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This home is located at 2107 Wyoming Ave, NW:

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The flier says:

“This striking Beaux Arts style mansion is located in the prestigious neighborhood of Kalorama, and is often described as “One of the most beautiful homes in Washington. ” The home undewent an extensive 2 yr. historic restoration & renovation of the 7BR main house, 2 lvl 1BR carriage house & rear gardens.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I’m pretty sure I saw a fireplace in the bathroom… This 8 bed/7 bath is yours for $4,395,000.

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From MPD:

Shortly before midnight on May 29, 2011, MPD officers responded to an “Investigate the Trouble” call for a woman screaming in the 1300 block of Taylor Street, NW. The officers located the complainant, who informed them while walking to her house, a white male approached her and demanded her money. The complainant replied that she didn’t have any, so the suspect knocked her to the ground and then fled into an alley. A lookout was provided for the suspect and Officer A. Figuereo located someone matching the description in an alley in the block. An identification procedure was conducted and both the complainant and a witness positively identified the subject stopped as the one who attempted to rob the complainant. The suspect was then placed under arrest for Assault with the Intent to Rob.

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From MPD:

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating two sexual assaults that are believed to be related. In each case a female victim was picked-up by a subject working as a cabdriver, who drove the victim from the originating location and then sexually assaulted them while en route to their destination. On May 11, 2011 a victim was picked up from the DuPont Circle area and subsequently assaulted in the area of the 300 block of 18th Street NE. On May 22, 2011 a victim was picked up from the Georgetown area and subsequently assaulted in the area of the 3700 block of Quebec Street NW. Both assaults occurred during the early morning hours and each involved a lone suspect. MPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the assailant.

The victims in these assaults have described the suspect as being a Middle Eastern male with either olive or light brown skin tone, approximately 30-40 years of age, thin build, thick or curly hair, and wearing dark clothing. The suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored taxicab with dark interior.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME (1-888-919-2746). Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward.

Also from the great row on Arkansas Ave, NW (see HotD below.)

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To those (and their families) who have made the ultimate sacrifice – we remember.

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From DDOT:

DDOT Seeks Help from Residents to Combat Copper Wire Theft

(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is requesting the public’s help to combat the theft of copper wire from the District’s infrastructure. On at least four occasions in recent weeks, thieves have removed electrical wire from underground conduits along city streets.

In one case the thieves stole wire that powers the sidewalk lights along Kenilworth Avenue, NE between Foote and Hayes Streets. Wire that illuminated a DC 295 overhead sign was also removed on northbound Kenilworth Avenue between Polk Street and Eastern Avenue.

In both locations the copper wire was removed from underground conduits placed between manholes in a grass median (not in the street). At these locations the theft did not require a lane or road closure and might not have draw attention.

A third incident occurred at North Capitol and Irving Streets last week, and another at South Capitol Street and Potomac Street. DDOT is currently in the process of restoring power at all four locations.

How Residents Can Help

“This is a community safety problem, and the cooperation of the public is critical,” said DDOT Acting Director Terry Bellamy. “We need drivers, pedestrians and residents to please call police if you see anything suspicious along our roadways.”

In some cases, thieves may pose as contractors by setting up staged work zones to steal the wire. Anyone witnessing a theft in progress should not confront the suspects, but rather should immediately call 911. Vehicle and suspect descriptions are very useful to authorities. DDOT is working with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to deter additional thefts and is also exploring ways to enhance the security of its electrical conduits.

Risk of Injuries and Deaths Resulting from Copper Thefts

Vandalism and copper theft endanger not only the innocent, but also perpetrators and their accomplices. Those who attempt to steal copper-wire put themselves precariously close to live electric transmission facilities powerful enough to electrocute quickly and without warning. MPD is currently investigating a recent attempted theft of copper that resulted in the suspect being seriously injured by electrical burns during the offense.

This home is located at 4608 Massachusetts Ave NW:

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The flier says:

“STUNNING, GRACIOUS CONTEMPORARY REMODELED & EXPANDED IN 2007/2008 BY AWARD WINNING ARCHITECT. OFFERS PEACEFUL URBAN OASIS WITH ENORMOUS ENTERTAINING AREAS, 5 BEDROOMS, SOME WITH PRIVATE TERRACES, 5.5 BATHROOMS, OFFICE, GOURMET KITCHEN. WALK TO SHOPS, MANN SCHOOL, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. PUBLIC TRANSPORT AT THE DOOR, EASY ACCESS TO DOWNTOWN, GEORGETOWN, BOTH AIRPORTS. VERY SPECIAL HOUSE.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

You dig the architecture? This 5 bed/5.5 bath is yours for $2,450,000.