Thanks to A. for sending above near U Street and M. for sending below from next to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park: (more…)
Crime
“Dear PoPville,
This weekend I called 911 for someone passed out in front of my boyfriend’s apartment building in DC. They were breathing but more slowly and had blood on their face. The 911 operator, when learning that the person was not responsive to my voice, told me that I should start CPR. Now, I’m a former EMT – I know this person didn’t need CPR, they were clearly breathing. I told the operator on the line that CPR wouldn’t be necessary and I also am not comfortable performing it without having gloves given the blood on the person. In response, the operator said, “just to let you know, this is a recorded line, so are you declining to perform CPR?” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from Shaw “neighbor is going to be FURIOUS.”
It had been 2 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.
“Dear PoPville,
(Wed. July 31st) I was part of a group that witnessed a mentally ill woman scream at, follow, threaten, and then physically attack a random woman and her dog outside Bundy Dog Park in Shaw. I and another witness called 911 while it was happening and (after being on hold for several minutes) were assured police and an ambulance were on their way. No emergency services ever arrived in response to our 911 calls. The perpetrator just walked away. (more…)
Thanks to Alexandra for sending from Thomas Circle: (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending from Capitol Hill, NE.
It had been 3 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.
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photo by Mark Lyon
From MPD:
“Our city once again hosted people who came to exercise their First Amendment rights during a foreign dignitary visit and the Metropolitan Police Department worked alongside our law enforcement partners at the United States Capitol Police, the United States Park Police, and the United States Secret Service to ensure safety around today’s events.
While many people chose to peacefully exercise their first amendment rights in our city, some choose to disobey the law. (more…)
7th and O Street, NW
A reader reports:
“Another shooting last night at 7th and o st nw- it sounded like 200 shots went off in the space of a couple seconds. My building concierge said she heard 4 people shot, potentially one died. Happened around 9 pm ish”
From MPD: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a stalking suspect in Northwest.
The victim reported the suspect stalked her on multiple occasions between July 5, 2024, and July 21, 2024. The incidents occurred in the Georgetown and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods. With the help of community members, the suspect was identified, located, and placed under arrest. (more…)
From MPD:
“he Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man for possessing over $3,800 of stolen Lululemon merchandise. (more…)