Woodridge

Momo Yakitori: “Our last day of service will be 12/29.”

By Prince Of Petworth


2214 Rhode Island Avenue, NE

“Momo Yakitori is a yakitori restaurant and bar in the Woodridge neighborhood of Northeast Washington, DC.

Yakitori is a type of Japanese skewered chicken. Our chicken is skewered with wooden or bamboo skewers, grilled over a binchotan charcoal grill and seasoned with a variety of house made sauces. At Momo Yakitori, we use Green Circle Chicken that is antibiotic, hormone-free chicken raised free range on a vegetable diet and certified humane.”

Ed. Note: This was previously the home to Nido and Lace on the Avenue before them.

Thanks to V.J. for sending from Momo Yakitori:

“Thank you for your support! We will be closing our doors at the end of the year. Our last day of service will be 12/29. We’d love to see you at least one more time!”

You can see their menu here.

Shooting in Woodridge Monday Night, Man Reportedly Killed after more than 30 shots fired

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

ALERT DC and MPD reported around 11:30pm Monday:

“Shooting in the 2500 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE. No Lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911″

WTOP reported:

“A shooting that occurred Monday evening in Northeast D.C. has left a man dead.

D.C. police said a gunfire locator detected more than 30 shots were fired, and is unclear how many of those rounds struck the victim.”

Update from MPD: (more…)

Guns Recovered at “Marijuana Pop-up Party” in Brookland/Woodridge last night

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Thanks to a tip from an observant anonymous citizen, members of the Fifth District’s Crime Suppression team responded to the 1900 block of Quincy Street, NE, for the report of a Marijuana Pop-up Party.

Once on the scene, the officers received consent to search the residence and located two handguns, and an amount of marijuana, edibles and assorted THC products (pictured). No arrests have been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.

We’d like to thank the anonymous citizen for bringing this to our attention, and encourage everyone who is aware of these events to call 911 or send an anonymous text to 50411.”

Daytime Shots Fired in Dupont near the Phillips Saturday; Shooting Saturday Night on Sherman Ave in Pleasant Plains; Sunday Morning Shooting/Carjacking in Woodridge; Shooting at 11th and U St, NW Saturday morning now a homicide; 4 people shot 9pm Sunday night in Brentwood

By Prince Of Petworth


Sherman Ave NW between Euclid and Fairmont

From MPD Saturday:

“Location of incident: in the rear of 2200 Q Street, NW.

At approximately 12:00 pm., a suspect fired a weapon at the listed location.

Members on the scene recovered two shell casings. No victim, no vehicle, or property were damaged.

Also, no weapon was recovered. If you have tips, video or other information related to this incident, please call our Command Information Center at 202-727-9099. If you prefer text, please send to our text tip line at 50411.”

From MPD Sunday/Saturday night 1am (see photo above): (more…)

“Going on four years of owning our home and nearly two years of seeking resolution from a city that is either unwilling or unable to provide an actual resolution.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

In September 2015, my wife and I bought our home in the Woodridge area of D.C. While it was further out than was ideal, the price was right and the neighborhood seemed up and coming. For the most part, the up and coming part remains true. However, there is an exception. A neighboring house is the blight of our existence in Woodridge. Further, it is the historic blight of many of our neighbors.

Here is some transactional history on this vacant and blighted fire, health, and safety hazard of a house: (more…)

Shooting Just Before 6am in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Shooting at 0552 hrs in the 1700 block of Hamlin Street, NE. Lookout for B/M , 5’10”-5’11”, 20-30 years of age, 140 lbs, gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, armed with gun.”

Fox5 reports:

“Police say one person is dead and another has been injured in a double shooting in Northeast D.C.”

Updates when MPD releases their official report.

GoFundMe launched for “innocent bystander shot in the head” on Kennedy Street 12:20pm New Year’s Day

By Prince Of Petworth

From GoFundMe:

“On January 1, 2019, our friend was shot in the head as an innocent bystander in NW DC. He is critically injured and will need surgery, rehabilitation time, and lots of medical care.

The last thing he, his girlfriend, his family, or his dog need to worry about is money. So if you’re able, please chip in what you can and share with your networks so we can help out. Thank you.”

“Dear PoPville,

Did you see this story of an innocent bystander getting shot in the head near Jackie Lee’s?”

NBC Washington reported:

“It appears that the victim in this case may have been an unintended target who was visiting one of the local establishments here,” police chief Peter Newsham said.”

MPD reported:

“On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, around 12:20pm, Fourth District units responded to the 100 block of Kennedy ST NW for a sounds of gun shots. Upon their arrival they observed a victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment and is currently in critical condition. There is no usable lookout at this time.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099.”

And unfortunately lots of other shootings reported yesterday. From MPD: (more…)

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