Crime

“18 individuals have been charged or are facing charges” as a result of “physical altercation between protesters and Turkish security personnel”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“After an extensive investigation with the United States Department of State, the United States Secret Service and the Metropolitan Police Department, a total of 18 individuals have been charged or are facing charges stemming from a physical altercation that occurred during a First Amendment assembly on May 16, 2017.

At approximately 4:05 pm, a group of protesters convened at Sheridan Circle, Northwest, to voice their opposition to Turkish President Erdogan. A heated verbal exchange led to a physical altercation between protesters and Turkish security personnel. A total of nine protesters were injured in the altercation.

On May 16, 2017, two individuals, indicated below, were arrested and charged with offenses related to this incident.

· Jalal Kheirabaoi, of Virginia, charged with misdemeanor Assault on a Police Officer

· Ayten Necmi, of New York, charged with felony Aggravated Assault

Investigators have spent the last several weeks using video technology to identify additional individuals who took part in the incident.

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, pursuant to DC Superior Court arrest warrants, two individuals, indicated below, were arrested and charged with offenses related to this incident.

· Sinan Narin, of Virginia, charged with felony Aggravated Assault and misdemeanor Assault or Threatened Assault in a Menacing Manner

· Eyup Yildirim, of New Jersey, charged with felony Assault with Significant Bodily Injury, felony Aggravated Assault and misdemeanor Assault or Threatened Assault in a Menacing Manner

An additional fourteen individuals have outstanding warrants for their arrests and are identified below. (more…)

Shooting 1 block from Nats Park Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“1D is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Half Street SW at approximately 9:55 pm on June 14, 2017. The victim is an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm and was transported to a local hospital.

If you have any additional information, call MPD TIPLINE at 1-888-919-CRIME or CRIMESOLVERS TIPS at 1-866-411-TIPS”

A reader reports: The man was found naked and police indicated he may have been on drugs, also “Apparently the victim was both stabbed AND had a single gunshot wound.”

Report of Shots Fired at 5th and Jefferson around 10pm Last Night; Big Police Presence at 14th and Randolph St, NW this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Last night a reader reported around 10pm:

“possible shooting at 5th and Jefferson NW Street closed & cop looking for casings (looks like it at least).”

Other residents have been inquiring about the incident on the listserv, will update when/if MPD responds.

Also this morning readers write:

“There were at least 10 police cars on the corner and they had blocked off the Randolph Street coming off of 14th St NW. Any idea what’s going on over there? They had a fancy looking guy in a suit walking towards what I assumed was the site of the incident.”

Awful Morning in Alexandria

By Prince Of Petworth

Updates when official reports are released. (more…)

“The Plant had been in the family for generations that traveled from Mississippi to Texas to Ohio and finally to DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the files of people can be awful vol. 77 – porch thieves. I wish there were a way to track down this plant but that does not seem likely. Saw this sad report on the Petworth listserv yesterday:

“I had a planter stolen off my front porch Sunday morning at 4:11am @ 5th & Randolph. It was a plant that had been in the family for generations that traveled from Mississippi to Texas to Ohio and finally to DC.

I wanted to share the video in case anyone sees the person and warn everyone to safeguard items on the porch.”

Two Men Arrested in Last Night’s Hit and Run in Adams Morgan Were Also Armed – Full MPD Release

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Alex

From MPD:

“Detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department announce that two arrests have been made in connection with an Assault with Intent to Kill (Car) Offense that occurred on June 8, 2017, at approximately 8:58 pm in the 2400 block of 18th Street Northwest.

At the listed time and location, the suspect’s vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed, striking two MPD officers assigned to bicycle patrol. The suspect continued driving, striking a DDOT Traffic Control Officer.  The suspect’s vehicle came to rest after striking an unoccupied vehicle.

The two injured officers were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The DDOT employee was also transported to an area hospital, treated and released.

Arrested at the scene were 22-year old Brandon Lord Figures-Mormon of Disputanta, VA, who is charged with Assault With Intent to Kill and Possession of Unregistered Firearm, and 23-year old Dwayne Nicholas Taylor of Prince George, VA, who is charged with Possession of Unregistered Firearm.“

Besides Adams Morgan, An Awful Thursday Night – Triple Shooting at 15th and F St, NE; Stabbing on U Street; Armed Robbery on Mount Pleasant Street

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD just after midnight:

“The 5th District is working a confirmed Triple Shooting. Victim (1) located at 1500 blk F Street, NE Adult Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. Victim (2) located at 17th & F Street, NE Adult Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the hip. Victim (3) located at 1500 blk F Street, NE Adult Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the left arm. All victims are Conscious and Breathing. At this time there are no lookouts of any suspects. Any information please contact 2027279099″

and

“Stabbing 1200 b/o U St NW; LOF B/F 5’4″; B/F 5’4″ dreads light pant suit; B/M 6’1 heavy white shirt blue jeans; black SUV bearing MD tag”

and

“Robbery Gun in the 3300 block of Mount Pleasant Street NW. Lookout for (1) B/M with a bread and (1) H/M, 5’9″ – 6’0″ tall, wearing a mask”

First Person Account of Last Night’s Hit and Run in Adams Morgan + Status of Two Officers and DDOT Employee Injured

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

MPD Chief Peter Newsham writes this morning:

“A long and tough night 4 the MPD family, one officer remains critical but stable & the other is in fair condition. Thanks 4 all your support”

A PoPville reader shares her account from the scene:

“We were sitting on the terrace at Grand Central so literally a sidewalk between us and the incident. There was an Uber driver stopped letting people out and a bus behind it, with the driver leaning heavily on its horn. That seemed to be it, then we heard a horrible noise. At first, we thought it was the bus having hit the crosswalk side, but then people starting running and we learned it was the bicycle officers that had been hit. I have never seen so many cops show up so quickly in my life. 18th St was blocked from Belmont to Calvert past the Adamo.”

Two MPD Officers, One DC Government Employee Injured in Hit and Run in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

UPDATE from MPD 10pm:

“Good evening. We are currently investigating a motor vehicle accident in the Adams Morgan area of 18th street. Two MPD officers and a third DC government employee were struck by a vehicle in the 2400 block of 18th St NW. The vehicle then struck another vehicle in the 1800 block of Adams Mill Rd where it became disabled. The operator of the striking vehicle has been detained by responding units.

The 3 victims have been taken to area hospitals in various conditions ranging from serious to critical.

There are major road closures in the area affecting vehicles and pedestrians. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.” (more…)

“She said he tackled her into the alley, at which point she started screaming”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“Just wanted to report a crime that occurred tonight on the 1000 block of U St. NW. I was walking down the block when I heard a young (by young I mean both the victim and suspect appear to be in their early 20s) blonde girl crying on her cell phone that she was just tackled into an alley on the block, right by Corte Salon. She described her attacker as a young white male, about 5’6, “chubby,” with curly hair, wearing a short sleeve shirt and pants. She said he tackled her into the alley, at which point she started screaming. It sounded like an attempted sexual assault but I did not probe. He got up and fled down the alley. I found some police and she gave them a similar report. This all took place around 10:45pm Monday evening.”

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