3708 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending: “Wondering if you have any intel on Toro Bar opening between the just-closed French’s Cleaners (such a loss!) and Taqueria Habañero.”
Ed. Note: Is this the pool hall?
Petworth
via google maps
From MPD around noon:
“On Friday, June 26, 2020, two individuals were in a dispute near 14th and Shepherd when one of the subject’s produced a machete and cut the face of the other, then fled on foot. The other male suffered an injury to the face and was taken to the hospital.”
3706 14th Street, NW near Red Derby
Thanks to David and Ralph for sending: “French’s dry cleaners on 14th and spring/quincy called me today. Theyre closing permanently on Saturday.”
Around when Covid hit I got some emails about a shoe thief but I was overcome by events and totally forgot about it. Apparently it’s still happening – got this email on Sunday:
“Today my sister was visiting and she left her shoes out side the door and that lady stole her shoes.” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm that occurred on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at approximately 2:53am in the 500 block of Buchanan Street NW.
No injuries or damage to property reported.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.”
This rental is located at 952 Shepherd St NW near Georgia AVE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1595 / 1br – 534ft2 – One bedroom apartment – Close to Metro (Petworth) (more…)
From MPD:
“On Friday May 29, 2020, at approximately 2130 hours, Fourth District units responded to the 3700 block of Georgia AVE NW, in reference to a call for Sounds of Gunshots. While canvassing the area, they located 1 adult victim, with injuries to the head. The victim was conscious and breathing, suffering from non-life threatening injuries, and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The only lookout we have at this time, is for several juvenile males.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call MPD on 202-727-9099 or send a text to 50411.”
One reader reported: “Woman in car was shot through windscreen in face (by crossfire?) and drove around the corner to that park to call for help (my friend called 911 for them). Miraculously conscious. She witnessed multiple shooters” (more…)
3720 14th Street, NW via Lyman’s Tavern
From Lyman’s:
“#rustylymans is coming… this weekend!!! #lymanstavern for carry out only. #dcbars #beachbar #orangecrush #strawberrydaiquiri ##drinkdc #dcdrinks #shrimproll #pinacolada”
Check out the menus: (more…)
Update on Monday morning’s shooting near the Petworth metro from MPD:
“The Fourth District officers responded to a sounds of gun shot call in the 800 block of Randolph Street, NW (11:21am). A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect pulled a handgun out and threatened the complainant. The complainant, who has a Firearms Registration Certificate and Concealed Carry Permit, drew his weapon and fired two shots striking the suspect twice, (more…)
Sherman Circle
From MPD:
“The Fourth District is investigating an unlawful discharge of a weapon that occurred on May 25, 2020, at approximately 11:07 PM in the 4700 block of 8th Street NW. No reported injuries however a vehicle was struck.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact MPD at 202-727-9099 or Text 50411.” (more…)