“Dear PoPville,
On Sunday 9/1 around 4pm I was walking my dog down Sherrill Drive, a quiet, paved road that connects 16th Street to Beach Drive in the northern park of Rock Creek Park near Brightwood/Takoma. A man with a personal e-scooter was sitting on the wooden guardrail on the edge of the road who I stopped to chat with. After 4-5 minutes of chatting, I looked back towards him and realized (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending this plea from Brightwood Park.
Investigator Wayne David
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is deeply saddened to announce death of Investigator Wayne David after he was injured attempting to recover a firearm from a storm drain when it discharged.
Other officers immediately began providing care and he was transported by the Metropolitan Police Department’s helicopter to an area hospital, where he later died.
Investigator David is a 25-year veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department. (more…)
3505 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to H. for sending:
“Multiple windows broken—Paragon Thai, European Wax Center, etc. You can see along the left side.”
If you’d like to show some love, you can see Paragon Thai’s menu here.
Paragon Thai’s hours are: (more…)
Thanks to Y. for sending from “Your friendly neighbor” in Logan Circle.
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest for the report of a shooting. (more…)
A reader reported:
“We had a drive by shooting on florida ave, was rapid gunfire rounds around midnight followed by a bunch of cop cars racing after what felt like 30 seconds later. The police have blocked off Florida between 6th and 7th NW. Not sure if anyone flagged to you, but wanted to let you know.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., officers were in the area of the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest when they heard the sound of gunshots. Once officers arrived on the scene, evidence of a shooting was located but no victim. A short time later, an adult female was located at an area hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead. (more…)
1776 Columbia Road, NW photo by Ben G.
A reader reports: “Thieves broke into an empty building adjacent to Le Liquor last night and tunneled through the wall to steal $100k+ of jewelry.” (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending from Shaw/Truxton. (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending from Mount Pleasant.
It had been 4 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.