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MPD Makes More Arrests (13, 15, and 17 year old suspects) in Metropolitan Branch Trail Robberies

Published May 1, 2025 at 11:00AM

Ed. Note: Yesterday we learned that MPD had arrested a 14 and a 13 year old suspects for robbery on the MBT on Thursday April 24th.

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juveniles in connection to multiple robbery offenses in Northeast.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for a report of a group of juveniles snatching headphones from victims on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Officers canvassed the area and with the assistance of MPD’s Helicopter, Falcon One, multiple suspects were located and placed under arrest. Stolen property was recovered.

The suspects were connected to the following four offenses: (more…)

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MPD Arrests 14 and 13 Year Old Suspects for Robbery on MBT

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 30, 2025 at 2:15PM

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Northeast.

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m. the victim was walking on the trail near Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast when they were approached by multiple suspects on bicycles. (more…)

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Proposal: “stairwell that connects the MBT almost directly to Florida should officially be called the PaNoMa Canal”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2025 at 3:15PM | Updated March 18, 2025 at 3:46PM

Thanks to Sean LeDonne for sending/suggesting:

“I believe the stairwell that opened last year that connects the MBT almost directly to Florida should officially be called the PaNoMa Canal. (more…)

“Another MBT incident – 10/28 ~5:15pm”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 31, 2024 at 1:00PM | Updated October 31, 2024 at 1:25PM

“Dear PoPville,

I (5’2” female) was walking Monday night (10/28) around 5:15ish and somewhere between Lost Gen Brewing & V St I was purposefully knocked in the shoulder by a teen on a bike going the opposite direction. (more…)

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OK Where were we, ah yes, more curious transportation choices

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 16, 2024 at 1:15PM

Thanks to B. for sending Friday afternoon from the MBT by Lost Generation: “Wonders never cease.”

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“PSA: Assault on the Metropolitan Branch Trail this Weekend”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 5, 2024 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was running on the MBT on Sunday evening – it was broad daylight and the trail was busy – and I witnessed a man on a bicycle assault a solo female jogger. It was terrible. I stayed with her for a bit but didn’t get her contact info. I can’t stop thinking about her and hope she’s doing ok. If she is interested in connecting I’d love to talk to her. (more…)

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“Recent encounter on the MBT – They grabbed me and tried to take my belongings”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 5, 2024 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

On Monday (7/29) around 9:10 pm, I was biking on the MBT alone and came across a group of teenagers on the path. I wasn’t able to pass so I was biking behind them but the group stopped walking and a few guys slowly walked toward me asking for directions. They grabbed me and tried to take my belongings but another biker came shortly after and scared them away. A huge thank you to the man who was biking on the MBT Monday night and made sure I was ok! And a reminder to everyone else to be cautious and alert!“

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“MBT incident”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 3, 2024 at 2:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking my dog home from the dog park in Eckington on the MBT tonight (Tuesday) at about 6:30pm. She’s a slow walker, so we were moseying, but she and I were both fully encapsulated within the northbound lane walking very straight, no unpredictable turns, stops, or straying into the other lane. It was packed and there were tons of people in the southbound lane coming toward us. So out of nowhere, a guy on his bike comes busting up on my left and yells (more…)