Crime

“I would like to ask neighboring friends and residents to keep an eye out for similar occurrences.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to inform you of a situation that happened Saturday night around 11:30 between 18th and 19th on S street NW. I was walking home from Adams Morgan when I turned left onto S Street, NW. After walking less than 100 ft west down the block, a Hispanic or Middle Eastern man maximum age 40 and max height 6’0 stopped when we made eye contact. He then proceeded to either masturbate or urinate in my direction and continued to do so for multiple seconds as I approached. I have a lot of trouble believing that it was not sexually motivated, due to his hand placement and movements. I felt very uncomfortable and crossed into the street immediately while readying my keys only to sprint to my door from the middle of the street. Once I was safely inside, I immediately called 911. After than 2 years living in the neighborhood, this is very disturbing because I have never felt unsafe walking home, even MUCH later at night. I would like to ask neighboring friends and residents to keep an eye out for similar occurrences.”

“Suspect Sought, Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse” in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD Sunday Night:

“The Metropolitan Police Department Sexual Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred in the 1700 block of Kilbourne Place, NW.

At approximately 2:30 am, an adult female was approached by an unknown male suspect who attempted to sexually assault her. The suspect is described as a white male with short black hair, wearing a blue shirt with white writing.

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.”

Adams Morgan BID Burgled “$1k no-questions-asked reward” offered

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the Adams Morgan BID:

“Adams Morgan Partnership BID office was broken into over the weekend. Our office, along with several other offices in the Festival Center, was broken into over the holiday weekend. We are offering a $1k no-questions-asked reward for the return of the two Dell laptops if they are returned in the condition that they were taken.”

Shooting Homicide in Eckington; Two Shot in Woodridge Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Homicide- 300 block V ST NW NE

On Sunday, July 03, 2016, at approximately 9:46PM, Fifth District officers responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arriving on scene, an adult male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite extraordinary lifesaving efforts by MPD and DCFEMS personnel, unfortunately the victim displayed no signs of life on the scene, and was therefore not transported to a medical facility. There is no further information that is available for release at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.

Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Homicide Branch at 202-645-9600, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. Reference CCN# 16-109-918.

Persons with information may also anonymously text via cell phone to 50411. Text, photo and video messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

Update:

The decedent has been identified as 42-year-old Omar Lindsay of no fixed address.”

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“ADW Gun- 2600 blk Rhode Island Ave NE

On Sunday, July 03, 2016, at approximately 11:50PM, two victims report while in the rear of the residence they heard three shots and realized they had been struck. Both victims were conscious and breathing and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The suspect fled on foot.

Lookout: black male, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans

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# 16-109-962.”

Traffic Fatality at 8:45pm Saturday Night near Howard University and Banneker Pool

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred in the 2500 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest on Saturday, July 2, 2016.

At approximately 8:46 pm, members of the Third District responded to the scene of a traffic accident. The decedent was operating a 2005 Mercedes-Benz traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when it struck a 2010 Ford, F-150 pick-up truck in the rear. The impact caused the Ford to cross the double yellow line, mount the east side curb, strike a tree and light pole, overturn, and come to a final rest. Meanwhile, the Mercedes mounted the west side curb, struck a chain link and a fire hydrant, and overturned. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene where they found no signs of life, and the driver of the Mercedes was pronounced. The driver of the Ford was transported to an area hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The decedent has been identified as 50-year-old Vincent King of Wheaton, MD.

This case remains under investigation. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information about this case 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.”

About all that Commotion at 5th and Gallatin at Midnight

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“At about midnight a car was heading north on 5th Street NW, evidently with four flat tires. When spotted by a cop in the corner of 5th and Hamilton, the car flipped a u-turn and attempted to speed away with cops in pursuit. A block away, he crashed into the pole on the corner and got out to run. He was apprehended shortly thereafter on foot. Cops were looking under nearby cars for something he might has tried to drop while running.”

17-year-old Arrested for the June 14th Shooting Homicide in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2900 block of 14th Street, Northwest on Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

At approximately 6:30 am, members of the Third District responded to reports of a shooting inside the listed location. Upon arrival on the scene, members located an adult male victim, suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and determined that there were no signs consistent with life.

The decedent was identified as 20-year-old Devonte Crawford of Northwest, DC.

On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a 17-year-old juvenile male of Northeast, DC, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Murder Two while Armed.”

Shooting Homicide at the Starburst Intersection around 10pm Wed. Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at approximately 2156 hours, officers responded to the 800 Block of Bladensburg Road NE, for a call for service for a man down. Upon arriving on the scene, the victim was located unresponsive, not breathing, and in a collapsed position. It was determined the victim was shot. The male was transported by DCFEMS to MedStar Hospital where he was pronounced.

The case is being investigated by DC Homicide and there direct number is (202) 645-9600

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.”

“PSA for Attempted Assault/Props to the Neighbors in Ledroit Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to share a scary experience I had last night in Ledroit Park, both to warn the community of a dangerous individual and to thank the many neighbors that came to my rescue.

The TL;DR version is that last night in Ledroit Park on 4th St. NW between RI Ave. and Old Maple Ave., a man chased and attempted to assault me. Black male, maybe in his 30s, but I didn’t get a good look. Black t-shirt, black jeans, black bookbag. He ran away towards Florida Ave/RI Ave. and New Jersey and was seen swinging at others and attempting to knock over bikers. I do not know if he was apprehended, so please be aware and on the lookout!

Details of the incident are below:

I live in Bloomingdale and around 7:45pm (estimated, I’m not sure exactly) last night, Monday 6/27, I was walking my dog on 4th St. NW coming from Florida Ave./Rhode Island Ave. and walking toward Old Maple Ave. (Ledroit Market is on the corner). I saw this man approaching and he seemed a bit weary of my dog, who is a 70 lb. bull terrier. This happens sometimes as he’s kind of intimidating, and I make sure to keep my dog very close and give a friendly look to assure people he’s not going to bother them. As this man got close to us, he said, and I’m paraphrasing, “I’m going to kick your dog! You shouldn’t bring your dog around my neighborhood or I’ll kill it. Get the f*** out of here you b****.” It took a minute for me to even register what he was saying and I just tried to move out of his way and continue on. He then turned around and started to chase me with his arms out as if he was going to grab and/or punch me. He continued to scream that he was going to kill me and there were some racial undertones (“white devil bitch,” etc.). I don’t want to make this about that though, because this was a person who was either having a psychotic episode, a drug issue, or both. I started running and went into the middle of the street and saw that there was another man on the opposite side of the street and I was just hoping to flag him down or have a car stop. Anything to get away from the guy. (more…)

“two arrests in the 700 block of 11th St NE for Distribution of Heroin and Possession of Heroin”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD Monday night:

“In reference to ongoing complaints of drug distribution and use in the area around 11th and H St NE, the First District’s Crime Suppression Team has been conducting operations the area. Tonight, the Crime Suppression Team’s efforts yielded two arrests in the 700 block of 11th St NE for Distribution of Heroin and Possession of Heroin, respectively. The Distribution of Heroin defendant has a significant criminal history which includes prior drug and robbery convictions. The Crime Suppression Team members will continue to aggressively pursue the prosecution of these individuals to positively impact the the quality of life of PSA 104 residents and stakeholders.”

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