From MPD:
“Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department’s New H Street Bike Unit arrested a man for stealing multiple packages.
On November 15, 2023, (more…)
Crime
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Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have arrested a man who stole a police vehicle in the 4200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
On Friday, November 10, 2023, at approximately 3:45 am, the suspect stole a University of the District of Columbia (UDC) police vehicle from the campus. The vehicle was later recovered.
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 50-year-old Donald Gladden was arrested and charged with Theft I (Stolen Auto) and Theft from Motor Vehicle.” (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Readers report: “Death being investigated on Florida Ave in front of Manhattan building between 14th St and 13th St. (more…)
via google maps
A reader passes on a witness report from yesterday:
“About 4:25 p.m. this afternoon, three men with guns hopped out of a late model gray Lexus with temp VA tags and robbed a gentleman standing in front of Franklin Hall. (more…)
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14th and Irving Street, NW
A reader writes around 1:30pm: “Traffic closed off. Yellow tape up. Something happened/happening in Columbia heights outside METRO.”
MPD reported at 1:15pm: “3D is on the scene of a confirmed shooting at 3100 14TH ST NW. (more…)
From the Chief of Communications for the United States Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi:
“Our preliminary statement on the weapon discharge following a break-in to a Secret Service vehicle. Two to Three possible suspects fled the scene in a vehicle and a regional bulletin has been issued to supporting units. @DCPoliceDept are investigating the incident.” (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 7 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. Others victims have recommended Rimgard. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
13th and Missouri Ave, NW
Thanks to C. for sending yesterday (Sunday) from Brightwood/Brightwood Park.
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Update: “Vehicle has been located.”
From MPD:
“MPD is seeking assistance in locating a University of the District of Columbia police vehicle that was stolen overnight from UDC’s campus. (more…)
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Thanks to Justin for passing on the GoFundMe for Stable’s Chef David Fritsche:
“Greetings. I am Dr. Matthew Antkowiak from AtlasVet on H St NE in Washington DC.
I am starting this Go Fund Me (my first!) for a friend of mine, Chef David Fritsche, whose restaurant, Stable is right next door to our clinic. Over the many years of our working next to each other, I have seen Chef David and his business partner, Silvan, bust their asses to make Stable one of the finest dining establishments on H ST and in all of NE. Like many restaurants, they have had to fight the pandemic, rising crime, ever changing DC restaurant regulations and they have done so by basically by living at their restaurant and producing a consistently amazing product. They are also two of the friendliest dudes you could ever meet.
Unfortunately, Chef David has been beset by two life-altering events: (more…)