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“Dear PoPville,
I was walking back to my office with my lunch on 14th st (between Rhode Island and N) when a cylist on the sidewalk tried to snatch the pad thai out of my hands. Friendly reminder that nothing is off limits when it comes to theft in DC.”
Ed. Note: Fortunately the thief failed and OP tells me the pad thai was delicious!
gun recovered via WMATA
From WMATA:
“Two Metro Transit Police Officers sustained minor injuries yesterday afternoon following a violent struggle with a suspect armed with an illegal firearm.
The officers were on routine patrol at Minnesota Avenue Station at approximately 3 p.m. yesterday when they observed a male subject fare evade by squeezing his body through the fare gates as he entered the station. (more…)
From MPD:
“Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to recover and investigate illegal firearms in Washington D.C. In addition to our patrol officers, the Department has specialized units–such as the Gun Recovery Unit (GRU), Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU), and Crime Suppression Teams (CSTs)–who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off of our streets. From Monday, November 6, 2017, through Monday, November 13, 2017, MPD detectives and officers recovered 24 firearms in the District of Columbia.
Among the firearms recovered were: (more…)
via google maps
I have multiple reports sent at 4:12pm of possible 6-8 shots fired in Columbia Heights around 11th/13th and Monroe St, NW. I’m told police are on the scene. Updates when more is known.
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Brigthwood on Longfellow b/w 7th & 8th Street. Last night around 11:10 my girlfriend and I heard ten gun shots go off outside our window. There were about 5 or 6 police cars patrolling the neighborhood and then what appeared to be police officers set up on Longfellow searching for shell casings. I searched news and mpd sources but didn’t see any mention of it. Just reaching out to see if anyone else has reported to you.”
On an MPD listserv a resident inquired:
“We heard 8 gunshots last night at 11:15pm around Emerson or Farragut and maybe 5th St. Is there any more information you can give us?”
Additionally, this morning, a reader reported hearing shots fired near 7th and Gallatin NW but MPD says: “There have been no reported sound of gunshots this morning near 7th and Gallatin NW”
Update from MPD 2:30pm:
“On November 13th, 2017, at approximately 11:12 P.M., Fourth District police officers were in the 700 block of Kennedy Street, N.W., when they heard multiple gunshots (6 shots) coming from the 700 block of Longfellow Street, N.W. The MPD Units immediately responded towards the gunfire and began canvassing the area.
While the units were canvassing, a victim called 911 and reported that a stray bullet had gone through his bedroom window and struck the bedroom wall in the 600 block of Longfellow Street, N.W. The victim reported hearing 5 gunshots, followed by a brief pause, then the sound of car tires screeching. Immediately after the victim heard the car speed away, he heard another louder gunshot which shattered his bedroom window and struck the bedroom wall. Fortunately, no one was injured as a result of these gunshots. Several other witnesses were interviewed, and reported similar accounts. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a First Degree Sexual Abuse While Armed and an Armed Robbery (Gun) that occurred on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
At approximately 6:30 am, the suspect approached a female victim at the listed location. The suspect displayed a handgun and forced the victim into the alley. Once in the alley, the suspect robbed and sexually assaulted the victim.
The suspect is described as a short black male in his late thirties with a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and was armed with a handgun.
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.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“At 2:10 this morning 4D units responded to a business establishment in the 3500 block of Georgia Ave. NW for the report of an assault. The investigation revealed that a female suspect was involved in an argument with a waitress. The suspect jumped over the counter and began striking the waitress with her fists. When another waitress attempted to intervene, the suspect grabbed a knife off the counter. The suspect chased the two waitresses with the knife but they were able to retreat to the bathroom and lock the door. The suspect went outside and got her male friend. While they were outside another employee locked the front door of the restaurant. The male suspect kicked the front door in then both suspects went to the bathroom to try to confront the victims. The male suspect kicked a hole in the bathroom door but prior to forcing the door all the way open 4D units arrived on the scene and arrested both suspects. Arrested and charged with ADW knife, threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property were 19 year old Lidia Ventura of Northeast Washington, DC and 28 year old Eric Umana of Northwest Washington, DC.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a Kidnapping offense that occurred on November 6, 2017, in the 1800 block of Monroe Street, Northeast.
At approximately 10:10 am, the suspect entered a vehicle that was left running unattended, at the listed location, with a one year old child inside. The suspect fled the scene with the vehicle. (more…)
via google maps
Readers report:
“5 gunshots outside 13 & Clifton, NW. Police on scene.”
“was woken up by 5 gunshots near 13 and belmont NW around 3/4 AM. Anyone else?”
Update: Confirmed by Jennifer Bristol, Commissioner, ANC 1B06:
“MPD was able to confirm that there were reports of multiple gunshots at 13th St NW and Clifton St NW and there was property damage at 1307 Clifton St NW as a result of the gunshots. Because (luckily) no one was injured and there were no known suspects, a crime alert wasn’t sent out.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
At approximately 11:52 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the area for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside of an establishment. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The decedent has been identified as 22 year-old Jonathan Vilchez of Northwest, DC.
The suspect, identified as 23 year-old Mario Alfaro, of Northwest, DC, was located in the 800 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest, suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed.”
“Dear PoPville,
9th and Kennedy still shut down. So is Illinois. And Georgia. Fucking war zone.”
Ed. Note: Monday Night there was a shooting at 8:20pm in the 5400 block of Georgia Ave, NW
From MPD: (more…)