Crime

Pedestrian Hit by Car in LeDroit Park 1:45am, Possibly Intentional Hit and Run

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian at 4th and T streets NW. The pedestrian has been transported to an area hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. The striking vehicle is described as a dark suv that was last scene northbound on 4th Street.

Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

From the LeDroit Park Listserv:

“Sadly, this does not at all appear to be an accident. (more…)

9:30pm Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Columbia Road, NW from Rachel

Rachel and many others wrote around 9:30pm:

“Just heard gunshots here in Columbia Heights. Sounded like 6 or 7 shots?”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of 11th Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries to the hand and leg.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Shots Fired Reported in Navy Yard Sunday Night; Stabbing in Eckington Early Monday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD around 9:30pm Sunday:

“First District units are currently investigating calls for sounds of gunshots around the area of 20 N street and also Half and L street SE…Anyone with information relating to these sounds, or any other criminal event that has occurred please call 202-727-9099 or contact me directly at [email protected]…”

a reader reported:

“I just got off the metro and there’s are a ton of cops and the street in front of big stick is taped off.”


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From MPD around 1am:

“The Fifth District is investigating an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) that occurred on Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Unit block of Florida Avenue, NE.

An adult male victim was found at the location suffering from multiple stab wounds to the body. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who may have information pertaining to this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099 or may send a text message to 50411.”

11:30am Street Robbery Reported in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1410 14th Street, NW

A witness writes:

“Witnessed a robbery on 14th just south of P St (in front of Trade) at approximately 11:30am. Without giving too many details to mess with the investigation, the police seem eager to speak with any other witnesses. There were a bunch of people who walked by this all happening, since it was a standard busy morning on 14th.”

Early Morning Shooting Just Off H Street, NE – Arrest Made

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On Sunday, February 3, 2019 at approximately 5:30 AM, First District patrol units responded to a 911 report of gunshots in the 1200 Block of Linden Place NE.

Upon arrival at the location, patrol units discovered an adult female with a gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim was evaluated on scene before being transported by DCFEMS ambulance to area hospital where she was admitted in stable condition.

Subsequent on scene investigation by First District Detectives and patrol units has resulted in the arrest of a male subject for ADW Gun. The subject was arrested without incident and has been transported to the First District for arrest processing.”

Police Looking for Persons of Interest in an Armed Kidnapping Offense in Chevy Chase around 4:45pm

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 offense that occurred on Thursday, January 17, 2019, in the 3600 block Livingston Street, Northwest.

At approximately 4:45 pm, one suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect brandished a handgun and entered the victim’s vehicle. Two other suspects also approached and entered the victim’s vehicle. The suspects forced the victim to drive to the 3700 block of Legation Street, Northwest. The suspects then fled the scene with the victim’s property.

A nearby surveillance camera captured two persons of interest that can be seen in the photos and in this video: (more…)

About that Big Police Presence Last Night – Bloomingdale/Eckington edition

By Prince Of Petworth


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I received a lot of messages this morning along the lines of:

“a car going the wrong direction crashed followed by some weird police activity on quincy place nw around 4am this morning….any intel”

MPD tells me that it was in response to a car jacked vehicle suspect spotted in the unit block of Quincy Place, NW. The actual car jacking occurred in the alley of the 100 block of Q St. NE. The suspect was identified and placed under arrest in the 100 block of Harry Thomas Way NE.

Ed. Note: I got other inquires about helicopters in the area and was told ” MPD’s Air Support Unit did not respond to this call.”

Early Morning Shooting in Brentwood

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On 1/30/2019, at approximately 1:42 AM, members of the Fifth District responded for the sound of gunshots in the 2300 block of 15th Street, NE. The units arrived on the scene and located spent shell casings, but no victim. A short time later, an adult male victim showed up at a local hospital with an apparent gunshot wound to the left hand. This case is currently under investigation by members of the Fifth District Detective’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call (202) 727-9099, or send an anonymous text to 50411.”

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