Crime

Readers Report Attempted Break Ins and a Halloween Decor Thief on the loose in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Readers report:

“Attempted B&E on the 300 block of F Street NE at 7:30am on Wednesday morning. The guy was working at it for around 20 minutes until he final shattered it with a hammer. When confronted by the home owner on the other side of the door he ran off.

Good face shot at 5:47 min glass break at 7:54 min. Man was wearing a shirt that said “We Are Ivy City”.

Video

“Spooky – Halloween Decor Thief on the loose in Shaw”

and another reader reported:

“Just wanted to alert neighbors around the 200 block of Upshur St NW (near Slash Run) that last night our home had an attempted break-in. Nothing was taken but pitch furniture was moved and our front window screen was ripped from the base.”

“MPD’s response was prompt. Neighbors were alert. That’s good news. The bad? The behavior demonstrated by these students.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Hill East listserve yesterday at 4:30pm:

“I watched a group of male Jefferson Middle School students harass a man at the Potomac Ave Metro this afternoon at 4 as I was on my way to get my own kids from School.

They had some kind of verbal confrontation and picked up a stick or a pipe. The man walked away. I called 911. The children then hid behind a granite retaining wall and waited for him to walk a block. Then, they chased him down the block. I followed. I told a passerby, an African-American man my senior with a USDA badge (whose name I wish I had caught!) that ‘those boys were going to hurt that man’. This heroic fellow chased after the boys to get them to disperse while the intended victim was able to slip into Jade Fitness and safety.

The boys waited for the victim to emerge and then doubled back to the Metro. MPD and Transit Police arrived before they got a second crack at him. Police spoke with the victim on the scene.

MPD’s response was prompt. Neighbors were alert. That’s good news. The bad? The behavior demonstrated by these students.

I spoke with Jefferson staff to report this incident just after it happened to stress the connection between this incident, a recent mugging, and other recent acts of trespass and harassment by a selection of the Jefferson student body.

Though I will leave it to the professionals to come up with a solution for tomorrow’s dismissal at Jefferson, I can certainly say that I look forward to it.

Dan

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Daniel Ridge
Commissioner, ANC 6B-09″

“American University has posted photos and videos of a suspect who posted the racist fliers and cotton on campus. What kind of grown man does this?”

By Prince Of Petworth


via American University

Thanks to all who messaged about this insanity:

“CRIME ALERT: At approximately 10:00 PM on 9/26/2017, the
Department of Public Safety was alerted to the placement of a flyer depicting the confederate flag in a classroom in the Mary Graydon Center.

Attached to the poster was a cotton plant. It was determined through a canvass of campus, that additional posters had been placed at various locations on campus.

The male shown in this alert is currently a suspect in this incident. He is believed to be a white male, approximately 40 years of age. He is believed to be approximately 5’10” tall. He was last seen wearing a pink shirt, an orange hard hat, camouflage pants, and off-white gloves. (more…)

“10 or so shots fired on the 400 block of N St., NW right where the 52 shots were two weeks ago.”

By Prince Of Petworth


From the “53 shots fired” September 14th

Ben reported around 6:30pm Wednesday:

“10 or so shots fired on the 400 block of N St., right where the 52 shots were two weeks ago. Cops on the scene.”

Ed. Note: I asked Ben this morning if there was confirmation about the shots fired and he replied:

“Police said it was. Brought about 8 cars, spotlights, etc..”

Another resident reported:

“I think I heard _____ and _____ say they heard a total of 12 shots (7 in a row then 5). Also, a car in front of _____’s house had a bunch of bullet holes in it. Based on the placement of the shell casings, it looks like the person was likely running down the sidewalk on our side of the street, either purposefully shooting the car or having pretty bad aim if trying to shoot across the street.”

Reader Reports Shots Fired/Robbery in Petworth around 9:40am

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“Any word on gunshots this morning around Georgia and Taylor NW? Heard 3 at about 9:40. Helicopter was overhead but seems to be gone. there were foot patrols and motorcycle cops around, as well as the helicopter. Just talked to a cop. It was a robbery. No one hurt. Still shots fired, just no one hit. Was in the alley behind 7-11 at Georgia and Shepherd.”

