photo by Elliot Mitchell

From MPD:

“Today (Thursday), at around 12:00pm, we were made aware of what appears to be a card skimmer attached to a card reader at a convenience store in the Unit block of Peabody Street, NW. Thankfully, a resident noticed something out of the ordinary when making a purchase and reported it to police immediately. Our members responded to the location and seized the skimmer as evidence. At this time, we have not been made aware of any other incidents in the Fourth District. Our Financial Crimes Unit will be investigating this case further, however, when using a card reader, please be mindful of the following tips: (more…)


A reader reports at 12:08am: “just woken out of a deadsleep but gunshots VERY near to 8th and Upshur.

We saw the cops last night put about a dozen little bullet/casing markers out there to photograph. I walked by this morning and the back driver side window of the car parked across from Timber was shot out. Also… hell of a way to wake up. ”

From MPD at 12:13am: “Shooting Investigation in the Unit block of P St NE. No Lookout at this time.”

From MPD at 10:23pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the Unit block of Galveston Street SW. Lookout for 3 males wearing ski masks w/ one wearing a blue shirt.”

From US Capitol Police:

“United States Capitol Police (USCP) officers caught two people who are accused of being involved with a shooting at Union Station. Just before 4:00 p.m., (more…)


Thanks to Jeff for sending from Eckington.

*Hopefully a much sweeter year to come. Happy New Year to those who celebrate.

It had been 1 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.


“Dear PoPville,

There is a sign in my neighborhood on G and 4th NW of “Rehoming Puppies” “Poodles, Yorkies & More”. DC has a huge dog stealing problem and as a dog owner, I want to flag this sign as myself and the other dog owners in the area are a little weary of it and I want to remind other pet owners to continue to be aware of their surroundings while walking their dog and being extra cautious.”

From the Humane Rescue Alliance:

“Last night, we reunited a FIFTH puppy in Godiva’s litter, named Oli, with his mom and siblings. We’ll work with the family who brought Oli in to return him to them once he’s older and strong enough to be separated from Godiva.

Each reunion brings happy tears to our eyes and gives us renewed hope that the remaining puppies will be reunited with Godiva and their brothers and sister.

Last month we found sweet Godiva tied to a pole – abandoned and alone. Her seven 3 ½-week-old puppies had been kidnapped, ripped away from her, and denied their right to grow up with and learn from their mother and siblings during their critical developmental period. It shattered our hearts, and we vowed to do everything we could to reunite the entire family. (more…)



via google maps

A reader reported: “Around 11:20 about 12 shots at corner of Decatur and 8th. 5 cop cars, an ambulance and a fire truck showed up.”

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2318 hours in the 900 block of Decatur Street NW. No Lookout”


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