Crime

Fundraiser for “local restaurateur in Petworth and immigrant who was murdered” during a robbery in Takoma Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Ronih Murat Pacal via GoFundMe

Meagan writes: “another local restaurateur in Petworth and immigrant was murdered [in Takoma Park] this past week. He was one of the owners of La Villa Pizzeria in Petworth.”

The GoFundMe says:

“It is with heavy hearts that we reach out to you today to share the tragic news of the untimely passing of our dear friend, Ronih Murat Pacal. On December 5th, Ronih’s life was cut short by senseless violence when he fell victim to a robbery.

Ronih leaves behind a devastated family—his loving wife and two young children, aged 4 and 6. At 40 years old, he had so much more life to live, and his sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled. (more…)

Shooting around 7pm in Hill East. And about the large Police presence in Mount Pleasant around 8:15pm last night

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported: “Just before 7pm. Man shot unsure of his condition; ~15 rounds shot with automatic weapon. Apartment second floor hit and car window shot out/bullet in tire.”

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1600 block of C Street SE. Lookout for a red in color vehicle.”

Jax and Chelsea share sad news from Mount Pleasant: (more…)

“Two brothers were shot and killed at/outside the local restaurant where they worked”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Two brothers were shot and killed at the local restaurant they worked. I’ve chatted with these guys several times over the years they have worked there. The community is heartbroken by these senseless acts of violence.”

You can find the fundraiser for the family of Octavio Quintano Villanueva and Osmin Quintano here.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed two men in Northeast, DC. (more…)

Man Shot and Killed just before 7pm last night around 14th and Buchanan St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a shooting that killed a man in Northwest, DC.

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at approximately 6:54 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 1400 block of Buchanan Street, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)

New Real-Time Crime Center announced, “will be staffed 24/7 with local, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies to monitor and respond to criminal activities in real time”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Pamela A. Smith were joined by local and federal law enforcement partners to announce MPD’s new Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). The RTCC will serve as a new dedicated space that will be staffed 24/7 with local, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies to monitor and respond to criminal activities in real time. (more…)

Three More Reports from Mount Pleasant about aggressive unstable woman, particularly against those walking dogs

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear Popville,

Back in May of this year, I had a run in with a lady matching the description from the previous posts. As I was walking my dog, I heard a commotion around Newton and Brown Streets NW, saw someone moving some recycling bins, didn’t think anything of it, and kept walking toward Monroe. I heard a sound from behind me then a glass bottle shattered (more…)

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