“Dear PoPville,
Any intel on a large building at 4th and T NE right on the MBT trail? The building is fenced off and it looks like they are beginning some kind of renovation. I think it’s an old “Sanitary Grocery” building and has appeared to be empty for a number of years.
It’s just north of where the new Pepco park will be.”
via google maps
From MPD:
“Shooting- Unit block of T Street NE
On Sunday, September 11, 2106, at approximately 7:45 pm, the victim observed the suspect running toward him at which time he began to run from the suspect. The suspect fired a pistol striking the victim one time. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Lookout: a black male, 5’”-5’8”, wearing a white tank top, dark colored jeans with a red shirt covering his face armed with a handgun.
Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the 5th District Detective’s Office at 202-698-0660, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. Reference CCN# 16-154-158.
Persons with information may also anonymously text via cell phone to 50411.”
via google maps
“Assault on 2nd and Todd Pl NE
I’m writing to let the PoPville community know of an assault that happened to me at approximately 6:45am this morning [Thursday] as I was getting into my car to head to work. A man was sitting on the sidewalk near my car mumbling incoherently. While unlocking my car door he approached me from behind and threw a rock at me, striking my elbow. He ran away quickly while I jumped into my car. Luckily the rock missed my head and I only have a swollen arm to deal with. He did not try to snatch my purse.
I filed a police report and they are on the hunt for him during their normal patrol of the neighborhood. He is a black male, approx 5’6″, 140 lbs, age 30-35. He was wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. He ran down 2nd St NE towards McKinley Tech High School. I believe he probably ducked into the alley parallel to T St. or T St.
Stay safe!”
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One family going above and beyond in Eckington.
Elyse reports:
“Eckington last night: Car turning left crashed into cop driving the WRONG WAY down RI Ave with siren off. A few witnesses, but more would be good. Cop apparently trying to blame the driver of other car (who was driving the right way!)”
Another reader reports:
“FYI – crazy trees down in Eckington on Quincy – looks like it has been cleared.
Also – probably unrelated, but we have a power outage on R street NE from the second half of First to at least Eckington Pl.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
From MPD:
“Homicide- 300 block V ST NW NE
On Sunday, July 03, 2016, at approximately 9:46PM, Fifth District officers responded to a call for a shooting. Upon arriving on scene, an adult male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite extraordinary lifesaving efforts by MPD and DCFEMS personnel, unfortunately the victim displayed no signs of life on the scene, and was therefore not transported to a medical facility. There is no further information that is available for release at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.
Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Homicide Branch at 202-645-9600, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. Reference CCN# 16-109-918.
Persons with information may also anonymously text via cell phone to 50411. Text, photo and video messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
Update:
The decedent has been identified as 42-year-old Omar Lindsay of no fixed address.”
and
“ADW Gun- 2600 blk Rhode Island Ave NE
On Sunday, July 03, 2016, at approximately 11:50PM, two victims report while in the rear of the residence they heard three shots and realized they had been struck. Both victims were conscious and breathing and were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The suspect fled on foot.
Lookout: black male, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans
Any persons with information regarding this crime may contact the Fifth District Detectives’ Office at 202-698-0260, or the MPD Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. Reference CCN# 16-109-962.”
Weighting Historic Designation: Problems in Democracy Town
“Dear PoPville,
Eckington is one of many rapidly changing communities in Washington DC, with over 4120 residents [1], a number of which are low-income or elderly and/or disabled. Rapid changes in both the economic and racial composition of the neighborhood has stoked fears of gentrification as well as unbridled development, with its rushed and often ugly buildings. Historic Designation seems like a sensible response to the rapid pace of change.
Historic Designation, aiming to preserve the historic and cultural resources of the community, is in many ways a very appealing concept. But its implications are far-reaching and often unconditional. With greater oversight over developers and preservation of character, comes strict limits on homeowner rights and financial burdens on low-income households.
There is a broad set of pros and cons worthy of community discussion, including:
DC’s procedures for setting neighborhood Historic Designation status are at best lacking. Requiring only that a community group research neighborhood history, perform outreach, apply for designation, and defend its position in front of a seven- to nine-person Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB). How the community group and the HPRB determine whether or not to proceed is up to them.
This process is rapidly creating new divisions in an otherwise tight-knit neighborhood. (more…)
Update from MPD:
“On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at approximately 1142 pm a man responded to the 300 block of U street NE to complete a sales transaction for a pair of shoe that were purchased over the internet. When the man arrived he was approached by the purchaser and two additional individuals. The suspects robbed the man and as he fled to his car the suspects shot at the man striking him in the leg. Fifth District Officers responded to the scene and conducted an initial investigation which lead to the recovery of one semi-automatic hand gun.”
A reader reports:
“In addition to the incident of gun shots that occurred about 12:50 am on April 26, 2016, there were multiple gun shots heard last night and police activity seen, again, in the 1900-2000 block of 3rd St. NE. While there appeared to be an investigation two days ago conducted in the alley behind 3rd Street, last night the police taped off an area directly on 3rd Street near U Street. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone have information on the shots fired incident that happened around 1am last night in the alley behind 3rd NE, between T and U? Two shots woke me up, and another seven or so followed. I called 911, and four squad cars came out for about two hours. I didn’t go out to speak with them at the time, but have been trying to follow-up today. Keep getting transferred and leaving messages. I’m wondering if anyone was hurt (hoping not; there wasn’t an ambulance), if they found casings (would like to know just how close this happened to my building–the shots seemed about 30 yards away), and if they have any suspects.”
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if you have heard that the Eckington Civic Association (ECA) has decided to vote on pursuing historic designation for Eckington. This is becoming a somewhat heated issue for the neighborhood with people having strong opinions on all sides. Mostly this seems to be an anti-pop up effort by a few people (despite the 35 ft cap that’s already in R4).
They have just announced they are starting with a survey and based on the results of that survey, those who belong to the ECA will get to vote on pursuing historic. There’s not much information being shared on how many people have to respond to the survey, what the survey will actually ask, and what results will allow the ECA to move forward and vote. It’s definitely upsetting to some of us that not all residents can vote, only those who paid to be ECA members vote… (more…)