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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to the discovery of human remains on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the 1300 block of Kearney Street, Northeast.
At approximately 8:31 am, Fifth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of human remains located in the yard of a residence. (more…)
Ed. Note: L shared yesterday: “This happened to us in Adams Morgan today, almost fell for it and gave them all our Pepco info. Be safe out there!”
From MPD:
“Residents have voiced concerns about individuals knocking on their doors soliciting about their company and requesting to view your utility bill. Many of these groups are third-party entities not affiliated directly with the company they represent. They are often temporarily hired through marketing agencies and have no connection to your current utility company. Please be mindful that you do not have to open your door or engage with any subjects. (more…)
Thanks to B. for sending word about Retrobottega (2435 18th Street, NW) in Adams Morgan this morning and other readers sent word about Makan (11th and Park Road, NW) in Columbia Heights yesterday.
Thanks to Sam for sending the flyer about the Kalorama Citizens Association public crime meeting Thursday night: (more…)
From MPD: “The 3000 block of 14TH Street is closed due to police activity.”
Update from MPD: “The incident has concluded and all roadways are reopened. We will be distributing information concerning this morning’s police activity later today.”
Thanks to Wendy for sending: “don’t even think of traveling to or thru Columbia Heights right now. 14th between Columbia Road and Irving filled with law enforcement.”
Update from Wendy: “Streets open now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
That block is a hot mess.”
elsewhere in the neighborhood at 2104 18th Street, NW – Meeps “closed for burglary repairs” photo by Terry
“Dear PoPville,
I was with my 12-year-old daughter at Fleet Feet on Columbia Road (1841 Columbia Rd NW) around 3:30 pm yesterday (Sunday) when a group of 4 or 5 teens walked in and asked a few questions about shoes and other items — and then suddenly grabbed a bunch of stuff and ran out. It was jarring. (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending from Union Market across from A. Litteri: “Big custom wheels I had noticed on my walk home the other day, gone.”
C. also sends and notes: “directly under a streetlight with multiple cameras” (more…)
Eric sent at 3:30pm yesterday (Thursday)
Sam wrote: “someone torched the homeless person’s belongings/shelter next to Petworth metro station” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Another break-in in Adamd Morgan – Little Shop of Flowers in the alley (2421 18th Stree,t NW.) Police are on the scene. They’re good friends of mine and they are devastated by this, especially ahead of the busy Valentine weekend. Looks like the guy broke in from the window in the back and crawled in- broken glass and blood all over.”
And thanks to all who messaged and tagged me about Each Peach Market in Mount Pleasant (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW): (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From WMATA:
“District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke announced a new partnership between the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to enhance public safety and security on the transit system. The partnership will increase police presence and MPD will be the first partner.
“We know that residents and visitors want to see a strong police presence in our community, and that’s what this partnership will allow us to provide,” said Mayor Bowser. “When police are in the community, people feel safer and our officers can respond faster. Hundreds of thousands of people use Metro every day to move around DC, and now, they can expect to see more MPD officers out during their commutes.”
Beginning next week and continuing through June, MTPD officers will partner on patrols at stations and transit centers with police officers working on assignment from MPD, beginning with five stations within Washington, DC. (more…)
2031 Florida Ave, NW
Readers report: “Police outside Georgetown Valet on the corner of Florida and Connecticut looking at another smashed glass door”
“Saw a ton of cops at Georgetown Valet dry cleaners early this morning. Window smashed in.”
Another smashing or something worse? That’s a lot of police (and US Secret Service) with crime scene for a smashed door. Updates if/when we learn more.