From MPD:
“Greetings! A woman on the Met Branch Bike Trail was assaulted and robbed earlier this evening [Monday. The address of the offense is the 300 block of R Street, NE.]. Due to the rapid response of Mountain Bike Officers a subject was stopped and identified as the perpetrator. The woman was uninjured. Because the offender is a juvenile we can not release information on the offender.
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse in the area of the 1800 block of 4th Street NE, on the Metropolitan Bike Trail.
On Monday, June 16, 2014, between 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm, an adult female was approached by an unknown male in 1800 block of 4th Street NE, on the Metropolitan Bike Trail. The suspect assaulted her with the intent to commit a sexual offense. The suspect fled the scene on a dark colored bicycle.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 18 years of age, approximately 5’5 in height, medium build, medium complexion, with short hair, slight facial hair around his chin, wearing a white tank top and khaki cargo shorts or pants rolled up. The suspect was riding a dark colored bicycle.
UPDATE: The Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse that occurred on yesterday in the 1800 block of 4th Street, NE, has been closed with an arrest.
“Dear PoPville,
I want to alert others in the area to a horrific experience my husband and I had with our dog’s groomer, who I know has many clients around Eckington and Bloomingdale. I hope that by sharing this experience, I can prevent other dog parents from going through a similar trauma.
We picked up our little guy from his grooming appointment last weekend, only to find that the white part of his left eye was completely blood red. The groomer claimed that nothing out of the ordinary had happened, even though our dog had clearly been injured. The groomer downplayed it and acted like there was no reason for us to be alarmed. As soon as we got home, we noticed that our dog was having trouble seeing. He was running into furniture, etc. Even more disturbing was that he was behaving as though he was shell shocked. He was pacing nonstop and cowering in corners. He was clearly terrified.
We brought him to the emergency vet at Friendship Animal Hospital, where the veterinarian discovered deep purple bruising beneath his fur, all the way around the exterior of his eye, in addition to a cut on the inside of his eye. She determined that his injury was likely the result of some kind of blunt force trauma, whether an accident or intentional.
My husband and I are absolutely sick over this. We love our dog more than anything, so to think that we put him in harm’s way is incredibly distressing. He’s been to three vet appointments due to this injury, and we are so thankful that he seems to be making a full recovery and has regained his normal sight. If anyone would like the full details, I am eager to share them, and would also be happy to share the report from the vet. You can contact me directly at mmkashino(at)gmail.com.”
This rental is located at ” target=”_blank”>38 Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast. The listing says:
“Great location just a block from Bloomingdale! BRAND NEW First floor apartment! Wood floors, ceramic, brand new bathroom with qualitiy fixtures and features! Kitchen granite, stainless and more. Driveway parking space available for an additional $75.00 per month, otherwise street parking. Security alarm service included in rent. Wash/Dryer in the unit. Great place!”
You can see some more photos here.
This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,050/Mo.
A reader sends this shot just after 3:30pm – view from T and Rhode Island Ave, NW.
Update. Though the photo above was taken in Bloomingdale it is looking east towards Eckington. Another reader sends a close up photo from Lincoln Road, NE and Seaton:
4th and W Street, NE
On the MPD-5D listserve a resident asked:
“I received a text/email alert indicating that there had been a shooting around 3:30 pm yesterday (1/8) on the unit block of S St NE. Does anyone have any additional details about this event?”
MPD responded:
“Fifth District detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a juvenile male who was found in the 1700 block of Lincoln Rd. N.E. suffering from an apparent gun shot wound.”
Thanks to a reader for sending this one in from 2nd and T Street, NE. Well, this is def. and interesting one. Looks like bonus formstone too!
Photo by Stewart Eastep for PeopleforBikes.org
“Dear PoPville,
Sometime between Midnight and 5am this morning, two bikes were stolen from my backyard in Eckington, on the Unit Block of R St NE. I know, bikes get stolen every day in this city, and are hard to track, but the two bikes that were stolen are pretty hard to miss. I’ve attached a photo (thanks to PeopleforBikes.org for the great shot!!) Here are the specs:
1)Cream Xtracycle Radish long tail bike, with a Bobike front mounted baby seat/windshield, two large pannier bags, padded rear platform (note: Hoopty ‘rack’ in picture not currently attached), Obama bumper sticker on rear fender, lots of orange reflective ‘flower’ stickers, and an orange reflective mustache on the windshield.
2) White 24″ Opus Rambler with blue writing. Several “I biked to school at Yu Ying PCS today!” stickers. One black box bag on rear rack.
We are doing all the things we are supposed to do (filing a police report, setting craigslist alerts for DC, Baltimore and Philly, contacting all local bike shops, etc), but because these bikes are unique and tend to garner attention, there is a good chance that folks might see them out and about.
We are devastated. These bikes are our primary transportation when it is over 40 degrees outside. If you see them, please contact me as soon as possible! eblyttleton(at)gmail(dot)com or by phone (202-344-5389)”
From @DCPoliceDept:
“Stabbing/1811 hours/300 blk of T Street, NE/2 B/Ms wearing dark clothing and hoods”