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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…)
via MPD
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…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
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…)
“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!”
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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.”
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.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
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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…)