I don’t want to use this forum to post every crime and get us as citizens of this community worked up, without offering some plan of action. I fear a lot of rhetoric will create anxiety but not alleviate the problems. However, we are all aware that there seems to be an alarming uptick in … More Assaults
Also on Scott’s listserv is the following: Recovery of a Red Scooter Near 1st & P St NW On 4/9/09, the Fifth District Auto Theft Unit arrested a juvenile near 1st and P Street NW for operating a red Magnum scooter. The scooter appears to have been stolen (punched ignition, punched seat lock, punched gas … More Red scooter found at 1st & P St NW
Speaking of crimes, Mari’s InShaw blog today list area crimes for March 2009. They are mostly drug arrests, with a few assaults in there.
Last Sunday, Jennifer, a neighbor, friend and long-time community activist, was attacked near her home on Bates Street. I don’t know details but she was apparently punched in the face. The offender was a juvenile that also lives in our community and the neighborhood has been shocked and angry. Today, I saw en email string … More Juvenile arrested in attack
In the two years that I’ve lived here, I have met so many great neighbors, those who’ve lived in the area 20 years and those who just moved in. In fact, it seems like I’m seeing new faces about every month, on my and nearby streets. Within sight of my house there’ve been these fresh … More New faces in the neighborhood, crime
Residents who don’t subscribe to the Truxton Circle site should be aware of the attack reported below. This follows the shooting at 4th and Q. As near as I can tell, the endlessly discussed low level of consistent police presence remains a relevant issue – to put it mildly. MandNofR 4/1/2009 3:47 AM PDT Last … More Crime News
Did anyone hear/see anything? On the Shaw listserv fr Mar 19: As reported by Commander Kucik: “There was a shooting last night that occurred in the 400 block of Q Street. The victim suffered a non-life threatening wound and was immediately driven to the hospital by friends. Initially, it took some time to locate the … More Shooting at 4th/QSt
In the last few days, we’ve had a home theft on 1600 block of NJ Ave, a car theft near there, and an assault with a gun on 4th/NJ Ave. These are reasons to join the neighborhood safety walks. Next one is on Mar 24, 2009. They start at Mt. Sinai Church at 3rd/Q St … More PSA 501 Crime Update
[crosspost from MPD5D Yahoo Group] News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Gwen Crump (202) 727-4383 March 4, 2009 Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested (WASHINGTON, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a SunTrust bank robbery. Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation worked together with MPD … More Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
A posting from the MPD 5D Yahoo Group. PSA: 501 CCN: 09028726 RPT DATE: Mar 3 2009 12:00AM SHIFT: DAY OFFENSE: Robbery METHOD: F&V BLOCK: 1300 B/O NEW JERSEY AVE NW LOCATION: Public/Private School START DT: 03/03/2009 START TM: 13:40:00 END DT: 03/03/2009
Bates Area Civic Association 