Crime

Aurora Market Posts Plea after multiple robberies in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth


500 Irving Street, NW

Ed. Note: You can learn more about and support Aurora Market here. “Veteran Owned & Family Operated. The Modern Mom & Pop Shop. We are more than an organic grocery store. We are a pillar of the community.”

Thanks to those who tagged us and messaged us Aurora Market‘s plea from IG:

“Posting mugshots of repeat offenders wasn’t in our plans when opening @auroramarketdc

As a recent United States Army retiree I made a decision to remove myself from government and politics. Today, I feel compelled to voice my frustration with the lack of support from our representative @brianneknadeau

Since we began developing @auroramarketdc on 2/1/2021 my wife and I have contacted @brianneknadeau office numerous times without any response: (more…)

“Suspects and Vehicle Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun): 1800 Block of T St, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Thanks to all who messaged me about this Sunday noting the proximity to recent door smashings and robberies.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in the 1800 block of T Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:31 pm, the suspects approached the victims at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. (more…)

Update: Homicide. Shooting at 14th and Spring Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in the 1400 block of Spring Road, Northwest.

At approximately 4:04 pm, Fourth District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male shooting victim inside of the vestibule of a residential building. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, the victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 39-year-old Aaron Robinson, of Northwest, DC. (more…)

Another Door Smashed on 18th Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1915 18th Street, NW

Mike writes: “Broken glass door at bombay streetfood 3 this morning. Off 18/Willard”

Ed. Note: Last night The Chocolate House (1904 18th St, NW) wrote us:

“our store was just robbed twice in one week by the same guy while we were in the store. He verbally and physically threatened us. @DCPoliceDept saying they can’t put a car on our street? We’re not the only business who has recently been robbed.”

Sadly looks like we may be on our way to returning to the roll down gate days of the 80s…

Family Fund for Heroic Metro Employee Killed at the at Potomac Ave Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


Robert Cunningham

“Dear PoPville,

Can we promote this GoFundMe for the family of Robert Cunningham, the metro employee killed at Potomac Ave metro station? I think we should try to go well above the donation goal…”

The GoFundMe says:

“Metro customers and employees are invited to support the family of a true hero, Metro employee Robert G. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham lost his life trying to protect others during a senseless shooting (more…)

Update: 68-year-old Arrested. Attempted Kidnapping Offense (juvenile female victim): “suspect exited the vehicle and grabbed the victim”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District announces an arrest has been made in reference to an Attempted Kidnapping offense that occurred Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. (more…)

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