Crime

Arrest made “in reference to a Kidnapping offense” near Lincoln Park

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Kidnapping offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in the 1300 block of Constitution Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 11:33 pm, two suspects approached the victim, inside of a residence, at the listed location. The suspects restrained the victim and assaulted him. The suspects took property from the victim and fled the scene.

On Monday, January 28, 2019, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 19-year-old Fatima Kabia, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Kidnapping.

This case remains under investigation.”

“There was a car jacking on Vermont Avenue and O street in Logan Circle around 7:15pm last night.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Update from the victim:

“I was actually the one carjacked. Few minor details that need correcting. It was at the corner of O and Vermont, just south of the circle. My car is a dark gray Subaru Crosstrek with DC plates. They came up on me when I was parking (just about to get out) and we’re armed. They also stole my phone. I’ve been parking on the street for years and it’s frequently trafficked by people walking their dogs, so I’m shocked it happened at all.”

“Dear PoPville,

Didn’t see anything on the MPD twitter account, so thought your readers would be interested to know. There was a car jacking on Vermont Avenue and N street in Logan Circle around 7:15pm last night. (more…)

Shooting in the 1200 Block of North Capitol St, NW, Again; 5:30pm Shots Fired in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“First District units are were on the scene of an shooting that occurred shortly after 11pm at the corner of New York Avenue and North Capital St..It appears that 2 male subjects approached a male victim on the corner and shot him prior to running away. The victim was taken to a local hospital.

If you have any information relating to this event, or any other criminal event that has occurred please call 202-727-9099 or contact me directly at [email protected]”


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From MPD:

“On 1/26/19 at approximately 5:27 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 800 block of 3rd Street SE for the sound of gunshots. On scene, officers located several shell casings. At this time, there is no lookout.

The case is being actively investigated by First District Detectives. Investigators can be reached at (202) 299-2025, should you have any information about the incident. Alternatively, information can be forwarded to investigators by contacting the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099.”

Shooting inside of Quara Restaurant on H Street, NE Just After Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“First District units are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight inside of “Quara” restaurant located at 818 H Street NE. Witnesses are reporting that some type of verbal altercation took place inside that escalated to a male subject pulling out a gun and shooting it at another patron. The victim was found inside suffering from several gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital. Anyone that was inside of the establishment at the time this happened or is aware of this event , or any other criminal event that has occurred please call 202-727-9099 or contact me directly at [email protected]”

Armed Carjacking on Capitol Hill “shortly after midnight”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“First District units are currently on the scene of an Armed Carjacking that occurred shortly after midnight in the 600 block of C Street SE. It appears that 3 male subjects wearing masks, At least one of them displaying a gun, took a Gold Jeep Liberty with DC tags and fled the location in it.. There were no injuries to the victim.

If you have any information relating to this event, or any other criminal event that has occurred please call 202-727-9099 or contact me directly at [email protected]”

2am Shots Fired in Brightwood Park

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Approximately 2 AM this morning, MPD received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of 4th Street and Jefferson Street, NW.

Several units canvassed the area, and several pieces of evidence consisting of cartridge casings, were recovered at the intersection.

No persons with injuries were found.”

62 “prostitution related” arrests were made around 12th and Mass. Ave, NW in 2018

By Prince Of Petworth


Sisyphys (1548-49) by Titian, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain via wikipedia

This morning a resident wrote on the MPD3D listserv:

“Prostitution on 12th Street NW between Massachusetts and N Street is getting completely out of control. Yesterday, I counted four prostitutes in the area while walking to work and today there were five. It is a real eye opener to see residents walking their dogs or taking their kids to school while maneuvering around hookers, pimps and vehicles pulling over to negotiate, while the whole area reeks of marijuana. When people complain, there is a noticeable police presence in the area, so they move one street over for a night or two. This problem obviously is not going to go away on its own or with what is currently being done by the police, in fact it has gotten much worse over the last few months. Please address this problem with more resources and/or a different strategy as it is decreasing the quality of life and endangering residents in this area.”

MPD replied: (more…)

“D.C. Man Arrested for Felony Dog Fighting. 12 dogs, and one American alligator were seized in the case.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Human Rescue Alliance:

“Jaquan Jackson of Washington, DC, was arrested yesterday on a warrant obtained by Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) Humane Law Enforcement Officers and charged with felony animal fighting. Mr. Jackson turned himself in to the Metropolitan Police Department upon learning of the warrant. Other charges will be presented to a Grand Jury. 12 dogs, and one American alligator were seized in the case.

“Organized dog fighting is barbaric,” said Lisa LaFontaine, President and CEO of HRA. “The pain and suffering these animals endured was excruciating and to think that it was all for entertainment is repulsive. I commend the diligence of our Field Services staff who pursued this case with vigor.”

On June 11, 2018, Officers responded to a call about a dog that was actively hanging itself from a chain. When the Officers arrived, they found the dog was deceased, hanging over the fence. The dog was also observed to have scarring around its muzzle and forelimbs, consistent with organized dog fighting. (more…)

“Recent Prostitution Arrests in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Kyle

From MPD:

“The 4th District continues to work on issues of concern in the Petworth neighborhood and would like to report 7 recent arrests for prostitution in conjunction with a focused operation in that area. These arrests focus on the tandem concerns of the criminality of prostitution and the issue of human trafficking.“

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