Crime

Stabbing Outside Brookland Metro, Shooting in Woodridge, MPD Shots fired in Foggy Bottom, (some arrests made)

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader wrote around 6:30pm last night:

“The police blocked off the grassy area between the bus bay and 10th street, and areas are roped off with crime scene tape.”

WUSA9 reported:

“According to Metro Transit police, the boy was stabbed in the torso just before 5 p.m. on the sidewalk near the bus bay outside the station.”

The also report a 17 year old was arrested.

From @DCPoliceDept just before midnight:

“Shooting @ 2339hrs 18th ST NE/Rhode Island Ave LOF 2 B/M 25/35 Y/O 5’6 WHITE T JEANS MULTI COLORD HAT W/ GUN 2ND B/M BLK JEANS BLK T/7160″

From GW Public Safety around 3:30am:

“MPD shots fired incident. Two suspects in custody

“At approximately 3:30 a.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) notified the George Washington University Police Department (GWPD) of an attempted carjacking in progress off-campus and that officers were chasing a suspect in the direction of GW’s campus. While still off-campus, MPD officers in pursuit fired in the direction of the fleeing suspects. While this incident was unfolding, a resident student called to alert GWPD of a suspicious person hiding near Munson Hall, located at 2212 I Street. GWPD relayed this information to MPD and in turn captured the suspect.

There is continued police presence along the I Street corridor between the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station and 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue and along 23rd street while MPD finalizes its investigation. There may be some residual police activity that continues into the mid-morning.

Campus safety is a community responsibility, and we thank our community member for her awareness and actions, which led MPD to be able to make a quick arrest. Call GWPD at 202-994-6111 if you need assistance or notice anything unusual or suspicious.”

Arrest Made in Destruction of Property – 3000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW + Public Safety Meeting Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has announced an arrest has been made in the Destruction of Property offense, which occurred on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at approximately 5:15 am, in the 3000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.

On Friday, July 17, 2015, members of the Third District Warrant Squad arrested 21 year-old Naol Ayano of Takoma Park, Maryland, charging him with Felony Destruction of Property.”

Also a reader writes:

“Commissioner Bobby Holmes of ANC 1A09 is holding a community meeting tonight to discuss the pubic safety concerns around the Georgia and Lamont area.

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY MEETING
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: Salvation Army – 3335 Sherman Avenue.
Representatives from the Third District and Fourth District Sub-Station will be there to talk with you about your concerns/issues old and new.”

30 ‘Johns’ Arrested for solicitation of prostitution since July 14

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On July 14th, 2015, the Metropolitan Police Department began conducting prostitution enforcement in the area that encompasses 9th Street to 17th Street from L Street to N Street, Northwest. The operation has resulted in thirty arrests for solicitation of prostitution since the operation began. The arrests made were all males (“Johns”), and they were all charged with solicitation of prostitution. This is an ongoing operation that will continue to focus on the prostitution complaints in this area.”

and

“Over the past few weekends, members detailed to the Prostitution Enforcement Unit have conducted operations in the downtown areas of the 1000-1300 blocks of K Street, Northwest, in addition to several surrounding streets. As a result, there have been approximately thirty (30) arrests of individuals for Solicitation for Prostitution.

The current enforcement efforts were focused on the “customers” in reverse style operations. These arrests have made a noticeable difference to the community and the enforcement efforts will continue.”

Ed. Note: Last week we learned of 8 arrested on K Street.

Video of Suspects in “Sounds of Gunshots offense” in a Columbia Heights Playground

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a Destruction of Property/Sounds of Gunshots offense, which occurred on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at approximately 11:29 am, in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, Northwest.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any crime committed in the District of Columbia.”

Ed. Note: A reader adds:

“I love how they call it destruction of property/sounds of gunshots….”

Previously another reader reported about this incident:

“Two people (at least) were shooting at each other. One ran into the park and turned around and kept shooting at whoever was outside of the park…WHILE HE WAS IN THE PARK. Surrounded by little kids.”

Stabbing at Giant Liquors on Georgia Ave Sunday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth

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Never has a photo better captured the contradictions on Georgia Ave today.

A reader reports around 5:30 Sunday afternoon:

“someone just got stabbed or something in Giant Liquors. I also just heard it may have been the manager. I’m thinking attempted (or successful) robbery?”

Ed. Note: I saw MPD confirmed the stabbing but I have not yet seen any other details regarding the circumstances.

Major Police Activity/Streets Closed in Chinatown – Body Possibly Found by Fudruckers

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“All streets blocked in Chinatown. Evidently there is a body in the covered green car.”

Another reader reports:

“Police closed off all of 7th St between H & I as well as H St in front of the metro entrance and between 7th 8th. They also evacuated Walgreens across the street, someone said there was a dead body found in a car in front of Fudruckers (car was covered with a sheet). The police cars were positioned in a way to block the view of the car. Someone else said there was a suspicious package and that’s why everyone had to leave the area.”

On twitter another reader writes:

“Any idea why Chinatown is all blocked off by cops? No vehicle or pedestrian traffic for a few blocks. all of 7, 8 and 9 between H and I that I walked past. Couldnt get through on any.”

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UPDATE: Reports on twitter indicate this could be a suspicious package situation – MPD looking in care now as of 1:05pm:

@jszmajda tweets us:

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Four Men Shot, including one who Died, in the 600 block of Edgewood Street, NE at 9pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On Friday, July 17, 2015, at approximately 9pm officers from the Fifth District responded to Edgewood apartment complex for several sounds of gun shots. When the officers arrived they observed four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. A few hours later one of the male victims succumb to his injuries.”

@DCPoliceDept tweeted:

“Shooting Investigation at 2100 hrs in the 600 Edgewood Street”

UPDATE from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the homicide that occurred on Friday, July 17, 2015 at approximately 9:10 pm.

Officers from the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting in the 600 block of Edgewood Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Bryan Perkins of Northeast, Washington, DC.

Three additional adult males sustained gunshot wounds in this offense and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Shooting Homicide at 13th and Riggs Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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UPDATE from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at approximately 1:43 am.

Officers from the Third District responded to a call for the sounds of gunshots in the 1300 block of Riggs Street, Northwest. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 33-year-old Charles Douglas of District Heights, Maryland.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

From MPD:

“On today’s date, at approximately 1:45 AM, a male subject was sitting in his vehicle in the 1300 block of Riggs Street, NW, when another subject approached him and fired several shots into the vehicle. The driver was struck by gunfire and transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch on 202-645-9600.”

A reader reports:

“Officers are still out on the street this morning. According to one of them, the victim struck in the attack has died and the shooting followed an argument in a club.”

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