The 5D_Final_February2010_Court_Report is ready for viewing. The February arrests begin on page 35. The report contains the arrests made for illegal transpassing (home burglaries) and drug drug possession or trafficking on Q ST NW and other areas in our neighborhood. These cases can be followed through Court Watch.
New Jersey Avenue, First ST NW and N. Capital ST have some of the highest rates of thefts from autos. Please follow and share these tips from MPD.
Dear Neighbors and Friends, I attended the PSA 501 meeting this evening to receive updates from MPD on crime in our neighborhood, MPD initiatives and discuss community concerns. Sadly, not many of our neighbors attend this meeting, so I voiced concerns you have discussed with me. During the meeting, I learned the following: Sgt. Michael … More Metropolitan Police Service Area (PSA) 501 Meeting Information
This note was from the new community rep for the mayor’s office, Carl Thomas, on the MPD5d listserv. If you have graffiti, report it to him. The graffiti team will be out in the coming weeks to address all of our numerous graffiti concerns. The Mayor’s Office will also be in the community scrubbing away … More Reports of graffiti
Metropolitan Police PSA 501 (which is where Bates Area Civic Association is located) worked extremely hard in 2010 at reducing crime. Violent crimes were down 10% in 2010 compared to 2009 and total crime was down 3%. Though crime as a whole was down as a whole, our community was hit with a usual rash … More Crime Information for PSA 501
Quick Recap of BACA Meetings The first quarter of BACA meetings and projects have been extremely eventful and productive. In January – William P. Regan, Principal, Urban Matters provided and overview of the final plans for the M.M. Washington building. The 90 unit senior housing project will include a 5,000 square foot community room. Commissioner … More Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!
Metropolitan Police will be hosting a Vice Seminar where you can personally hear about some of the successes MPD has had in fighting drugs in our city as well as about the latest trends in drugs and drug trafficking. Learn how to identify common legal drugs. What: Public Vice Drugs Seminar When: Friday, … More Police Vice and Drug Trends Seminar
Saw this on the Bloomingdale listserv and thought it worth passing on: Neighbors, someone is going through the Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park neighborhoods placing a small “sorry we missed you” notice on doors. Please be cautious in this matter. It has been reported in other neighborhoods as a tactic to determine if someone is home for later … More Crime Alert: “Sorry we missed you” notes
From the MPD listserv: Police in the Fifth District uncovered a “massive marijuana farm” inside a Bloomingdale basement on Monday evening, according to a report from the District commander. In an email to the police listserv, Commander Lamar D. Greene reported that an evening burglary reduction unit was conducting their evening patrol when they noticed … More Massive Marijuana Bust in Bloomingdale
Our Neighborhood Remains Strong And so should you!!!! Bates Area Civic Association Join our Weekly Walking Club All welcomed – bring your dogs too Tuesdays and Thursday 7:00pm Corner of P and First ST NW Laura Bowen, Walk Captain LauraBowen77@gmail.com Benefits of Walking Lowers Blood Pressure Improves Energy Levels Promotes Weight Loss Keeps … More Join our Weekly Walking Club
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