Petworth

Today’s Rental is a “Charming 1BR, 1 bath Apt Available in Petworth”

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 220 Allison Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1275 / 1br – 775ft2 – Charming 1BR, 1 bath Apt Available in Petworth

Features:
– Large 1 bdrm, 1 bath Apartment
– Hardwood Floors
– Energy Star rated windows
– Renovated Kitchen- 30″ Gas Stove with Rangehood and lights
– Updated kitchen cabinets
– Freshly painted
– Large closets
– Ceiling Fans with Lights
-Tenant Responsible for Electric and Cooking Gas!
-WATER, HEAT, HOT WATER, Trash, Recycling and Sewer INCLUDED!
-Card Operated Laundry- Energy Star Rated- Installed July 2014
-Secured Entrance

Professionally Managed by: (more…)

“In the past 5 days, I’ve had three unsettling experiences in/near the Petworth metro station.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

All incidents occurred between 3PM and 7PM.

1. One day, when I attempted to disembark the train at Petworth Metro Station, a group of about 30+ loud and super rowdy teenagers rushed the metro car door and would not let anyone get out of the train. I felt that my safety was at stake, so I pushed my way through the crowd in order to get off the train and exit the platform. Someone in the crowd punched me in the arm. When I got to the platform exit gate, I asked the station manager to call the police. While waiting on the police to arrive, five other passengers arrived separately and asked to call the police. It appeared that the entire Petworth metro station was being overrun by a hundred or so out-of-control high school age teenagers. In the 15 minutes that I was at the manager office waiting on the police, at least 30 of the teenagers (without displaying any type of credential) defiantly walked past the station manager and through the emergency exit gate.

2. On a Saturday afternoon (more…)

In April 2016 we posted: “I currently have $500 worth of tickets from dining in at the Petworth Wendy’s and want to make sure it does not happen to anyone else.” It’s happening to many others

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia Ave at Randolph St, NW

In April 2016 a reader wrote:

“I currently have $500 worth of tickets from dining in at the Petworth Wendy’s and want to make sure it does not happen to anyone else. I was ticketed twice while eating there for $250 each.”

See full post here.

Thanks to all who passed on the report from ABC7 on Monday:

“In 2015, only 79 tickets were written. That number grew to 980 the following year and in 2017, 1,246 tickets were tacked on car’s throughout the lot…

“You know you wrote a $250 ticket to a man who was only eating lunch. Did you know that?”

Park Police Officer Shot “during a search warrant” operation around 5th and Kansas Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported:

“We were walking our dog in Petworth around 6:45 this morning and a fleet of about 10 Park Police cars was rolling East on Emerson, including an armored Humvee. A group in full military armor raided a house on Kansas. They stopped traffic and there is still a helicopter circling as of 7 AM. Any idea what might have been going on and why Park Police?”

MPD reported:

“The United States Park Police executed a search warrant in the 4900 block of Kansas Ave. NW. MPD units assisted with traffic control and air support until the residence was secured by USPP.”

US Park Police reported:

“A USPP Officer has been shot in the lower extremity during a search warrant in Northwest DC. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. No active threat to the community and the scene is secure. Press release forthcoming.”

Reader Reports Shots Fired on Kennedy Street Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

A reader reports:

“Around 11:30PM last night, I heard what I thought was probably a couple of gun shots fired on the 800 block of Kennedy Street, NW. Shortly after a cop car came patrolling around, circled the block, and then came back around with its search light on – minutes later, dozens of cop cars joined in with their red and blue lights and I believe they followed a suspect into the back entrance of an apartment complex on Longfellow. I’m most surprised nothing has been reported on this and that there wasn’t an AlertDC notification about this situation.”

Ed. Note: I believe Alert DC notices/MPD reports are not automatically sent for shots fired, they are sent when somebody is hit by gunfire.

Cyclist Assaulted by “a group of male juveniles” at 5:40pm in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“On today’s date [Thursday] at 5:40 pm there was an:

Aggravate Assault – CCN: 18- 026-031 – f/o 4014 Georgia Avenue, NW – The complainant reported he was riding his bicycle when he was approached by a group of male juveniles. The juveniles began assaulting the complainant, striking him all over his body causing him to fall to the ground. The juveniles the fled the scene on foot and made good on their escape.

C1 has a contusion to the left eye and swollen facial area, he was transported to a medical facility.

No usable look-out at this time.”

What the Hell Happened Last Night? Part Three. “It smells like plastic.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ingraham Street, NW between 7th and 8th sent by Tom

Got a lot of queries about this one. You can see video sent to me of the smoke above and DCFD’s response below:

The Mayor’s office also responded to queries:

“DC water is working on the pipes on 7th/Ingraham and 7th/Hamilton St NW. Fire/Ems cleared the area and deemed it safe. The project should be completed by mid- morning.”

Tom notes: “It burned until after midnight. Non toxic burning plastic sounds reasonable.”

What the Hell Happened Last Night? Part One and Two

By Prince Of Petworth


Georgia and Quebec sent by BJ

From MPD:

“Last night at approximately 9:30 pm, the 7th District had an armed carjacking at 1433 Shippen Lane SE. Taken was a 2016 red Mercedes Benz.

There was GPS enabled on the vehicle and MPD was notified that the vehicle was in the 700 b/o Quebec place NW.

4D officers responded and located the vehicle in the rear of the 700 b/o Quebec Place N.W.

The vehicle was unoccupied when officers arrived. A perimeter was set up for K9 track. K9 was unsuccessful.

The 700 b/o Quebec has since been reopened.

Anyone with information should call 202.727.9099″


via google maps

From MPD at 11:30pm:

“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Euclid Street NW. An adult victim has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”

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