Crime

MPD Seeking Suspect in Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse at 18th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

At approximately 2:10 am, an adult female was walking in the 1800 block of T Street, Northwest, when an unknown suspect approached her, pushed her to the ground and grabbed the victim with the intent to sexually assault her. The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot, eastbound in the 1800 block of T Street, Northwest towards 17th Street, Northwest. (more…)

“Why would someone take the time to replace the wheel that’s being stolen? What does this mean?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out because I had a very strange situation with my bike on Thursday night.

It was locked up on Capitol Hill with both a u-lock (on the frame) and a pretty hefty cord (the cord went through the frame, the bike rack, and the front wheel). When I came out to unlock my bike something didn’t seem right. As I started to unlock it I realized that the front wheel was not the correct one. My commuter wheel had been stolen but replaced with a smaller mountain bike wheel.

Someone had tried to cut the u-lock (there were a few marks which looked like an attempt had been made), successfully cut the cord (which was no where to be found), and then after taking off my wheel, replaced it with another one. (more…)

Random Attack Reported at Gallery Place Metro Friday Evening

By Prince Of Petworth

Shots Fired 11th and Allison St, NW 11:30pm Saturday; Domestic Shooting 13th and Allison St, NW 8am Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On 5/13/17 at approximately 11:24pm officers received a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 1100 block of Allison St. N.W. While canvassing the block they located 3 shell casings in front of 1114 Allison St. N.W. There were no injuries or damage to property.”

and

“There was a shooting in the 1300 block of Allison Street NW shortly after 8:00 this morning. It is believed that this is a domestic violence situation. The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information relating to the shooting please contact the Fourth District Detective Office at (202) 715-7506.”

“a good reminder to make sure you are walking with a purpose and are fully attentive.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Last night around 10p I took my dog out for his evening walk and called my boyfriend (since he is currently out of town). As I turned the corner onto U street from 14th, a man, seemingly not impaired in any manner, approached me and grabbed me around the waist. I immediately screamed, shoved him off and ran to my apartment building.

Although shaken up and a bit scared, I am totally fine but I wanted to share this incident given the importance of staying alert, aware and off of your phone while walking at night. Being on the phone is not a reason to excuse this behavior, however it was a good reminder to make sure you are walking with a purpose and are fully attentive.”

Three Juveniles Shot in Edgewood 5:45pm Tuesday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The 5th District was working a shooting in the 300 blk of Franklin Street, NE. Victim (1) Juvenile Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower extremities,. Victim is Conscious and Breathing. Victim (2) Juvenile Male suffering from gunshot wounds to the right hip and thigh, Victim is Conscious and breathing. Victim (3) Juvenile Male suffering from a gunshot wound to the right shoulder, Victim is Conscious and breathing. Any information please contact the 5th District Detective’s office 2026980635”

“Insurance Rep told me it was the THIRD call this morning where a car was broken into in DC and only the Visitor Parking Permit was taken”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“My car window was broken out this morning on P St SW, about 3 blocks from the Waterfront Metro. Only the Visitor Parking Permit was taken from the vehicle, and no other “valuables” (I live in Columbia Heights so I know enough not to leave anything visible in my car). What is interesting is that when I called my insurance company, the rep who answered told me it was the THIRD call that he alone had received this morning where a car was broken into in DC and only the Visitor Parking Permit was taken. (more…)

“another excellent example of the community and the police working together to get 2 violent criminals and an illegal handgun off the streets”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“At approximately 1:45pm this afternoon, 2 subjects approached an individual in the 1200 block of S Street NW and attempted to rob her. The suspects ran off and responding units located them in the 2000 block of 9th Street NW. Both individuals were quickly stopped without incident and positively identified as the subjects who committed the attempted robbery. At the time of the arrest, one of the individuals was in possession of a handgun, which was recovered. Both subjects are adult males and were charged with Assault with the Intent to Rob While Armed, along with other charges. The victim of the robbery attempt was not injured and no property was obtained.

This is another excellent example of the community and the police working together to get 2 violent criminals and an illegal handgun off the streets.”

AU Student Leader targeted in an “online post authored by a white supremacist”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the AU Police Department:

“Responding to & Preventing Cyber Harassment

An online post authored by a white supremacist was discovered on May 4, 2017, by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) targeting a student leader. American University Police is investigating the incident and encourages the community to follow these safety tips on cyber harassment.

Safety-Advisory-05-05-2017-Cyber-Harassment (PDF)

If you have information related to this incident, or witness suspicious activity online or in person, please call the American University Police at 202-885-3636 or 911 for the Metropolitan Police Department.

Make a Confidential Tip through the University Police Webpage.”

Ed. Note: Earlier this week in a different case the American University Police issued an alert and a “$1,000 reward regarding the recent racially motivated hate crime on campus.”

Mayor’s Office Reports MPD Stabbing investigation at 8th and O St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services:

“Outreach representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Relations and Services have been in communication with MPD about a recent stabbing investigation at 8th & O St NW. (approximately 2:26pm.)

The Metropolitan Police Department is still on the scene investigating the incident. Please avoid this area and follow the instructions of emergency management personnel.

We ask if anyone has any information related to this incident that they please contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s tip-line at 202-727-9099 or by text at 50411.”

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