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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple offenses in Northwest.
On Monday, February 17, 2025, at approximately 1:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing an individual exit a vehicle, fire a gun, and flee the scene. Officers recovered spent shell casings, and a lookout for the suspect and vehicle was broadcast to the Third District (CCN: 25023434).
The Third District Crime Suppression Team canvassed the area and located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle, which was determined to be stolen. The suspect fled from the vehicle, (more…)
3215 Mount Pleasant St, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending word about the stop work order in Mount Pleasant: (more…)
1627 K Street, NW
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of the restaurant owner of Moi Moi, in Northwest, for illegally selling alcohol after the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) revoked the restaurant’s license to sell alcohol in February 2024.
Throughout 2023 and 2024, MPD investigated several violent crimes at, or directly related to, Moi Moi, located in the 1600 block of K Street, Northwest. These crimes included a homicide, multiple shootings, assaults, and ABCA violations.
In February 2024, (more…)
3235 M Street, NW
From an email:
“Google is opening its first retail store in the region at 3235 M Street NW later this year.
The tech giant signed a 10-year lease for the 7,000-square-foot space with EastBanc, the majority landlord for Georgetown’s retail properties. EastBanc continues to be a catalyst for Georgetown, bringing in a mix of luxury, tech, fashion and in-demand brands from around the world to DC.”
Full press release: (more…)
100 M Street, SE
Thanks to Jon for sending:
“Navy Yard Pink Taco closing shop.”
Pink Taco opened in Navy Yard back in 2022. (more…)
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From MPD:
“At approximately 9:47 p.m., on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, First District officers responded to the 700 block of H Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male suffering gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts the victim was pronounced deceased. Homicide detectives have assumed control over this investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”
Full Police report: (more…)
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ICYMI: There were shots fired, by a police officer, just before 4pm at Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW.
From MPD just before 7pm:
“MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 3500 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. One suspect has been shot. No condition at this time. Additional information forthcoming. PIO on the scene.”
“MPD reports the following road closures due to police activity:
3300-3500 blocks of Georgia Avenue, NW, between Lamont Street and Newton Place
Westbound lanes in the 500-600 blocks of Park Road, NW, between Warder Street and Georgia Avenue”
Full police report: (more…)
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Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
Readers reported just before 4pm: “Big police presence in Georgia Ave between Otis and New Hampshire Ave. helicopter circling as well.”
“Multiple shots. May have been related to police traffic stop at Quebec and Georgia.”
From MPD: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near the area of Georgia Ave NW and Quebec Ave NW. At this time, no one has been struck. Additional information forthcoming. PIO en route to the scene.”
A bit earlier MPD reported a shooting on 14th: (more…)
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3345 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Analya for sending the great news about Fraiche at Tívoli: “I was happy to notice a new restaurant coming to the old Creole space on 14th street.”
Fraiche’s website says:
“Fraiche (French for Fresh) is a fresh take on culinary fusion with inspiration from multiple cultures (including French, Cajun/Southern American, and Caribbean). This is also a fresh take on the historic architecture of the venue, which was once a theater. Fraiche is designed to be a non-pretentious culinary destination with a nod to upscale dining without the stuffiness. The menu is constructed in a way that takes approachable and recognizable food and elevates it, with no flavor left behind! (more…)