Crime

“Carjacking and kidnapping at Watkins Elementary dropoff” on Capitol Hill this morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“MPD is currently investigating an incident that occurred by Watkins Elementary School, at 12th and E Street, SE, shortly before 8:30am.

As our complainant was there to drop a child at school, the complaint observed, what we believe to be a theft from auto. The complainant exited their vehicle and went across the street to ask the suspects, who were in a Honda Fiat, to return the property to the vehicle.

While this discussion was occurring, one of the suspects exited the Honda Fiat vehicle and crossed the street to our complainants vehicle and entered through the drivers side door that was left ajar. Our complainant ran across the street and attempted to get back into the vehicle and was unsuccessful. This vehicle had a 5 year old child in the back seat. The suspect was able to take the vehicle and flee with the child inside. (more…)

Shots Fired around 9pm Last Night on 11th Street in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and Columbia Road, NW photo by Stephen Ball
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Matt reported:

“Heads up, definitely a shooting [shots fired] in Columbia Heights last night around 9 pm. I heard 4-5 gunshots pop off then minutes later sirens and a helicopter overhead. On Columbia between 14th and a 11th.”

Stephen reported:

“5 shots at 11th and Columbia NW. No one/nothing hit.”

Anjali also reported: “I heard the 5 shots also right outside my place.”

Alleged Road Rage Early Wednesday Morning “suspect fired one shot into the air”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Police activity at Hamilton and 13th St NW at 2 am (October 17th)

MPD responded to the area for a call for sound of gunshots. The preliminary investigation determined that an unidentified suspect fired one shot into the air. No injuries or property damage were reported.

The incident was related to an alleged road rage situation.

If anyone has any information related to this event please call 202 727-9099 or text 50411”

About All That Law Enforcement Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

Fabiana sent the photo above and asked: “This is 14 St NW between Randolph and Shepherd. What happened?”

Amber replied: “Spoke to officer and they are executing a search warrant.”


3925 14th Street, NW

Steve reported around 10pm:

“Astrid pool hall was just raided. The FBI swat team ran through and there are about 10 old guys handcuffed out front. It looked like only one or two were arrested.”


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Harry reported shots fired in Truxton Circle around 11pm:

“Not seeing this yet on the MPD twitter, but last night around 11pm I heard about 7-10 gunshots in the 200 block of Q Street, NW. MPD arrived promptly, swept the area, found casings through the street.”

And Benjamin passes on from Adams Morgan around 10pm:

MPD reported:

“Alert: Robbery (Gun) at 2213 hrs in the 1800 block of Ontario Pl NW. Lookout for a B/M, 6’4″ with facial hair, black clothing, black bandanna, armed with a handgun.”

1:15pm Shooting Homicide in the 1300 block of D Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“At approximately 1:15 PM this afternoon, First District units responded for the sounds of gunshots in the 1300 block of D Street, NE. Upon arrival, an adult male victim was found suffering from one or more gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where all lifesaving efforts failed, and he was pronounced deceased.

This case is being investigated by members of MPD’s Homicide Branch. If anyone has any information relating to this crime, please contact MPD at 202-727-9099. You can also text information to MPD by sending a text message to 50411.”

“He was the husband of the long-time, beloved pre-k teacher at Stoddert Elementary.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Thought you should report on this senseless killing of a family man in NE last week.

He was the husband of the long-time, beloved pre-k teacher at Stoddert Elementary. A go fund me has been started to support the family as well.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast.

At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District were flagged down at the listed location for a stabbing. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. After all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 53 year-old Curtis Barnum, of Southeast, DC. (more…)

Pedestrian Victim of a Hit and Run in Petworth/Brightwood Park – Police Looking for Vehicle – Victim “sustained a broken leg and a laceration to the head”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“Leaving after Colliding Hit & Run – Pedestrian, 5300 b/o Georgia Ave NW, CCN 174-040

On October 13, at approximately 11:30pm, the Victim was in the crosswalk crossing over Georgia Avenue NW when he was struck by a vehicle, which continued southbound on Georgia Ave at a high rate of speed. The Victim sustained a broken leg and a laceration to the head, and was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Based on the vehicle parts left behind on scene, the vehicle is believed to be a Nissan Xterra pickup truck, model year between 2002-2004.

Any with information regarding this crime is asked to contact MPD at (202) 727-9099.”

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