A reader reports:
“This flyer has been circulating around the Edgewood/Eckington area. Pretty dramatic “us” vs. “them” approach to the community and the way it handles race relations.”
Edgewood
From MPD:
“On the evening of 10-26-15, complainant reports that while in the area of the Metropolitan Branch Trail near 8th & Edgewood St. NE he was approached by 3-4 suspects. The suspects assaulted the complainant, stole his property and then fled the area.
On 10-28-15, thanks to the diligent efforts of 5D Detectives and community involvement, a suspect was identified and arrested with no incident. The case continues to be investigated.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
From MPD:
“On the evening of 10-26-15, complainant reports that while in the area of the Metropolitan Branch Trail near 8th & Edgewood St. NE he was approached by 3-4 suspects. The suspects assaulted the complainant, stole his property and then fled the area.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
2801 8th Street, NE
From an email:
“My husband and I (also residents of Edgewood) have a start-up stromboli business called STUFF’t and are taking over the kitchen at The Dew Drop Saturday from 3:00 p.m to close.
A little about STUFF’t: We are a new, local start-up based out ofMess Hall in Edgewood. Our goal is to provide a modern and delicious take on the traditional Italian stromboli. Our ‘strombolis’ are made with homemade pizza dough, ‘stuff’t’ with a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables and baked to crispy perfection. We are very excited to feature 4 varieties at the Dew Drop Inn: pepperoni & cheese; fresh & sundried tomatoes, basil and cheese; meatloaf & mashed potatoes; and chicken & waffles. ”
Check out the menu after the jump. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide which occurred in in the 300 block of Franklin Street, Northeast.
On Sunday, May 10, 2015 at approximately 8:00 am, members from the Fifth District responded for the report of a robbery that occurred in the 300 block of Franklin Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located the victim who stated he was assaulted and then robbed of US Currency. The victim was transported and admitted to a local hospital for treatment. On Wednesday, September 9, 2015, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The remains of the decedent were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner where it was determined that the cause of death was from blunt force trauma and manner of death was ruled a homicide.
The decedent has been identified as 65 year-old Santos Garcia, of no fixed address.
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 responsible 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.”
A reader reported earlier from the scene in:
“Brookland/Edgewood – Franklin Street between 7th and 10th St, NE. It is a disaster. Can’t pass through 30 + officers blocking.
Helicopters and at least 25 cop cars, probably around 40 officers and k9s on the bridge on Franklin between 10th and 7th street. Can’t cross the bridge/walking or driving. All traffic having to divert. I had to bike a completely different way home.
They were looking down toward the NoMa side of the bridge ..not so much toward the Brookland metro side. Not sure if someone was on the tracks or something?”
From MPD:
“The First Police District and the United States Park Police were investigating an Armed Robbery which occurred today at approximately 4 PM in the area of 14th and K Streets, NW. During the course of that investigation, First Police District Detectives were able to gather information about a suspect vehicle that was used by the suspect to make good his escape. That vehicles description was broadcast over all police radio frequencies for units in the field to stop, hold all occupants and notify the First District Detectives Office when located. Additional information was gathered that led our Detectives to an address on Franklin Street, NE where the suspect vehicle was in fact located.
The assistance of the MPD Special Operations Division’s Helicopter Branch and K-9 Corps were instrumental in assisting uniformed patrol units and detectives in securing the scene. Three persons of interest were taken into custody and the suspect vehicle was removed from the scene pending a search warrant. The case is currently being investigated and handled by Detectives of the United States Park Police with the assistance from Detectives from the First Police District.
The First Police District would like to thank Captain Lanciano and all members of the Fifth Police District that supported our efforts in recovering this wanted vehicle and taking these suspects into custody without incident.”
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From an email:
“FREE DC WHIFFLETREE BBQ 9/2! AND NEW DC DELIVERY!
