220 Riggs Road, NE
Thanks to Natalie for sending: “The Chick-Fil-A (on the former Taco Bell/KFC lot) is now open in Fort Totten NE. Business looks brisk. Unsurprisingly, there’s now a bottleneck with cars trying to make a U-turn on 3rd to get over to the restaurant, as well as another bottleneck trying to turn from 3rd into the parking lot (despite the double drive-through lines).” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We live in NE (Ft.Totten/Lamond Riggs area) and when my husband was taking our dog out he found these empty 9mm shell casings in our backyard. We are not gun owners and we have no idea where they came from. That said, we were wondering if there was anything we should do with these other than just dispose of them, like notify law enforcement or some other entity? I’m sure this sort of thing happens a lot all over DC and we figured we’d see if anyone else has any thoughts on this.”
Eric reports around 3:30pm: “Car on tracks just now Blair and Underwood NW. accident maybe 45 mins ago” (more…)
A reader reports: “This happened around 4:30pm yesterday. I heard a witness tell a cop that he saw the victim fall off of his motorcycle after he was hit.”
MPD reported: “Shooting in the Unit block of Sheridan Street NE Lookout for a grey in color, 4 door sedan with heavy tint.”
Full release from MPD: (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch and Agents from the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating a homicide and an officer involved shooting that occurred on Friday, February 19, 2021, in the 6000 block of Chillum Place, Northeast.
At approximately 5:58 pm, members of the Fourth District responded to the listed location for the report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect armed with a firearm. After the suspect ignored multiple commands, an officer discharged their firearm striking the suspect. Additionally, officers located an adult male, in front of an establishment, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)
Kyle reports at 1:09am: “Massive building fire with multiple trucks responding. Metro linen service and other businesses located at the corner of Van Buren st and Sandy Spring NW.”
From DC Fire & EMS: “Working Fire Dispatch: 200 Block of Van Buren Street NW – Fire showing from two story commercial building.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My family is looking to buy our first home in DC and as with most DC-related research, I always check your site. Luckily for me, I found a post on your website from 7 years ago about the Lamond-Riggs area. Now 7 years later, I wonder if there’s been any major changes to the neighborhood in terms of safety, walkability, schools, and things to do. A revisit 7 years later would be super appreciated! Thanks so much!”
Thanks to Elle for sending: “From our backyard in Takoma/Lamond Riggs!”
Please send your hauls to [email protected] and let me know what neighborhood it was grown in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day weekend.
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From MPD Thursday night:
“On today’s date at 3:20 pm, Fourth District Units responded to a call for a shooting in the 200 block of Tuckerman Street, NW.
Units arrived on the scene and located two victims – both victims were transported to a medical facility. (more…)
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From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 7, 2018, in the 800 block of Oglethorpe Street, Northeast.
At approximately 9:52 pm, two adult male victims, suffering from gunshot wounds, sought treatment at an area hospital. The first victim sustained life threatening injuries. After all life-saving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead. (more…)