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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…)


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.”


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…)



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!”



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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From MPD:

“Confirmed Shooting at 1759 hrs in the 1200 block of I Street, SE. No Lookout at this time.”

Update:

“On 9/10/17 at approximately 6:00pm, MPD officers responded to the 1200 block of I ST SE for sounds of gunshots. Once on scene officers found an adult male on the ground conscious and breathing suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower back. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. This incident is currently being investigated. Anyone with information involving this case can call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or Text tip at 50411.”


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From MPD:

“Around 9:30 PM last night, MPD found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound inside of 615 Newton Pl NW. The victim did not survive his injuries. Homicide detectives are investigating and request that anyone with information can call MPD at 202-727-9099 or text anonymously at 50411”

Update:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 600 block of Newton Place, Northwest, on Sunday, September 10, 2017.

At approximately 9:28 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and found no signs of life. The decedent remained on the scene until being transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Antwaun Smith, 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 sending a text message to 50411.”


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