Columbia Heights

“An SUV flipped on 13th St between Park and Monroe (25mph speed limit) last night around 9pm.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

An SUV flipped on 13th St between Park and Monroe (25mph speed limit) last night around 9pm. I came home after both drivers had been taken by ambulance, but witnesses said both were conscious and walking. It appears the SUV tried to go around a white sedan, clipped it, and flipped over.

It would be great if MPD could do more to prevent reckless driving, so 5 of their officers don’t have to stand around on a blocked off street for 2 hours. Oh, and for our safety too. (Yes I realize they can’t prevent every incident.)”

“Metro Transit Police arrest suspect wanted for sexual abuse and voyeurism at Columbia Heights Station”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Metro Transit Police

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police today arrested Brandon Lynn Williams, 19, of Forestville, Md., on an initial charge of misdemeanor sexual abuse that occurred last week at the Columbia Heights Metrorail Station.

Last Thursday afternoon, the victim, an adult female, contacted Transit Police via Metro’s online harassment reporting system. The victim reported that she was exiting Columbia Heights Station Wednesday evening using the ascending escalator at approximately 7:50 p.m. when she felt a hand up her skirt. The victim immediately left the area, while the suspect returned into the station.

Detectives immediately contacted the victim to gather additional information and offer support. MTPD also deployed casual-clothes officers at Columbia Heights and other stations in an attempt to locate the suspect and other potential victims.

Using information provided by the victim, investigators were able to find the incident on video and obtain images of the suspect. The review of video footage revealed that the suspect placed a cell phone up the victim’s skirt. (more…)

“the suspect actually placed a cell phone up the victim’s skirt” at the Columbia Heights Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


via Metro Transit Police

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a person of interest in multiple incidents of voyeurism (upskirting) and at least one reported sexual abuse incident that occurred at Columbia Heights Metrorail Station on Wednesday evening.

Yesterday afternoon, an adult female contacted Transit Police via Metro’s online harassment reporting system. The victim reported that she was exiting Columbia Heights Station using the ascending escalator at approximately 7:40 p.m. Wednesday when she felt a hand up her skirt. The victim left the area, while the suspect returned into the station. (more…)

Today’s Rental is a “penthouse condo” share in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 14th and Kenyon St, NW. The craigslist ad says:

“$1350 Huge Bright Room in Amazing 4 Bed 2.5 Bath

One of our roomies is moving on and leaving his amazing room for a newcomer. Utilities run, on average, about $100/month, depending on season. Hoping for a 25+ person to sign a lease beginning Aug. 1. This is an enormous penthouse condo in a 4 unit building 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Green/Yellow line stop. Here’s some more info. on the apartment/room avail (room will be empty – note: pics are a mix of older and newer, so furniture may be different than featured)

The apt: (more…)

“Tow truck in the picture just gave up, drove away.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Continuing our new series, well this can’t be good (or people driving poorly – reader’s choice), behold 11th and Euclid Street, NW.

Russell reports a bit before 9pm:

“Tractor trailer stuck blocking 11th St NW by Euclid. Tow truck in the picture just gave up, drove away. Appears to have just happened, neighbors gathering and buses don’t seem to know about it. No driver to be seen.”

Today’s Rental has “Tile Floors!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: You can read some background on the historic building from 2010 here.

This rental is located at 3636 16th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1249 / 425ft2 – Studio Apartment at The Woodner w/ Tile Floors! Available Immediately!

DESCRIPTION:

The standard studio apartment at The Woodner Apartments is a beautiful apartment with oversized windows, extra closet space, and a kitchenette! There is a huge dressing closet leading into the shimmering bathroom which is completed with gorgeous tile floors. This studio is located just three miles from the White House and Lincoln Memorial and five miles from Capitol Hill. The Woodner offers residents luxurious amenities including housekeeping, front desk service, night patrol, controlled access entry, underground parking, and so much more! Call the friendly office staff at The Woodner today and get all the information you need about becoming one of our beloved residents!

FLOORPLAN/UNIT AMENITIES: (more…)

“A few minutes later we saw him walking down the alley, now with several Amazon packages”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Our condo building, on the 1000 block of Harvard St NW, has been having an ongoing issue with package thefts.

Saturday afternoon, a man approached the back door to our building and rattled the door repeatedly. When we came into the hallway, to investigate the noise, he took off.

A few minutes later we saw him walking down the alley, now with several Amazon packages. When he noticed us watching he changed directions (it appeared he was originally going behind parked cars – I’m assuming to open the packages and ditch the boxes) and instead kept walking. (more…)

Wonderland Killing It for 13 Years!!?! Celebrate August 6th

By Prince Of Petworth

From Wonderland:

“Friends, come and join us on Sunday 6 August for the Wonderland Ballroom’s Lucky 13 Birthday Extravaganza. None of us at the bar understand how it is that city officials and humanity’s collective conscience have allowed us to remain open this long, but such are the mysteries of life, and we’re celebrating!

We’ll be running happy hour ALL DAY after brunch, and polite society is invited to come pay respects starting at 4:00 PM. Things get somewhat coarser starting around 7:00, and the earnest descent into something out of Dante begins around 8:00. Please plan accordingly. You’ll want to give yourself ample opportunity to clink glasses with your favorite bartenders, contemplate the bad choices of other people, swear oathes of fielty, and read the life advice on the bathroom walls.

~FAQ~ (more…)

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