Sara writes us:
“I thought the mystery coconuts in Meridian Hill Park were weird…but eggplants?! So confused.”
Wait a second, tell me more about the mystery coconuts!
Columbia Heights
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From MPD on Sunday:
“At approximately 11:30 pm, officers of MPD were dispatched to the 2700 block of 13th St., NW for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located several shell casings. There are no reported injuries.
Should anyone have information; please contact MPD 202 727-9099.”
From MPD on Saturday:
“MPD received a call for a sounds of gunshots in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street around 10pm. Responding units located 2 vehicles that had been struck, but no victims (a third vehicle was located today). While investigating the matter, with the assistance of a tip from the community, officers located a handgun inside of a vehicle in the area and seized it pending further identification of the vehicle’s owner. We are not certain that this is the weapon responsible for the gunshots, so we are continuing to investigate.
Additionally, we recovered handguns and made arrests last night in the 1400 block of Columbia Rd NW and the 1400 block of V Street NW. That makes a total of 3 weapons our officers recovered along the 14th Street corridor yesterday.“
From MPD:
“Members of the Third District are currently investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Columbia Rd NW. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to stay away from the area.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
and
“At approximately 10:50 PM last night, First District units responded for the report of a shooting in the 1500 block of 2nd Street, SW. Officers located an adult male victim who had been shot in the upper body. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. There are no known suspect(s) at this time.
This case is being investigated by the First District Detectives Unit. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by texting information to the number 50411.”
This rental is located at 3626 New Hampshire Avenue, Northwest. The listing says:
“IT”S SITTING PRETTY!!! on this lovely lot near metro and within minutes of downtown Silver Spring and DC. A 3 bedroom, 2 bath Colonial with gleaming wood floors, florida rooms, fenced yard, front and back porch, full basement and detached garage.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $3,050/Mo.
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred in the 1300 block of Perry Place, Northwest.
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, at approximately 7:00 am, an adult female encountered an unknown male suspect who pushed her down and attempted to sexually assault her.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 25-years-old, between 5’11” and 6’0” tall, 175 pounds, and with a full beard. He was wearing a black and gray cap, a black and red plaid shirt, and riding a bicycle.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411″
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Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of 11th Street, Northwest on Monday, September 12, 2016.
At approximately 12:26 am, members of the Third District responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. On Sunday, September 18, 2016, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Eric Garrett, of Northwest, DC. (more…)
Photo from 2011’s movie night by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
From an email:
“Movie Nights in the Heights are back. Join us every Friday in September. Gates open at 6:00pm at Harriet Tubman Elementary School Field [11th and Kenyon St, NW]. We held an online vote to select this month’s movie and these are the movies that have emerged victorious!
9/9: Raiders of the Lost Ark
9/16: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
9/23: Cool Runnings
9/30: Kids Choice
Join us on Friday, September 9th for the start of our second series of “Movie Nights in the Heights”. We will be showing Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The gates open at 6:00pm. Feel free to bring a picnic. The movie will begin at sundown.”
Today’s rental listing says:
“*Must love avocados and whiskey (wallpaper removable upon request)
Great 1 bedroom/1 bathroom in the heart of Columbia Heights, located in a quiet and pet friendly building.
Features:
-Updated kitchen with farmhouse sink, dishwasher and appliances in great condition.
-(1) Bedroom great natural light, fits queen bed & dresser easily
– Updated bathroom with new vanity, bathtub/shower combo
– (3) closets bedroom, linen and front/coat closet
– Rental includes storage unit located in the basement of the building
– Water and waste removal included in rent
Building Amenities:
– Laundry on site (3 washers/3 dryers)
– Bike storage available upon request/extra charge
– Small outdoor communal space with dog run
– Pets allowed (50lb max dogs)
Neighborhood
– Walking distance to the shops, bars and restaurants in Columbia Heights, DC USA, etc…
– 1.5 blocks from Columbia Heights Metro (Green/Yellow)
– Multiple bus routes and Circulator
Rental Agreement
– 1 year lease with option to renew
– Credit check required
– Security deposit required”
You can see more photos (some unfortunately sideways) here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,850/Mo.
A reader reports:
“There were some shots fired, followed by a fairly sizeable police presence, around 4 am last night on Monroe NW between 11th and 13th. Anyone know what happened? The cops were looking in trash cans in the alley behind my house. Not quite sure where it happened.”
Another reader reports:
“Around 3:30 am I woke up to someone banging on a door near our place (close enough that it work me up on the 3rd floor of our row house). A minute later I heard two shots — I was wide awake at this point and was hoping that I was hearing things. Then three shots followed, extremely and terrifyingly close. I immediately called the police and reported it. By 3:45 we had a patrol car come by and stick around for about two hours.
My other roommate left the house for work at 5am and reported police tape and a patrol car blocking off our alleyway. Any insight from our neighbors would be appreciated. Stay safe!”
Another reader reports:
“Was awoken around 3:50am last night by five shots fired in the alley behind the 3500 block of 13th St. This was the scene about 15 minutes later. Officer told me a gun had been recovered. Didn’t see an ambulance so not sure if anyone was hit.”
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Photo by Jennifer Riddell
The Great Fountain Drought of ’16 is finally over! Thanks to Jennifer for sending word on Friday:
“Meridian Hill Park fountain is ON!”
Most years the fountains stay filled until around mid-November – so a couple more months to enjoy them this year!