National Guard

“The behavior displayed last night in Navy Yard is unacceptable, and MPD and our law enforcement partners will have an increased presence tonight to ensure this does not happen again”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the law enforcement response to a large group that engaged in disorderly activity in Navy Yard Friday night.

Beginning around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, First District officers observed several groups of juveniles converge on the park area between First Street and New Jersey Avenue, Southeast, adjacent to an entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., the group increased in size to several hundred juveniles. Initially the group was peaceful and did not disrupt the area. As the evening progressed, many of the juveniles within the group began engaging in fights and disrupting the flow of traffic, repeatedly ignoring instructions to remain on sidewalks.

Additional MPD members, and our partners, including Metro Transit Police, United States Capitol Police, the National Guard, and members of the Federal Task Force, responded to the area, closing streets and engaging the group to restore order. MPD and our partners cleared the park area and directed many of the juveniles to the Navy Yard Metro Station.

The group was finally dispersed by approximately 11:00 p.m. MPD and our partners maintained a large presence through the overnight hours to ensure no further unlawful activity occurred.

First District officers made five arrests related to this activity, including: (more…)

Signs of the Times – National Guard “Questioning Your DC Deployment?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Fritz Myer

Thanks to S. for sending from Logan Circle.

The QR code takes you to a form “This is a secured form for members of the military to request peer or legal support to explore their options in the event they have concerns about the moral, ethical, and/or legal implications of their situation.” from a group called About Face.

“We are (more…)

“harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This morning at 8:20, 10 uniformed national guard troops and 3 uniformed MPD spent 25 minutes harassing teenagers waiting for the school bus. This is on 20th and O Street, NW

Half the kids eventually seemed to leave to find a different bus stop and the police and the National Guard followed them.”

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s illegal deployment of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Victoria Pickering

From the office of the DC Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government’s illegal deployment of National Guard troops in the District of Columbia. Since the President’s August 11 announcement, nearly 2,300 National Guard troops, including units from seven states, have been deployed to the District and placed under the command of the Department of Defense. These deployments amount to an involuntary military occupation that far exceeds the President’s authority over the National Guard. In addition, most or all of the troops have been deputized by the US Marshals Service to conduct law enforcement activities in the District, in violation of the foundational prohibition on military involvement in local law enforcement. (more…)

“National guard truck crashing into a vehicle early this morning.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This morning, at 6:15AM, a cop car with sirens followed by 3-4 large military vehicles were heading north on 8th St SE and one of the military vehicles loudly t-boned a vehicle heading southwest on North Carolina Avenue SE. From my viewpoint, this was clearly not an intentional stopping/crashing of a vehicle.

Following the crash, a group of national guard hopped off to go see what had happened.

I’m curious if the person in the car is okay…”

Another reader writes: “Driver was conscious but they were using jaws of life to open her door. (more…)

Taking No Chances

By Prince Of Petworth

N sends the photo above: “DCNG preparing for J6 rally.”

C writes: “I was in ballston yesterday and got harassed in the girls bathroom multiple times for wearing my mask. It was so odd and I couldn’t figure it out – after leaving we saw a tour bus outside. I am guessing everyone is in town for the rally tomorrow. Be careful!”

From MPD:

“On Saturday, September 18, 2021, in anticipation of First Amendment activity within the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department would like to remind motorists and pedestrians of increased activity in the downtown area and the following Emergency No Parking and street closures. (more…)

“Around 7,000 troops will continue to provide riot security through the beginning of February”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Victoria Pickering

Politico reports:

“Several National Guard units have seen their deployments extended involuntarily, though a majority of Guardsmen remaining in Washington will do so on a volunteer basis. Around 7,000 troops will continue to provide riot security through the beginning of February, with that number decreasing slightly to 5,000 by the time Trump’s impeachment trial begins.” (more…)

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