Crime

“I wanted to send this as it was a very bold attack in the hopes that you might let others know to stay vigilant.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I am writing to make you aware of a sexual assault that happened to a close friend yesterday evening – Saturday, June 23 at 11:09pm at North Carolina Ave and 6th Street SE (by the Citibank). My friend was walking down 6th Street (towards Penn) when she noticed a man walking behind her, sticking close behind. The street was well-trafficked, so she continued on – staying aware of him. The man approached her and asked her for the time. When she looked at her phone to tell him, he put his arm around her neck and held a gun to her temple. Then, three other men approached and began to sexually assault her while saying they wanted her phone and purse. Finally, a man walked by (and continued to do so) until my friend asked for help. He walked her the rest of the way home. This incident will be reported to the police. That part of 6th St is a well lit and well-trafficked street in our neighborhood. My friend was sober and aware of her surroundings. I wanted to send this as it was a very bold attack in the hopes that you might let others know to stay vigilant.”

Man Shot Multiple Times 6:40pm Sunday in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


Otis Place between 11th and 13th Street, NW

From MPD:

“At approximately 1840 hours, Fourth District members responded to the rear of the 3500 block of 11th ST NW, for sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival, they located an adult victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was conscious and breathing. The victim was then transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect is described as a black male, in his early 20s, wearing a white baseball hat, a T-shirt with orange, medium complexion, about 5’10 in height, and short hair.

Fourth District Detectives are actively investigating the case.

Anyone with information should contact MPD at 202-727-9099.”

Ed. Note: A reader reported hearing 7-10 shots fired.

“Scary Armed Robbery Video”

By Prince Of Petworth

Armed Robbery 06192018

“Dear PoPville,

Tuesday night, there was an armed robbery on the 300 block of 13th St SE. MPD sent out alert #I20180348513:

Alert: Robbery (GUN) at 2150 hrs in the 300 block of 13th Street, SE. Lookout for two B/M’s wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, approximately 5’10 and last seen driving a silver Dodge Caravan.

My video camera (paid for by the city’s program) captured the crime. I emailed the clip to the detective investigating the crime and the neighbor is okay.”

MPD announces another “marijuana pop up party” bust

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

Earlier this week MPD reported:

“the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant on a marijuana pop up event in the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. The event was widely advertised and well attended. Officers arrested 30 distributors, seized pounds of marijuana and THC containing products from 28 vendors, seized over $10,000 in US Currency and recovered 3 firearms!”

Today MPD reports:

“Last evening the 5th District Crime Suppression Team executed a D.C. Superior Court Search Warrant in the 1700 block of 3rd Street NW in reference to a “marijuana pop up party”. Crime Suppression Team members made ten arrest and recovered large amounts of various illegal forms of marijuana and marijuana edibles. Great job Crime Suppression Team for shutting down another illegal “marijuana pop up party”!!!!”

“Creep on S Street”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking home from a work happy hour around 10:45pm on S Street near the Masonic Temple when a guy came up behind me and assaulted me. He wrapped his arm around me and shoved his hand up my dress. I was on the phone and in total shock. I managed to get away and he ran off when he saw another person coming down 16th St NW. He was a white male, had a hoodie on, and was maybe about 5’10. Just a good reminder to be aware of your surroundings.”

Peeping Tom Alert

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user C Buoscio

“Dear PoPville,

I encountered a peeping tom masturbating outside the window of my ground floor unit last night.

I live on the hill near union station and H street and saw a peeping tom masturbating outside of my ground floor bedroom window last night at 11:45. He saw me notice him and made eye contact and some obscene gestures before running away when I picked up the phone to call the police. (more…)

10:15 pm Shooting in Trinidad Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“5D is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:15 pm in the 1600 block of Holbrook St., NE.

The victim reports that the suspects approached, with one displaying a handgun. The suspects stole the victim’s property. During the robbery, the armed suspect shot the victim in the leg.

The victim was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.

Lookout is for a dark gray or black Chrysler 300 sedan with unknown Maryland license plates, occupied by multiple suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call 202-727-9099, or may send a text message to 50411.”

FBI, MPD, other local law enforcement seek info from public regarding “D.C.-Area Hotel Rapist”, Nine Attacks That Took Place From 1998-2006

By Prince Of Petworth


via FBI

From the FBI:

“The FBI Washington Field Office along with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Montgomery County Police Department, Prince George’s County Police Department, Arlington County Police Department, and Greenbelt Police Department seek information from the public to identify an unknown male named the “D.C.-Area Hotel Rapist.”

Between August 22, 1998 and February 6, 2006, a serial rapist violently assaulted six to nine women in the D.C. area. Six of these attacks have been definitively linked by DNA to a single assailant, and suspicious activity that may be related was reported in five additional area hotels. (more…)

11pm Shooting at 5th and Kennedy Street, NW Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Yesterday evening, at approximately 11:00 pm, Fourth District officers heard gunshots and immediately responded to the area. During their initial investigation, they located an adult male victim suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released. At this time there is no lookout information to share. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“The Marijuana Pop Up was widely advertised and well attended. Officers arrested 30 distributors…”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From MPD Saturday:

“Last night [Friday], members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team executed a search warrant on a marijuana pop up event in the 2200 block of 25th Place, NE. The event was widely advertised and well attended. Officers arrested 30 distributors, seized pounds of marijuana and THC containing products from 28 vendors, seized over $10,000 in US Currency and recovered 3 firearms! 5D CST definitely deserves a round of applause for their efforts to keep our streets safe!”

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