Capitol Hill - PoPville

“It turned out to be a neighbor who was jumped, kidnapped and taken to different ATMs to get money out.”

Published August 30, 2021 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

Can you do a follow up on the “Suspects Sought in Kidnapping while Armed (Gun) Offenses in the Third and Fourth Districts”?

I found someone’s phone in front of my house (14th and Allison St NW). It turned out to be a neighbor who was jumped, kidnapped and taken to different ATMs to get money out.

This happened Thursday morning, 1:09 am, my Nest doorbell captured it.

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in connection to Kidnapping while Armed (Gun) offenses that occurred in the First, Third and Fourth Districts.

First District (more…)

Helluva Way to Wake Up Vol. 1090

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 25, 2021 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Nolan for sending from near Lincoln Park over the weekend.

It had been 28 days since our last stolen wheels report.

#stolen wheels

“Chef Andrew Markert of Beuchert’s Saloon and Fight Club will be expanding his footprint on Capitol Hill with a new restaurant, Newland, slated to open in the former Montmarte space”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 24, 2021 at 10:05AM

327 7th Street, SE

From a press release:

“Chef Andrew Markert of Beuchert’s Saloon and Fight Club will be expanding his footprint on Capitol Hill with a new restaurant, Newland, slated to open in the former Montmarte space (327 7th St SE) in late fall/early winter 2021. Markert will turn out upscale, nuanced New American cuisine in an environment designed for guests to feel at home. (more…)

Today’s Rental for the price for a 2 bed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 23, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 911 Maryland Avenue, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,875 / 2br – IMMEDIATE MOVE IN! 911 MD AVE. NE, UNIT B….. (Capitol Hill) (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen cause it’s on North Carolina Ave

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 19, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 930 North Carolina Ave, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,525 / 1br – IMMEDIATE MOVE IN! 930 NORTH CAROLINA AVE. SE, (Capital Hill) (more…)

“UPDATE: Suspect in custody ” “This is an active bomb threat investigation.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 19, 2021 at 12:30PM | Updated August 19, 2021 at 4:23PM

“UPDATE: Suspect in custody (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen for those who want a row house and the exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 17, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 1308 C St. NE near 13th St. NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,750 / 2br – 1000ft2 – 1912 Rowhouse has been gut renovated and updated. (more…)

Last Night in Driving Poorly

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 13, 2021 at 10:45AM

1101 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Sheryl Katzin

Sheryl writes: “Paraiso opened a drive thru tonight. Thankfully it didn’t look like anyone was hurt and damage was minimal”

Today’s Rental was chosen for the fireplace, backyard and exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 12, 2021 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at G St SE near 7th St SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,495 / 1br – 470ft2 – 1 BR/ 1 BA Basement Apartment Near Eastern Market (Washington DC) (more…)

About that Helicopter in Capitol Hill/Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 11, 2021 at 3:55PM | Updated August 11, 2021 at 4:18PM

via google maps

From MPD:

“Shortly after 3 PM today, an armed carjacking involving three suspects occurred in the 1400 block of A Street SE. While the initial responding officers were en route, the carjacked vehicle was observed. A vehicle pursuit occurred that ended along the Anacostia River Trail (more…)