Crime

“An unknown suspect walked into the back of the restaurant and stole four bags containing currency”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the Takoma Police Department:

“On February 25, 2017, at approximately 11:45 am, Takoma Park Police responded for a report of a theft that occurred in the 6900 block of Laurel Avenue (Republic restaurant). An unknown suspect walked into the back of the restaurant and stole four bags containing currency. The suspect left the restaurant and fled down Eastern Avenue to Maple Avenue heading towards the District of Columbia. Takoma Park Police and Metropolitan Police Department canvassed the area with negative results. Three of the four bags were dropped by the suspect and recovered by police; the fourth bag is outstanding. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6’0 and 190 lbs.

Investigation continues under case #17010187. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 (tel://3012701100/) .”

Shooting Homicide around 11pm on Hanover Place

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“MPD responded to the unit block of Hanover Place NW for sound of gunshots. Once on scene the officers located an adult male in and out of conscious and suffering from one shot to his rear shoulder/back. DCFEMS and EMS responded to the scene and took the male to the hospital. The male was pronounced while at the hospital. The case is being investigated by Homicide Branch. Any information please contact them directly. As for right now we have no look out for any suspects.”

Around 11pm readers started reporting:

“Wtf is going on in noma recently? Explosions, I swear I just heard like 10 gunshots.”

“about 12 shots heard by Hanover PL NW. Any ideas?”

“more than that! Plus someone injured.”

Update – full MPD report:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the Unit Block of Hanover Place, Northwest on Monday, February 27th, 2017.

At approximately 11:06 pm, officers responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 31-year-old James Mace III, of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

“Crime Scene on Quincy St Friday Evening?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“On Friday 2/24 around 6:15 pm a couple of blocks on Quincy St NW were blocked off between 9th and 10th St for what looked like an intense crime scene investigation. I was running up 10th and spoke briefly to an officer to make sure I could get into my apartment building, and he said that they were doing an investigation and that he bet I’d “see it on the news later.” An hour or so later I walked my dog down the street and the crime scene area had been reduced to a part of Quincy, an alley, and one home nearby. The officers were taking pictures of the street, and I noticed blood spatter in the cross walk at Quincy and 10th. Despite what the officer said, I haven’t seen anything anywhere in the news about what happened. Does anyone know? Hopefully the victim is ok.”

A reader also reported via email:

“I was walking the dog down Quincy and MPD were with a male with blood all down his arm next to a bike on the ground. I asked the Fire/EMS guy if he just had a bad crash and he told me he was stabbed. There was a trail of blood from down 10th so not sure where it actually happened but Quincy between 9th and 10th is closed down by MPD where he was sitting before the ambulance came. Just when I felt like nothing had happened in Petworth lately! I should add the guy got himself up and walked into the ambulance so I am hopeful he will be okay.”

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Public Charter School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Arrest Made in Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Offenses:
1800 Block of Perry Street, Northeast

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Division announced an arrest has been made in a Child Sexual Abuse offense that occurred between the dates of August 17, 2016 and February 6, 2017

The investigation revealed that the suspect, who was employed as a public charter school teacher, engaged in sexual contact on multiple occasions with two female victims and one male victim.

On Friday, February 24, 2017, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 35-year-old Manuel Garcia Fernandez, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with three counts of Second Degree Child Sexual Abuse.

Anyone who has information regarding this subject committing similar crimes should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

“if one of your readers, male, wearing a navy suit and checked shirt, had their phone stolen near Euclid and 13th, they should contact the MPD”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

At 6:30 tonight [Thursday] I was walking my dog coming up Euclid towards 13th. I heard a guy shouting “stop stop!” Then I see a white guy, medium height run across 13th in the middle of traffic and then I see there is a gangly person in a black hoodie and sweats that he is chasing waving a phone at the guy who then shouts “stop stop” again and they continued on Euclid street toward 14th. I called 911 and the police actually said they found a kid who matched my description. They called me back because they couldn’t find the man who was chasing the hooded person. So if one of your readers, male, wearing a navy suit and checked shirt, had their phone stolen near Euclid and 13th, they should contact the MPD if they haven’t yet, because they have my witness statement and they might have a suspect for him to identify.”

Two Officers Shot, 1 Suspect Killed in Shooting at Holbrook and Morse Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Brittany Delafose

MPD originally reported:

“Alert: Shooting at 1229 at 1400 block of Morse RD NE. Lookout for 3 B/M wearing Black Jacket Blue Jeans. Last seen E/b 1500 blk Gales st NE”

Alan Henney reported at 10:45pm:

“u/d 2 OFFICERS SHOT and SUSPECT SHOT- Morse St at Holbrook St NE-DC.”

Fox5 reports:

“Two police officers are in stable condition Friday after they were involved in a Thursday night shooting in northeast D.C. that left a suspect dead. Acting D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham, alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser, told reporters just after midnight that the two uniformed officers who suffered non-life threatening injuries were being treated at area hospitals.”

Thanks to all who sent updates last night and this morning. Further updates when the full MPD report is released.

Full update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Holbrook Street, Northeast, on Thursday, February 23, 2017.

At approximately 10:42 pm, members of the Fifth District Crime Suppression Team were in the area responding to previous sounds of gunshots when they attempted to stop a subject. The subject attempted to flee and ignored multiple commands from the officers to stop. A struggle ensued and there was an exchange of gunfire.

DC Fire and EMS transported the suspect to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The suspect has been identified as 47-year-old Timothy Lionel Williams, of no fixed address.

Two MPD officers sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. One of the officers has currently been released from the hospital, and both are expected to make a successful recovery.

The suspect’s gun was recovered on scene and is pictured below.

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No other individuals were injured during this incident. The officers involved were placed on administrative leave, pursuant to MPD policy.

The officers had activated their Body Worn Cameras, and that footage is currently under review.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099.”

MPD Recovered 17 illegal firearms Friday-Monday morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to recover and investigate illegal firearms in Washington D.C. In addition to our patrol officers, the Department has specialized units—such as the Gun Recovery Unit (GRU), Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU), and Crime Suppression Teams (CSTs)—who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off of our streets. From Friday, February 17, 2017, through the morning of Monday, February 20, 2017, MPD detectives and officers recovered 17 illegal firearms in the District of Columbia.

Among the firearms recovered were: (more…)

Friday Night/Saturday Morning Shootings in Park View, H Street, NE and Near Northeast/Trinidad

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 900 block of 12th Street, Northeast, on Friday, February 17, 2017

At approximately 9:21 pm, members of the First District responded to the location for the report of sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS transported the victim to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 53-year-old Eric Linnair Wright, of Northwest, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

“Units from the Third District are currently investigating a shooting with multiple crime scenes along Georgia Avenue, NW, at both Euclid and Morton Streets. Because of this police activity, drivers are asked to avoid this area.

Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

“Shooting at 0357 hrs in the 1300 block of Florida Ave NE. Lookout for B/M 5’7 dark jacket and cap armed with a silver handgun”

MPD Still Looking for Person of Interest for the Inauguration Day Assault with a Lighter – Potential Person of Interest Ruled Out

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Lighter) offense which occurred in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest on Friday, January 20, 2017.

At approximately 2:00 pm, the suspect approached the female victim and set her hair on fire. The victim did not sustain any injuries.

The Metropolitan Police Department has investigated several tips from the public regarding this offense. As a result of information received from the public Ms. Norma Zahory was named as a potential person of interest. After a thorough investigation, it was determined Ms Zahory was not in the area at the time of the incident and Ms Zahory has been ruled out as being involved in this offense.. Detectives encourage the public to continue to assist with information.

The person of interest is pictured below:

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Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

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