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From MPD yesterday (Thursday):
“Earlier this evening, members of the Third District were on enhanced patrol in the 200 block of V Street NW when they observed an individual engaged in a verbal altercation. As they approach the individual to investigate, he fled on foot and the officers gave chase. (more…)
K Street near Farragut Square photo by Alexander around 3:30pm
E Street between North Capitol and New Jersey, NW. Photos courtesy AFT
From the American Federation of Teachers:
“On Tuesday, Dec. 11, and Wednesday, Dec. 12, several public areas around the American Federation of Teachers’ Washington, D.C., office building–including a wall on one side of the AFT’s building–were defaced with a yellow spray-painted message reading “I want Jexit!” The incidents were reported to local police, and some of the graffiti has been removed.
The AFT’s initial research confirms the phrase has anti-Semitic connotations, has been used previously to slur Jewish people and Jewish identity, and is popular in online spaces that cater to hate and nationalism. (more…)
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Leah writes:
“at least 8 gun shots heard in Le Droit Park neighborhood just now – at least the third time in as many weeks this is out of control.”
MPD reports:
“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the 200 block of W Street NW. Officers on patrol in the neighborhood heard what they believed to be gunshots coming from the area. At this time, we have not located any shell casings or identified property damaged, but we are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
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Ed. Note: An update to yesterday’s post “At approximately 3:25 am, the suspect gained entry to an occupied residence”, Victims Then Forced to Withdraw Money from an ATM.
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District and the Violent Crimes Task Force announce an arrest has been made in an Armed Kidnapping and multiple Burglary One offenses in the Fifth District.
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From MPD:
“First District Detectives are currently investigating an Assault w/a Dangerous Weapon (ADW) which occurred Monday evening on Kings Court SE at approximately 1915 hours.
A male complainant reports he interrupted a Theft from Automobile in progress and was subsequently surrounded by three male subjects. At one point, one of the subjects struck the complainant in the head with a rock causing the complainant to drop his cellular phone to the ground. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Kidnapping offense that occurred on Thursday, December 6, 2018, in the 1200 block of West Virginia Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 3:25 am, the suspect gained entry to an occupied residence at the listed location. The suspect brandished a knife and demanded US currency. The victims then entered a vehicle with the suspect where they were driven to an establishment. The victims withdrew US currency. The suspect took the US currency then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in this photo and in this video: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Thank you for this post. I recently moved to Trinidad and really love this neighborhood. I live on a street where people watch out for each other.
The person shown in the pictures below was caught stealing on camera around halloween outside of my neighbor’s house. Then my neighbor saw him days later stealing across the street. The police arrested him after he was identified and they found packages in his backpack.
He was held for 17 days and then let back on the street. (more…)
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Update: This was a delayed posting on the yahoo listserve it occurred Friday “12/7 at approximately 1:06 pm”
From MPD:
“Today at approximately 1:07 PM MPD responded to the 4600 block of 5th Street, NW for the sound of gunshots.
Once on the scene, several spent casings were recovered from the roadway.
No injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 202 727-9099 or text 50411.”
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From MPD just after 9pm Sunday Night:
“First District Units are currently investigating calls for gunshots around the area of the 1200 block of I Street SE. Anyone with information pertaining to this is encouraged to call (202) 7272- 9099 or email me directly at [email protected]. Thank you”