“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend is in town with his corgi and we took a bunch of buses around the city doing tourist stuff. We have a specially designed backpack for the corgi which is quite secure and seemed to fit the metro rules for “a carrier that the dog can’t escape from”. All of the bus drivers didn’t bat an eye until the end of the day the driver of the 52 bus wouldn’t let us on. (more…)
I guess a sorta Hawks* around Town from Lisa:
“It’s him! The guy who walks down Reno Rd NW wearing a hooded white cape and carrying a parrot!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Amanda for sending from South Capitol St, NW.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce suspects have been apprehended in reference to a Robbery (Force and Violence) and Theft One (Stolen Auto) offense that occurred on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in the 2000 block of 12th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 12:22 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. The suspects assaulted the victim and took the victim’s vehicle keys. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Two dogs were inside of the vehicle when it was stolen. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Two dogs were stolen in a carjacking around 12/12:15pm today at 12th and V St, NW. Can you help us find them?
Lily is a white and Grey Shih tzu
Sophie is a black mini poodle.
They are much loved service dogs. Thank you.”
Please sent tips to police at 202-727-9099. The police report for the case is 058414 (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “This guy was riding the W&OD on Saturday right by the MD/DC cornerstone, and with his cat perched on the top of his backpack carrier. Even more awesome, this cool cat has his own custom sun visor and was clearly loving the view.”
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
“Seen outside of Safeway in Petworth”
“Dear PoPville,
A reminder for people to never tie up/leave their dogs when they go into stores.
Not only is the owner not there to respond if that dog gets into an altercation with another animal the sidewalk, but it is just so dangerous for the dog! (more…)
Thanks to Steven for sending from Columbia Heights.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Hirshhorn Museum.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
photo via MPD
MPD reports at 10:30pm: “*Update* As a result of the Carjacking Task Force detectives’ investigation, “Pablo” the dog has been recovered from a residence in NE. Several arrests have been made as a result. Efforts are being made to locate the second dog, “Bruno”. This is still an active investigation.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force announce arrests have been made in relation to Robbery and Carjacking Offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the District. The offenses and arrests appear below.
Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 4:29 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 2000 block of 8th Street, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s dog and property. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 22-051-389
The dog was described as a 10 week-old male Australian Shepherd, with black and brown fur, a blue left eye, and goes by the name “Pablo”. The dog can be seen in the photo below:
On Thursday, April 14, 2022, detectives assigned to the Carjacking Task Force located and recovered Pablo, inside of a residence, in the 1200 block of 18th Place, Northeast. As a result of the investigation, seven arrests were made.
[Update Ryan Sprouse reports: “confirmed that the 4 ADULTS in this case are NOT facing any charges and have been released. “did not move forward today with charges against the four adults who were arrested. The investigation is continuing” This is less than 24 hours after they were arrested”]
The below individuals were arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property in reference to the recovery of Pablo:
17 year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, DC
14 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC
15 year-old juvenile male of Lanham, MD. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, this individual was also charged with the three carjacking offenses listed below:
Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-514 – April 12, 2022, 300 block of Upshur Street, Northwest
Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-483 – April 12, 2022, 500 block of Morse Street, Northeast
Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-480 – April 12, 2022, 1800 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest
Detectives are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bruno the French Bulldog. Bruno was taken in an armed robbery offense on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Details about that offense appear below.
Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 4:12 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s dog and property. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 22-051-372
The dog is described as a one year-old male French Bulldog, wearing a black collar and black leash, and goes by the name “Bruno”. The dog can be seen in the photo below:
Detectives are investigating the above offenses and the two offenses below as potentially being related. (more…)