Thanks to Andrew for sending this painful double dosage from Petworth.
Time for a task force?
Ed. Note: It had been 4 days since our last stolen wheels.
Crime
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From MPD:
“On Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 12:12 am, 5D members responded to the 1500 block of Benning Road NE to investigate sounds of gunshots.
Upon arriving at the location, an adult male victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. The officers attempted to render first aid, however, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
This case is being investigated by MPD’s Violent Crimes Branch. Anyone who may have information pertaining to this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099 or may send a text message to 50411.”
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From MPD:
“On 9/29/18 at approximately 9:55pm, officers from the First District responded to the 1300 block of Emerald St NE for a report of a carjacking. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Fifth District Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1600 block of E Street, NE at approximately 9:30pm on the evening of September 28th. The victim, a nine year-old female, was struck by gunfire while playing in the block. She was subsequently transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to call MPD at 202-727-9099, or text the information to 5-0-4-1-1.”
Thanks to Natalia for sending from 19th Street NW between Kalorama and Belmont.
Ed. Note: It had been 6 days since our last stolen wheels.
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Update 2:53pm:
“Final Update: Police Activity / Street Closure / 17th Street and Newton Street, NW
MPD reports incident clear and all associated road closures are now open to traffic.”
Details from Arlington County PD:
“UPDATE: Police identified the suspect as Salodus Zeloter Hicks, 60, of Washington D.C. and obtained warrants for forcible rape and strangulation. At approximately 9:15 p.m. on September 26, Arlington County Police, with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police Department, attempted to execute a search and arrest warrants on the suspect at a residence in the 3300 block of Mt. Pleasant Street NW in Washington, D.C. Upon making contact with the suspect, he refused to exit the residence. Following a 16-hour barricade, he was safely taken into police custody with assistance by the FBI’s Washington Field Office and Metropolitan Police Department.”
Last night around 9pm nonutsnicki wrote us: (more…)
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7th and Kennedy Street, NW
A reader and MPD reported 11:15pm Tuesday night:
“Shooting //800 blk of Kennedy Street, NW //No lookout”
Update from MPD:
“On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at approximately 10:50PM, MPD units responded to investigate a call for the sounds of gunshots in the area of the 700 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Upon arrival, units observed multiple shell casings in the street and located (1) victim who appeared to be suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the lower left leg. The victim was conscious and breathing and transported to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Monday, September 24, 2018, in the 1200 block of Constitution Avenue, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 7:31 am, an adult male riding a bicycle was traveling eastbound in the 1200 block of Constitution Avenue, Northwest, crossing over 12th Street. The operator of a dark colored sedan entered the crosswalk and proceeded through the intersection on a red traffic signal, striking the bicyclist at a high rate of speed. (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office Friday night:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Peter Newsham announced a policy change that will reduce the number of people taken into custody for “Public Consumption of Marijuana.” Under the new policy, all arrests made for “Public Consumption of Marijuana” must be noncustodial if the arrestee is considered eligible. In the past, a citation (or noncustodial arrest) for “Public Consumption of Marijuana” was an option, but not mandatory procedure. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
From a press release:
“Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has launched a Special Victims Unit (SVU) to focus on prosecuting crimes against some of the most vulnerable people in the District: sexual assault victims, young children, elders, people with disabilities, and children at risk for human trafficking. The unit will also provide specialized training to OAG prosecutors on forensic interviewing and forensic science, gathering evidence, litigating cases, and providing victims with the necessary services to prevent additional trauma during a case.
“This unit will help us seek justice for vulnerable victims of abuse and violent crimes and provide them with the special services they need to cope with trauma,” said Attorney General Racine. “We’ve learned from the best practices of other prosecutors around the country that specialized training is necessary to investigate and pursue these cases while being sensitive to victims’ needs. SVU is our latest effort to keep District residents safe and provide our community with dedicated resources to address the needs of both victims and offenders.”
OAG has authority to prosecute all offenses committed by juveniles in the District as well as certain adult misdemeanors. Prior to the unit’s establishment, OAG prosecutors who handle a wide variety of offenses also prosecuted crimes committed against special victims. After careful study of current practices by other nationally respected prosecutors and stakeholders, AG Racine established SVU to address the special circumstances in cases involving sexual assault and other vulnerable victims.
Special Victims Unit
The new SVU is composed of three dedicated prosecutors who report directly to the head of OAG’s Public Safety Division, Deputy Attorney General Mina Malik. The prosecutors will handle crimes involving: (more…)
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Original MPD alert:
“Alert: Shooting at 0220 hrs at I/O 16th & Euclid St, NW. Lookout for LOF…7-8 …JUV MALES….16-20 YRS OF AGE….SHOOTER WAS L/S WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…6 FT-6’2 INCHES TALL…..L/S N/B…ON EUCLID TOWARDS MOZART
WHITE SEDAN WITH FULL GLASS BLACK ROOF”
From MPD:
“Update – A second adult male victim has been located. The second victim has a gunshot wound to the lower leg and is enroute to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)