Crime

Shooting in the 3400 block of 14th Street, NW just before 4:30pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

“On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, around 4:15 PM, MPD responded to the sounds of guns shots in the area of the 3400 block of 14th Street, NW. An adult male victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The injury was non-life threatening. The Fourth District Detectives are investigating the case.

Anyone with information regarding his offense is asked to call the MPD CIC at (202)727-9099 or text at 50411.”

A reader reports:

“Newton street closed between 14th and Holmead, news crews out, one reportedly injured. WTF??”

Update from a reader via twitter:

“Building mgmt email to residents: shooting victim came to Allegro for help. Incident did not occur in building.”

Alert DC reported:

“Alert: Shooting at 1621 hrs in the 3400 block of 14th Street NW. Lookout for:2 black/males, Suspect (1) light complexion, long red dreadlocks, weapon, Suspect (2) ski mask, bike.”

Major Props to the Cops “Arrest Made in Multiple Sexual Assault and Robbery Cases” including the Bloomingdale and Capitol Hill Assaults

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in five known Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery Force and Violence cases.

Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery-Force & Violence incident which occurred in the 200 block of 8th Street, Southeast, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, between 10:30 pm and 10:45 pm. CCN: 15-188-289

Robbery-Force & Violence offense which occurred in the 1300 block of Ives Place, Southeast, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at approximately 9:15 pm. CCN: 15-888-801

Robbery-Force & Violence offense which occurred in the 900 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at approximately 10:35 pm. CCN: 15-191-819

Assault with Intent to Commit Third Degree Sexual Abuse and Robbery-Force & Violence incident which occurred in the 100 block of Seaton Place, Northwest, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, between 7:22 pm. CCN: 15-204-138

Robbery-Force & Violence offense which occurred in the 700 block of H Street, Northeast, on Thursday, December 31, 2015, at 1:00 am. 15-208-163

On Friday, January 15, 2016, 25 year-old Melvin Dehardt Latney of Southeast, DC, was arrested pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse, Assault with Intent to Commit Third Degree Sexual Abuse, and five counts of Robbery.”

“Police allege that the juvenile respondent is the person responsible for first mocking, then violently kicking and punching an adult male victim who attempted to intervene on behalf of the 14 year old”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Metro Transit Police:

“Metro Transit Police arrest juvenile suspect for November Green Line assault and robbery

Metro Transit Police today arrested a 15-year-old female for a violent assault and robbery that occurred aboard a Green Line train during the early morning hours of November 22, 2015.

The juvenile respondent was arrested without incident this morning by the MTPD Warrant Squad at her residence in Northeast DC on a Juvenile Custody Order that was issued yesterday.

The juvenile is charged with felony assault and robbery for her actions aboard the train that night. It is alleged that the respondent was with a group of other juveniles aboard the train at approximately 1:16 a.m. As the train traveled between Fort Totten and Shaw-Howard stations, the group surrounded and began to harass a 14-year-old male passenger. Police allege that the juvenile respondent is the person responsible for first mocking, then violently kicking and punching an adult male victim who attempted to intervene on behalf of the 14 year old.

Following the assault, the adult victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.

MTPD detectives identified the juvenile respondent using Metro’s digital surveillance systems, as well as victim and witness interviews.”

“walking home from work shortly before 6pm..without any warning, one of them (5-6 teens) punched me on the side of the head” then kept walking

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Last Tuesday (1/5), I was walking home from work shortly before 6pm. I was heading North on 9th St. NW. Just below the corner of Allison St., I saw a group of 5 or 6 boys who looked to be between 12 and 15 years old heading in my direction. I didn’t give it much thought, but as we passed by each other, without any warning, one of them punched me on the side of the head and knocked me to the ground.

Fortunately, they kept moving, and by the time I was back on my feet, they were already well down the block. They made no attempt to rob me or inflict any more blows on me, but obviously it was pretty unpleasant. I had previously heard reports of kids playing the so-called “Knock-Out Game” but hadn’t give the idea much credence. It appears, however, that this is a real thing and that it’s happening right here in Petworth, so I urge everyone to be extra careful when out on the streets after dark.”

Ed. Note: In the past talk of the “Knock-Out Game” has veered the discussion off course, I think that the important element of this note is that there was another unprovoked attack by teens where nothing was stolen.

No Shame – “he just had his prescription filled at Grubb’s Pharmacy and left in his wheelchair when…one snatched his prescription”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“We are currently investigating a Robbery Force and Violence that just occurred in the 100 block of 6th Street, SE [January 8th]. An adult male reported to the First Police District that he had just had his prescription filled at Grubb’s Pharmacy 326 E Capitol Street NE and left in his wheelchair when he was approached by 2 B/M subjects, one of which snatched his prescription from the back of his wheelchair where the pharmacy bag was hanging. Both suspects fled on foot from the scene. Lookout for the following suspects: S-1 B/M, black and red jacket and black pants. S-2 B/M, wearing all black. (more…)

Couple Attacked by Group of Teens at Metro Center, 9:30pm on a Saturday Night – Unprovoked, Nothing Taken

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for passing on this maddening report from Fox 5:

“I think there were about ten kids who were just all attacking us,” said the girlfriend.

It was 9:30 p.m. Saturday night on January 2. The couple was waiting for a train at the Metro Center stop after spending a night at the movies. They were sitting on a bench when he was sucker-punched from behind and suffered a loss of vision.

Nothing was stolen by this group of teens.”

Two Guns Recovered and Arrests Made at 3pm Sunday near the Shaw Metro – Later 10 Juveniles Commit Robbery [Force & Violence] Nearby

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Sunday, January 10, at approximately 3:00p.m., Third District Officers received a call for service for two adult males armed with pistols in the rear of the 700 block of S Street, NW. Once the officers arrived on the scene, they observed two adult males matching the description. The two males immediately fled the scene and threw both pistols to the ground.

The suspects were stopped and after further investigation they were arrested for Carrying a Pistol without a License. Two pistols were also recovered from the scene.

Excellent job by all!!”

In less pleasing news just north of the Shaw metro, DC Alerts reports at 6:38pm Sunday night:

“Robbery [Force & Violence] at 1838 hrs in the 1900 b/o 7th Street, NW. LOF 10 Juveniles. One suspect wearing a green jacket.”

What the Hell Happened at the Shaw Metro Last Night?

By Prince Of Petworth

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@DoanDoanDoanN asks us:

“What the hell happened at the Shaw Metro this evening?”

@AdamBlickstein tweeted us last night:

“From what I can tell a car skipped the curb, barely missed Shaw metro entrance, exploded in flames after hitting a tree WTF DC? @PoPville”

@ConthesceneWTTG tweeted:

“Driver ran from crash at Howard U Shaw Metro station; arrested nearby”

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