Crime

Vehicle sought “in a Hit-and-Run with Injuries” Victim riding bicycle in the 1800 block of Montana Avenue, NE; Mount Pleasant Crime Query

By Prince Of Petworth

“Investigators with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, January 5, 2019, in the 1800 block of Montana Avenue, Northeast.

According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 4:53 pm, the victim was traveling southbound on his bicycle at the listed location. The victim was struck by a vehicle that was traveling on Montana Avenue, Northeast. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle did not remain on scene.

The vehicle of interest was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video above.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099.”

Ed. Note: Unfortunately I’m told by the victim’s girlfriend that he is still in the hospital.

Mount Pleasant Crime Query: (more…)

Two Early Evening Assaults/Muggings on Women in Capitol Hill and U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating an incident that took place in the area of the 700 block of 7th Street SE which took place this evening [Wednesday] between 6:00pm and 6:15pm. A victim, of what we believe to have been an assault, woke up on the ground and realized that her purse was missing. However, she is unable to remember what happened. Her property was later recovered a short distance away.

The case is being actively investigated by First District detectives. Should anyone have any information regarding the incident, please contact the First District Detectives office at (202) 299-2025, or the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at (202) 727-9099.”


via google maps

Another reader shares an incident on Wallach Place Tuesday night:

“Sharing the unfortunate news that a young woman was violently mugged by two assailants on our street this evening between 6:14-6:20pm in front of the 1300 block of Wallach Place.

A passerby disrupted the attack and the men fled. (I heard the woman scream and saw one man flee from my upstairs window.) (more…)

“Humane Rescue Alliance Offers $5,000 Reward for Information About Person of Interest in a Shocking Animal Cruelty Case”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Humane Rescue Alliance:

“The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those involved in a tragic case of alleged animal cruelty. On Friday, January 4, HRA received a call about a dog who had been abandoned at Skip’s Liquor Store and Laundromat in NE: the dog had significant injuries to all four legs. Surveillance video (seen here) reviewed by HRA experts shows a man hitting the dog, possibly with an object, and then dragging her away from his vehicle before driving off. (more…)

7am Shooting in Edgewood

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting at 0700 hrs in the 300 block of Evarts Street, NE. Lookout for a B/M, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, L/S in a red Corvette, armed with a handgun.”

and

“Fifth District patrol units and detectives are investigating an Assault with the intent to Kill which on January 10, 2019, at approximately 07:00 AM in the 2600 block 3rd Street NE. The subject is described as a Black male, approximately 6′- 0”, hooded dark colored jacket. The subject fired multiple rounds striking a vehicle and the victim. The victim was struck in the upper torso and transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

“the suspect approached the female victim and, without warning or provocation, struck her in the head from behind, causing her to lose consciousness and fall”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Metro Transit Police

From WMATA:

“MTPD arrested Leon Quarles, 23, of Washington, DC, on charges of felony assault following a violent and unprovoked attack on two innocent Metro customers at Navy Yard Station yesterday evening.

At approximately 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, MTPD officers received a priority call for an assault in progress at the station. Upon arrival, officers found two victims — a 59-year-old female and a 39-year-old male – who had been attacked by the suspect. Officers were able to apprehend the resisting and non-compliant suspect on scene. (more…)

MPD Police Commander Responds Candidly to LeDroit Park Community Concerns after Recent Shootings

By Prince Of Petworth

From the MPD 3D Listserv:

“While we saw a few weeks of calm in the area, the homicide on Sunday night is very alarming to us as well. Our detectives are reviewing cameras from the area, and interviewing witnesses to the shooting. I am hopeful that we will be able to get enough evidence to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for this senseless act, and bring them to justice.

Since these incidents began, we increased our deployment of officers to the area with marked and unmarked units, along with plain clothes officers from other divisions within the MPD. We have deployed our light tower to the area almost nightly, and have conducted patrols with DCHA PD. We have also enlisted the help of our partner agencies, to include the ONSE (Officer of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement).

However, the abundance of illegal guns on our streets is still the primary issue, which we have made our priority. Each of the most recent events all share the same thing: The shooter(s) displayed a reckless disregard for human life by firing weapons on the street. There are far too many illegal guns on our streets. What we need to do collectively as a community is change the narrative that recklessly shooting a gun in public or carrying one is ok. What we need is: (more…)

“woke up to 4 distinct gunshots”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Has anyone heard details of the shooting that took place around 4:45/5am this morning on 16th and Columbia? We think it may have been near the All Souls Church. We live in the Argonne and woke up to 4 distinct gunshots. Shortly after, cop cars pulled up and my wife saw police interviewing a possible witness. They didn’t stay long and all returned to normal.”

“We had two apartments robbed in Adams Morgan this weekend. It was a terrifying experience.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

1/6/18 at 11:30am Apartment Breakin.

Hello PoPville. We had two apartments robbed in Adams Morgan this weekend. It was a terrifying experience. First apartment-the couple was away. In the second-the girl was at home in another room. Horrible experience. She did not stay in the apartment that night. The individuals easily got into the building and we suspect they were tipped off by someone. (more…)

“victim and the suspect had been involved in a verbal dispute while in front of the liquor store”

By Prince Of Petworth


1300 Block of North Capitol St NW during a previous incident in 2016

From MPD Monday night:

“Earlier this evening members of the First District responded to a call for a stabbing in front of 1200 North Capitol Street NW. Police investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect had been involved in a verbal dispute while in front of the liquor store in the 1300 Blk of North Capitol St NW in the Fifth District. The suspect produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the shoulder and abdomen. The suspect then fled the scene on foot into 1D. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Members of the Fifth District Detectives Unit are investigating. Anyone with information are encouraged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”

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