“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if anyone in the area, either on Upshur St NW or in the alley between Upshur and Varnum Streets were able to catch anyone or any noise overnight. This car is my father’s main mode of transportation to and from work, since he works in construction. My father is an immigrant from El Salvador, and he worked very hard to be able to purchase this car. Understandably, this is frustrating for him and for us. It’s our first time having to deal with this.

I would respectfully ask anyone who has any video or audio recording to please send it to Officer Keton Valcin at [email protected], referencing CCN# 25-149-549. (more…)



4800 block of Colorado Avenue, NW photo by dullshick

Ed. Note: “anyone experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis will be able to dial 988.”

Many readers wrote in asking about what happened in Carter Barron Saturday night. Unfortunately very sad news to report.

From an MPD Spokesperson:

“On Saturday, December 6, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Fourth District officers and members of the United States Park Police responded to a parking lot in the 4800 block of Colorado Avenue, Northwest for the report of two unconscious individuals inside of a vehicle. Officers located one adult male and one adult female inside of a vehicle, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. (more…)



photo by Fritz Myer

“Dear PoPville,

I thought I would share an absurd story that just happened tonight in 16th Street Heights, on Arkansas Avenue.

At around 10pm tonight (Wed.), a vehicle was stopped by the police. Within a minute, 5 other law enforcement vehicles arrived, including unmarked vehicles with FBI agents, a vehicle from Customs and Border Protection, and several MPD vehicles. Altogether, there were about 15 law enforcement individuals (more…)


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