Thanks to M. for sending: “Saw this on my walk this morning on Texas Ave SE. Only got a picture of two of the cars but actually involved four parked cars (and presumably the fifth car that did it and somehow drove away)”
And J. sends a more traditional helluva from Hamilton and North Cap: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Scooting home from dinner in Mt. Pleasant (Sunday) when two kids tried to rob us of our scooters, with a knife. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Speaking of car excitement in Columbia Heights… Did anybody tell you about the car chase Sunday between 13th and Monroe and the fire station on 14th?
What had happened was, I was standing on the corner when a minivan pulled into the crosswalk in front of Monroe Street, blocking traffic. the two ladies jumped out of the minivan, ran down monroe street towards the coupe, and started beating on another car, three or four cars back.
One thing led to another… And before you knew it, one of the ladies was on the hood of the car, straight up TJ Hooker style, holding onto the wiper, with the car racing down Monroe towards 14th St. (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 13 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.
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0219 hours in the 1700 block of 15th Street, NW. Lookout for a short, B/M, walking a dog.”
Updates when if/more known/released.
11th and Pennsylvania SE
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the intersection of 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:24 a.m., a 2005 Ford Focus was traveling northbound on 11th Street, Southeast and entered the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue with a green signal light. At the same time, a 2017 Mercedes C300 was traveling eastbound on Pennsylvania Avenue and entered the intersection of 11th Street, Southeast with a red signal light. The Mercedes struck the driver’s side of the Ford, causing an adult female rear seat passenger on the driver’s side of the Ford to be ejected from the vehicle. (more…)
Readers report starting 1:22pm: “Big shooting in Shaw. 20 shots maybe. ON FLORIDA or T by 7th street. Police have 7th street closed off it appears”
“There was a shooting on 7th and T street NW about 10 minutes ago, police on scene. Please spread message to be safe in surrounding area.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1900 block of 7th Street, NW. Lookout for B/M wearing a red/burgundy shirt. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT”
Update from MPD: (more…)
From MPD: “Alert: Robbery Investigation in the 400 block of H St NE. Lookout for 5 juvenile B/M’s wearing all black with face masks last seen occupying a silver Toyota with California tags.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411”
“Dear PoPville,
Please see the attached email and memo from 360 H Street Management regarding a reported Vehicle Theft and Assault. This was in the building’s secure garage for residents. (more…)
1864 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to give a warning to the community— streets market in Adams morgan on Columbia road has a credit card skimmer issue. My card info was skimmed there last Thursday, my brother had a similar issues at the same store several months ago. I just spoke to the manager who was very receptive to the info and was going back to check their video cameras. (more…)
14th and Maryland NE 10:10pm
MPD reported: “Shooting Investigation at 2212hrs in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue NE. No Lookout”
Updates when full release is issued.