April 18, 2023
From the National Park Service:
“An area of Fort Totten Park remains closed and fenced, and cement barriers and “no trespassing” signs will remain while the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Army further investigate the metal canisters, determined to be WWI-era munitions, found there in the spring. Based on investigations to date, the NPS and the Army have determined it is possible Fort Totten Park contains additional munitions.
The two metal canisters, found April 18, were discovered in the park after unauthorized work conducted by an adjacent property owner pushed approximately 10 feet of soil onto NPS land. One munition was a 75-mm projectile, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 11 inches long. The other munition was a Livens projectile, approximately 6 inches in diameter and 19 inches long. Initial assessment by Army experts indicated Read More
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect and locating a dog that was stolen during the robbery.
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, a citizen brought a dog to the Sixth District after he reportedly found the dog wandering in Kenilworth Park. Fourth District Detectives confirmed it was 14-year-old Max and he was reunited with his owner. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Every time is rains, this light fills up with water and then sits like this: Read More
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From Metro Transit Police:
“MTPD and @DCPoliceDept on scene of shooting at Fort Totten Stn shortly before 11 p.m. Victims: male teenager and adult male transported w/possible life-threatening injuries. Due to investigation station to remain closed through end of service. Read More
April 18, 2023
From the National Park Service:
“Out of an abundance of caution and while an investigation remains active, a section of Fort Totten Park remains closed after a National Park Service (NPS) employee found two WWI-era military munitions in mounds of soil on April 18. The NPS will install “No Trespassing” signs around the closed area today. Fencing and barriers will be installed around the area where the munitions were found until further testing can be completed. Unofficial trails through the woods are also closed off. Read More
Even bigger presence now. pic.twitter.com/OzSVf2EDdx
— Rumble in the Stonx (@VDJance) April 19, 2023
From NPS:
“On April 18, a National Park Service employee found two metal canisters in a mound of soil in Fort Totten Park. Out of an abundance of caution and until more research can be completed, the park is closed just east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street, and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. The United States Park Police has blocked off the site, and the NPS urges people to stay out of the area. Read More
5018 1st Street, NW via google
The liquor license placard for Mama Chepa says:
“Establishment will be a family-oriented Restaurant serving Salvadorean and Mexican food. Total Occupancy Load of 49 with seating for 40. The licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Check out their great looking menu here.
Some interesting tweets from WMATA this morning:
“We’re continuing to look at ways to reduce fare evasion. The image shows a prototype customers will see at Fort Totten.”
“Here is another prototype shown that will be at Fort Totten to help reduce fare evasion.”
Also of note:
“We also have a new screen inside Columbia Heights. This screen will be an outward display of our security system.
“We want criminals to know we are watching you, and we will not tolerate any criminal behavior in our system.” says @wmatagm” Read More
via DC Fire and EMS
A reader reported around 1:45am: “a car drove clean through the side of an apartment building on North Capitol and Webster NE. Police and EMS already there. I hope no one was injured.”
via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Box Alarm with vehicle striking building 4500 block Clermont Dr. NE. Vehicle went thru wall into apartment of 3 story apartment building. Read More
