Park View

Jesus. At Least Arrests Were Made.

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“At 2:10 this morning 4D units responded to a business establishment in the 3500 block of Georgia Ave. NW for the report of an assault. The investigation revealed that a female suspect was involved in an argument with a waitress. The suspect jumped over the counter and began striking the waitress with her fists. When another waitress attempted to intervene, the suspect grabbed a knife off the counter. The suspect chased the two waitresses with the knife but they were able to retreat to the bathroom and lock the door. The suspect went outside and got her male friend. While they were outside another employee locked the front door of the restaurant. The male suspect kicked the front door in then both suspects went to the bathroom to try to confront the victims. The male suspect kicked a hole in the bathroom door but prior to forcing the door all the way open 4D units arrived on the scene and arrested both suspects. Arrested and charged with ADW knife, threats to do bodily harm and destruction of property were 19 year old Lidia Ventura of Northeast Washington, DC and 28 year old Eric Umana of Northwest Washington, DC.”

“In the face of our budget cuts, one volunteer and his mom have organized a fundraiser to help our homeless clients”

By Prince Of Petworth


3628 Georgia Ave, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending from Thrive:

“Happy Hour Fundraiser!

Thursday, November 9th
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

DC Reynolds
3628 Georgia Ave

In the face of our budget cuts, one volunteer and his mom have organized a fundraiser to help our homeless clients. Join us at DC Reynolds for cookies, a raffle, and a fun event for a great cause!

Thrive DC works to prevent and end homelessness in Washington, DC by providing vulnerable people with a wide range of services to help stabilize their lives.

Founded in 1979 to serve dinner to homeless women, Thrive DC has grown to be a comprehensive, professionally staffed, bilingual organization serving more than 2,000 men, women, and children each year.

We are a safety net for people experiencing homelessness, unemployment, housing instability, and food insecurity. With our help, our clients take the first steps toward independence and self-sufficiency.”

“It’s November, but you need to start your Christmas Fruitcake and tamales engines. Now!”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email. I read this email about 100 times. From that email I read 100 times:

“Start your Christmas fruitcake and tamales engines. . . . .

Right now, 30 pounds of dried fruit is soaking in Yadira Stamp’s kitchen. In liquor. In fact, it has been soaking for two years, waiting until it makes its way into some of the 130 fruitcakes the Panama native will bake this Christmas. . . . read the article in the Washington Post, written by Kristen Hartke.

Esencias Panamenas Restaurant & Catering is now take orders for Fruit Cake and Tamales online here.

Last day to place your order for Christmas 8is Friday, December 15, 2017! Cakes will be shipped on Monday, December 18, 2017!”


3322 Georgia Ave, NW

“Suspects Sought in a First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense and a Robbery Offense: 2800 block of Georgia Ave, NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in connection with a First Degree Sexual Abuse offense and a Robbery offense that occurred on Friday, October 27, 2017, in the 2800 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 2:30 am, several suspects approached a male and female victim that were walking at the listed location. The suspects and victims became engaged in a verbal altercation. During the altercation, one of the suspects sexually assaulted the female victim. The male victim was assaulted and his personal property was taken. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. (more…)

About that Movie Crew in Park View – It’s for a George Pelecanos Film!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Calvin Oung‏ writes:

“Just biked by a movie set at Warder St and Lamont St NW in Park View. Anyone have more deets?”

Sara Chauhan‏ responded:

“George Pelecanos film DC Noir in Park View. One of the stories is about a basketball player in our hood. Filming on Warder & at Park Morton!”

Another reader emailed me the photo above and writes:

“I found out that one of the main actors from the HBO show “THE WIRE” ‘BENGA’ is apart of the movie they have a older out of service MPD car they are using for filming they are doing late police scenes with the MPD car and they have lights posted all down the front street of Morton St it’s a huge production.”

Fish in the Hood Launches Fundraiser to Help Open After Fire

By Prince Of Petworth

In September we lamented that Fish in the Hood had still not reopened after the terrible fire struck back in April. Thanks to all who sent the GoFundMe page that is now live (they are looking to raise $10,000):

“Bill White began Fish in the Neighborhood as a family business in 1996, taking orders out of a home kitchen. In no time, orders were coming in at two or three hundred each weekend. Our family eventually raised enough money to rent the building on 3601 Georgia Avenue.

For 20 years, we’ve been proud to serve great food with support from the loving people in this community. Fish in the Hood is a special place because we offer something for everyone, our customers include doctors, lawyers, politicians and actors, in addition to everyday people who just need a good meal. We love our customers, and we love to give back to the community we share. (more…)

Gun Recovered in the 600 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Fourth District units responded to the 600 block of Rock Creek Church Road NW just before 10:30 pm, regarding a call for subjects entering an unoccupied residence under renovation. Officers arrived on the scene and discovered 5 individuals inside the location, officers also recovered a .25 caliber handgun from the scene. 5 individuals were arrested and charged accordingly, and another gun has been taken off the streets of the city!”

About those Helicopters Last Night – Missing Person Assist AND “searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody”

By Prince Of Petworth


stock photo from a previous search

I received numerous messages last night like this one:

“Helicopters have been circling Columbia Heights/Petworth/Park View since last night. My wife heard it was due to a search for a missing person who was found, but they’re still circling. Anyone know what’s going on?”

MPD first reported:

“Fourth District Officers were searching for a missing person with the assistance of the MPD helicopter. The missing person was located”

Then:

“Officers of the Third Police District are searching for a prisoner who escaped from police custody. The suspect is described as an African American male, 5’10”, 155 pounds, dark complexion, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and dark shoes. The suspect was last seen running eastbound in the 600 block of Lamont Street, NW. He is wanted on drug, theft, and traffic charges.

Anyone with information regarding this escaped prisoner is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s Command Information Center at 202-727-9099.”

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