Crime

DC Attorney General “announced a lawsuit against TikTok, Inc. (TikTok) for causing mental and physical harms to District children through its platform intentionally” designed to be addictive to kids.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a lawsuit against TikTok, Inc. (TikTok) for causing mental and physical harms to District children through its platform intentionally designed to be addictive to kids. The lawsuit also alleges that TikTok deceives its users and their parents about the safety of its platform, and illegally operates a money transmission business, all in violation of District consumer protection laws. The filing by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges that TikTok’s manipulative platform traps young users into cycles of excessive use that the company knows contribute to profound psychological and physiological harms, including body dysmorphia, sleep loss, depression, anxiety, and long-lasting neurological impacts. Despite this, TikTok misleads its users and their parents, falsely claiming that the app is safe for kids and that users have full control over their engagement, spending, and data. (more…)

MPD announces “arrest of a man for stealing over $6,699 of merchandise from CVS locations in Northwest.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man for stealing over $6,699 of merchandise from CVS locations in Northwest.

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, officers located and arrested 64-year-old Craig Wilson, of Northwest, D.C., pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He is charged with 23 counts of Second-Degree Theft for the offenses listed below: (more…)

14-year-old arrested and charged with a shooting from Sunday afternoon (9/22)

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager involved in a shooting in Northeast.

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 1:20 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located a juvenile male victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The detective’s investigation revealed that two suspects were involved in an altercation with the victim inside of an establishment. (more…)

“MPD Investigating Child’s Death as a Homicide”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the death of a child in Northwest as a homicide.

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at approximately 10:49 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest for the report of a child in cardiac arrest.

The child was transported by D.C. Fire and EMS to an area hospital. After all lifesaving measures failed, the child was pronounced dead. (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

M. writes from Petworth: “Stole all 4 tires and rims despite having a wheel lock, damaged my whole truck including all of the wheel discs. They legit even caused body damaged.”

It had been 3 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here.   You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.

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