Crime

“Mayor Bowser Names Pamela Smith Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department, Smith Becomes the First African American Woman Named Permanent Chief of MPD”

By Prince Of Petworth


via MPD

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she has named Pamela A. Smith as the next Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Smith has over 25 years of law enforcement experience, including serving as the Chief of Police for the United States Park Police in Washington, DC. During her service at the U.S. Park Police, Smith served in major city field offices across the United States, including San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, and Washington, DC. After retiring from the U.S. Park Police, Smith joined MPD in May 2022 as the department’s first Chief Equity Officer, assigned to the Executive Office of the Chief of Police. She made a significant impact in a brief time span and in April 2023, was promoted to the Assistant Chief of Police, Homeland Security Bureau where she leads the operational and administrative functions of the Special Operations Division, Joint Strategic & Tactical Analysis Command Center, and the Office of Intelligence. (more…)

Helluva Way(s) to Wake Up

By Prince Of Petworth

M. writes: “Someone(s?) stole it, moved it a couple blocks and then just absolutely trashed it. It made me smile every time I walked past it and I feel awful for the owner (who had found it by the time i walked past)–earlier pic from happier times included….”

And a more traditional helluva way: (more…)

27-year-old Dzhoy Zuckerman “shot and killed while being robbed at gunpoint. memorial ride at 5pm”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Rest in power Dzhoy” photo by Guarina Paloma Lopez

Mark Sussman writes last night: “Hey #bikeDC Dzhoy Zuckerman was shot and killed last night [Saturday, see police report below] while being robbed at gunpoint. There is a memorial ride for him tomorrow [Sunday] 5pm at Conte’s Navy Yard”

Ed. Note: “Dzhoy Zuckermans pronouns are they/them.”

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in the 6100 block of 3rd Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:08 am, (more…)

Multiple Armed Robberies in Adams Morgan: “We were standing there helping [victims] call their banks and the same car pulled over AGAIN, and held up our group”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to let the community know about a string of robberies that happened last night in Adams Morgan. A group of us were walking up Columbia NW at 2am around Gelmarc towers and saw two guys who had just been held at gunpoint and had their phones and wallets stolen. We were standing there helping them call their banks and the same car pulled over AGAIN, and held up our group. (more…)

Early Morning Stabbings on U Street – Huge Police Response

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to K. for sending from 11th and U Street, NW: “There were 30+ police cars, a few ambulances and a helicopter who stayed in the block for 2+ hrs. We tried to leave the area and came across dozens of young people screaming and sprinting in all directions. Chaos.” (more…)

Several Shootings last night including Petworth and Pleasant Plains/LeDroit Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2258 hours at 14th Street and Randolph Street NW. Lookout for B/M 5’6″ wearing black shirt with gray pants.”

“Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 600 Block of Bryant St NW. Lookout a possible white SUV last seen S/B on Georgia Ave., NW.

The Third District is currently investigating a shooting at 6th and W street NW” (more…)

Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 Passes Council Vote 12-1, Has Support of the Mayor

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor yesterday:

“Today, the Council approved Councilmember Pinto’s emergency legislation that includes several provisions from my Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023. I want to thank Councilmember Pinto for her partnership, leadership, and sense of urgency, and I want to thank the more than 150 people who testified two weeks ago at the Council hearing.

We know that a safer DC is possible. And our community is in agreement that the status quo is unacceptable. People getting killed on our streets is unacceptable. People getting their cars or property stolen at gunpoint is unacceptable. Parents being afraid to let their children play outside or seniors being afraid to walk to the bus stop is unacceptable. The legislation that the Council passed today will fill gaps in our criminal justice system and, in doing so, will increase accountability for violent and criminal behavior and make our city safer.”

From Councilmember Pinto: “I’m proud that today our govt. leaders came together to take immediate action to address our public safety emergency. (more…)

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