B. reported around 4:30pm Monday:
“Dupont Circle, yellow tape, secret service (more…)
Crime
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juvenile males in a carjacking offense that occurred in Northwest D.C.
On Monday, November 18, 2024, at approximately 8:16 p.m., (more…)
“Police at Teddy Roosevelt Island” because a fisherman snagged a hand grenade via magnet. AND BINGO!
Thanks to W. for sending: “police activity shutting down Teddy Roosevelt island and Mount Vernon trail this afternoon due to the discovery of a grenade. Yikes!”
Andrew Leyden tweeted:
“A hand grenade was pulled out of the Potomac near Roosevelt Island by magnet fisherman. DC bomb squad and Park Police investigated and have declared it safe.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a woman and man in the shooting of a 5-year-old girl in a Southwest apartment.
On Monday, December 16, 2024, at approximately 6:29 p.m., officers responded to the Unit block of Galveston Street, Southwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a five-year-old girl inside an apartment suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers quickly provided lifesaving first aid until DC Fire and EMS arrived on the scene and transported the child to a local hospital. The child remains hospitalized for treatment of critical injuries. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending: “Unfortunately, another from Capitol Hill. I notice that the vehicle and yellow crate left behind look very similar to yesterday’s report…”
It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Thanks to Z. for sending: “Spotted this morning on Capitol Hill. The Grinch strikes again :(”
It had been 1 day since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
From the Office of DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson had the following statement on the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee that Trayon White be expelled:
“Let’s cut through the legal jargon. Trayon White is accused of taking bribes,” Mendelson said. “The prosecutors have established probable cause, our own independent investigation found substantial evidence that he took bribes, and public servants are prohibited from taking bribes. This is quintessential corruption.”
This morning, (more…)
Thanks to Rob for sending from Manor Park:
“Don’t see this around here much.”
It had been 17 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces multiple arrests made after the peaceful resolution of a barricade situation inside a Navy Yard apartment complex.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of the First District responded to a call for a burglary inside an apartment complex in the 1100 block of First Street, Southeast. A victim reported multiple suspects entered their apartment and demanded property, but then realized they were in the wrong unit and left without obtaining property. The suspects then gained entry to neighboring unit. When officers arrived, the suspects were still inside that apartment. Officers declared a barricade and requested the assistance of MPD’s Emergency Response Team.
Several hours later an emergency DC Superior Court search warrant was obtained, (more…)
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a kidnapping in Northwest, and multiple arrests for an unlawful entry offense also occurring at the location of the kidnapping.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest, to assist the US Marshals who were in the area searching for a wanted suspect. During the investigation, officers located 13 individuals inside of a residence. One of the individuals, an adult male, was found with broken zip ties on his arms and legs and injuries to his back and leg. The victim stated to officers that he was being held against his will. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The detectives’ investigation revealed that on Wednesday evening, December 11, the suspects kept the victim at the offense location, against his will and assaulted him throughout the evening. The suspects made several attempts to extort money from the victim and were unsuccessful. (more…)