On Saturday, June 30, at around 11:16 p.m., officers were flagged down to intervene in a fight in progress in the 1200 block of H Street NE. Officers attempted to separate the parties, when two of the parties struck one of the officers in the face with their fists injuring the officer and breaking her glasses.
Both were arrested and charged with [Simple] Assault of a Police Officer.
It was determined later that this incident was related to a call about a stabbing around the corner. Police responded to a call on the 1100 block of I street NE for a victim suffering with a stab wound to the abdomen. The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital and the case was closed with one of the two arrested subjects also being charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
In Other News
At 11:43 a.m. Saturday, there was a theft on the 1100 block of Fifth Street NE.
At 4:10 p.m. Saturday, there was an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on the 600 block of Seventh Street SW.
At 4:17 p.m. Saturday, a car was stolen on the 400 block of I Street SW.
At 4:24 p.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE on charges of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
At 8:22 p.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 1200 block of C Street SE on charges of Simple Assault.
At 1:20 a.m. Sunday, a woman was arrested on the 800 block of Fifth Street NE on charges of Simple Assault.
At 1:59 a.m. Sunday, a man and a woman were arrested on the 1200 block of H Street NE on charges of [Simple] Assault on a Police Officer.
At 5:37 p.m. Sunday, a man was arrested on the 900 block of Ohio Drive SW on charges of Illegal Presence in a Condemned Building.
Reporting Illegal Activity
Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If a citizen sees suspicious activity, or any activity that seems out of the ordinary, immediately call 911.
When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include:
- Brief description of the activity;
- Date, time and location of the activity;
- Physical identifiers of anyone you observed;
- Descriptions of vehicles;
- Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone;
- Your name and contact information.
“As we continue to work with our community in the prevention of crime, we ask that if you see something suspicious you contact us immediately,” says First District Commander Morgan C. Kane, MPA.
The Blotter is based on the reports posted on July 1st and 2nd, 2018 by the MPD to the 1D Listserv and 5D Listserv.
