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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 5:47 p.m., an officer of the Fourth District was patrolling in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, when they heard the sounds of gunshots. The officer responded to the 800 block of Quincy Street, Northwest, (more…)
1440 8th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “Oyster oyster and the gelato shop across from giant got hit last night. On 8th st nw in Shaw.” (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in multiple robberies in Northwest.
On Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 12:18 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2000 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest. The suspect motioned as if they had a weapon and demanded the victim’s money. The suspect then took the victim’s phone and used a cash app to wire money to themselves before fleeing the scene. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. Additionally, officers recovered a handgun from the suspect. CCN: 25011195
On Friday, January 24, 2025, a 17-year-old male, of Northwest, DC, was charged with Armed Robbery, Carrying a Pistol Without a License, Possession of Unregistered Firearm, Possession of Unregistered Ammunition, and Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device.
As a result of the detectives’ investigation, the 17-year-old male, of Northwest, DC, was charged with the below offenses: (more…)
From USA TODAY:
“Trump pardons police officers convicted of murder, obstruction in man’s death
President Donald Trump pardoned two Washington, D.C. police officers convicted in the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, who was riding a moped on a sidewalk without a helmet when he ignored instructions to stop.”
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George shared: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
It looks to me DC Gov is trying to stop people from calling 911 when people.park in front of their house. I thought it was funny. This was seen on the metro.”
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“Dear PoPville,
Want to give a head’s up to folks about assault/mugging in the area by a group of teens. Last night my 70 year old mother and I were assaulted at 14th and Farragut around 7:45 PM. This is the intersection at LAMB and John Lewis, a relatively safe area given the two schools and cameras, however a group of 4 young males snuck up behind us and pinned my arms down and pushed me down to the ground. Two stood over me and two cornered my mother against the fence demanding our property. I told them we had nothing which we did, literally did not even have my phone on me. They finally were satisfied and walked away up 14th. I have no idea where they popped out from because no one was behind me when I crossed the street and walked up the block, so they popped out of somewhere and got me when I stopped to see who was behind me.
Thanks to the kind neighbors who opened their door and gave us water when we banged on it asking for help. Also, thanks to the OUC and the MPD as everything worked as it should. 911 answered the call immediately, police were dispatched and came and did canvassing to try to find the perpetrators. Not a great end to a challenging day, but I am grateful the system worked.
Caution to my fellow neighbors and walkers. Seemed like they were lurking in the area. If you live in the area and your camera caught anything, the police are canvassing.”
Thanks to D. for sending another from SW. New cars with the temp plates sting a bit more…
It had been 8 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
“Dear PoPville,
Both a PSA and question in case anyone else has also experienced this scam:
I purchased two pick-your-own-amount gift cards in December at the H St NE Giant and loaded them in store. The recipients just notified me that when they opened their (sealed) packaging, the numbers on the cards had been scratched off. (more…)
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces that a dog originally thought to have been stolen was returned to their owner.
The detectives’ investigation revealed that on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the dog wandered off in the 200 block of 26th Street, Northeast, and was found by a concerned citizen. The concerned citizen was unable to locate any owner information on the dog when it was originally found. The concerned citizen saw news coverage of the missing dog and contacted the owner. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the dog was reunited with its owner. The circumstances of this are no longer under investigation.” (more…)
17th and P Street, NW
Thanks to R. for sending at 7am: “So this must have happened while I was at the gym because I live caddy corner to this CVS and everything was fine at around 5:30am walking past it to the gym and when I walked back, I came back to the front door completely smashed in, which is significant because they also have closing metal garage doors. (more…)