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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with multiple Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse offenses within the Second District.

· On Sunday, April 22, 2018, at approximately 12:30 am, the suspect approached the victim in the 3500 block of O Street, Northwest. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with an adult victim without her permission. The suspect is described as a white male, gray and black hair, last seen wearing black jogging shorts.

· On Saturday, April 21, 2018, at approximately 11:35 pm, the suspect approached the victim in the 3400 block of O Street, Northwest. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with an adult victim without her permission. The suspect is described as a male, light complexion, brown hair, last seen wearing a light colored hoodie, and black sweatpants.

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at approximately 11:30 pm, the suspect approached the victim in the 2400 block of K Street, Northwest. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with an adult victim without her permission. The suspect is described as a light skin tone male, facial hair, last seen wearing a gray hood pulled over his face.

On Friday, April 6, 2018, at approximately 11:10 pm, the suspect approached the victim in the 3300 block of N Street, Northwest. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with an adult victim without her permission. The suspect is described as a light skin male, beard, last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with a hood pulled over his face.

On Sunday, February 4, 2018, at approximately 12:55 pm, the suspect approached the victim in the 1900 block of 39th Street, Northwest. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with an adult victim without her permission. The suspect is described as a male, last seen wearing a dark colored hooded jacket, and dark jeans.

These five cases may be related as the descriptions of the suspect are similar.

Anyone who can identify this individual or who has knowledge of these incidents should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”


“Dear PoPville,

Found this flyer on my car and in my mailbox. In my eight years on U Street, this is a first. Kudos to MPD. Hope they find those a**holes. We love our LGBTQ neighbors.”

Ed. Note: I’ve seen these flyers distributed after homicides but this is the first one I’ve seen for an assault too.

Yesterday MPD released video of suspects assaulting two men on U Street while they “yelled homophobic slurs.”

A gofundme page has also been launched for the victims, which has raised over $11,000 in less than a day. Wishing both the victims a speedy recovery and hoping the reward offered expedites the capture of the assailants.



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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating the sounds of gunshots in the 2900 block of 14th Street NW. Officers have located several shell casings, but at this time there have not been any shooting victims located. Officers and detectives on the scene continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or can anonymously text to 50411.”


From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects in reference to an Aggravated Assault offense that occurred on Sunday, April 15, 2018, in the 2000 block of 10th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:31 am, two adult male victims were at the listed location when they were assaulted by three suspects. During the assault, the suspects yelled homophobic slurs. The victims were taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Members of our Special Liaison Branch are assisting with this investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating this offense as potentially being motivated by hate or bias.

Suspect One (more…)



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Thanks to all who forwarded this disturbing report from the Washington Post:

“Two men were attacked in the District’s popular U Street corridor early Sunday by assailants who yelled anti-gay slurs, said D.C. police, who are investigating the assault as a possible hate crime.

Police said the victims were assaulted by three men about 12:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of 10th Street NW, near the U Street Metro station.

The victims were hospitalized with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening — though little more was known about the attack.”


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