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…)
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…)
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…)
Thanks to N. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 25 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.
“Dear PoPville,
Tonight (Thursday) my neighbor was carjacked with cops several blocks away. I live on the first floor and noticed someone in the street with their hands in the air in surrender as cars revved on our normally quiet street. Moments later she was knocking on my door begging for help. (more…)
photo by Phil
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the results of a months-long investigation that culminated in a sweeping federal indictment.
In September of 2023, members of the Violent Crime Impact Team, in partnership with our federal law enforcement partners, began a long-term investigation into a violent crew suspected of distributing narcotics throughout the District from the Carver Langston neighborhood.
As a result of their work, on Monday, May 13, 2024, a 17-count federal indictment was issued by the U.S. District Court. (more…)
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
“All people have three characters, that which they exhibit, that which they are, and that which they think they are.” – Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr
“It is police week. You will see lots of police this week.” – Le Prince de Petworth (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch Major Case Squad are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.
On Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Hartford Street, Southeast for the sounds of gunshots. A short time later, a 3-year-old female was located at a nearby fire station in the 2400 block of Irving Street, Southeast, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)
