“Dear PoPville,
My car has been broken into twice recently – once in mid-July, and once this week, all around the intersection of 12th/South Carolina/C Sts SE. The first time we were just a part of a larger rash of break-ins with broken windows; at least three cars on South Carolina and two on C all got hit in the same time frame. (more…)
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From MPD:
“On October 3, 2018 at 7:15 pm – Fourth District Units responded for a shooting in the 5700 block of Georgia Ave NW
The complainant reported he was involved in a physical altercation with suspects 1 and 2, during the struggle one of the suspects produced a gun, and the complainant was struck in his lower body. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Sometime Saturday afternoon our house in Eckington was burglarized. An HP laptop, Acer aspire laptop, nikon d7100 camera and 2 lenses, plus iPad mini stolen. What’s most disturbing is that we were likely home when it happened- we batten down the hatches when leaving the house and there were no signs or evidence of a break in, just noticed that all my electronics in that room had vanished. (more…)
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Abby reported at 10:12pm:
“4 gunshots at 9th and S just now — lots of police presence looking for bullet shells”
Jeffrey added:
“I heard it from in front of Garrison Elementary — the dog literally turned tail and rushed me home. Yikes.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle of interest involved in a Hit-and-Run which occurred in the 4400 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, on September 5, 2018 at approximately 7:20 PM. The vehicle of interest was captured by a nearby camera.
DO YOUR PART TO HELP PREVENT AND SOLVE CRIME. (more…)
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.
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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.
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…)