Crime - PoPville

“the victim was walking her French Bulldog when the suspect approached the victim with a gun”

Published July 1, 2024 at 9:00AM

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a stolen dog and identifying a robbery suspect.

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the victim was walking her French Bulldog in the 1700 block of Fort Davis Street, Southeast, when the suspect approached the victim with a gun. The suspect took the dog and fled the scene in a vehicle.

The suspect and vehicle were captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below along with the photo of the stolen French Bulldog. The dog is a 2-year-old, male French bulldog named “Yurman”. (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 27, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to Jacob for sharing from Petworth: “Another brand new Toyota hit in the 4100 Block of 9th St NW”

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.

#stolen wheels

Helluva Way to Wake Up cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2024 at 9:00AM

Thanks to J. for sending from Columbia Heights.

It had been 7 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.

#stolen wheels

Helluva Way to Wake Up cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 18, 2024 at 10:05AM

Thanks to AW for sending from Capitol Hill.

It had been 6 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.

#stolen wheels

“missed jury duty scam”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2024 at 1:45PM

Ed. Note: MPD warned of a “Jury Duty Phone Scam” back in March.

“Dear PoPville,

Thought I’d throw this out there. I just received a call from a DC number (202) from a gentlemen claiming to be a DC police officer Andrew L., badge # saying I missed jury duty. Interestingly enough, I was summoned for jury duty in april, then postponed to May, then was told I did not have to report on the date of my service once I registered the night before (followed all protocol). (more…)

MPD announces man arrested for stealing $3800 “mostly consisting of Red Bull” from CVS

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 11, 2024 at 3:55PM

photo by Julia

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man for stealing over $3800 of merchandise from Northwest CVS locations, mostly consisting of Red Bull.

On Monday, June 10, 2024, officers located and arrested 58-year-old Darryl Lamond Quander, of no fixed address, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant. He is charged with 19 counts of Second-Degree Theft for the below retail thefts from various CVS stores across the District: (more…)

“Dog Abuse in Logan Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 11, 2024 at 1:35PM

Ed. Note: Should you witness dog abuse Humane Rescue Alliance says: “To report suspected abuse or neglect, please call 202-723-5730“

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking in Logan Circle yesterday at 3:15 pm. I was minding my own business until I heard a yelp from a dog, (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 11, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to G. for sending from the 1500 block of R Street, NW.

It had been 7 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.

#stolen wheels

“MPD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian in Northwest” 77 Year old killed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 7, 2024 at 1:15PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation determined that on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at approximately 8:05 a.m., a vehicle was waiting at a red light on Q Street, Northwest, at Foxhall Road. (more…)

“MPD Searching for Suspects in Northwest Bicycle Theft”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 6, 2024 at 10:05AM

via MPD

Ed. Note: I don’t recall ever getting an alert like this for a bicycle theft.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in the theft of a bicycle in Northwest.

On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 7:51 p.m., the victim discovered two of their bicycles were stolen from the 3700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. (more…)