Columbia Heights

“The meeting concluded with a 7-year-old, in tears, asking “why does this happen?” Recap of Recent Columbia Heights Public Safety Meetings by Cait DeBaun

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Cait DeBaun for writing these up:

“3rd District Community Advisory Committee meeting (20-30 attendees)

The Third District has stepped up on-foot/bike/car patrols both in uniform and plain-clothed/undercover in the high-activity area. The Crime Suppression Team (where VICE is now centralized) has also increased activity in the 3rd district. The MPD Chief approved overtime pay to meet staffing needs for increased patrols.

The gun violence isn’t attributed to one specific cause. It ranges from petty disagreements to drug deals to gang activity and often comes with uncooperative victims and witnesses. (more…)

“Lou’s City Bar: patio bar launch with Bell’s Brewery this weekend”

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 Irving Street, NW courtesy Lou’s

From an email:

“We’ve turned the outside of Lou’s City Bar into a patio bar and beer garden and are doing a launch event this weekend with Bell’s. We’re adding tap lines, including up to 8 outside. This launch event with Bell’s will be the first in a series of beer-focused events on the patio throughout the summer.


courtesy Lou’s City Bar

The Bell’s event kicks off this Friday at 4pm (more…)

ANC1A Public Safety Meeting Tonight to Address Recent Violence in Columbia Heights/Park View

By Prince Of Petworth

From Kent C. Boese | Chair, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A:

“In response to the recent increase in gun violence in our community and the urgent need to get answers and find solutions, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1A has organized a panel for tonight where we can get updates on the efforts being undertaken to restore safety to our community. The event is scheduled for tonight (5/29) beginning at 7 pm. It will be held in the gymnasium of the Harriet Tubman Elementary School.

The following organizations and guests have been invited: (more…)

“I have a friend who lives further up the street and similarly dealt with developers harassing him and his roommates”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Came across this sign on a house on 13th St near Spring as I was walking back to my house in Petworth yesterday. Any info on this? I have a friend who lives further up the street and similarly dealt with developers harassing him and his roommates a few years ago for complaining to the city about their building practices, so not terribly surprised if this was also true.”

Ed. Note: Another reader sent a photo of the sign on the right hand side of the photo above a few weeks ago. I hadn’t seen the one on the left, which is also intriguing.

Early Morning Shooting Sunday in Columbia Heights; “Knife Attack” in Adams Morgan Safeway Monday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Ed. Note: Apologies for the delay in posting these (and others), I was traveling this weekend. If you’re looking for info as it’s happening, it is posted on our twitter. Thanks to all who messaged us.

From MPD Sunday May 26:

“The Fourth District was working a shooting in the 1300 block of Newton St NW that occurred early this morning at approximately 5:00 am. One victim was shot once in the shoulder. The victim is being treated at a local hospital. This is not an active event and patrol units will remain vigilant and visible in the area following this incident. The case is still under investigation, any information please contact 2027279099″


1747 Columbia Road NW. Photo by MetroWinesDC

MetroWinesDC reported around 4:30pm yesterday: (more…)

Early Morning Shooting around 9th and U Street, NW; 10pm Shooting Near Nats Park and Audi Field; Reported Sound of Shots Fired in Columbia Heights Friday/Saturday 2:30am

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD Sunday 5:30am:

“Earlier this morning, Third District officers were patrolling the area of 9th and U streets NW when they heard the sound of a single gunshot. Officers pursued a subject on foot, detaining him a short distance away. At the time of the stop, the subject was in possession of a firearm magazine loaded with ammunition, but no firearm.

A short while later, an adult male approached the officers with injuries consistent with graze wounds to the lower extremities. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

From MPD: (more…)

Suspect Wanted Regarding Daytime Shooting in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, May 17, 2019, in the 1300 block of Columbia Road, Northwest.

At approximately 4:24 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, two adult male victims were located suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

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