Crime - PoPville

“Female Arrested in a Northwest Carjacking”

Published June 4, 2024 at 12:05PM

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a traffic crash that occurred at 6th and D Streets NW.

On Monday, June 3, 2024, at approximately 1:11 p.m., a 22-year-old woman walked away from her family while at Washington Hospital Center. At the same time, a Mazda SUV pulled up to the front of the hospital and the driver exited the Mazda to obtain a wheelchair for her mother, who was riding in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The 22-year-old woman entered the driver’s seat of the Mazda and drove away with the mother inside the vehicle.

At approximately 1:29 p.m., the Mazda was traveling northbound in the 400 block of 6th Street, Northwest. As the suspect attempted to turn left onto D Street, Northwest, the suspect failed to negotiate the turn and collided with the building at 601 D Street, Northwest. The suspect exited the Mazda and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended immediately by a MPD captain. (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 4, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to SA for sending from Columbia Road at Connecticut Avenue, NW.

It had been 4 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

AG Lawsuit: “Outcome is Largest Income Tax Fraud Recovery in DC History”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 3, 2024 at 1:45PM

photo by Jeff Vincent

From the Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Michael J. Saylor and MicroStrategy, Inc., the company he co-founded and led, will pay $40 million to resolve a tax fraud lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleging that Saylor had defrauded the District of over $25 million in income taxes. (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to E. for sending: “They hit Eckington hard. This is one of three I saw. Looks like some people couldn’t get out of the way for street sweeping. Wonder how that works cause the tow truck was making its sweep.”

It had been 1 day 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

“Lost Jury Summons”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2024 at 1:05PM

Photo by LaTur

“Dear PoPville,

I was hoping to crowd source what I’m supposed to do after misplacing my jury summons. I’ve tried calling the Juror office as their website directs me to do in order to find my juror number and reporting date. However, (more…)

#jury duty

“Owner of Turning Natural Juice Bar Chain Pled Guilty to Tax Fraud Charge and Will Pay Back Taxes, Penalties & Interest”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2024 at 12:05PM

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Jerri Evans, owner of the Turning Natural juice bar chain, pled guilty in Superior Court to one criminal count of failure to pay sales tax for tax years 2017 through 2020, and must pay the District $452,522.07 in back taxes, penalties, and interest. Evans collected sales tax from customers but failed to remit those funds over to the District as required by law. (more…)

#juice

Helluva Way to Wake Up Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to C. for sending from the Parks at Walter Reed.

It had been 9 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 Searching for Dog (“Bruno”) Taken in a Northeast Theft”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 24, 2024 at 1:15PM

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect and locating a dog stolen in Northeast.

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s dog from the 1600 block of Gales Street, Northeast and fled the scene. (more…)

“Man Arrested for First-Degree Sexual Abuse”, “victim was delivering food”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2024 at 1:35PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announce a man has been arrested for a First-Degree Sexual Abuse While Armed (Knife) offense that occurred in the 1400 block of L Street, Southeast. (more…)

“Suspects Apprehended for Shooting at Off Duty MPD (captain) Member”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 22, 2024 at 1:45PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces two suspects were apprehended after shooting at an off-duty MPD captain in Northwest.

On Monday, May 20, 2024, at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers received a call for a shooting in the 5800 block of 7th Street, Northwest. An off-duty MPD captain was driving his personal vehicle to work when he spotted a car driving erratically in front of him. The car stopped, one suspect got out, and shot at the captain’s vehicle.

The captain was injured in the shooting and drove his vehicle to the Fourth District Station for assistance. He was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Despite his injuries, the captain was able to note part of the suspect vehicle’s license plate number, (more…)