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Navy Yard Barricade Ends with Multiple Arrests: “A victim reported multiple suspects entered their apartment and demanded property, but then realized they were in the wrong unit”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces multiple arrests made after the peaceful resolution of a barricade situation inside a Navy Yard apartment complex.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of the First District responded to a call for a burglary inside an apartment complex in the 1100 block of First Street, Southeast. A victim reported multiple suspects entered their apartment and demanded property, but then realized they were in the wrong unit and left without obtaining property. The suspects then gained entry to neighboring unit. When officers arrived, the suspects were still inside that apartment. Officers declared a barricade and requested the assistance of MPD’s Emergency Response Team.

Several hours later an emergency DC Superior Court search warrant was obtained, (more…)

Ugly Duckling Opened in Shaw (in the former La Jambe space)

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“A new cocktail and wine bar opens this week in Shaw, one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods. Ugly Duckling is located at the popular corner of 7th and Q Streets Northwest (1550 7th Street, NW), the ground floor of Jefferson Market Place.

Partners Teddy Kim and Ian McGrath of Oglesby Management are longtime players in the area’s hospitality industry. The two, along with their Director of Operations Rob Csonka, are the pioneers behind The People’s Drug, King’s Ransom, Handover by the Slice and Chop Shop Taco in Old Town Alexandria, VA. (more…)

Convivial still Closing BUT “Chef Cedric Maupillier Joins Barbouzard as Executive Chef/Partner”

By Prince Of Petworth


1700 K Street, NW

Ed. Note: Last week we learned that Convivial would be closing in Shaw December 22nd.

From an email:

“We’re excited to share the news that chef Cedric Maupillier will assume the role of partner and executive chef at Barbouzard, the French-Mediterranean concept opening in spring 2025 at 1700 K Street NW.”

Full release: (more…)

“One of the individuals, an adult male, was found with broken zip ties on his arms and legs”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a kidnapping in Northwest, and multiple arrests for an unlawful entry offense also occurring at the location of the kidnapping.

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest, to assist the US Marshals who were in the area searching for a wanted suspect. During the investigation, officers located 13 individuals inside of a residence. One of the individuals, an adult male, was found with broken zip ties on his arms and legs and injuries to his back and leg. The victim stated to officers that he was being held against his will. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The detectives’ investigation revealed that on Wednesday evening, December 11, the suspects kept the victim at the offense location, against his will and assaulted him throughout the evening. The suspects made several attempts to extort money from the victim and were unsuccessful. (more…)

BREAKING BIG BAGEL NEWS: PopUp Bagels popping up at GW “before we come to town for good!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for passing on from GW Dining:

“Join PopUp Bagels founder Adam Goldberg for free hot bagels and schmear this Friday, December 13 at 11AM in Potomac Square! 🥯

“Help us taste test our #notfamousbutknown bagels before we come to town for good!”

STAY TUNED for the permanent location.

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