Crime

Update: Arrest made. 2nd Shooting in Park View Wednesday Afternoon.

By Prince Of Petworth


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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 600 block of Morton Street, Northwest, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

At approximately 4:23 pm, the victim was attempting to retrieve property that was stolen from his vehicle. While at the listed location, the victim engaged in a physical altercation with several suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and shot the victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. This case remains under investigation.

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 23 year-old Michael Muschette, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by sending a text message to 50411.” (more…)

Man Shot in the 600 block of Columbia Road NW around 3pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD around 3:15pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Columbia Road NW. An adult male has sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body and is being transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Motorists and pedestrians in the area should expect road closures and should avoid the area. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

“crossing guard hit by a motorist who did not stop”

By Prince Of Petworth


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“Dear PoPville,

My fellow Uber Pool riders and I witnessed a crossing guard hit by a motorist who did not stop. This occurred around 7:30 AM this morning at Georgia and Farragut, NW. The guard was in the middle of Georgia Avenue when she got hit. Our driver pursued the motorist, and one of the passengers called 911. Finally we got close enough so that I was able to read the plate number to other passenger, and she reported it to the police. The car was a small blue sedan, with handicapped plates. They got away, but not before we reported them.

I hope the guard is OK, she was knocked down but appeared to still be conscious. I saw a pedestrian go to assist while we pursued the culprit.”

“the suspect apologized for shooting at the victims over mistaken identity” Suspect Arrested.

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD (sent 11:45pm Monday night):

“Members of the 5th District responded to the 425 Rhode Island Avenue NE for reported sounds of gun shots. Upon arrival Officer contacted 6 victims who advised officers that a man displayed  a weapon at them and shot several rounds towards their location.  The victims further reported that the suspect approached them again and apologized for shooting at the victims over mistaken identity. (more…)

Huge Police Response on 16th Street “Official said fire plus robbery”

By Prince Of Petworth


3636 16th Street, NW

Update:

4pm Update: MPD reports the police activity in the 3600 Block of 16th Street NW is cleared and the streets are open.”

Full report from MPD:

“Today, around 10:15 am, the juvenile victim reported that he was in the elevator of 3636 16th Street, NW, with two suspects that displayed handguns and demanded the victim’s property. The victim was unharmed and reported the offense to the police. The responding officers conducted a preliminary investigation and located the apartment in which the suspects had entered after the robbery. The officers attempted to make contact with the suspects however they refused to allow the officers into the apartment. The officers secured the hallways and requested that the Emergency Response Team respond to assist with apprehending the suspects. One suspect exited the apartment and he was positively identified by the juvenile victim as one of the persons involved in the robbery inside the elevator. After several hours, the remaining occupants of the apartment were removed. The second suspect in the robbery was arrested. During this barricade situation, 16th Street between Newton Street and Arkansas Avenue was closed. Recovered from the apartment was the juvenile victim’s property as well as three handguns.

22-year-old Antonio Lewis of Southeast, Washington, DC, and a juvenile-male of Southwest Washington, DC. No one was injured during this incident.” (more…)

“Arrest Made in a Voyeurism Offense”

By Prince Of Petworth


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Last August an arrest was also made for voyeurism at Columbia Heights Station.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Division, Physical and Sexual Abuse Branch, announced an arrest has been made in a Voyeurism offense that occurred in the 1900 Block of Independence Avenue, Southeast, on Friday, December 1, 2017.

On December 1, 2017, the suspect unlawfully used a cell phone for the purpose of recording a juvenile victim, who was partially undressed, without the express and informed consent of the victim.

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 23-year-old Krisha Garris, of Temple Hills, MD, was arrested and charged with Voyeurism.”

What in the Holy Hell?

By Prince Of Petworth

Did this dude just really want a ride back to the city? FFS. I hope he at least tipped him well…

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force announced that an arrest has been made in reference to a Kidnapping and an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 2400 block of Calvert Street, Northwest, on Monday, December 11, 2017.

The victim, who is a driver for Lyft, picked up the suspect in the 2400 block of Calvert Street, Northwest and drove him to Aberdeen, MD. Once there, the suspect asked the driver to drive him back to the District of Columbia. The driver declined and the suspect forced his way back into the vehicle, brandished a handgun, and ordered him to drive back into the District of Columbia. The victim complied. (more…)

“There was a shooting in the alley behind 3rd Street, in between Taylor and Upshur Streets around 10 AM”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports:

“There was a shooting in the alley behind 3rd Street, in between Taylor and Upshur Streets around 10 AM this morning. The victim was hit. Cops are at the scene now but I haven’t seen anything put out by MPD yet. Add this to the shots fired on 3rd street last night.”

Another reader reports:

“I just drove through that area on the way to work at 10am or so, cops everywhere, Upshur St blocked off, detectives rushing to scene, crying and exclaiming women in the alley.”

Update from MPD:

“On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at approximately 1010 hours, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District were dispatched to the alley rear of the 300 Block of Upshur Street, NW, for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival on the scene, members located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wound. He was conscious and breathing. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment.

Look out for: a B/M with dreads, driving a gray minivan with a broken driver side window with a trash bag converging the window.

Anyone with any information involving this offense please call 202-727-9099.”

Shots Fired around 3rd and Upshur Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD at 1:17am:

“Sounds of Gunshots 3rd and Upshur

We just received a call for sounds of gun shots. I’m on the street along with other MPD members checking the area. So far there is nothing found.”

at 1:24am:

“We have located one vehicle with damage to the rear window in the 4200 b/o 3rd Street N.W.“

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