Crime

Dangerous Driving Update: “14 Maryland and Virginia drivers are legally obligated to pay to the District a total of $531,192 in unpaid fines, penalties and fees for traffic citations.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) won nine new judgments in lawsuits filed against dangerous drivers under the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (STEER) Act, in addition to entering into five settlements in STEER Act cases. As a result of these judgments and settlements, 14 Maryland and Virginia drivers are legally obligated to pay to the District a total of $531,192 in unpaid fines, penalties and fees for traffic citations. OAG also filed five new lawsuits against out-of-state dangerous drivers who have amassed a combined total of 1,966 driving infractions on DC roads and who collectively owe the District nearly $625,194. (more…)

Driver Crashes into Two Men Riding a Scooter Last Night, One Man Killed. Driver Fled the Scene.

By Prince Of Petworth


5400 block of Colorado Avenue, NW

From MPD:

“On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at approximately 9:39 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 5400 block of Colorado Avenue, Northwest, for a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a scooter. Upon arrival, officers located two males who were injured and riding on a single scooter. (more…)

About that Huge Police Response on 16th Street Last Night (originating at 14th and U St, NW)

By Prince Of Petworth


16th Street, NW between Q and Corcoran

From MPD:

“On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down near the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and U Street, NW, for the report of a man making threats while brandishing a knife. Officers located the suspect, still brandishing a knife, in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Northwest. (more…)

DC AG: “Talea Ristorante and Owner Owe Harmed Workers More than $1.3 Million in Restitution”

By Prince Of Petworth


3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe

From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.

The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (more…)

“Vehicles had various out-of-state plates.”

By Prince Of Petworth


13th and Florida Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Sharing for awareness.

Last night at 13th & Florida there were 4–6 unmarked vehicles with red and blue flashing lights on the bottom of their cars(one with a Carvana license plate frame) pulling over multiple cars in the same spot. (more…)

About all the Police near the State Department/United States Institute of Peace

By Prince Of Petworth

Martha writes: “Hey PoPville, Does anyone know what’s going on over by the State Department? 23rd St. has been closed down for the last hour – and that’s an important artery, coming into the city.”

I believe this is a convening of Trump’s “Board of Peace meeting.

Yesterday MPD issued the following traffic advisory:

“On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a special event will be hosted at the United States Institute of Peace in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 12:01 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)

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