Crime

“’Doug’ the scammer is loose on Q Street.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre

“Dear PoPville,

“Doug” the scammer is loose on Q Street. Just chased him away from our house just down from Dacha. Calling himself “Dr. Doug Scott” and that he needs to make a call since he left his suit somewhere blah blah blah. The pic you have from Jan 16 is spot on except he’s now wearing glasses. He rang the bell and when I opened the outer door (since I thought it was UPS) he stuck his foot in the door and began his pitch. I called him out as a scammer and that the whole neighborhood was aware of him. He got real quiet and backed away slowly. The Hubby was a little taken aback by how forceful I was but then I showed him the photo and your ongoing coverage and I mentioned he shoved his foot in the door. I did call the cops.”

From the Whitman-Walker Health:

“Thank you for publishing this piece on Doug/Gene. I wanted to offer an update that this individual is not a Whitman-Walker employee and has not been on staff with us.

We appreciate you bringing light to this story as we’ve learned of their scams.”

Shooting at 9th and V Street, NW around Sunday Morning

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Good morning. Members of the Third District are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the area of 9th and V Streets NW this morning. An adult victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099. Motorists and pedestrians may experience road closures in this area while the investigation is ongoing.”

The mayor’s office reported:

“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services have been in communication with MPD in regards to a shooting on the 900 block of Florida Ave NW. A Male Victim was transported to a near by hospital and will be treated for non life threatening injuries.”

“The DC Superior Court wants to update the public on an oversight that resulted in jury summonses for the week of January 29 and February 5 not being mailed in a timely way.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin

From an email:

“The DC Superior Court wants to update the public on an oversight that resulted in jury summonses for the week of January 29 and February 5 not being mailed in a timely way. The Court has taken steps to prevent any recurrence. More importantly, the Court reports that not one trial was delayed due to an unavailability of jurors.

“We appreciate everyone who serves jury duty throughout the year, but I want to especially thank those who served the past two weeks on such short notice,” said DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert E. Morin. (more…)

“myself and my husband are willing to be witnesses for her if she wishes to press charges against her assailant”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I would like to try to let a woman know that myself and my husband are willing to be witnesses for her if she wishes to press charges against her assailant. We attempted to intervene and called 911 when we witnessed her being assaulted on the street at 7th and M tonight [Tuesday 7:30pm]. I thought she was being robbed but when I stopped and honked to try to scare him off and he went back to choking her and holding her against a vehicle it became more apparent they knew each other or were in a relationship. I really would like to help her if possible.”

Ed. Note: If the victim or a friend of the victim happens to come across this offer please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with the OP. Wishing you peace and safety.

71 year-old man found stabbed to death in a residence near Cardozo High School 11:30am Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 2300 block of 11th Street, Northwest.

On Monday, February 5, 2018, at approximately 11:30 am, officers responded to a report of an unconscious person. Once on the scene, they discovered an adult male, inside of a residence, suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The decedent remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The victim has been identified as 71 year-old Michael Mahoney, of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.”

The Goalposts Have Been Moved, Apparently

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: The above exchange was in reference to the following MPD release I passed on to a reader. I received a large number of inquiries about shots fired in Petworth Thursday night. MPD was a bit slow in releasing info on this incident but at least two arrests were made. Apologies it took so long to confirm the incident.

“On Thursday, February 1st, 2018, around 8:30 PM, MPD officers responded to the call for sounds of gunshots at New Hampshire Avenue and Decatur Street, NW. Officers located two victims that sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds. During the investigation, the detectives charged 51 year-old Darren Butler of Northwest, Washington, DC with the illegal possession of a firearm. Additionally, the detectives obtained an arrest warrant for another suspect in the case. Today, MPD members arrested 26 year-old Corey Boyd of Northeast, Washington, DC, with ADW Gun pursuant to the arrest warrant obtained by the detectives.”

7:30am “When the victim turned around to face the suspect, the suspect shot him twice striking him in both legs”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 7:30 this morning an adult male victim was in the 4900 block of Georgia Ave. NW when he was approached from the rear by the suspect. The suspect said “Hey”. When the victim turned around to face the suspect, the suspect shot him twice striking him in both legs. The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for non-lifethreatening injuries. The lookout for the suspect is a black male in his 20’s, 5’10” tall, medium brown complected with a full beard last seen wearing black pants and a black jacket.

Anyone with information regarding this offense can reach MPD at (202)727-9099 or text to 50411″

Big Police Presence at Mason Inn Last Night – Drug Bust?

By Prince Of Petworth


2408 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Photo by Jamie Fuller

“Dear PoPville,

I live in Glover Park. My boyfriend’s brother told me that he heard on local DC news last night that the 1,000 year old Mason Inn on Wisconsin Ave was busted for drugs. Have you heard anything about this?”

Ed. Note: Mason Inn opened up back in 2011. Previously it was Gin & Tonic but back in my AU days [MA SIS ’99 Go eagles!!] it was the legendary Grog & Tankard.

Jamie reported to us around 7:30pm last night:

“Big bust at mason inn Glover park. Bags of evidence being carried out.”

Updates when more is known.

“Crime on Metro plunges to lowest level in more than a decade”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“Crime on Metro in 2017 plunged to its lowest level in a more than decade, the transit authority announced today.

Last year, there were a total of 1,282 Part I crimes on Metro, a 19 percent reduction from 2016 and a 43 percent drop from 2010 levels. Declines were reported in every category of crime:

Aggravated assaults were down 27 percent
Robbery was down 18 percent
Motor vehicle theft and attempted motor vehicle theft were down 45 percent and 39 percent, respectively
Snatch/pickpocket incidents were down 27 percent
Larceny was down 10 percent Rape was down 67 percent, with two incidents reported in 2017
There were no homicides, arsons, burglaries in 2017, compared to 5 homicides, 3 arsons, and 2 burglaries in 2016. (more…)

2:20pm Shooting Near Starburst Intersection

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 2:20 PM, 5th District Officers responded to 1500 block of Benning Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from multiple non-fatal gunshot wounds. 5th District Detectives are actively investigating this case. We are currently looking for two suspects wearing all black clothing approximately 6 feet in height. If you have any information regarding this crime please contact the 5th District at 2026980150.”

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