookout for a B/M, medium build, dark complexion, shoulder length dreads, wearing a white shirt, blue jeans. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911” (more…)
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to independently review the evidence in the U Street use-of-force arrest.”
Ally’Sansa Criner Brown writes:
“EVERYONE in DC needs to see. Yes this happens here in DC too Skip to about 40 seconds if you don’t have the time” (more…)
8am. 14th and Park Road, NW photo by Chelsey Christensen
From MPD:
“The Third District is investigating 2 related adw knife incidents early this morning. The incidents took place in the 3300 block of 16th street and 1400 Columbia Rd NW. both victims received minor lacerations.
2 arrests have been made and the victims and suspects are all acquaintances.” (more…)
Photo by Dr. Steve Taylor
From MPD:
“On June 22, 2019, at approximately 9:50pm, patrol officers of the Fourth District received a 911 call regarding a shooting in the 600 block of Morton St NW and the 3400 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Upon officers’ arrival, one adult male was located in an unconscious state on Morton St NW with multiple gunshot wounds. (more…)
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From MPD:
“5th Districts units were patrolling around the 100 block of Franklin Street NE when officers heard multiple gun shots [4:30am]. Officers then canvassed the area, shortly after hearing the gun shots MPD received a 911 call for a subject who reported he had several gunshot wounds. The victim further reported that three subjects attempted to rob him at gun point while wearing ski masks. The 5th District Detectives Office is currently investigating this case.”
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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…)
3100 block of P Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above. WTOP reports:
“FBI agents are searching the Georgetown home of D.C. Councilman Jack Evans, one day after he put out a letter saying he would step down from the board that oversees the Metro transit agency, law enforcement sources tell WTOP.” (more…)
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…)