“Dear PoPville,
After two weeks of reaching out to hotlines and therapists about my sexual assault that happened on 11/1, I feel helpless.
On the night of Friday 11/1, (more…)
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2142 L Street, NW via The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Thanks to Y. for sending word: (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending: “spotted one in the wild.”
NBC Washington reported:
“The Metropolitan Police Department rented cars for officers to work at traffic posts on Tuesday, Chief Pamela Smith told reporters.”
From AlertDC last night:
“MPD Drone Flight Notification: MPD is conducting an authorized drone flight for a critical missing person in the area of the 4300 block of 13th Street, NW.”
Some background from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department launched its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program in June 2024 for situations where “eyes in the sky” will be critical to ensure a safe resolution for all.
MPD joins over 1,500 police departments across the country that use UAS — also known as drones — to aid officers in real time.
The program’s procedures are specified in MPD’s General Order 803.09.
Uses and Parameters
MPD uses drones to support only those operations cited in the General Order, including help with:
Searching for missing persons
Major traffic crash reconstruction
Crowd management for large-scale gatherings
Situational and tactical purposes (such as a barricade)
Drones operated by MPD are subject to specific operational limitations.
Drones will not be deployed to record a particular person or group based solely on: (more…)
via MPD
“Dear PoPville,
I was robbed at gunpoint Sunday morning in Brookland. The men who attacked me beat another person into a coma before robbing me. In total, the men who attacked us hit four people that morning. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sharing from Edgewood (previously incidents mentioned below in Navy Yard):
“Third time is the charm with this car. Last time I had my wheels stolen it was twice back to back and now it’s been a bit more than a year.”
It had been 11 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.
Frustrating update from Councilmember Zachary Parker:
“Ward 5 neighbors, please see this update regarding Russell Dunkley, who faced charges for the assault of a Petit Scholars daycare group in Bloomingdale last fall.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, at approximately 5:47 p.m., an officer of the Fourth District was patrolling in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, when they heard the sounds of gunshots. The officer responded to the 800 block of Quincy Street, Northwest, and located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
A disturbing shooting occurred on Otis Pl NW last night at 8:05PM. The shooting is adjacent to the Bruce Monroe Elementary and the Park View Rec Center. Someone shot approximately 18 rounds (number of confirmed casings found by MPD). (more…)
photo from our archives
From the U.S. Capitol Police:
“EXERCISE: On Monday, October 28, at approximately 7:00 p.m., we will be working with our federal partners on a routine training exercise on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. Please do not be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles and low flying helicopters.”