Crime

“Props to the cop for a) taking simple, but effective and appreciated action, and b) getting out of his cruiser in this 5 degree weather”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

My +1 and i were walking down the block tonight (1/8) to The Diner in Adams Morgan, and there was a Uber/Lyft small Kia SUV blocking northbound traffic on 18th. Maryland plates, naturally. After a good 5 minutes of folks honking, a cop (stuck in the traffic about 5 cars back) got out and approached the driver to tell him to either pull over or keep driving because he’s causing a serious jam.

Props to the cop for a) taking simple, but effective and appreciated action, and b) getting out of his cruiser in this 5 degree weather to shame the Maryland driver. Us DC residents always love an opportunity for the latter.”

“Within 2 hours of each transaction, we each received fraud alerts from our banks”

By Prince Of Petworth

giant
3rd and H St, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Heads up-my friend and I each used our credit cards today to buy groceries at the H Street Giant. Within 2 hours of each transaction, we each received fraud alerts from our banks. My friend’s card was only fraudulently charged about $10, but someone made about $1600 worth of purchases on mine. Most charges were at the same Giant and all were made very shortly after our original purchases. Thankfully, our banks reversed these charges. I called the Giant to alert them of the situation, was told the manager wasn’t on site, and never received a call back. I’m sure it’s not a huge issue since banks are so vigilant these days, but I wanted to make you aware, just in case. FYI-both of the stolen cards were originally paid with a chip, not a swipe. Everyone who shopped at Giant today [this weekend] check your online banking!”

Stabbing Sunday Night at 14th and W St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD (sent at 8:46pm):

“The third district is currently on the scene of a stabbing in the 1400 block of W St., Northwest. An adult victim sustain life threatening injuries on that scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred in the 1400 block of W Street, Northwest on Sunday, January 8, 2017.

At approximately 8:05 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for a call of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, members located an adult female, in the hallway of the building, suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where all lifesaving efforts failed and she was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Waliyatou Amadou 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.”

MPD Releases Video of Persons of Interest Sought in 6:15pm Shooting Inside the Mass Court building

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense which occurred in the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at approximately 6:17 pm.

Two suspects approached the victim inside of a building at the listed location. A struggle ensued and one of the suspects produced a gun and shot the victim. The suspects fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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.”

28 Year Old Arrested and charged with Second-Degree Murder of Man in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

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via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a fatal shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Cedar Street, Northwest on Monday, December 26, 2016.

At approximately 7:46 pm, members of the Fourth District received a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 37 year-old James Dorsey, Jr., of No Fixed Address.

On Saturday, December 31, 2016, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested 28 year-old Shawn James Brown, of Northwest, DC. He was charged with Second-Degree Murder While Armed.”

MPD Releases Video of Vehicle of Interest Sought in Tuesday’s Fatal Hit-and-Run of 54-year-old Jacqueline Cole

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit seeks the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and driver associated with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at approximately 6:24 am.

A dark colored sports utility vehicle (SUV) was traveling northbound in the 3500 block of 14th Street, Northwest toward Parkwood Place, Northwest. As the vehicle came to the intersection, a pedestrian who was crossing the street using a marked crosswalk was struck. The SUV then fled the crash scene without making their identity known. (more…)

18 Year Old Arrested for Alleged Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed offense that occurred in the 1000 block of H Street, Northwest, on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at approximately 7:45 pm.

The victim was inside of a building in the 1000 block of H Street, Northwest, when an unknown suspect, armed with a knife, physically assaulted and attempted to sexually assault her.

On Thursday, December 29, 2016, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 18-year-old Ernesto Agustin Mendoza, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed.”

6pm Shooting in the 1800 block of Irving Street NE

By Prince Of Petworth

brookland
via google maps

Thanks to all who tweeted/emailed their concern.

From MPD:

“On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at approximately 6:05 pm Fifth District Officers responded to the 1800 block of Irving Street NE in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Fifth District Detectives’ Office at 202-698-0260, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. Reference CCN# 16-218-861.”

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