Crime

“a woman walking alone was attacked from behind by two men, with no apparent motive other than beating up a stranger”

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“One of my neighbors (a young woman) was viciously attacked while walking home Monday night at 10 pm. Fortunately, she was close to home and several neighbors heard her scream, chased off her attackers, and called the cops. But they got away, and no one got a great look at them.

Never saw an alert about this assault–how the heck do the police decide what to post?? I would always want to know if my block had a couple of vicious assailants on the loose.

The attack happened near 11th and Otis NW. I heard a crash (her groceries falling) and screaming and by the time I got to the door (dialing 911), my heroic next door neighbor had chased off the attackers. The police response was pretty fast, but as I said, no one got a good look at them and they were long gone (headed toward 10th St down Otis last anyone saw). So as best as I know there are still two dudes who may come up behind you and beat the crap out of you for no reason roaming 11th Street.

Cold weather–not a crime deterrent, it turns out. But folks on 11th St near Otis can be reassured that at least they have great neighbors who will come to their aid.”

Shooting just after 1pm at Warder and Irving St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“there was a shooting at Irving and Warder Nw around 1:10pm. 4-5 shots fired.”

DCAlerts confirms:

“Shooting at 1306 hrs at Warder & Irving St. NW. LOF B/M, 5’6″-5’7″,Drk Green Jacket, Blk Pants, Blk Mask.”

From MPD:

“MPD is investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of Warder St, NW. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact MPD at 202 727-9099.”

“I think that 10 car break-ins or vandalism on one block constitutes a need for some action”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Would you please consider running a post about the crime in Brookland, in particular recent slew of car vandalisms and break-ins along Newton Street NE between 1200 and 1600 blocks? On the 26th of December I walked out onto my front porch to find a group of 6 young black men rifling through my neighbors car. When I realized they clearly weren’t my neighbor I yelled to distract them and then called the police. My neighbor said she had her car locked that evening. On the 29th of December, I was sitting on my couch and heard loud voices on the street early around 1am. When I looked out my front window, I noticed there were about 10 young men inside another neighbor’s car across the street, doors and hatch opened. I quickly grabbed the phone and called 911 and in both cases, the police responded promptly, but unfortunately these men dissipated quickly. My other neighbor also said her car was locked when the police arrived. (more…)

With Steven Alan (et al) Comes…

By Prince Of Petworth

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9th and U Street/Florida Ave, NW

Just noticed private security guards at the new The Shay development.  Taking a page out of CityCenter’s book.

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Stabbing at the U Street Metro Station

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an MPD Listserv at 9:15pm:

“What is happening on the 1000 block of U Street, NW? The south sidewalk and the African-American Civil War Memorial are closed off by crime scene tape and there is a pile of bloody clothes being guarded by your officers in front of the CVS.”

MPD responds:

“Metro Transit Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at the station.”

Update from MPD:

“Metro Transit Police report that the victim sustained a non-life threatening laceration to the ear. Metro Transit Police are investigating.”

The Washington Post reported it happened at 7:40pm:

“A man was cut on a Metro train Tuesday night during an attempt to rob him , authorities said.”

Metro Transit Police Releases Photos of Persons of Interest in Connection with “Attack on Metro at Rush Hour – guy had a broken jaw and his face was swollen beyond recognition”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Metro Transit Police:

“The Metro Transit Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the individuals pictured below as part of an investigation into an Aggravated Assault that occurred Monday, December 21, 2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m. aboard a Red Line train in the area of NoMa-Gallaudet Metrorail Station.

Anyone who is able to identify the individuals pictured below is asked to call Metro Transit Police Detectives at (202) 962-2121 and reference case #2015-61461. Tips also can be sent via text message to “MyMTPD” (696873).

There are no current warrants for the individuals pictured below in reference to this case.”

ANC Commissioner Reports Shooting Victim Downtown Found in the 800 Block Quincy St, NW this Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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ANC Commissioner Vann-Di M. Galloway reported on the Petworth Listserv earlier this morning:

“A shooting victim was discovered on the 800 block of Quincy St NW this morning. The only details I have to share are that the victim was shot downtown near M Street NW which is closed from 19th to 18th streets. 18th Street is closed from K to M streets [ed. note: since reopened]. The victim fled the scene and was discovered in Petworth.”

Subsequently Ward 4 Council Member Todd reported:

“…the victim had non-life threatening injuries.”

Updates when the full police report is released.

The old “change for a $20.00 bill” scam gets violent with a Stabbing in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On December 30, 2015, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Fourth District officers received a 911 call for a stabbing in the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street, NW. After canvassing the area, officers eventually located the victim. The victim reported that, after a verbal argument with an unknown male suspect who asked him if he had change for a $20.00 bill, the suspect stabbed him in the right leg with a small knife. The suspect then fled northbound on Mount Pleasant Street, NW. The victim further reported that the offense occurred at approximately 12:37 A.M.

The Fourth District is asking anyone with information about this offense to contact the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

“I need to give MPD props for an arrest made over the weekend for my break-in”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I need to give MPD props for an arrest made over the weekend for my break-in that you folks reported on a few months ago:

“Yesterday, just before 12:30 PM, thieves kicked in our front door. Luckily our alarm went off quickly, scaring them off before they took too much and alerting us and MPD quickly. Our family and pets are ok, but they made off with some laptops and one of our cars (keys were on the kitchen counter…) – I love that little car.”

During the investigation, police found a finger print which lead them to issuing an arrest warrant early in December and an arrest over the weekend. I got a call on Monday from the Detective working our case and am looking forward to hearing from the US Attorney this week.

According to the Detective, this particular criminal has been involved in about 10 different break-ins around the neighborhood. He’s currently being held at DC jail on a half-dozen burglary charges and will spend New Years as a guest of the DC justice system.

Well done to the responding officers, our detectives who investigated the case, and ESPECIALLY the officer who took the prints!”

“After a brief struggle the subject obtained the clutch and sprayed her in the face with Pepper spray”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Robbery (Force & Violence)OC Spray: 2600 Dumbarton Street, NW

A citizen reports that while walking through the park in the 2600 block of Dumbarton Street, NW she was approached by a male subject and attempted to take her clutch. After a brief struggle the subject obtained the clutch and sprayed her in the face with Pepper spray. The suspect fled on foot last seen N/B on 28th St NW. Lookout is for a B/M, medium complexion, 18-25 years of age, 5’5”-5’8”, wearing a dark shirt & pants.

Residents are reminded to be ever vigilant as you walk through dimly lit areas.

Please call 911 if you see suspicious persons or activity.”

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