photo by Erin
From the Office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert warning District residents to be on the lookout for gift card scams this holiday season. The alert provides details on common tactics that scammers use, tips on how to avoid falling victim to a gift card scam, and instructions on what residents should do if they believe they have been scammed. (more…)
via MPD
Statement from Mayor Bowser on Chief Smith
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela A. Smith will be stepping down and released the following statement:
“When Chief Smith stepped up to lead the Metropolitan Police Department, we had no time to waste. She came in at a very challenging time for our community, when there was significant urgency to reverse the crime trends our city was facing post pandemic. Within a year of her tenure, we opened the Real-Time Crime Center. We deployed newer and better technology. We worked with the Council to pass comprehensive legislation that prioritizes accountability. And Chief Smith got all of this done while also navigating unprecedented challenges and attacks on our city’s autonomy.
“Chief Smith dramatically drove down violent crime, drove down the homicide rate to its lowest levels in eight years, and helped us restore a sense of safety and accountability in our neighborhoods. We are grateful for her service to Washington, DC.”
Statement from Chief Pamela A. Smith (more…)
4800 block of Colorado Avenue, NW photo by dullshick
Ed. Note: “anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis will be able to dial 988.”
Many readers wrote in asking about what happened in Carter Barron Saturday night. Unfortunately very sad news to report.
From an MPD Spokesperson:
“On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Fourth District officers and members of the United States Park Police responded to a parking lot in the 4800 block of Colorado Avenue, Northwest for the report of two unconscious individuals inside of a vehicle. Officers located one adult male and one adult female inside of a vehicle, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. (more…)
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending last night:
“Per a security guard, a man on the sixth floor was murdered. Per the police outside the building, they are looking for 4/5 teens who fled. I was told by the guard he was shot in the head.”
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northeast.
On Friday, December 5, 2025, at approximately 8:08 p.m., (more…)
Welp, we had a good run there for a bit…
Thanks to C. for sending from Forest Hills.
It had been almost four months 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.
photo by John Sonderman
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday evening after the shooting, Marine 1 probably buzzed my building in Woodley Park like 20 times and now they’re doing it again (Friday night), just an east-west route and then turning around and doing it again.
I can tell that they get as far east at Columbia Heights, then they must turn around somewhere. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
I Street, NW next to Farragut North. photo by HQ
LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Media Avail https://t.co/diV04F9U26
— Mayor Muriel Bowser (@MayorBowser) November 26, 2025
Update from Governor Patrick Morrisey: “We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.
Our prayers are with these brave service members, their families, and the entire Guard community.”
Update 3:59pm: Governor Patrick Morrisey
“It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington, DC have passed away from their injuries. These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country. We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues.
Our entire state grieves with their families, their loved ones, and the Guard community. West Virginia will never forget their service or their sacrifice, and we will demand full accountability for this horrific act.”
3pm – “UPDATE: The scene is secured. One suspect is in custody.”
A reader reports at 2:21pm:
“Just heard 2 rounds of gunshots right off of Farragut square around 10 mins ago. Cop cars are arriving to and blocking off the intersection of 17th and I street, near Farragut west metro.”
Another reader reports: “5 gunshot. 3 then 2.” (more…)
Thanks to all who sent in reports from around NE:
“It’s been hovering above the neighborhood since 11 am. in between Brentwood and Ivy City.”
“Helicopter hovering over NoMa.”
I believe those are related to the “Amtrak power line inspections” that was also spotted last week. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the below statement following today’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb that the federal government’s deployment of National Guard troops to the District is illegal. Judge Cobb granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for a preliminary injunction, but stayed the order for 21 days to allow the defendants an opportunity to appeal. (more…)