Petworth

“Note for neighbors in Petworth on break-ins and robberies”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Note for neighbors in Petworth on break-ins and robberies. My car’s been broken in to twice in the past two weeks (despite nothing being visible/valuable and nothing being taken) The first time the door was jimmied open and glove box, console emptied out. Since there was no visible sign of forced entry dispatch wouldn’t send an officer to take a report. Other cars on the block were also broken in to that day.

Earlier this week while I was out of the country (more on this momentarily) my rear windshield had been smashed out. Chatting with neighbors about my situation I learned smashed windows and “unforced” entry has been a frequent occurrence on the block (500-700 Hamilton NW). Along with the all too often occurrence of gun fire in the area lately, there’s been a very obvious uptick in alley loitering and strange cars crawling though before stopping by one of the problem houses the speeding off. Another neighbor mentioned two armed robberies earlier this week along the Kennedy corridor. (more…)

“the suspect provided officers with cash, heroin, and a firearm in exchange for stolen merchandise”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department Narcotics and Special Investigations Division’s Criminal Interdiction Unit and Maryland State Police have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to an illegal fencing operation in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue, NW area.

Following a series of robberies in the District and Prince George’s County, Maryland, MPD’s District Detective Unit, along with our Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) began an investigation into Discount Auto Sound Inc. located on Georgia Avenue, NW. The operation involved stolen property taken in multiple robberies between March 17, 2016 and May 7, 2016. Over the course of the investigation, the suspect provided CIU officers with cash, heroin, and a firearm in exchange for stolen merchandise.

On Monday, June 6, 2016, 39-year-old Tom Van Huynh was arrested in Maryland and is being charged with Felony Trafficking Stolen Property, Distribution of Heroin, and Receiving Stolen Property, pending extradition to Washington, DC.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and Maryland State Police (MSP) jointly participated in the investigation. MSP executed a search warrant in Maryland where they found three handguns, an assault rifle, a shotgun, multiple rounds of assorted ammunition, prescription pain killers, and over $26,000 in US currency, along with a Honda Civic outfitted with police equipment and fraudulent credentials. In addition, MPD executed a separate search warrant where electronics and documents were seized in connection to this case.

The investigation into this case is ongoing.”

“Dear PoPville, (more…)

“I don’t imagine it traveled too far from home!”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Last evening I found a very cute orange bunny that is clearly an escaped pet. It was hiding under a car on the 700 block of Shepherd street NW, near New Hampshire Ave in Petworth. It is not wearing tags but is very friendly towards people. Since we have a very curious dog in our home the rabbit is currently being cared for by friend who works at City Paws. Would love to reunite this bunny with his/her family! I don’t imagine it traveled too far from home!”

“Little Coco’s will be opening sometime between July 6th and the 13th for dinner”

By Prince Of Petworth

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3905 14th Street, NW

An important update on Little Coco’s opening date:

“Little Coco’s will be opening sometime between July 6th and the 13th for dinner service. Two weeks later we should be opening in the morning for coffee and then lunch.”

Also in good beer news:

“El Chucho, Bar Charley and Slash Run are the first, and only, places to get your hands on Pale Fire Brewing Co. in the district.”

Pale Fire Brewing Co. is an award winning craft brewery located in Harrisonburg, VA. Only a year old, Pale Fire has already won two awards at the World Beer Cup ® as well as a medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival ®. Beer Advocate ® named Pale Fire Brewing Co. as one of its “33 best new breweries of 2015.”

Salad Days Saison is made up of “American two row barley and malted rye provide the canvas for pungent Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade hops to mingle with our house Saison yeast. Notes of grapefruit, peach, and bubblegum dance out of the glass and mellow into a refreshingly tart, dry finish.” Salad Days American Saison won a Bronze award at the 2016 World Beer Cup ® in the American-Belgo Style Ale as well as a Bronze medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival ® for the same category.

“I know many of you are concerned with the increase of gun shots in the Petworth community of late. Trust me, I am too.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Ward 4 Council Member Brand Todd’s office in response to “Frustration Mounts as More Shots Fired on Jefferson Street”:

“Neighbors,

I know many of you are concerned with the increase of gun shots in the Petworth community of late. Trust me, I am too. I have been in constant communication with 4th District Commander, Wil Manlapaz, and several PSA Lieutenants to inquire about the most recent incident. While MPD is still investigating, MPD has taken tangible steps to improve the immediate state of safety in the area. You will notice increased patrols in the area, by foot and car. (more…)

“One last Pierogi Night!” and other Final Fun Events at Domku

By Prince Of Petworth

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821 Upshur Street, NW

From Domku:

“June 4 —Celebrate Petworth Day. This year’s event will hold extra meaning for us, of course, and we are quietly choosing to refer to it as “Celebrate Domku Day”, because “Why not?” Please stop in as you go through the fair and post a favorite memory or description of a favorite meal to our Petworth memory wall. You might even win a free WHOLE ALMOND CAKE!

June 15— One last Pierogi Night! Who cares if it’s not winter? 7-10pm

June 21-24 — Best of Domku Pop-Up at Domku. Domku is popping up in itself! Many of you have asked that we make a favorite dish one last time so here is your chance to get the greatest hits of our dinner menu. Look for stroganoff, Hungarian goulash, Serbian gibanica,
Swedish meatballs, nalesniki, pork schnitzel, etc. June 24 will be the final dinner service. (more…)

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