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“Dear PoPville,
On Monday my wife just encountered a scammer at 21st and P St NW. He was a white male with brown short hair and a trimmed beard wearing a black jacket and baggy jeans. He was well spoken and claimed to be locked out of an AirBnB and needed “cash to call and Uber.” Be on the lookout! Doug the Scammer’s scam is catching on.”
From GoFundMe:
“On January 1, 2019, our friend was shot in the head as an innocent bystander in NW DC. He is critically injured and will need surgery, rehabilitation time, and lots of medical care.
The last thing he, his girlfriend, his family, or his dog need to worry about is money. So if you’re able, please chip in what you can and share with your networks so we can help out. Thank you.”
“Dear PoPville,
Did you see this story of an innocent bystander getting shot in the head near Jackie Lee’s?”
NBC Washington reported:
“It appears that the victim in this case may have been an unintended target who was visiting one of the local establishments here,” police chief Peter Newsham said.”
MPD reported:
“On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, around 12:20pm, Fourth District units responded to the 100 block of Kennedy ST NW for a sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival they observed a victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in critical condition. There is no usable lookout at this time.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”
And unfortunately lots of other shootings reported yesterday. From MPD: (more…)
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From MPD:
“Sunday December 30 @ 1:30am
The Third District is currently investigating a stabbing in the 1800 block of Columbia Rd NW. Two adult males have sustained minor injuries and are being treated at this time. A suspect is in custody.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)
From MPD:
“On 12/28/18, at approximately 11:05 p.m., officers from the First District responded to the 1200 block of North Capitol Street NW for a report of a shooting. On the scene, officers located three adult victims who had sustained gunshot wounds to their lower extremities. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was just enjoying a quiet work from home day when I heard semi/automatic gun fire. Maybe 15 shots. The police, ambulances, and fire trucks showed up quickly (thanks, first responders!). One young man was very bloody, but alive. I hope he stays that way. Squeeze your loved ones tightly, people.”
MPD confirms:
“Shooting at 1420 hrs in the 200 block of 54th Street NE. Lookout for silver color vehicle with tinted windows. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
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From MPD:
“On 12/28/2018, at approximately 12:50 AM, members of the Fifth District responded for the sound of gunshots in the 1900 block of 1st Street, NE. Upon arrival, officers met with an adult male complainant who stated that he had just been chased by an individual, and shot at. The complainant was not struck by the gunfire, and was able to make it to safety. (more…)
2020 Shannon Pl, SE via GoFundMe
Thanks to all who passed on this important fundraiser:
“Today, December 26th, the day after Christmas, our friends at the Anacostia Playhouse came to work and discovered they had been robbed. Thieves broke in and stole several laptops and computers, a tablet, box office cash, blank checks and credit cards (which they quickly used to make unauthorized purchases). As if that wasn’t bad enough, the robbers used a crowbar and broke into locked cupboards and filing cabinets.
In addition to leaving destruction and heartbreak in their wake, the thieves caused thousands of dollars in damages and stolen property. The Anacostia Playhouse has a huge impact on Anacostia and DC’s arts’ scene but they are still a tiny Ward 8 nonprofit. This crime will have a substantial and devastating impact on their operations — just as the Playhouse is about to host rehearsals on their next production, American Moor (Jan 11 – Feb 3). The Anacostia Playhouse will need financial, logistical and community support in the coming days and weeks. (more…)
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Ed. Note: Not to belittle the seriousness but the burglar crashing into the cat’s water bowl upon entry is pretty great.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Burglary I incident which occurred in the 4900 block of 4th Street, NW, on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at approximately 11:30 AM. The subject was captured by a nearby camera.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, December 24, 2018, in the 800 block of 11th Street, Northeast.
At approximately 3:30 pm, members of the First District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Behavioral Health announced the release of LIVE. LONG. DC., the District’s strategic plan to reduce opioid use and misuse and to reduce opioid-related deaths by 50 percent by 2020.
“This plan outlines how District agencies will work with our public and community partners to tackle DC’s opioid epidemic,” said Mayor Bowser. “We know that the opioid epidemic in our city looks different than how the epidemic is talked about nationwide. This plan was created in response to the specific needs of our community and focuses our resources on increasing awareness and prevention, enhancing treatment offerings, and strengthening recovery supports.”
Created by a public-private working group of more than 40 stakeholders, LIVE. LONG. DC. outlines strategies to address the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment, and recovery supports. Even as the plan was under development, ideas sparked from the working group were put into practice right away and so several of the strategic approaches are already well underway.
The plan’s seven goals include: (more…)