Crime

Suspect Sought in Burglary and Sexual Assault Offense: 2600 Block of 41st Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a Burglary and Sexual Assault offense that took place on June 27, 2015 at approximately 4:00 am, in the 2600 block of 41st Street, Northwest.

During the offense an adult male entered a residence and sexually assaulted an adult female, before fleeing on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 23 years of age, 5’8”-6’0”in height, brown hair, with a buzz type haircut, wearing shorts, a t-shirt, and a dark colored backpack.

As the investigation continues, 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.”

“offender then escaped on a bicycle, but was stopped a short distance away by several of our segway, foot, and beat officers”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

“Just after midnight last night, in the 3000 block of 14th St. NW[at Columbia Road], a subject cornered, threatened, and robbed a pedestrian. When the victim’s friend attempted to intervene the subject also brandished a knife. This offender then escaped on a bicycle, but was stopped a short distance away by several of our segway, foot, and beat officers who converged on the area. The suspect was positively identified and the victim’s property recovered.

Excellent job by our officers!”

Shooting Homicide in the 1600 block of E St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

@DCPoliceDept tweeted just before 5:30pm:

“5 D is investigating a Shooting in the 1600 block of E Street, NE . Look out for a B/M Grey Expedition MD tag”

UPDATE from MPD:

“In the afternoon hours of June 28, 2015 members of the 5th District responded to the 1600 block of E St NE in reference to a call for a shooting. An adult male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed from his injury. This case is being investigated by the Detectives of the Homicide Division. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911 or MPD’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

Stabbing in the 700 block of Lamont St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports (confirmed by @DCPoliceDept):

“Walked out of my condo building on Lamont Street NW between Sherman and Georgia to see emergency responders assisting an individual on a stretcher. The MPD reports that this was a stabbing incident. Sad to say there has been notable uptick in police activity on Lamont over the last 12 months.”

Shooting Homicide in Trinidad

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“On Saturday, June 27, 2015, at approximately 12:00am Fifth District officers responded to 1200 block of Raum Street for sounds of gunshots. Once on the scene the observed a male suffering from several gunshot wounds. The male was transported to Med Starr and later succumb to his injuries.”

Arrest Made in Armed Sexual Assault in Bloomingdale early Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“In the early morning hours of June 25, 2015 5D received a call for a sexual assault in the area of 1st and T Streets. NW. The investigation revealed that an armed suspect approached 2 complainants and forced them into a secluded area where he sexually assaulted both complainants.

Thanks to the outstanding work of the Sexual Assault Unit detectives and members of the Fifth District, the suspect was located and arrested.”

About that Helicopter in Bloomingdale/Eckington Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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A few folks tweeted us about a helicopter circling Bloomingdale and Eckington around mindnight last night – word on the street is that there was a police chase involving a stolen car with suspects believed to be involved in a number of robberies. They bailed out of the car on Rhode Island Ave and the copter was aiding in the search. I do not know if anyone was caught.

“If anyone sees this young man riding on a bicycle looking in cars, please contact MPD immediately.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Picture and video below from 1801 Clydesdale Pl NW Apartment Building surveillance camera, on the corner of Clydesdale Pl NW and Summit Pl NW

On Friday, 6/19, my apartments surveillance camera was able to capture footage of a young black man with dreads going down to about mid-back riding a red bike and often carrying a backpack. The young man was caught breaking into cars (including mine, see the black Ford) along Clydesdale Pl NW at 5:15pm while pedestrians and cars were passing by.

The first photo is one of the best close ups I was able to take with the surveillance photo, but MPDC attained a full frontal shot.

The first video shows how the thief first bikes closely to cars and looks inside to see what he can steal.

The second video shows the actual break in. The thief bikes past the cars he wants to rob again and parks his bike further down. He then walks past the cars on the passenger side, checks out what’s inside and then breaks the window and reaches in to steal the item. (At this moment you can see that a van and a sedan are driving by.) He then hides behind a car to go through what he stole, checks out other things to steal in cars and get back on his bike to steal some more.

MPD knows the young man by sight only and has yet to catch him for the various thefts over this past weekend. If anyone sees this young man riding on a bicycle looking in cars, please contact MPD immediately.”

Videos after the jump. (more…)

Shooting in the 600 block of 15th St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD (around 2am):

“The Fifth District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred near the 600 block of 15th St. N.E. 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. DC Crime Solvers 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 an assault committed in the District of Columbia.”

Another reader reported:

“Approximately 20 cop cars just sped by 11st St SE heading east at at least 50-60 mph…helicopter overhead….can’t find any info on what’s going on.”

Haven’t seen any more info about that incident.

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