Columbia Heights

Brazen Laptop Snatching in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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3415 11th Street, NW

A reader sends word of this unfortunate incident yesterday:

“My laptop got snatched right out from under me while sitting outside at the Coupe this morning. I chased them down the street but they got away. It sucks. Tell your readers to watch themselves!

The folks at the Coupe were very nice, by the way. They provided their surveillance footage to the cops. A couple of folks living on 10th street came up and helped when they saw it happen, including one guy whose friend chased after the car with the guys who took my laptop. They were really nice, and went out of their way to be helpful. The whole thing happened right at the same time (I later found out) the power went out at the city’s communications center yesterday, so the cops were standing around with dead radios for about 15 minutes…”

“I witnessed several times pedestrians, bicyclist, and drivers going north on 11th st NW get peppered by fireworks”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Fire at Garfield Terrace in April 2014

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to warn people who walk/bike/drive or park along 2400 block of 11th Street NW, east side in front of Garfield Terrace Apartments.

Yesterday evening, 6:30pm, I witnessed several times pedestrians, bicyclist, and drivers going north on 11th st NW get peppered by fireworks thrown on them by a tenants from the balconies of Garfield Terrace. The main perpetrator was an African-American male, shirtless and wearing only flip-flops and grey jogging pants and he was lighting fireworks and throwing them down on unsuspecting victims and then dashing inside. He was doing this from 3rd floor balcony, closest intersection is 11th and Clifton St NW, and working with his young neighbors in adjacent balcony by throwing firecrackers simultaneously.

I also witness the same shirtless man bring out a child in diapers while doing this and I called 911 and gave them all the description and my information. I was with my son on the westside 11th st NW, sidewalk going uphill next to Cardozo HS., when I started to hear fireworks and I was disturbed to see a grown man involve children and even a small infant completely disregard anyone safety. Both MPD and Housing Police showed up but unless they witness they actions all they officers could do was patrol.”

Ed. Note: Previously we’ve had reports of rocks and bb guns being fired at cyclists on this section of 11th Street.

Dear PoPville – Help, We are in Pepco Hell

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo tweeted to us over the weekend by ‏@waynemancomedy

“Dear PoPville,

We are currently experiencing our 4th power outage this summer – each and every one happening without any storm or weather event. My neighborhood, a vibrant residential and growing commercial district along 11th Street, is plagued by these seemingly random outages. It takes Pepco several hours (usually 6-12) to restore power, but whatever fix they do is never lasting. We had an outage yesterday, and here we are again today – no power.

Please, what can be done to have this finally fixed? I’ve lived in my home for 6 years, and we have constantly had Pepco issues, but never this often or persistent. It’s like we’re living in a 3rd world country.”

Brief Video of Assault at 11th and Irving St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’m not sure who to send this video to but I feel like I should post it in case someone needs it as evidence. This is a video of an assault that I witnessed over the weekend as mentioned in the youtube description. [Guy get’s punched by neighborhood kids at 11th and Lamont Irving NW in DC on July 6th 2014 around 5:30pm.] Maybe you can send out the link so that it can be helpful to others?”

Sweet Looking Dog Found in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

a neighbor and myself found a dog walking around the neighborhood at 13th and Euclid this morning. No one around seemed to know the dog and no owner was in site. We hung around for a few minutes but since he was walking in the street during rush hour with no regard to his own safety, we thought best to try and find an owner. Dog had no tags, just a black collar. Was brought to City Paws on 14th St and no microchip was found. He’ll be boarded there, they close at 7pm tonight. Wish, I knew the breed, but hopefully pictures are enough.”

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Shooting at 14th and Irving St, NW just after 5am

By Prince Of Petworth

From @DCPoliceDept:

“Shooting_0509 hrs_1400 Block of Irving St NW _LOF: B/M,5’1″,Med Bld,Drk Cplx,Wht Shrt red/blue stripe”

Update from MPD:

“On today’s date, at approximately 5:00 AM, in the 1400 block of Irving Street, Northwest, two groups of males were involved a physical altercation. During the altercation, one of the males pulled out a handgun and started firing into the other group. Two of the males were struck by gunfire. One was struck in the foot, and the other was struck in the leg. Both victims were transported to local hospitals where they are being treated. The suspects were all black males, one carrying a baseball bat. The suspects made good their escape. Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Third District Detective’s office at 202-673-6918.”

Celebrate Meridian Pint 4th Anniversary Tomorrow (Wed.) All Drafts $5

By Prince Of Petworth

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11th and Park Rd, NW

From Meridian Pint:

“Meridian Pint’s 4th anniversary is this Wednesday, July 2. We’re going to keep it simple and celebrate by passing along some great discounts to our customers.

All drafts $5 all night including local favorites and standout drafts from across the country!”

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11th and Park Rd, NW in 2008

Early Morning Shooting on the 1400 block of Monroe St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

From @DCPoliceDept at 4:20am:

“Shooting//1400 Block of Monroe Street NW//No Lookout”

Update from MPD:

“the victim was riding his bike in the 3600 blk of 16th ST when approached by a male subject who demanded bike .. victim refused and tried to flee .. suspect shot once and hit victim in the arm… “

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