via google maps

From MPD:

Yesterday evening a complainant left their vehicle running, unattended, and unsecured in the 4400 block of Reservoir Dr NW. The complainant’s juvenile child was also in the vehicle at the time. An unknown suspect made entry and then stole the vehicle from the location with the child still inside. The vehicle was later recovered in the 1600 block of 38th St NW with the child inside and unharmed. Anyone with information regarding this offense are encouraged to contact MPD at 202 727-9099 or via text at 50411.”



via GoFundMe

A friend passes on this heartbreaking fundraiser from GoFundMe:

[The translation] “Hello, my name is Mayra, I am a friend of Franklin, and I have created this campaign to help his mother to be able to carry out his wake caused by a stray bullet, it would be very helpful if you help us by sharing this link and by helping us even with $1, as help is the most important thing at this time. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Friday afternoon my kids and I were almost run over by a crazy driver in the 2600 block of P st, nw. in Georgetown. We had just parked and were waking to the sidewalk when someone came barreling down the block, crashed into the car parked behind us and then slammed into my car, pushing it into the sidewalk and almost crushing my 8 year old and me and totaling the car. (more…)



“@DouglasEmhoff and I stopped by @dogtagbakery, a local D.C. bakery that empowers our nation’s veterans, military families, and caregivers. Grateful to all who support our veterans in our communities.” via VP-Elect Kamala Harris’ IG

From Dog Tag Bakery:

“Georgetown’s famous Dog Tag Bakery is expanding to Jamestown‘s Georgetown Park for the holidays, using retail space for their holiday gift boxes operations. The bakery offers a five-month fellowship for veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to gain first-hand business experience. (more…)



3200 block of Water Street, NW

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MPD reported at 3:23am: “SHOOTING/3300 block OF WATER ST NW/NO LOOKOUT/5269″

Update from MPD: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2020, in the 3300 block of Water Street, Northwest.

At approximately 2:56 am, members of the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and determined that the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 19-year-old Franklin Hernandez Arevalo, of Alexandria, VA. (more…)


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