Crime

After Being Denied Entry “suspect produced a firearm and proceeded to fire multiple rounds through the front window of the establishment.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., a suspect was denied entry to an establishment at the listed location. The suspect produced a firearm and proceeded to fire multiple rounds through the front window of the establishment. (more…)

“Recovered from the location was an AM-15 rifle (very similar to the AR-15), loaded with 20 rounds of ammunition in the magazine”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at about 7:00pm, members of the Fourth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant in the 800 bock of Oglethorpe ST NE. Recovered from the location was an AM-15 rifle (very similar to the AR-15), loaded with 20 rounds of ammunition in the magazine. Several other rounds of rifle and pistol ammunition was recovered as well.”

11pm Shaw: “MPD is hunting for shell casings in the snow.”

By Prince Of Petworth


8th and P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to know if anyone else was woken up around 11:40pm last night to what sounded like at least 5-10 gunshots near the Giant on 7th St NW. It could have been something else, but it had the distinct ‘pop’ sound of a handgun.”

Another reader reports:

“Around 11 pm tonight. Here’s the scene a few minutes ago outside the Giant. MPD is hunting for shell casings in the snow. (more…)

Armed Carjacking around 9pm in Hill East Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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A resident wrote on the Hill East Listserv:

“Anyone know what happened on the 700-800 block of Kentucky Ave SE last night around 9 pm?

There were between 4 and 7 cruisers parked for over an hour, plain clothes detectives showed up, and they were searching down the street and even in some people’s yards.”

Another resident responded: “Uber was carjacked.”

MPD confirmed the carjacking: “Armed carjacking occured…there were no injuries.”

Police Release Video of 9pm Shots Fired in Eckington Monday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: There was also a shooting on Monday afternoon in the 1600 block of Lincoln Road NE.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, February 18, 2019, in the 1700 block of Lincoln Road, Northeast.

At approximately 8:53 pm, the suspect fired a handgun, towards the victim, at the listed location. The suspect then fled the scene. There were no reported injuries during this offense. (more…)

Arrest Made in LeDroit Park Case where a Man was allegedly Intentionally Hit by the Driver of a Car and Killed

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in the 1900 block of 4th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:45 am, the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, the suspect intentionally struck the victim with his vehicle. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim sustained life treating injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)

“Is this a new thing?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Matt sends from the Palisades over the weekend. I remember other “tickets” were distributed on H Street, NE to warn about the coming Streetcar parking restrictions. Anyone else get one of these about not leaving visible items in your car to prevent car thefts?

“The victim was found in the trunk of the vehicle.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Special Investigations Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to an Armed Kidnapping / Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, in the 1100 block of Shepherd Road, Northwest.

At approximately 1:53 am, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded property. The suspects assaulted the victim then forced him into the trunk of his vehicle. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Officers located the victim’s vehicle parked in the 7400 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The victim was found in the trunk of the vehicle. The victim was not injured. (more…)

About that Helicopter Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

I got lots of reports of a helicopter circling last night and it sounds like there may have been two incidents. Regarding the one around Mount Vernon Square/Triangle it appears related to a “critical missing person” report:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating endangered 22-year-old Aaron Weatherly, who was last seen walking northbound in the 700 block of 5th St, NW on Monday, February 18, 2019.

Aaron Weatherly Critical Flyer (PDF)

Aaron Weatherly is described as a black male, with medium brown complexion, 5’1″ in height, 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair with a fade. He was last seen wearing a black coat, black pants, a green polo shirt and brown boots in front of 715 7th St NW. He may be in need of medication, has a mindset of a 2-yr old.

MPD is asking that if you have any information about the whereabouts of Aaron Weatherly to please call 202.727.9099.”

Another reader responded to the queries with:

“Not likely related but ANOTHER Eckington shooting, 8:55 pm, 1700 Lincoln, choppers circling here for an hour afterward.”

Ed. Note: I have not found any police reports about that shooting so perhaps it was shots fired (nobody hit). Though I did find a report about a shooting around 12:30pm on Lincoln earlier in the day:

“Shooting in the 1600 block of Lincoln Road NE. Lookout for B/M, dark complexion, gray coat with black hood, armed with a black semiautomatic handgun. L/S E/B on Q street NE”

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