“Dear PoPville,
This guy stole our packages on Christmas on Warder st! One package was a gift from my friend :(
Also, take a look at his IKEA bag! We definitely were not the first house!”
Crime
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via google maps
From MPD around 9pm yesterday:
“First District Units are currently investigating calls for gunshots around the area of the 600 Block of A Street SE. Anyone with information pertaining to this is encouraged to call (202) 727- 9099 or email me directly at [email protected]. Thank you.”
Also:
“On December 25, 2018, at approximately 9:06 pm, several gunshots were reported in the 400 block of Longfellow St NW.
Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”
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via Metro Transit Police
Ed. Note: I think it’s important to read this whole post through to the end. Twice. There is a lot to unpack here, on many levels. And props/respect to the Metro Transit Police Detective who worked this case.
“Dear PoPville,
My son and his friends took video of him. As the video ends, you can hear the kids freaking out because they say he took his penis out of his pants.
Here’s what REALLY grabbed my attention about this…the kids were very upset that not a single adult on the train came to their defense. He said there were at least 20 other people in the car with them. I can’t imagine not at least standing up and telling this guy to leave the kids alone.
I also want this to become a topic in DC parents’ minds. They should talk with their kids about riding public transportation and how to react if someone approaches them or behaves inappropriately. My son and his friends almost didn’t tell me because they were so upset and ashamed that this happened and kinda blamed themselves. One of his female friends was terrified that her dad would find out and she would “get in trouble.” That blew my mind. And it’s worth mentioning that the station manager at Union Station laughed at them when they got off the train and tried to report it to them. That probably added to their shame.
The detective we spoke to was really sweet to the kids and told them (and us parents) that they may feel a certain way about it today but things might be different tomorrow or in a few days because that’s how trauma works.
The detective wanted to make sure all the kids had the text tip info. If they don’t want to cause a scene but want to report something that makes them feel weird or unsafe, they can text 696-873
From Metro Transit Police:
“Metro Transit Police arrest suspect who exposed himself to juveniles (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to a Robbery (F&V) incident which occurred in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NW, on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at approximately 9:05 PM. The subjects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras.
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Around 6:30pm last night a reader wrote:
“Any info on the incident shutting down N Capital just north of RI? Seems like they’ve roped off at least a couple blocks”
Uncle Jazz reported:
“I heard the shots. A clear 5 shots. Victim was hit across North Cap from The Pub and the People. Ambulance was on the scene quickly and the victim was conscious.”
From MPD Tuesday night:
“Earlier today Fifth District Units responded to the 1700 Blk of Lincoln Rd NE for a call for a shooting. Officers located an adult male victim in the 1600 Blk of North Capitol St NE suffering from gunshot wounds to the arm and leg. (more…)
hahaha thanks to LJDinDC for sharing from Upworthy:
“That’s right, once the thieves opened the stolen package, their car or homes would be assaulted by one full point of glitter and a fart spray device that emitted a synthetic gaseous smell every 30 seconds. And it would be posted online for the world to see.”
You gotta watch it: (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General:
“District residents should be on the lookout for scammers making telephone calls claiming to be with Pepco. These fraudulent callers threaten to shut off residents’ electric service within hours unless the residents pay amounts they supposedly owe to Pepco. The callers request that the payments be made by prepaid card, money order or wire transfer – making it almost impossible for residents to recover their money after discovering they were scammed. (more…)
From MPD Monday:
“Earlier today members of the 5th District responded to several calls for sounds of gunshots in the Unit Block of R St NE. Officers recovered 5 cartridges casings during a canvass of the area. No victims or damaged property were located. Anyone with any information regarding this matter are urged to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or via text at 50411.”
I got a lot of queries about MPD action in Columbia Heights last night:
From Alert DC:
“Stabbing at 1843 hrs in the 3000 block of 14th Street, NW. No lookout.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Tonight [Saturday] at approximately 620 pm, officers from the First District responded to the 1100 block of 1st Street NW for sounds of gunshots. Once on seen, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are currently investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.
Yesterday’s disturbing post on anti Semitic graffiti gets worse I’m afraid. After posting to twitter I got the following responses:
“Uhhhh I’ve seen this in orange in Brookland, I just had no idea what it was”
“Saw this at Union Station today”
“There’s one on Michigan Liquors, or at least there was as of yesterday”
And: (more…)