From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance with information pertaining to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, April 17, 2023, in the 700 block of 7th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 6:01 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied and one of the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The second suspect fled the scene in another vehicle. The victim’s pet cat was in the vehicle, inside of a red and cream-colored crate, when it was stolen.

The cat, who answers to “Milly” or “Mini”, is pictured above and described as a 10-year-old domestic medium-haired cat, who is black and white in color. (more…)



403 7th Street, SE photo by J

“Dear PoPville,

I’m writing about a challenge the Capitol Hill community is facing. This summer the Southeast Branch of the DC Library system will be closing for 2+ years for renovations.

At this time, DCPL hasn’t announced the availability of any interim services for our community. (more…)


From MPD: “4D Stabbing. The Fourth District is investigating a stabbing that occurred on 3/12/23 at approximately 4:34 P.M. in the unit block of Grant Circle NW. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the body. The look for the suspect is an Hispanic Male wearing a green jacket and black pants. The suspect was last seen running northbound in the 4400 block of New Hampshire Ave NW.

If you have any information, please contact the Command Information Center on 202-727-9099, or send an anonymous text tip to 50411.”


via google maps

From MPD: “Alert: Shooting Investigation at 2022 hrs. in the 400 block of 11th Street, SE. No Lookout at this time.”

A reply to MPD said: “The shooting started in the 900 block, but the car wreck and more shooting in the 500 block.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the 500 block of 11th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 8:25 pm, First District officers responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting and a traffic accident. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male shooting victims inside of a vehicle. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, one of the victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The second victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. After all life-saving efforts failed, the second victim was pronounced dead. A third male, who was in the vehicle with the victims, was located at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the traffic crash.

One of the decedents has been identified as 34-year-old Othaniel Gaither, of Southeast, DC. The second decedent’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification. (more…)


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