Kingman Park

Dognapped Cockapoo, Margo, Found and Back Home Safe and Sound! Update from MPD – Suspect Charged in Multiple Burglaries

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to all who sent tweets and emails that Margo the 2.5 year old cockapoo dognapped at 14th and D Street, NE has been found.

From NBC Washington:

“Eric Peterson said his cockapoo, Margo, was found on Benning Road in northeast Washington Saturday morning, after a tipster saw the dog’s picture on News4 or on social media.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that a significant arrest has been made in recent burglaries which occurred throughout December 2013 and January 2014 in Washington, DC.

On Saturday, January 25, 2014 Detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division received a tip which led to the recovery of Margo the dog, who was unharmed, in good health, and returned to her owner. In addition to the recovery of Margo was the arrest of 19-year-old Reshawn Devonta Peay of Northeast charging him with multiple burglaries which occurred throughout Northeast, Washington, DC, including the burglary where Margo the dog was taken.

Reshawn Peay was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree for the offenses on the following days and locations:

Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 1500 block of Benning Road Northeast
Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 1500 block of Benning Road Northeast
Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 700 block of 16TH Street Northeast
Saturday, December 28, 2013, 700 block of 16TH Street Northeast
Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 1600 block of Kramer Street Northeast
Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 700 block of 16TH Street Northeast
Sunday, January 19, 2014, 600 block of 16TH Street Northeast
Thursday, January 23, 2014, 1500 block of D Street Northeast (Margo)”

Reported Dognapping of a 2.5 year old female cockapoo named Margo near Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth

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From the MPD-5D Listserv:

“URGENT!!!

The photo above is of a 2.5 year old female cockapoo named Margo – blonde coloring, about 25 pounds, and recently groomed; she was stolen from my friend’s home last night in NE DC (1500 block of D St NE). She is microchipped (ID# 985121010681957) and was last seen with a black and white collar with red trim. The robbers broke into the basement, took some trivial electronics, Margo, and her dog food. If you see her or have any information as to her whereabouts, please contact me or the DC police’s tip line at 202-727-9099.

There is a REWARD for her rescue!!!!”

Man Shot and Killed at 18th and D St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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Last night around 8:45pm @IAFF36 tweeted:

“Shooting – 18th Street & D Street Ne”

From MPD this morning:

Last evening we had an adult male that was shot and later succumb to his injuries at a local area hospital. This criminal offense is being investigated as a Homicide and we are re-canvassing the area for additional evidence and witnesses at this time.

Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting which occurred in the 400 block of 18th Street, Northeast.

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at approximately 9:42 pm, officers from the Fifth District responded to the 400 block of 18th Street, NE for the report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, a crime scene was located and further investigation revealed that the victim was transported by citizens to an area hospital. The victim, an adult male was admitted in critical condition suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The decedent is identified as 45 year-old Lawrence David Phillips of Southeast, Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone that provides information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons wanted for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 709 16th Street, NE:


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The listing says:

“Great location. Convenient to H St., shopping, restaurants, transportation. 2 BR/1.5 ba. Great open kitchen/dining room with island. Private backyard. Immidiate occupancy. Section 8 applicants welcome to apply.”

This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $2,000/Mo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Kingman Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 304 Oklahoma Avenue, NE:


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The listing says:

“Nice location across from park area and weekend market. Easy stroll to METRO (about 10 mins), Washer/Dryer in-unit, Assigned PARKING, CAC and nice kitchen with butcher-block counters and stainless steel appliances! A GREAT VALUE for a nice non-basement 1-bedroom rental on the hill!”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,200/Mo.