Thanks to Tammy for passing on from NBC Washington:
“A 94-year-old woman is recovering after someone attacked her and took her purse in D.C.’s Cleveland Park neighborhood Monday night. [2900 block of Porter Street NW, 11:15pm]
The woman says she walked to an Exxon gas station nearby to ask for help, but an employee there turned her away.”
What. The. Hell.
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From MPD last night:
“Earlier this evening, members of the Third District mountain bike unit were patrolling in the 2900-3000 blocks of 11th Street NW in response to the recent incidents involving gunshots. As the officers approached a group of individuals, all 3 fled on foot. After short foot pursuits, Officers were able to apprehend all 3 (2 juvenile males and 1 adult male). Each of the 3 subjects were in possession of illegal handguns and were placed under arrest.
As a result of the work of these Third District officers, 3 illegal handguns were taken off the streets and 3 subjects were arrested. We will continue our efforts to remove these illegal firearms from our streets, especially in an area that has seen too many recent incidents of violent crime.”
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A reader reports a shooting/shots fired around 3pm at 8th and R St, NW.
From ALert DC:
“MPD reports the 1700-1800 Block of of 8th Street, NW is closed in both directions due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”
Also from MPD around 3:15pm:
“Shooting at the intersection of Holbrook and Queen Streets, NE. No lookout”
Update from MPD:
“Earlier this afternoon members of the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting in the 1500 Block of Holbrook St NE. Officers located two adult male victims. The first victim sustained a gunshot graze wound to the abdomen and a gunshot wound to the leg. The second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Both victims were transported to area hospitals and are in stable condition. The Fifth District Detective’s Office is currently handling this investigation. Anyone with information regarding this offense are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text 50411.”
“Flower thief at Irving and Sherman :(”
Do the thieves actually try to resell these flowers? Is there a whole black flower market I’m not aware of?
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Thanks to Bill for passing on “I thought Kent’s message here was pretty thoughtful and addresses some of the key challenges and tensions in Columbia Heights right now.”
From Kent C. Boese | Chair, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A | Single Member District (SMD) 1A08 (posting with Kent’s permission):
“The ANC members continue to work with officers, get to know them, and advocate for officers to walk our neighborhoods. We attend the Police Service Area Meetings when they are scheduled and many of us have developed strong relationships with our officers. What has changed in the 8+ years since you were on ANC1A isn’t the commitment of Commissioners or our dedication. We work very hard on public safety issues, often without the support we need from above.
While some of the challenges we face in effective policing are logistical (i.e., changing officers due to promotions and retirements, changes in MPD police district and PSA boundaries), the real challenge we face is changes (good and bad) in what our officers are allowed to do, largely based on political decisions from the Council.
Frankly, when it comes to public safety in Ward 1, I do not believe we have an effective advocate in the Wilson building who can articulate a sound policy that balances the rights of residents with the responses from our police and social service agencies. Yes, we now have the NEAR Act which I voted for on the ANC and which I wholeheartedly support. But we are not going to see the benefits of the ACT immediately, and even when we see the full benefits of the NEAR Act in the coming years, there will still be an appropriate role and need for police. (more…)
Thanks to Slim for sending yesterday morning from the 500 block of 6th Street, NE.
And John sends “Another Escalade stripped sometime late Saturday/early Sunday. C St. SE between Kentucky and 13th.”
It had been 14 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD Sunday:
“Approximately 8 pm tonight, First District officers were flagged down at 8th and E Street, SE for a man pointing a firearm out of the window of a car at a person during an apparent road rage incident. A lookout was voiced and officers were able to locate and stop the vehicle in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. There were two occupants removed from the vehicle and a gun was recovered. A subject was identified as being the same person that pointed the gun earlier and thus was placed under arrest without further incident. …Anyone with information relating to this is asked to call 202-727-9099 or email me directly at [email protected]..
You can also send us your anonymous TEXT TIPS 50411″
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Rachel first reported to us last night:
“Just heard like 8-10 gunshots, sounds like from around 11th and Irving?”
From MPD:
“This event occurred at about 11:15 P.M.
3D units are on the scene of a shooting in the 3000 block of 11th Street, NW. Several persons were sitting on the steps at a residence when a vehicle pulled up and fired several shots at them. A adult female was struck by the gunfire. (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District is pleased to announce an arrest for Carrying a Pistol Without A Permit and Unregistered Ammunition that occurred on today’s date in the 4000 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.
On today’s date [Wednesday April 10], the Second District responded to a call for a weapon found in the bathroom. Subsequently, a call was received for a Theft f/Auto in the 4000 block Wisconsin Ave NW. Upon arrival on the scene it was learned that the two calls were related. The arrestee who claimed ownership of the weapon was detained and arrested for the above listed charges.”
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Ed. Note: I was away from the computer when this went down yesterday, so I passed on reports via Twitter and Facebook. If you’re interested in following breaking news reports, follow us @PoPville on Twitter and/or on Facebook here.
From MPD:
“At approximately 3pm today (Wednesday April 10, 2019), officers from the Third District responded to the 1400 block of Columbia Road NW in reference to several calls for the sounds of gunshots. Officers on scene located several shell casings, but initially there were no victims or individuals reporting that they had been shot at. Several hours later an individual reported to police that they had been shot at while in that area. (more…)