On Monday evening, officers from MPD Fifth District were called to the 2100 block of H Street NE, where the victim told them that three suspects had come up to him. One had a knife, and another assaulted him. They took his stuff and fled. Officers canvassed the area and located and arrested two of the suspects.
A third is still at large. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099. You can also text your tip to the Department’s Text Tip Line at 50411.
Crime Solvers of Washington DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
In Other News
On Monday, there were arrests for speeding 30 mph or more over the limit:
- at 7:10 a.m. on the 2000 block of C Street NE
- at 8:33 a.m. on the 2000 block of C Street NE
- at 10:25 a.m. on the 300 block of 20th Street NE
At 6:05 a.m. Monday, there was an assault with intent to rob on the 2100 block of H Street NE.
At 7:50 a.m. Monday, a man was arrested on the 700 block of Constitution Avenue NE on charges of engaging in sexual contact with someone incapable of providing consent [Second Degree Sex Abuse -Incompetent].
At 6:22 p.m. there was a robbery on the 2100 block of H Street NE.
At 6:28 p.m. Monday, a man was arrested on the 900 block of H Street NE on charges of being a Felon in Possession [of a weapon].
At 7:05 p.m. Monday, a man was arrested on the 2100 block of H Street NE on charges of Robbery.
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 May 7th, 2019 by the MPD to the 1D Listserv and 5D Listserv.
