Crime

Props to the Cops and a Witness but Good Grief

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“At about 1030 hours [Sunday], the MPD received a call for a Robbery/Force and Violence in the 1200 block of 10th Street, NW. It was subsequently determined that an adult female was walking south in the block when she was passed by two juvenile males. The juveniles males subsequently reversed direction and approached the victim from behind, punched her in the neck, snatched her cell phone, and fled the scene. Officers canvassing the area for the suspects were advised by a witness who had observed the crime and followed the suspects at a distance that they had entered the Mount Vernon Square Metro Station. Several officers entered the station, sighted the suspects, and engaged in a foot pursuit. During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects was observed throwing the victim’s phone onto the Metro tracks. Both suspects were apprehended and later positively identified by the victim. The suspects were juvenile males, age 15 and 16, who reside in NE DC. The robbery victim did not require medical treatment.”

Daytime Shootings on Monday and One Last Night Too

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On today’s date at approximately 3:00 pm Fifth District officers responded to the 1200 Block of Simms Place NE for a shooting. Officers arrived on the scene and located several shell casings. A victim was located at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The injury is non-life threatening.

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# 16-123-459.”

and

“On today’s date at approximately 4:30 pm Fifth District officers responded to the 200 Block of New York Ave., NW for the sounds of gunshots. Officers arrived on the scene and located several shell casings. A victim was located at the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The injury is non-life threatening.

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# 16-123-528.”

Tony reported:

“2 shootings on 7th and Jefferson in 3 days. What is going on to help?”

Posting more about that incident at 1pm today.

and last night just before 11pm:

“1D SHOOTING/1200 BLOCK NORTH CAPITOL ST NW/NO LOOKOUT”

MPD Video of Person of Interest. “The subject sexually assaulted the victim inside of a residence.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a First Degree Sexual Abuse incident, which occurred in the 4800 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, on Sunday, June 26, 2016, between the hours of 3:13 and 4:06 am.

The subject sexually assaulted the victim inside of a residence.

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.”

Double Shooting near Shaw Skate Park; Shots Fired at 9th and T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD around 2:30am:

“The Third District is currently on the scene of a double shooting near the skate park at 11th and Q Streets NW. 2 adult males have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

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

And

“On 7/25/16, at approximately 0300 AM, officers heard gunshots in the area of 9th & T St., NW. Shell casings were recovered. At this time, no persons were injured and no property was damaged.”

Police Involved Shooting at Georgia and Ingraham St, NW Near CVS around 8pm Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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MPD reported:

“Police Involved Shooting//Ga Ave & Ingraham St NW”

From the Mayor’s Office:

“MPD is currently on the scene of a shooting in the 5200 block of Georgia Avenue NW. The street is currently closed, and residents are asked to avoid the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available. If you have any information about the incident, please call the MPD tip line at 202-727-9099.”

MPD Update on Potential Pokemon Perils

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

From MPD:

“As you may be aware, the new Pokémon GO game has become increasingly popular since its release on July 6, 2016. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to take this time to alert the public of some of the following items related to this application, including safety tips and cautionary measures players should consider.

This reality game may cause players to have a lowered sense of awareness to their surroundings while focusing on smartphones and mobile application devices. Across the nation, there have been reported robberies, an increase of accidents caused by players, and other public disturbances or crimes taking place. Fortunately, MPD has not seen an increase of crimes stemming from Pokémon GO in Washington, DC. There have not been any reports or incidents directly related to this application as some other cities have reported.

However, some personal safety issues should be taken into consideration for players who have or wish to engage the Pokémon GO game. MPD encourages our residents to take precautionary measures and keep in mind the following concerns: (more…)

10:45am “a male suspect approached her and struck her in the face with a brick.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On today’s date at approximately 10:45am, First District members responded to the 8th and L Streets, Northeast, in reference to an assault. Upon arrival, the victim reported while walking, a male suspect approached her and struck her in the face with a brick. A non-involved witness observed the assault, chased after the suspect northbound on 8th Street, NE, then westbound on Florida Avenue, NE, and lost sight of the suspect in the area of 3rd and M Streets, Northeast. The victim sustained injuries to her face and was transported by DCFEMS to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30’s, light complexion, 5’8, slim build, last seen wearing a gray sweat suit.

This case is being investigated by the First District Investigative Unit. 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 message 50411.”

“As the victim and the suspect were struggling, two witnesses came to the victim’s aide and one of them grabbed the knife”

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 Armed Robbery (Knife) incident which occurred in the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at approximately 8:49 pm.

The suspect demanded property from the victim, while brandishing a knife, and threw the victim to the ground. As the victim and the suspect were struggling, two witnesses came to the victim’s aide and one of them grabbed the knife from the suspect. The suspect grabbed the victim’s wallet, which was on the ground, and fled the scene.

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.”

Yoga/Pilates studios and Gyms Being Targeted for Break-ins

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user brunofish

From MPD:

“We are experiencing a series of Burglaries involving Yoga/Pilates studios and gyms. Ten (10) burglaries of yoga/Pilates studios and/or gyms have been reported in the past 30-days. These burglaries are occurring across the city to include businesses in Patrol Districts 1D, 2D, 3D, and 5D.

Forced entry is used in these cases and offices within the studios have been ransacked. Cash and small electronic items have been targeted. Ensure that your businesses have working surveillance and alarm systems. Review your doors, windows and security gates each day and ensure that you have adequate lighting. Should you be the victim of such a break in, do not touch anything and call 9-1-1 for our response immediately.”

Update: “we have not located any victims of an assault” – “any word on the apparent murder at view14 building?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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J-La asks:

“@PoPville any word on the apparent murder at view14 building?” [2303 14th Street, NW]

Another reader reported last night:

“At about 3:30 this afternoon [Monday], there was some type of altercation on the 6th floor of View 14 Apartments, resulting in blood puddles and spatters up and down the hallway, a cordoned off elevator full of blood with police tape, and police that have been camped outside of an apartment since then.

The building sent a vague email that has only caused increased fear and alarm for all residents, but there are rumors swirling amongst residents that a fellow resident was stabbed and there is a potential body in an apartment as the apartment is processed for evidence and a search warrant is executed.

It’s terrible — and scary — that as a resident on the floor where the incident happened, I cannot get information from the building or the police to know what happened and if my family is in danger. If there’s any chance that you have better luck in getting to the bottom of this, I believe that my family and fellow View 14 community members would feel a bit safer.”

Update from MPD:

“MPD units responded to the location yesterday after being requested by members of DCFEMS. Upon arrival on the scene, an individual was located who had minor lacerations to his legs and feet. The concern from the DCFEMS staff was that the amount of blood in the hallway and residence did not appear to be consistent with the minor injuries on the subject. Unfortunately, the injured individual does not know how he sustained the injuries or how the blood came to be in the building. Our officers and detectives secured the location as a possible crime scene and obtained a search warrant to search the premises for any assault victims and/or evidence. No other individuals were located and we are continuing to investigate. At no time did we receive any calls from tenants in the building regarding any assault or other matter taking place there and in interviews with residents last night, nobody reported seeing or hearing any altercation.

At this time, we have not located any victims of an assault and we are continuing to ongoing investigate which is why it is not currently a crime on the 3D crime list today.

If anyone is aware of the circumstances that led to the blood in the hallway, please have them contact me at [email protected] . Thanks.”

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