Crime

“MPD is seeking the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children Saturday night and fled the scene.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“MPD is seeking the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children Saturday night and fled the scene. The operator was part of a larger group of illegal ATV and dirt bike riders.”

Full release from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children and fled the scene Saturday evening in Northwest.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Chapin Street, Northwest, for the report of a crash. Officers discovered two juvenile males who were injured after being struck by a dirt bike operator as they rode an e-bike in the bike lane. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported one juvenile male unconscious to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The second injured child was treated on scene for minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the dirt bike operator lifted the bike onto its back wheel just before the collision. The dirt bike operator fled the scene, continuing northbound on 14th Street with a large group of ATVs and dirt bikes.

The suspect who struck the children, and the larger group of illegal vehicle operators were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: (more…)

“Guilty Verdicts for Woman Who Killed Three People in 2023 Rock Creek Parkway Crash”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ted Eytan

Thanks to Jessica for passing on from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia:

“Nakita Walker, 45, of Washington, D.C., was found guilty by a Superior Court jury today for the March 15, 2023, vehicular deaths of Mohamed Kamara, Jonathan Alberto Cabrera Mendez and Olvin Josue Torres Velasquez, on Rock Creek Parkway, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

Walker was found guilty of three counts of involuntary manslaughter for the occupants of the car she struck, one count of fleeing a law enforcement officer, and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon of her passenger. According to the expected sentencing guidelines range, (more…)

About the Big Police Responses in Adams Morgan and near the White House

By Prince Of Petworth

Around 10:20pm in Adams Morgan a reader asked: “Does anyone know what’s going on in #AdMo at the Line Hotel? This is the scene outside my apt, helicopters circling above and cops lined along Champlain St NW.”

And a few subsequent responses: “Police had a shooting suspect holed up in the apartment building next to the Line. Unclear where the shooting happened or how it resolved though.”

And as of 10am Sunday morning: “Follow up – cops are still there waiting for a judge to sign a warrant. The shooting did happen in the building.”

“Follow up to the follow up – they got a warrant and SWAT pulled him out”

And regarding the response from near the White House: (more…)

New GAO Report – “Aircraft Noise: Military Helicopter Operators Should Improve Outreach to Affected Communities in the D.C. Area”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Folks might find this GAO report on rotorcraft noise in DC interesting. I spotted it while trying to figure out what the heck was going on with the two ospreys Monday.

GAO only studied through 2024 – I’d love to see the increase in below the altitude threshold choppers since January 2025.”

“Aircraft Noise: Military Helicopter Operators Should Improve Outreach to Affected Communities in the D.C. Area
GAO-26-107758 Published: Mar 23, 2026. Publicly Released: Mar 23, 2026.

Military, air medical, local law enforcement, and other helicopter operators conduct an average of about 91 flights in the Washington, D.C. area daily. Helicopter noise is an ongoing concern for some residents.

The Federal Aviation Administration and DOD have taken steps to address the effects of helicopter noise, e.g., by flying along FAA’s recommended helicopter routes. But military helicopter operators haven’t consistently met a DOD policy requirement to reach out and talk to communities affected by the noise.

We recommended doing the outreach to improve public understanding and acceptance of mission-essential helicopter flights.

What GAO Found (more…)

About the almost 100 Gunshots Fired Saturday Night in Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

The ANC Rep for the area, Ashley Schapitl, had posted:

“There was a shootout in our ANC last night. A family with kids is looking to move after 15 years here. A neighbor who has lived here 30 years said he’s never heard so many shots. I wish our mayoral candidates would stop pretending the District’s violent crime crisis is fixed.

Update: MPD recovered nearly 100 shell casings from this scene—horrifying. Local leaders are taking this with the seriousness it demands, and I want to thank @DCPoliceDept @LAppiah @Wendell_Felder @charlesallen for their work to investigate the incident and its root causes.”

“Statement From Councilmember Felder on March 14th Hill East Incident

The shooting that took place in Hill East the evening of Saturday March 14th was an upsetting experience for neighbors, and my thoughts go out to the families who were put in this dangerous situation. Since being made aware of the incident, I’ve visited the site and been in conversations with residents who live in the area. Residents have shared that they’ve repeatedly contacted MPD regarding this location and have submitted multiple 311 requests related to abandoned vehicles, trash accumulation, and illegal dumping nearby. (more…)

MPD seeks suspect in daytime shooting Sunday, March 1st in Columbia Heights.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a shooting in Columbia Heights.

On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras in the area and can be seen in the pictures and video below: (more…)

“4 gunshots in Navy Yard.” 9:45pm Saturday Night “Juvenile apprehended”, Gun recovered.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

4 gunshots in Navy Yard. Apparently an earlier fight at one of the bars among the drunk patrons. I’ve seen 2 sitting down passed out young people. I saw at the same time several young women trying to fight more (it was stopped by respective friends). Just a messy St, Patrick’s weekend night in a lot of ways. Tons of police were on scene quickly.”

From MPD: “MPD officers quickly apprehended a juvenile after the discharge of a firearm around 9:45 p.m. Saturday near First and M Street, SE. A firearm was recovered. No injuries occurred.”

Full release from MPD: (more…)

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