Columbia Heights

“Narcotics and Special Investigations Division Activity Report”, Numerous Arrests Made including in the 1400 block of Park Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Narcotic Enforcement Unit and Gun Recovery Unit have announced recent arrests that have been made in cases in the District of Columbia.

Narcotic Enforcement Unit Arrests:

On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, members conducted an operation in the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast. CCN: 16-106-953. The following people were arrested:
25-year-old Kevin Johnson, of Southeast, DC, for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
21-year-old Demetrius Carroll, of refused address, for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, members conducted an operation in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest. CCN: 16-106-871. The following people were arrested:
23-year-old Quenton Burgess, of Southeast, DC was arrested for Distribution of a Controlled Substance
35-year-old Michael Dudley, of No Fixed Address, was arrested for Distribution of a Controlled Substance (more…)

“Tour Buses continue 2 block bus lanes and cause traffic nightmares”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Sarah writes:

“tour buses trying to turn @ very narrow Euclid/ 9th. One of many

Bus hit parked car yesterday & continue blocking bus lanes. Safety a concern.

continue 2 block DC bus lanes & traffic nightmares

why are tourist buses using Sherman/ Euclid as staging area, blocking traffic & wmata bus stops? Too dangerous on narrow Euclid.”

Today’s Rental is “bright and sunny”

By Prince Of Petworth

1423 Newton St

This rental is located at 1423 Newton St, NW. The listing says:

“PARTIALLY FURNISHED, bright and sunny, spacious 1br/1ba in Columbia Heights. This fantastic condo is in a small building, away from street noise, only 3 blocks from metro, 2 blocks to Giant, and 4 blocks to the 11th St. restaurants and bars.

Central air, new floors throughout, with new Elfa closets! SMALL PETS ARE OK — building has own private/gated dog park in the back of the building. Washer and Dryer are in the condo. Secure key fob entrance to building with call box. Off street parking is available at an additional cost.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,000/Mo.

Heads Up If You Use the 11th Street Bike Lane

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I/m writing to let you know about a current hazard to bicyclists heading northbound on 11th St NW.

Yesterday when heading home from work (around 6 PM), I noticed multiple large piles of shattered glass (approx 6-7 piles in total) in the northbound bicycle lane on 11th St NW, all between Irving and Monroe streets. The piles of glass were very large– they each appeared to be from multiple broken bottles (large shards of green, brown, and white glass – larger than what you typically see from a smashed car window). Also, every pile of glass was in the bike lane, none in the road or sidewalk on that stretch from what I was able to observe. In hindsight I wish I had stopped to take a picture of one or more of the piles, but at the time it was not my first thought.

When I got home I immediately called 311 to report the issue, and the operator confirmed that she would send someone out to check it out and clean up the glass. Sadly, when riding southbound on 11th this morning, I was able to observe that most (if not all) of the piles from the previous afternoon were still there. Any suggestions on how we can get this cleaned up? (more…)

Update: “Armed robbery suspect is in custody” About that Big Police Presence with Helicopter in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Marie Whittaker

Multiple readers report/inquire:

“For the past 30-45 minutes, a police helicopter has been circling over the Columbia heights area. Any idea what is going on?”

Marie says:

“just asked a cop– robbery suspect with a gun”

Update from MPD:

“Armed robbery suspect is in custody. All roads are now open. No threats to the community.”

Anyone Know What’s Going On At the Old Church at 10th and Monroe?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what is happening with the property at 1001 Monroe St NW, at the corner of 10th and Monroe in Columbia Heights? Formerly Southern Bethany Baptist Church, the property was sold in April of 2015, and has been in a half torn-down state for months, with little evidence of any progress whatsoever. There are almost never any construction workers on the site, and the sidewalks on both Monroe and 10th remain fenced off, creating a significant public hazard. None of the permitting documents are visible from the street.”

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Very Distinct Missing Cat from Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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Mark asks folks to keep an eye out for:

“My cat, Hershey, left the house this morning, Sat, around 10 am. Has not been seen since. 3400 Holmead. 301-807-1500 or email M1924(at)hotmail.com”

Ed. Note: Please keep close attention to your pets over the 4th of July as many get spooked and run during the many fireworks.

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