Crime

From MPD:

“After a Mt. Ranier Police officer was assaulted, Mt. Ranier PD pursued a vehicle into DC. The vehicle stopped at 14th and Hamilton and the four occupants fled on foot. 4D units responded to assist and apprehended three individuals. One suspect was able to flee from apprehension and remains at large. The only description we have for this individual is a young Hispanic male. During this event, numerous police resources were deployed in the area to include MPD’s helicopter.”

Ed. Note: The helicopter was heard in Petworth, 16th Street Height, Brightwood and Brightwood Park.

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announced two arrests have been made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense, which occurred in the 3900 block of 14th Street, Northwest, on Thursday, April 6, 2017.

At approximately 11:30 pm, the suspects and victims were engaged in a verbal argument. During the argument, one of the suspects produced a handgun and fired multiple shots at the victims. Both suspects fled the scene. There were no injuries.

On Friday, April 7, 2017, members of the Fourth District arrested 20-year-old Anthony Sorto and 24-year-old Edwin Sorto both of Northwest D.C. Both suspects were charged with Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).”

and

“ADW-1370 Perry Pl NW

The victim reports that an unknown male struck her in the head with a rock. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for non life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Ed. Note: On twitter I was also told around 6:30/7:30pm “Blasts of gunfire near 1/Q NW mins ago while I was walking dog, car windows shot out, MPD on scene.” and in response to that: “My boyfriend and I were mugged last night at gunpoint on FL between 1st and R NW. Activity is def picking up in this area.”

From MPD:

“Tonight our 1D units responded to three radio assignments for sounds of gunshots within a very short period of time. I would like to share the outcome of these calls for service:

• The first call at 1^st and M Street, SW, at approximately 2105 hours, was cleared by foot patrol and mountain bike officers as FIREWORKS. The officers observed several children in the company of an adult playing with sparklers and small firecrackers. Upon the officer’s arrival, all fireworks had been expended. The adult was advised about DC Law regarding firework use/possession and the scene was cleared without incident.

• The second call was at 1647 C Street, NE, at approximately 2155 hours. 1D units responded to the call for a single shot heard and after an extensive canvass cleared the assignment with no property damage discovered and no injuries reported. The report numbers are 17-058172.

• The third and final call was at 228 17^th Street, NE (rear of location) at approximately 2158 hours. 1D units responded to the call for a single shot heard and again, after an extensive canvass cleared the assignment with no property damage discovered and no injuries reported. The report numbers are 17-058173.

If you have any information to share on the two reported sound of gunshot calls, please contact the CIC at 727-9099 and reference the assigned report numbers. Thank you in advance for your assistance and have a safe evening.”

From MPD:

“On Thursday, April 6, 2017, Metropolitan Police Officer Chukwuemeka Ekwonna was arrested by the Anne Arundel County Police on a warrant charging him with Armed Robbery, Firearm Use, Assault 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree, Sex Offense Third Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Prostitution offenses that occurred on January 9, 2017.

Officer Ekwonna has been with the Metropolitan Police Department for 14 months and is assigned to the Second District. At this time, his police powers have been revoked and he has been placed in a non-contact status. The incident is being investigated by the Anne Arundel County Police Department and the Metropolitan Police Department Internal Affairs Division.”