From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the recapture of Christopher Haynes, the man wanted after he escaped police custody in September. (more…)
Crime
“Dear PoPville,
I apologize in advance as some may find this triggering but as a woman who was in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park by myself today, I want to alert anyone who visits the park. (more…)
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photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve had a low flying helicopter circling Takoma DC for the last hour. Anyone have a good guess as to why? As far as I know we don’t have a manhunt situation here and I haven’t heard any additional sirens. But dear god, it IS annoying and disruptive.”
Update: “Searching for a young man carrying a long gun. Coolidge HS on lockdown and I just got a text notice that Capital City is also on lockdown. I’d assume all the many schools in the vicinity are.”
From MPD: “Alert: Sounds of Gunshots Investigation in the 6400 block of 5th Street NW. Schools in the area are on lockdown as a precautionary measure. No injuries have been reported.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 6500 block of 5th St, NW, between Van Buren St, and Underwood St, is currently closed to traffic due to police activity. Please avoid the area.”
CM Lewis George wrote: “Initial reports indicate that the suspect fired shots in the air in a nearby alley and fled.”
“MPD reports the police activity has cleared and all associated lockdowns and road closures have been lifted.“
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect and locating a dog that was stolen during the robbery.
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, a citizen brought a dog to the Sixth District after he reportedly found the dog wandering in Kenilworth Park. Fourth District Detectives confirmed it was 14-year-old Max and he was reunited with his owner. (more…)
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Thanks to Mica Powers for sending from the: “NE DC the CVS in Rhode Island Row”
Mark sends the current set up below at the Ivy City CVS: (more…)
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via Google maps
Update: Go Fund Me for the Bloomingdale Petit Scholars teachers.
A reader writes: “The man who attacked them is a known aggressive strung out guy who hangs around the neighborhood. So scary.”
From Councilmember Zachary Parker:
“I’m just now leaving Petit Scholars in Bloomingdale, where staff and families have been shaken by a deeply disturbing incident today. Two teachers were attacked near 2nd and S St NW while a group of teachers were walking three classes of toddlers and infants.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Please help get information out about my Stolen Shih Tzu. She was taken from our backyard on yesterday 10/21/2023 around 11am. We are located in Washington DC on Wheeler Rd SE.” (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending from North Michigan Park.
It had been 4 day 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.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Addressing Crime Trends Now Act (ACT Now), new legislation that will address recent public safety challenges by giving law enforcement more tools to hold criminals accountable and keep neighborhoods safe. By adding more tools while also amending provisions of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Amendment Act, the legislation will also help create an environment that better supports communities and victims as well as the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) ability to hire and retain highly qualified officers.
“This legislation reflects what our community is telling us: they want appropriate accountability for those who choose to commit crimes and inflict fear in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bowser. “At a time when we’re dealing with historically low staffing levels at MPD, we’re making common-sense changes that recognize the day-to-day operational challenges our officers experience and that will better support safe and effective policing.”
The legislation Mayor Bowser is sending to the DC Council includes commonsense policies that will support MPD’s ability to address recent crime trends by: (more…)
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Thanks to all for passing on this outrageous news – from Instagram:
“Please help me find my way back home! We were attacked at gun point in Fort Totten, NE DC and I was stolen. Two young black males in a dark minivan took me away.”
Update from MPD: (more…)