To kick this off and to give you a chance to meet me and try our food for free, the Stevens’ and I are throwing a BBQ Wednesday, 9/2 at their house (1411 Girard St. NE), from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. I will be providing Whiffletree chicken wings and pork bratwursts off the grill for FREE! BYOB and a camp chair, if you like.
If you can, please let me know you are coming (email [email protected]) and how many are coming with you so I know how much meat to bring. If you don’t end up RSVP’ing, don’t let that stop you from coming–I will bring extras!
*Also, you are welcome to place an order for any of our food at this BBQ. I will arrive to the BBQ with your order at 5pm. Again, you would place your order at www.whiffletreefarmva.com/order by 9pm 9/1.
This is an open-invitation BBQ, so please help us out and spread the word and bring your friends and family!
Our friends Bill and Alexa Stevens’ have generously agreed to be hosts of our new monthly DC delivery!
Here is how this works:
Step 1: Check out the product list here (http://www.whiffletreefarmva.com/2014-product-list/) and email Jesse your order at [email protected]
Step 2: We deliver coolers to the Stevens’ yard (1411 Girard St. NE, DC 20017) with your order at 12:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. You can pick up your order from 12:30 to 8:00pm.
Step 3: You will leave a check in the designated place at the Steven’s house for us.
Step Awesome: You eat food that is good for you, the land, the animals, the farmer, and the community–and is TASTY!”
2608 Georgia Avenue, NW
From the Pleasant Plains Workshop:
“After 5 amazing years at our Georgia Avenue location, we will be consolidating our gallery and studio spaces at our workshop space in Brookland (703 Edgewood St NE #2). The Brookland space is where we’ve been working on our own artwork and teaching printmaking classes for a couple of years. We’ve decided to bring the gallery/shop over in an effort to focus on art making and streamline our business model. We’re pleased be joining the arts landscape that already exists here which includes Dance Place, The Monroe Arts Walk, and the Artspace Lofts. We’re also located above the new food incubator Mess Hall, around the corner from the new Dew Drop Inn, and conveniently situated between Brookland and Rhode Island Ave Metro Stations.
After Labor Day, we’ll have Saturday hours at our Brookland Space, with a focus on exhibiting and selling prints. We’ll also be continuing to teach screen printing and other classes by appointment, and offering additional artistic services (stay tuned!).
We cherish the time we’ve spent as a part of the Georgia Avenue Community, and the relationships we formed there are everlasting. We will continue to work with Georgia Avenue businesses on our annual temporary arts project, the Georgia Avenue Window Walk, and will host pop-up events (caroling!) along the corridor. Our roots on Georgia Avenue are deep, and the Pleasant Plains name follows us to Brookland…
Be on the lookout for another update in early Fall as we set up our new hours, classes, and exhibition schedule. We look forward to seeing you at our new space soon!”
via google maps
From MPD around midnight:
“Fifth District members are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Edgewood St. N.E. The victim suffered gunshot wounds to the arm and leg. The suspects were described as three black males driving a tan sedan that was last seen fleeing eastbound on Edgewood St. N.E.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”
A few blocks away:
“The Fifth District is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Cromwell Terrace N.E. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. The suspect was described as a black male, wearing blue pants and a blue shirt.”
Ed. Note: On July 18th Four Men Shot, including one who died on the 600 block of Edgewood St, NE.
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From MPD:
“On Friday, July 17, 2015, at approximately 9pm officers from the Fifth District responded to Edgewood apartment complex for several sounds of gun shots. When the officers arrived they observed four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. A few hours later one of the male victims succumb to his injuries.”
@DCPoliceDept tweeted:
“Shooting Investigation at 2100 hrs in the 600 Edgewood Street”
UPDATE from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating the homicide that occurred on Friday, July 17, 2015 at approximately 9:10 pm.
Officers from the Fifth District responded to a call for a shooting in the 600 block of Edgewood Street, Northeast. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Bryan Perkins of Northeast, Washington, DC.
Three additional adult males sustained gunshot wounds in this offense and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
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 responsible 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.”