Crime

Cops Recover 38 firearms between Oct. 30 – Nov. 6

By Prince Of Petworth


recovered from the from the 300 block of 62nd Street, NE

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, October 30, 2017, through Monday, November 6, 2017, MPD detectives and officers recovered 38 firearms in the District of Columbia.

Among the firearms recovered were: (more…)

Today in – What’s Up With That Copter in 16th Street Heights/Petworth?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I live in 16th Street Heights and was rudely awakened shortly after 6 by a helicopter doing low altitude circles this morning…this was followed by a cacophony of sirens about an hour later…any idea what that was all about?”

and

“Around 610am this morning there was a low flying helicopter circling Petworth. Super loud – it woke me up and made the floors of my apartment vibrate. Anyone have any idea what’s going on?”

Update from MPD:

“This was a US Park Police helicopter assisting MPD with an investigation in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW.”

Not sure if related but last night MPD reported: (more…)

UPDATE: Found!! Dog Reported Stolen at 14th and Florida Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“WASHINGTON, DC: PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WINNIE (GOLDEN RETRIEVER). Our building (Capitol View on 14) reported that an Asian man who claimed to be a dog walker, picked her up several hours ago and did not return her. We are desperately searching for her.”

Update: “thank you everyone. She’s been located. It was a new dog walker for the building across the street (same apartment #) and he just returned her. Honestly the most traumatizing half hour of our lives worrying about our little girl but she’s safe and sound (and we have implemented a new security process with the building for her walks). Thank you everyone for the quick attention to Winnie!!”

Shooting around 8pm near Georgia and Kennedy St, NW, reportedly “rolling gun battle between vehicles”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting at 2017 hrs in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue NW. No Lookout”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services is on the scene of a recent shooting investigation on the 5400 block of Georgia Ave NW.

Currently the 5400 block of Georgia Ave between Kennedy St and Jefferson St NW is closed in both directions.

The Metropolitan Police Department is still on the scene investigating the incident. Please avoid this area and follow the instructions of emergency management personnel.

We ask if anyone has any information related to this incident that they please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip-line at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411.”

From Alan Henney:

“GEORGIA AVE CLOSED AT KENNEDY ST NW-DC after rolling gun battle between vehicles, maybe related to recent rival crew wars.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Monday, November 6, 2017.

At approximately 8:20 pm, the victim was walking to his vehicle at the listed location. The victim heard the sounds of gunshots and realized he had been struck. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A nearby surveillance camera captured a person of interest in this case. He can be seen in the photo below and this video: https://youtu.be/ac6BTEVQo_o

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. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a shooting committed in the District of Columbia.”

Horrific Allegation: “This man dragged the child and his bicycle for 10 feet”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all for passing on this awful allegation from Nextdoor:

“Hit and Run Near Sherwood Playground and Elementary

This Saturday afternoon, November 4th, around 3:35PM my boyfriend witnessed a hit and run near Sherwood Playground and Elementary. This man dragged the child and his bicycle for 10 feet. Instead of stopping, the driver backed up at least three times in an attempt to free the bicycle from the vehicle’s undercarriage. When unsuccessful, the driver completely ran over the child’s bike and fled the scene. (more…)

Confirmed Shooting in Petworth Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From the Mayor’s Office just after 6:45pm:

“I have been on the scene of a recent shooting investigation on the 900 block of Shepherd St NW.

Currently the 900 block of Shepherd St NW is closed in both directions.

The Metropolitan Police Department is still on the scene investigating the incident. Please avoid this area and follow the instructions of emergency management personnel.

We ask if anyone has any information related to this incident that they please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip-line at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411”

Update from MPD:

“On Sunday, November 5th, around 6:10 PM officers responded to the sounds of gunshots in the 900 block of Shepherd Street, NW. They found an adult male suffering from gun shot wounds. The victim of the shooting did not survive his injuries.

This is being investigated by detectives of the Homicide Branch. Anyone with Information can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.” (more…)

Triple Shooting in Unit Block of K Street, NW Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Yesterday evening at about 11PM the First District received calls for shots fired in the rear of 43 K St. NW. Officers responded to the scene and located multiple shell casings and damaged vehicles. A short time later a canvass of local hospitals revealed three gunshot victims that had been admitted with varying degrees of injuries. All are currently in stable condition.”

Ed. Note: A reader also wrote in asking about shots fired around 1:15am last night but I have not seen any other reports as of 2pm Saturday. “at the corner of columbia and quarry in adams morgan? i was awakened by what sounded like 5 loud and rapid fire gunshots and could see the police on the scene from my bedroom window, but didn’t see anything else. any news you’ve heard?”

“The suspect then produced a sling shot and shot the victim in the head with a rock”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

This scenario is crazy. From MPD:

“Wednesday night at approximately 8 PM the victim and suspect were involved in a mutual fist fight in the 4400 block of Iowa Ave NW. During the fight the suspect produced a knife and attempted to stab the victim but the victim was able to disarm him. The suspect then produced a sling shot and shot the victim in the head with a rock. The victim was treated for minor injuries. The suspect fled on foot but is known and is an acquaintance of the victim. The Fourth District Detectives Office will be applying for an arrest warrant in this case.”

“I used to have 2 bikes….until both of them were stolen from the parking garage of my building near 9th and U Street NW on October 30.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am hoping you might share the word and photos about my 2 missing bikes. They are my prized possessions and I am heartbroken that someone stole them this week. We went on so many cool adventures around DC and beyond together. If anyone sees these bikes, please call the DC police and report their location. The bikes have been reported stolen and serial numbers are with the police.”

Props to the Cops

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to Kate for sending:

“Two police cars rolled up with lights flashing so we assumed there was trouble, but we were very happy to see that they had instead arrived to hand out treats. Props to the cops!”

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