“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to alert you and others about an individual (see red shirt) that accosted my girlfriend and I as we tried to enter the Columbia Heights metro station after an otherwise nice night out. Official reports filed with WMATA too, of course. It was near closing so the gates were partially up and thus limited egress into station. Individual in question blocked our way at the bottom of the escalator and menacingly stared us down while mumbling and grunting. (more…)
Bill DeBaun lives with his wife and child in Columbia Heights. Thanks to Bill for taking the time to write this up.
“Last night there were about 20 attendees at the ANC 1A Public Safety Committee meeting at District Bridges in Columbia Heights. The panel last night consisted of representatives from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. A representative from the Department of Behavioral Health was supposed to attend but couldn’t make it. Notably there was no MPD representative (it appears that was last month, next month will be representatives from community-based organizations engaged in the ANC). During introductions, half or more of the attendees noted they were there out of concern for Columbia Heights’ recent shootings. Attendees identified homelessness, public substance abuse, stop and frisk, underfunding of the NEAR Act, and concerns about MPD training exchanges with Israel, among other issues, as concerns.
Judy Williams ([email protected]) was the DHS representative and discussed her and her team’s work with homeless engagement and meeting those living on the street where they are and connecting them with available resources. She noted there are currently two members of her team on homeless outreach (for the whole city!) and two focusing specifically on opioid outreach and K2 monitoring/prevention (also for the whole city). There was some discussion about whether or not an additional three positions on these teams were funded and just not filled yet or whether funding was pending (I wasn’t clear on where that shook out from my notes, apologies.) K2 (“spice”) is a big problem in Columbia Heights’ plaza, and she noted that they try to keep tabs of what the K2 “hot spots” are to try to put cold water on them by being present as a deterrent and monitoring those who have bad reactions to the drug. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
An update to our last update. The Columbia Heights Wawa is on track for a May 25th opening. Mark it!
14th and Irving Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we posted about Bar Roubaix closing and a possible replacement. Ledo Pizza fans get psyched – they’ve officially sealed the deal.
Ledo Pizza opened up on H Street, NE last summer. Check out thier menu here.
Stay tuned for updates as they get closer to opening here.
14th and Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Called yesterday to order a pizza from Pizzeria Vetri on 14th and Florida and they answered the phone but said they were closing that location. Just looked and it seems their website is now down as well. (more…)
Ed. Note: I’ll make this preface once today – April 1st is not a recognized holiday on PoPville – all posts are like any other day – just our regular dose of insanity/awesomeness, no pranks needed.
Thanks to Nima for sending:
“Any reason as to why there is a giant wild turkey/bird/peacock walking around 14th street this morning?”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
via via google maps
A reader reports:
“There were just two shots fired at 11th and Park. 2 large groups of kids. Don’t think anyone was hit. Cops are here.”
Update from a reader:
“I was walking my dog near Maple on 11th when I heard two gun shots and then about 10 kids about high school age came running from Park Road and ran up 11th. I called the police but don’t have other updates.”
Updates as more is learned.
Via google maps
From MPD:
“Tonight shortly before 7pm, MPD was alerted to a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of First Street, SW. We were able to locate an adult male that was suffering from gun shot wounds. He was alert, conscious and breathing. He was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment.
We are asking if anyone has any information related to this shooting you contact MPD on 202-727-9099 or text at 50411.”
Via google maps
“At approximately 1am this morning (Friday 3/29), officers from the Third District responded to the area of the 1300 block of Harvard Street NW in reference to the sounds of gunshots. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW from a previous incident.
“Dear PoPville,
During yesterday morning’s commute (8:40am 3/26/19), I ran into a large group of teenagers gleefully running to the up escalators at Columbia Heights. I entered the station to find an adult male unconscious on the floor and a rider cursing about how the child had stomped on his head. Civilian medical professionals wandered up and the station manager said the medics were called. I could not ID the teenagers, so I left. But I can’t forget the sight of the man — or the laughter of the teenagers. (more…)
Photos by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported around 4:45am:
“Update crash with overturned N. Hampshire Ave & Park Rd NW. #DCsBravest extricated 1 adult female from vehicle on its roof. Will be transporting with minor injuries.” (more…)