Capitol Hill


Photo by Brandon VerVelde

Brandon reported: “mugging/assault on 1500 block of Constitution Ave NE. Three assailants fled on foot. Thankfully neighbors saw it go down and were out to help in seconds. 5+ squads and an ambulance

From MPD: “The First District is currently investigating a robbery that occurred this evening at approximately 7:55 pm in the 1500 block of Constitution Ave NE. The victim reported that they were approached by several suspects, who began punching him in the face before taking his wallet. (more…)


Rant/Revel


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Adams Morgan

From MPD:

“MPD responded for a burglary in progress in the 1700 block of Lanier Place NW, which involved a subject who was in what appeared to be a mental health crisis. He attempted to harm himself and resisted officers attempts to detain him. Officers utilized a less-lethal impact weapon in order to ultimately bring the subject into custody. (more…)


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History

Thanks to Nick for sending:

“We found these in a hiding spot in the ceiling of our basement during a recent renovation. House is in Lanier Heights, and built in 1905. Guess one of the previous tenants has a bit of a habit. I haven’t been able to find any record of the pharmacy or when it closed. My family has been here since the early 80s, and it was gone by then.”

If you have a photo of a neat find from your house or place of work please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail.com thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.


Animal Fix

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“El Guapo, helping me telework in Kingman Park”

“Rhonda and Tom require their own chairs during telework days. (Columbia Heights)”


Adams Morgan

“Dear PoPville,

This was taken around 10pm [Ed. Note still taken from a video showing lots of rats] last night in the alley behind the restaurants (mostly closed) located in the 2300 block of 18th St NW and Champlain St NW. Although this has always been an issue, we have seen increased numbers and aggressive behavior from the rats. The city has provided the black boxes and visits by abatement trucks but the situation has worsened. The rats have caused excessive damage to the car engines parked in the alley block. We have tried high frequency sonar, moth balls, oils etc to no avail. Looking for any suggestions of who/where to turn for proven results?”


Crime

“Dear PoPville,

I just wanted you to be aware and maybe post that folks should be careful with deliveries these days!
I usually have deliveries made to my office which is not an option right now.

A big Chewy box was taken off of our front porch the other day – and the contents emptied and then the people had the nerve to put it out at the recycle bin. (more…)