Crime

Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Who Spit Water on Qualia Coffee Employees Last Month

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Matt for passing on from Qualia:

“Just want to update everyone on the status of the arrest warrant that resulted from our staff having water spit on them last month by Jonathan Hedgpeth, who apparently has a history of harassing service workers and women in particular.

As of yesterday, we heard that the arrest warrant has been signed and once the police know his location, they will serve it. If anyone sees him, the absolute best thing you can do is call the police and let them know where you saw him. Please, please do not interact with him yourselves.

Thank again to everyone who sent their support and provided us with the information we requested.”

“MPD Mountain Bike unit observed an adult male suspect run up behind an adult male victim and punch him in the back of the head” Arrest Made

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On February 22, 2018 at approximately 12:43 A.M. in the 3600 block of New Hampshire Avenue NW, an MPD Mountain Bike unit observed an adult male suspect run up behind an adult male victim and punch him in the back of the head, causing him to fall. The suspect stated, “give me your wallet” and then removed a wallet from the victim’s pocket. Our MPD mountain bike unit quickly approached and grabbed the suspect and took him to the ground to detain him, immediately placing him under arrest. The victim sustained a minor cut to his lip and was treated on the scene by medics. The victim’s property was recovered.

Great job on the part of the mountain bike officer for actively patrolling on the beat and removing a violent criminal from the streets, thereby enhancing public safety.”

“Thankfully the cyclist had pepper spray”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Nathan Castellanos

A reader reports Monday night:

“I’ve witnessed two very violent altercations between cyclists and drivers over the course of 1.5 years in DC – in the 1st one, the driver turned his car across two lanes of traffic and pulled a metal baseball bat out of his trunk against a cyclist he had knocked over.

Feb. 19th: I watched a convo between a cyclist in a bike lane on G St and 13th and a driver escalate to him pulling the cyclist off his bike, and beating him up. Thankfully the cyclist had pepper spray, since my screaming at the driver to stop didn’t do anything.

Moral of the story is road rage is real (especially against cyclists), wear a helmet, make sure your photos of license plates are clear, don’t be afraid to use a u-lock in self defense, and maybe carry pepper spray.”

“Suspect Sought in 11 Destruction of Property Offenses of government operated traffic cameras”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to 11 Destruction of Property offenses of government operated traffic cameras in the District of Columbia.

On Tuesday, February 20, 2018, members of MPD responded to several locations in the Fifth and Sixth Districts for the report of inoperable traffic cameras. Upon arrival, officers observed damage to the traffic cameras. Investigators have since determined the damage was due to vandalism.

The Destruction of Property offense locations goes as follows: (more…)

Park Police Officer Shot “during a search warrant” operation around 5th and Kansas Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported:

“We were walking our dog in Petworth around 6:45 this morning and a fleet of about 10 Park Police cars was rolling East on Emerson, including an armored Humvee. A group in full military armor raided a house on Kansas. They stopped traffic and there is still a helicopter circling as of 7 AM. Any idea what might have been going on and why Park Police?”

MPD reported:

“The United States Park Police executed a search warrant in the 4900 block of Kansas Ave. NW. MPD units assisted with traffic control and air support until the residence was secured by USPP.”

US Park Police reported:

“A USPP Officer has been shot in the lower extremity during a search warrant in Northwest DC. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. No active threat to the community and the scene is secure. Press release forthcoming.”

Early Morning Shooting Monday in Shaw; 11am Shooting Sunday in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD around 5am:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1800 block of 7th Street, NW. The victim has been transported to a local hospital with a non life threathing injury. The lookout for the suspect is a black male wearing a ski mask and dark clothing. Should anyone have any information that can assist the investigation please call our Command Inforamtion Center at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.”


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From MPD:

“Members of 5D responded to a call for service for a shooting at 8th & Monroe St NE as well as a Man with a Knife. When units arrived on the scene they found a 19 y/o male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim reports that he was shot in reference to a robbery. However, MPD is investigating additional information.

RPT DATE
February 18, 2018 11:02 AM

OFFENSE
Assault with intent to Kill (AWIK)

LOCATION: 3409 9th ST NE”

Update from a reader:

“Our car just happened to be in the line of fire at the Brookland shooting. 3 bullet holes and 2 windows gone.”

Reader Reports Shots Fired on Kennedy Street Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


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A reader reports:

“Around 11:30PM last night, I heard what I thought was probably a couple of gun shots fired on the 800 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Shortly after a cop car came patrolling around, circled the block, and then came back around with its search light on – minutes later, dozens of cop cars joined in with their red and blue lights and I believe they followed a suspect into the back entrance of an apartment complex on Longfellow. I’m most surprised nothing has been reported on this and that there wasn’t an AlertDC notification about this situation.”

Ed. Note: I believe Alert DC notices/MPD reports are not automatically sent for shots fired, they are sent when somebody is hit by gunfire.

Cyclist Assaulted by “a group of male juveniles” at 5:40pm in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“On today’s date [Thursday] at 5:40 pm there was an:

Aggravate Assault – CCN: 18- 026-031 – f/o 4014 Georgia Avenue, NW – The complainant reported he was riding his bicycle when he was approached by a group of male juveniles. The juveniles began assaulting the complainant, striking him all over his body causing him to fall to the ground. The juveniles the fled the scene on foot and made good on their escape.

C1 has a contusion to the left eye and swollen facial area, he was transported to a medical facility.

No usable look-out at this time.”

The NoMa Flasher/Pervert is Back. Again. And Again.

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

Walking to work on 2nd Street NE between K and L around 9:30am, a man with a black mask, black jacket and black pants was walking down the street exposing himself. When I noticed I quickly walked by. When I got a safe distance away I turned around and he kept looking back, then zipped up and ran off toward 3rd street. I called the police but wanted to give everyone else a heads up. Right when this happened, I remembered reports of a flasher in NoMa. I wonder if this is the same guy.”

What the Hell Happened Last Night? Part One and Two

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and Quebec sent by BJ

From MPD:

“Last night at approximately 9:30 pm, the 7th District had an armed carjacking at 1433 Shippen Lane SE. Taken was a 2016 red Mercedes Benz.

There was GPS enabled on the vehicle and MPD was notified that the vehicle was in the 700 b/o Quebec place NW.

4D officers responded and located the vehicle in the rear of the 700 b/o Quebec Place N.W.

The vehicle was unoccupied when officers arrived. A perimeter was set up for K9 track. K9 was unsuccessful.

The 700 b/o Quebec has since been reopened.

Anyone with information should call 202.727.9099″


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From MPD at 11:30pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Euclid Street NW. An adult victim has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

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