UPDATE from MPD:

“At approximately 945 this morning, in the alley of the 900 block of Shepard Street, N.W., the complainant reports he was assaulted by five to six suspects. During the assault, one of the suspects produced a gun and shot at the complainant but missed. The suspects took the complainants property and fled the scene. The lookout was for five to six black males, twenty two to twenty five years old. Anyone with information regarding this offense can reach MPD at 202 727-9099.”

“approached the operator while the bus was moving and sprayed him in the face and body with Sunny Delight from a squeeze bottle”

By Prince Of Petworth

Rough run for WMATA bus drivers continues with this odd assault.

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police today arrested Allison Thomas, 24, of Northwest DC, for allegedly assaulting a Metrobus operator by spraying him with an orange beverage.

The incident began shortly after 5 p.m. aboard a W1-route Metrobus in the 4300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SW.

At the bus stop, a female, later identified as Thomas, boarded the bus with two children and began walking toward the rear of the vehicle. The bus operator pulled away from the stop, and Thomas immediately confronted the operator demanding to know why he pulled off before she was in her seat. (more…)

“The group of around 7 girls pushed the victim down on the sidewalk, and repeatedly kicked and punched her in the face and body.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

A woman was physically attacked on 2nd St. between T St and Seaton Place NE across the street from McKinley. The assault took place around 11:30 PM EST Saturday night, one block from the victims’ home. She was walking from T St towards Seaton when a group of girls came running from behind and forcefully pushed her to the ground.

Although they were girls, this was no child’s play. The group of around 7 girls pushed the victim down on the sidewalk, and repeatedly kicked and punched her in the face and body. There was no provocation prior to the incident whatsoever, no words were spoken, no name calling. They just came running full speed behind and pushed her down and started attacking. They did NOT ask for money, however, they did grab her cell phone after it fell out of her pocket during the assault. A police report has been filed. (more…)

Shooting Homicide 9:50pm Sunday around 14th and Franklin St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Homicide 2800 block of 14th St, NE

On the night of September 24, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m. several gunshots were fired at the location striking an adult male in the back. 5D Officers arrived moments later and attempted lifesaving measures to no avail. The victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. Anyone that may have information to the listed offense is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Departments Homicide Branch at 202-645-9600 or the Command Information Center at 202-272-9099. Further information will be forthcoming.”

Nicole notes with understandable frustration:

“I cannot believe that DC’s finest can’t shut down the open air drug market at this corner. And this is right by the fire station and planed new shelter. Where a woman lost her twins last year, and a block from where a young man was shot last week, and 2 blocks from where a young woman was shot dropping off someone.”

Full release from MPD: (more…)

Update: Double Homicide. Shooting and stabbing in Brentwood around 9pm

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The 5th District is working a Confirmed Shooting and stabbing at 13th Street NE & Downing Street, NE Victim (1) Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Victim (2) Male suffering from a stab wound to his stomach. No Lookout at this time. Any information please contact 2027279099.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 2200 block of 13th Street, Northeast, on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

At approximately 8:40 pm, members of the Fifth District were dispatched to the listed location for the report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, officers observed a juvenile male who sustained a gunshot wound. While canvassing the scene, an adult male was found, a short distance away, suffering from multiple stab wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported both individuals to an area hospital. All life-saving efforts failed and both individuals were pronounced dead.

The first decedent has been identified as 16-year-old Zaire Kelly, of Northeast, DC.

The second decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Sequan Gillis of Northeast, DC.“

Two Shootings in Columbia Heights Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 block of Girard St, NW 6pm Friday, photo by Trent Bauserman

B reported:

“I just heard a man walking by me and say “a young player with a gun was shot again.”

MPD reported at 6:30pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Girard St., Northwest. An adult male victim has been located and transported to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury.

Pedestrians and motorist can expect street closures and should avoid the area if possible.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

then

“On Friday, September 15, 2017, at approximately 1030 PM, officers from the Fourth District responded for the sound of gunshots in the 1400 block of Newton Place, NW. Upon arrival, they located an adult make suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Look out for two Black Males wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this incident should call 202-727-9099.”

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