Crime

“We never expected the theft to occur from a classmate.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This message is both a public service announcement/reminder and a plea from a fellow PoPville community member and yogi. A classmate and I had our wallets stolen tonight during an evening class at 405 Yoga Studio on Florida Ave NE. The three thieves were a bit suspicious from the start by the way they were acting. All three came late, weren’t able to pay up front for the class and had accounts set up with contact information in North Carolina (which we found out after class when the police looked into their registration). About ten minutes into class the three individuals left the class (told the front desk attendant something about not liking the class), gathered their belongings and left. Their belongings also included two wallets which were not theirs. The two of us discovered our wallets were missing promptly after the class ended when we noticed our purses were lighter and fraud alerts already on our phones from credit card companies. Both of us had charges placed at CVS locations in NW DC in the amounts of $495 – $500 (in total thousands of dollars) for what has been described as gift cards by the CVS police reports filed. One additional charge was attempted tonight from a different pharmacy in Oxon Hill Maryland. (more…)

Update: Both now homicide investigations. Sunday Night Shootings in LeDroit Park and Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


9th and Varnum Street, NW

TheMonthlyBleed reported to us: “At least 10 gunshots near 4th and V in ledroit park, and screeching cars”

From MPD around 8:30pm Sunday Night:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 200 block of W Street Northwest. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

Motorist and pedestrians in the area can expect road closures.

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

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the 200 block of V Street, Northwest.

At approximately 7:59 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

On Monday, January 7, 2019, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 25-year-old Damon Dukes, of Northwest, DC.”

and regarding the photo above which was sent by Katie at 8:35am this morning:

“Shooting at 2253 hrs in the 800 block of Varnum St, NW. LOF: (S1): Unknown race male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt; (S2): Unknown race male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. Both suspects L/S in a black sedan.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in the 800 block of Varnum Street, Northwest. (more…)

Shooting on Benning Road, Unit Block of O St, NW and Reports of Shots Fired in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“At approximately 10:50 pm on 1/5/19, a victim was located in the 1500 Block of Benning Road, NE, suffering from an apparent gun shot wound. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to please call (202) 727-9099.”

“At approximately 3:30 am on 1/6/19, the Fifth District responded to the Unit Block of O Street, NW for the sound of gun shots. Upon arrival a victim was located suffering from an apparent gun shot wound. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to please call (202) 727-9099.”

A reader reported around 8pm Saturday:

“just heard what sounded like an automatic weapon firing off by 14/Irving. Anyone else reporting that? Heard from inside my apt.”

Another: “I drove right by this in an uber – heard the shots and saw 3 men running on Columbia road, almost hit them with the car. Around 8pm.”

Stabbing at 14th and U Street, NW around Noon on Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and U Street, NW

FstrBtrStrngr reported just before noon:

“major stabbing/bleeding incident at 14 and U. Two being questioned by police at the municipal center.”

From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a stabbing in the 1300 block of U Street NW. An adult male has been transported to an area hospital with a stab wound to the upper body. (more…)

20 Year Old Arrested in Alleged Daytime Shooting of an Innocent Bystander on Kennedy Street Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: The GoFundMe for the victim is closing in on $35,000 of it’s $40,000 goal. Thanks to all who’ve given.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made regarding an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:23 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of life threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, January 02, 2019, 20-year-old William D’Sean Wrice, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun).”

“Be on the lookout! Doug the Scammer’s scam is catching on.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki Jourdan

“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.”

GoFundMe launched for “innocent bystander shot in the head” on Kennedy Street 12:20pm New Year’s Day

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“I was just enjoying a quiet work from home day when I heard semi/automatic gun fire. Maybe 15 shots.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“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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