A reader reports:
“She actually rips open the box and takes out the contents which was a thousand dollar LED light panel. A police officer came out and took my report.”
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Crime
via google maps
Thanks to Justin for passing on from the Capitol Hill listserv:
“Mugging (attempted carjacking?) last night [Tuesday] on 600 block of E St, NE
A woman was tackled getting out of her car around 10:30 last night [Tuesday] on the 600 block of E St NE. Three perpetrators got her keys and seemed to be trying to take her car. She started screaming when they tackled her and a lot of people went outside. The perpetrators ran off and three neighbors chased after them. They cornered the perpetrators and were able to hand them over to the police. None of the guys who chased were injured. The cops were here for a while, but I didn’t hear how the woman was. The impression was that she was ok.
An unpleasant reminder to check your surroundings before getting into or out of your car, and be careful about carrying too many things when leaving your car. (I know I’m bad about grabbing all of my bags and gear and then fumbling for my key fob as I walk away).”
“Dear PoPville,
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person and vehicle of interest in an armed robbery involving the assault (threatening with a knife) of a couple walking with their baby on August 19 at Noon on the 1400 block of Corcoran St NW, very close to Barcelona and Pearl Dive.
A video from a nearby surveillance camera is available [Above.]”
From MPD: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at approximately 1:30 PM, 5th District Units responded to a radio assignment for a shooting in the 1100 block of Oates Street NE. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim in the rear alley who later succumbed to his injuries. This homicide is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department Violent Crimes Branch. If you have any information on this investigation please contact the 5th District at 2026980150.”
A reader reports:
“Mauricio renovated many houses in DC, including my own. Apparently he was the victim of a robbery — probably while working on another renovation.”
Full press release after the jump. (more…)
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Photo by Dustin Renwick
Dustin writes:
“so those *were* a dozen or more gunshots I heard around 8:30 – pic at the corner of Warder and Princeton NW”
A reader reports:
“it happened at 8:29pm today 8/23 at 6th and Otis Pl NW basketball courts. sounds like almost 40 gunshots?”
Turn audio loud to hear. Shooting starts around 9/10 seconds in
Rachel writes:
“Arrived at my front porch just in time to hear 20 gun shots ring out at the basketball tournament next to my house. Luckily no one hit…”
Brian writes:
“I was walking on 6th and Newton and heard at least 3 dozen shots. Everyone at the Park View basketball court scattered. Scary stuff.”
Update from MPD (via Twitter @PoPville):
“There was a call for a shooting in the 700 blk of Princeton Place NW. An adult male victim sustained injuries. Have info call 202-727-9099.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Burglary 1 / Sexual Assault Allegation – 3700 block of 16th St. NW
We are currently [Sunday August 20th] investigating an early morning case where a female victim reported that while sleeping, she was awaken by an unknown Hispanic male sitting on top of her. When she screamed the suspect fled. She was not injured and no property was removed from her residence. Lookout for an Hispanic male, light in complexion, wearing dark colored pants. The case is being investigated by the Sexual Assault Unit and if you have any information, please call 202-727-9099.”
Photo by Kristin
From MPD:
“Shortly before 11 PM on August 19, 2017, the Metropolitan Police Department ShotSpotter system detected possible gunshots in the 3600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Responding units located at adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. A crime scene was located in the 900 block of Quincy Street, NW.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.”
Photo by Frank
Frank (and many others) reported:
“We heard 5 shots around 10:50pm. Many police + ambulance + fire truck on scene now. Police are running across the field with flashlights.”
Powell Elementary School at the southeast corner of 14th and Upshur St, NW
From MPD:
“On today’s date at 2:45 pm – Fourth District units responded to the 4100 block of 14th Street, NW, in reference to the Sound of Gunshots.
Upon arrival on the scene – units located evidence, thus the scene is being processed.
There are street closures at the following locations: 14th Street – between Shepherd and Upshur Streets, NW, north and southbound.”
via DC Bar
“Dear PoPville,
As a longtime DC resident, I’m constantly looking for ways to make the City a better place, and one easy way to do so is to voice my opinion when it matters.
One such opportunity is to chime in during appointments and promotions of D.C Superior Court Judges, the ones whose actions have a great impact on the quality of life for D.C’s residents.
Three of the Superior Court Judges are currently being proposed for Senior Judgeship and the public are encouraged to comment before September 29.
I personally had the misfortune of being the victim of a violent crime, only to realize that the perpetrator was a career felon who was given a minimal sentence by one of these 3 judges, not just in my case last year, but once before, by the same judge, almost 2 decades ago. I believe elevating these kind of judges not only condones this kind of behavior, but encourages it.
I did make my voice heard to the Office in charge of hearing the comments, and hope that other readers of PoPville would take the time to do so, in case they have an opinion one way or another, on any of the 3 judges.”
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure is reviewing the qualifications and fitness of the following D.C. Superior Court Judges: (more…)
Photo by Kishan Putta
Kishan writes:
“NOT HERE: this hateful graffiti was found on 38th st nw next to Ellington Field. We can’t allow #DC to succumb to the hateful climate.”
Hateful graffiti bein erased – but is it being investigated? @DCPoliceDept @Rachel_Sadon @RichardLiving @MayorBowser @JackEvansWard2 pic.twitter.com/M4XGiSx9eg
— Kishan Putta (@kishanputta) August 16, 2017