Columbia Heights

“Amazon Packages recovered but…….”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

245pm Friday.

While Amazon was delivering packages on the 1000 block of Quebec Place NW, a police officer pulled up behind him.

The officer told the Amazon driver that he was responding to a call from a resident on the block who reported that thieves dumped an Amazon “tote” delivery cart full of packages behind their house.

The officer pulled out the huge Tote delivery cart to give to the driver.

The driver called his Amazon manager. The Amazon Manager said they cannot take the packages back, (more…)

Not a Good Night Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Matt wrote at 6:50pm last night: “Shooting [shots fired] at Potbelly NoMa on 1st St NE – front door was shot out according to witnesses & suspects took off on foot towards N Capitol St.” (more…)

Not Cool

By Prince Of Petworth


via 20010 google search

Update 12:56pm:

Thanks to Peter for sending:

“Why does a gun pop up on google when you google a Columbia Heights zip code????” (more…)

Fire at the Woodner

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Kyle for sending.

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Working Fire 3600 block 16th St NW. Fire 10th floor apartment.”

From AlertDC: “DC FEMS reports the 3600 block of 16th Street NW is closed due to fire activity. Please use alternate routes.”

Some video: (more…)

Columbia Heights Old Faithful

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

In May a water main broke due to construction hitting it near Columbia Road & 11th Street NW (Columbia Heights Old Faithful). Since then, the intersection has been torn up and reconstructed 5-6 times. The other day they hit a waterline again. (more…)

Shots Fired Inside Columbia Heights Metro around 7:15pm Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


“Police officers and detectives are on the platform. There are bullet casings on the ground, this officer is photographing them.” photo by Natalie Fertig

Natalie wrote: “Columbia Height station is closed right now, the yellow/green is going straight from Shaw to Petworth. Sounded like the conductor said it was because of “police activity.”

Alan Henney reported: “SHOTS FIRED IN METRO STATION— Columbia Heights Metro, 3030 14th St NW-DC. Police found shell casings in Columbia Heights station. NOBODY FOUND SHOT YET. Gunman may have fled on Metro train being held at Mt. Vernon Square.”

Taylor writes: “Fellow Columbia Heights residents:

Officers with @MetroTransitPD are handing out these flyers at the Columbia Heights Metro stop this morning.

The incident happened Wednesday night around 7:15pm ET.”

On November 29th there was also shooting on a train at the Columbia Heights metro: (more…)

“Bullet blasted through my 3rd floor window last night”

By Prince Of Petworth

JB shares this incredibly scary photo above: “Bullet blasted through my 3rd floor window last night on Fairmont. About 4 feet from where I was standing. Near 13th & Fairmont. 640pm. Found bullet fragments in my bathtub and bathroom floor. MPD responded promptly.”

Ed. Note: MPD reported, “Shooting in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street, NW. No lookout.”

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