The weekend after Christmas saw five arrests for Driving Under the Influence. All but one of the drivers were arrested on their first offense. Those who leave their cars on the street should be sure to secure doors and windows. Three cars were stolen Saturday, two near the middle of the day.
Anyone who has knowledge of these incidents or applicable video should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s Text Tip Line at 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 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
At 1:33 a.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 600 block of Second Street NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, a car was stolen on the 700 block of I Street SE.
At 1:10 a.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 1300 block of K Street SE on charges of Simple Assault.
At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, a woman was arrested on the 600 block of L Street SE on charges of Simple Assault.
At 11:10 a.m. Saturday, a car was stolen on the 800 block of G Street NE.
At 2:41 p.m. Saturday, a car was stolen on the Unit block of Q Street SW.
At 8:47 p.m. Saturday, a man was arrested on the 1400 block of Potomac Avenue SE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 3:20 a.m. Sunday, a woman was arrested on the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 3:30 a.m. Sunday, a woman was arrested on the 1200 block of H Street NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 4:30 a.m. Sunday, a woman was arrested on the 800 block of 13th Street NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 5:50 p.m. Sunday, a man was arrested on the 1800 block of Benning Road NE on charges of Driving Under the Influence.
At 8:45 p.m. Sunday, a woman was arrested on the 1400 block of First Street SW on charges of Simple Assault.
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 December 29nd and 30th, 2019 by the MPD to the 1D Listserv and 5D Listserv.
