From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest.
At approximately 7:28 pm, the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. (more…)
Thanks to James for sending from Hamlin and 16th Street, NE.
Other readers tell me that they’ve seen similar sights on Capitol Hill recently.
It had been 13 days since our last stolen wheels report.
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From MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a stabbing in the 900 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a non life-threatening wound to the abdomen. A suspect is in custody at this time.”
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“Members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic collision involving a pedestrian, that occurred on Monday, February 11, 2019 at approximately 11:34 pm in the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, NW. (more…)
June 2018 sighting
“Dear PoPville,
It’s been awhile since we had an update on the NoMa flasher. Well, he’s back, this time on L Street NE. Same description of the guy as previous posts. Last Monday he was on L Street NE near Abbey Place NE around 8:20am, and he had his dick out and was masturbating openly in public until I yelled at him to stop. Today, he was on L Street near 4th Street NE also around 8:15am and started to put his hands down his pants before I yelled at him again.
I’ve called MPD about these two incidents.
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Readers reported:
“I was in the middle of the crossfire with my 21 month old daughter at the time when this happened. We were driving to Walmart on Georgia I slowed down at the intersection of 5th and Kennedy to ensure no one was crossing the street. I heard gunshots and saw people ducking and running. I have never felt or seen anything like that before in my life.”
“I was home at the time with my 5 year old daughter who was too sick to go to school today. I heard the shots and immediately got her and myself on the ground. She couldn’t understand what was happening.”
“The fact that we have to explain to our kids that this just a normal thing is INSANE!! The police do walk the area, they do patrol Kennedy, this is not on them. There needs to be more done, and please lets not have another safety walk.”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying several persons of interest and a vehicle in reference to an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm offense that occurred on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in the 5400 block of 5th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:44 pm, the suspects discharged firearms at the listed location. The suspects then fled the scene. (more…)
A reader reports:
“Unfortunately there was another shooting in the neighborhood today around 3:45 pm.”
Updates when MPD releases more info. As of 5:45pm police were still on the scene.
Update from MPD:
“On February 7, 2019, at approximately 3:30pm, Fourth District officers responded to a call for sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival they observed several shell casing near the intersection of 5th and Kennedy ST NW. At least one vehicle parked in the block was struck by gunfire. At this time, we don’t have any injured persons, only damaged property. We also do not have any lookout to give the public at this time.”
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From MPD:
“Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division conducted a prostitution operation last night in PSA 408. Seven adult males were arrested in the 3600 block of 14th Street, NW, and charged with Sexual Solicitation.”
Thanks to John for passing on from the Washington Post:
“Scores of D.C. defendants will be prosecuted for federal gun crimes rather than face local charges in the next year as part of a citywide crackdown on felons caught illegally possessing a firearm and repeat violent offenders, four officials briefed on the plan said.
With homicides in the District climbing 40 percent last year and still rising, federal prosecutors’ goal is to bring all “felon-in-possession” gun cases to U.S. District Court instead of D.C. Superior Court, according to the people briefed on the plan.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jessie K. Liu reaffirmed their commitment to prosecuting illegal firearms and violent crime cases in the District of Columbia. Mayor Bowser also expressed her support for the U.S. Attorney’s strategy of prosecuting cases in federal court for felons illegally in possession of guns. (more…)
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From MPD at midnight:
“A short time ago, members of your Fourth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, NW.
During the event, 8 adults (6 males and 2 females) were stopped, and subsequently arrested.
A loaded handgun, along with suspected illegal drugs to include: (more…)
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From MPD:
“Sounds of Gunshots N Street SE UPDATE ARREST MADE.
Good evening, just wanted to let all know that thank you to the good number of citizens that came forward with their tips and keen observations, an arrest was made last night relating to this event. First district units were able to locate the individual responsible for discharging the weapon and actually striking 2 unoccupied vehicles that were parked on the street. (more…)