Crime

Props to Jonathan Padget

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo via @dcjpad

The Washington Post reported the integral role Padget played in tipping off the police to the person of interest wanted in the disappearance and subsequent death of Tricia McCauley:

At 10:21 p.m., D.C. police issued a “critical missing alert” for McCauley, with a picture of her and descriptions of her car and a man who may have been seen driving it. It flashed on Jonathan Padget’s phone as he walked his dog about midnight near 21st and P streets Northwest. He knew McCauley through his involvement in D.C. theatre.

Padget said he saw a white car parked on P Street with a man in the driver’s seat smoking a cigar or cigarette, with music blaring. “He was bouncing around to the music,” Padget said. “He was looking directly at me.”

Padget, a freelance writer, said the man stuck his head out the window and angrily asked, “Hello, sir, how are you?” He then drove off, but not before Padget noticed that the license plate matched the one on the police alert. He called police, who found the car three blocks away.

“they were able to locate (4) of the (5) individuals who happened to be filming a video….with real (stolen) pistols”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD on Friday:

“At approximately 2:30pm a call was sent into MPD for a Man With a Gun in the 2100 block of Georgia Ave NW. 3D MPD Crime Suppression Team units quickly responded. After checking in the vacated warehouse at 2100 Georgia Ave., they were able to locate (4) of the (5) individuals who happened to be filming a video….with real (stolen) pistols, one of which was loaded. Subsequently (2) handguns were recovered and (4) individuals were placed under arrest.”

54 Year Old Woman Struck and Killed by Someone Driving a Dark SUV that Fled the Scene at 6:22am

By Prince Of Petworth

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Vehicle of Interest via MPD

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at approximately 6:22 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…)

Shooting Homicide in Takoma Just before 8pm Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in a fatal shooting which occurred on Monday, December 26, 2016, in the 200 block of Cedar Street, Northwest.

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.

The persons of interest can be seen in this video:

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information that 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.

From MPD Monday night:

“At approximately 1950 hours, Fourth District units responded to 218 Cedar Street, NW in reference to a shooting. Units discovered an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his body. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced. Anyone with information related to this case should call 202.727.9099”

Devastating Update: “Tricia is gone”. Bloomingdale Resident, Tricia McCauley, Missing Since Christmas Day.

By Prince Of Petworth

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Full update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 2200 block of M Street, Northwest, on Monday, December 26, 2016.

At approximately 11:58 pm, members of the Second District received a call for a sighting of vehicle in reference to a Critical Missing Person. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female inside of the vehicle suffering from apparent trauma to the body. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene where they found no signs consistent of life. The decedent was pronounced dead at the scene by the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia due to ligature strangulation with blunt force trauma and the manner of death to be homicide.

The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Tricia McCauley, of Northwest, DC.

On Monday, December 26, 2016, 29-year-old Adrian Duane Johnson AKA Duane Adrian Johnson, of Upper Marlboro, MD, was arrested and charged with Theft II and Simple Assault.

Following the autopsy of the decedent, Mr. Johnson was additionally charged with First Degree Murder (Felony Murder).” (more…)

Christmas Morning Shooting at Georgia and Harvard St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting that took place at Georgia avenue and Harvard Street NW. One victim has been taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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

MPD also posted on twitter:

“Shooting at 0707hrs at Georgia Ave & Harvard St, NW. Lof B/M, wearing a tan jacket last seen riding a bicycle towards Sherman Ave, NW.”

Upsetting Video of Suspects in Special Police Officer Robbery and Assault

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying four persons of interest in reference to a Robbery-Force and Violence and an Assault on a Police Officer offense which occurred in the 1100 block of 4th Street, Southwest, on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, at approximately 5:25 pm.

The suspects approached the victim, who is a special police officer working inside an establishment at the listed location. The victim and suspects exchanged words. The suspects then began punching the victim. During the altercation, one of the suspects grabbed the victim’s wallet. The suspects then fled on foot from the establishment.

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.”

“The victim was walking in the 1600 block of Monroe Street, NW, when an unknown black male grabbed the victim around the shoulders and forced her into a white work van.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three persons of interest and a vehicle in reference to an Unarmed Kidnapping and a Robbery Force and Violence offense which occurred in the 1600 Block of Monroe Street, Northwest, on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at approximately 3:30 am.

The victim was walking in the 1600 block of Monroe Street, Northwest, when an unknown black male grabbed the victim around the shoulders and forced her into a white work van. The van was occupied by two additional black males, who assaulted the victim and stole several personal items. At the conclusion of the offense, the victim was thrown out of the vehicle in the vicinity of Woodley Park. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The persons of interest are described as black males in their late thirties. The vehicle is described as a white work van. The vehicle’s make, model and registration are unknown.

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.”

Arrest Made in September’s Shooting Homicide near Cardozo High School on 11th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of 11th Street, Northwest on Monday, September 12, 2016.

At approximately 12:26 am, members of the Third District responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. On Sunday, September 18, 2016, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. (more…)

Unprovoked Assault in Park View 10pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

The incident happened last night at 10 pm in front of the corner store at Warder and Otis. I heard someone running close and saw a short black male holding a giant stick or plank. He didn’t pass me by and just looked around a bit. I tried to cross the street to get away and he swung at my shoulder. He then had the weapon back up for defense and I ran home. There was no conversation between us.”

Ed. Note: The police were called but were unable to find the assailant.

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