Crime

Laundry Detergent Bandit Nabbed in Ward 4 – Allegedly Involved in Some Cheese Stolen Too

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

Ed. Note: Back in February we (at least I) learned “laundry detergent is a form of street currency used in the drug trade.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announced an arrest has been made in reference to multiple theft two offenses that occurred in the following locations:

On Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the 5200 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, at approximately 10:11 am, the suspect entered the establishment and took several bottles of laundry detergent.

On Friday, May 13, 2016, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest, at approximately 8:49 am, the suspect entered the establishment and took several bottles of laundry detergent.

On Thursday, May 26, 2016, in the 100 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest, at approximately 8:10 am, the suspect entered the establishment and took several packs of diapers.

On Monday, May 30, 2016, in the 3600 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, at approximately 6:40 pm, the suspect entered the establishment and took several bottles of laundry detergent.

On Friday, June 3, 2016, in the 100 block of Carroll Street, Northwest, at approximately 6:40 pm, the suspect entered the establishment and took several bottles of laundry detergent and some cheese.

On Friday, June 3, 2016, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 24-year-old David Winchester, of Silver Spring, MD, was arrested and charged with five counts of Theft Two.”

“I know many of you are concerned with the increase of gun shots in the Petworth community of late. Trust me, I am too.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Ward 4 Council Member Brand Todd’s office in response to “Frustration Mounts as More Shots Fired on Jefferson Street”:

“Neighbors,

I know many of you are concerned with the increase of gun shots in the Petworth community of late. Trust me, I am too. I have been in constant communication with 4th District Commander, Wil Manlapaz, and several PSA Lieutenants to inquire about the most recent incident. While MPD is still investigating, MPD has taken tangible steps to improve the immediate state of safety in the area. You will notice increased patrols in the area, by foot and car. (more…)

Frustration Mounts as More Shots Fired on Jefferson Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

“At approx 12:40 AM we received multiple calls for the sounds of gunshots in both the 800 block of Jefferson Street and the 700 block of Gallatin Street, NW. Our Shotspotter system also detected the sounds of gunshots in the block. Officers responded and located cartridge casings in the block and a few vehicles that had been struck by gunfire, but we did not locate any victims or suspects. During the preliminary investigation we did gain some information on possible suspects and Fourth District detectives are actively investigating the case.

If you or anyone you know has information regarding this case, we ask you to call Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 or the Fourth District Detectives’ Office at 202-715-7506.”

A reader reports just before 1am Sunday: (more…)

Props to Metro Transit Police

By Prince Of Petworth

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via Metro Transit Police

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police have arrested an 18-year-old Lanham man on charges of misdemeanor sexual abuse following an assault last night at L’Enfant Plaza Station.

The incident occurred on the Green Line platform shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday. The victim, an adult female, reported to police that she was walking on the platform when the suspect “passed her and then reached back and grabbed her buttocks,” according to a police report. The victim confronted the suspect with her boyfriend at which time the suspect fled on foot. The victim ran after the suspect while yelling for police assistance. Multiple MTPD officers at the station pursued the suspect on foot and ultimately apprehended him in the 500 block of C Street SW.

The arrestee is identified as Jose Francisco PLEITEZ, 18, of Lanham, Md. The victim was not physically injured and declined medical attention.

Metro Transit Police investigators believe that there may be other victims who were assaulted by Pleitez. Anyone who may have been a victim or has knowledge of other incidents is urged to contact MTPD detectives at (202) 962-2121.“

“Gunfire 5:30pm on corner 7th & Jefferson NW”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Tony tweets us yesterday:

“Gunfire 5:30pm on corner 7th & Jefferson NW. What is being done for this problem area”

Council Member Brandon T. Todd replies:

“have you called 911?”

Tony responds:

“Of course. Street was closed as they recovered shell casings and examined vehicles hit”

“it’s a brand new building with seemingly secure locks, so it’s a bit unnerving that he was able to get away with this in broad daylight”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I live in a small (7 unit) condo building on 6th Street in Shaw. Our building recently had a string of break-ins. My road bike was stolen, along with a set of golf clubs, a neighbor’s bike, and a number of other items.

We’ve filed a police report and set up some alerts for the stolen items, but I wanted to pass along the security camera footage in case anyone recognizes/knows of this guy.

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Having lived in DC for 11 years, I know this is a common problem. That said, it’s a brand new building with seemingly secure locks, so it’s a bit unnerving that he was able to get away with this in broad daylight (still trying to figure out how he got in, but will be changing locks/setting up more cameras).”

Maybe the Frozen Yogurt Fad isn’t Over After All

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in reference to a Burglary II incident which occurred in the 1900 block of 12th Street, NW, on Monday, May 23, 2016, at approximately 4:40 AM. The subjects were captured by the establishment’s surveillance camera.

Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE to 50411.”

“walking in the 700 block of Fairmont St. NW when he approached several males in the block. One of the males shot the victim.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“At approximately 11:00pm on 5/30/16 the victim was walking in the 700 block of Fairmont St. NW when he approached several males in the block. One of the males shot the victim. The victim suffered from non-life threatening injuries. Third District Detectives are currently investigating.”

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