Resident calls about gunshots on Delafield lead to quick arrests

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I heard from several readers last night via Twitter about the sound of 7-9 gunshots near Delafield and Emerson Streets just past 11pm. No one was injured but several vehicles on the 4900 block of 7th St NW were struck by bullets. 

Because of great police work and concerned citizens contacting 911, MPD was able to apprehend two individuals for gun and drug possession. Below is an edited version of what happened:

At approximately 11:18pm / 11:30pm, MPD received a call for "Sounds of Gunshots" in the 400 block of Delafield Place NW.  Officers quickly responded and observed a dark colored SUV making a U-turn in the block. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled. The vehicle was observed coming through the rear alley of the 800 block of Crittenden St NW.  

Officers observed a black male park the vehicle and flee through the rear alley of the 800 block of Crittenden/Decatur.  A perimeter was established and a K9 unit was called.  

A concerned neighbor stated that there was a man hiding in the backyard of Crittenden St NW. Canine units responded and located two suspects hiding in the yard. A gun dog was able to locate a Taurus Semi Automatic hand gun in the rear of a house on the 800 block of Crittenden St. under a trashcan. 

An examination of the vehicle produced two eight-balls of crack cocaine.

Again, great work by MPD! And thanks to Marta, Brian, Zak and José for letting me know and for MPD leadership getting back to me so quickly.

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Drew

Hyperlocal community journalist in Petworth, Washington DC.



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Civics, happy hour and culture: It's a busy Tuesday in Petworth

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(Pic courtesy Roshani Kothari)

(Pic courtesy Roshani Kothari)

Tuesday night has a full schedule of events, from civic to professional to cultural.

 - ANC 4C meets at the Petworth Library at 6:30pm for its November session. Unlike October's turbulent meeting, this should hopefully be a calmer meeting. (See the draft agenda.) 

 - Join CM Brandon Todd and other neighbors at the Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour at The Pitch Tavern, 6:30pm

 - Resident Roshani Kothari presents an exhibit and discussion: “Dreaming of Cuba” at Petworth Citizen Reading Room, 6:30pm

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Drew

Hyperlocal community journalist in Petworth, Washington DC.



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"Pride and Promise of Petworth" at the Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies

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"Pride and Promise of Petworth" at the Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies

Want to learn more about the history of the Petworth neighborhood? Join a discussion about Lois Cooper's film, "Pride and Promise of Petworth" being screened at the 42nd Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies this Friday.

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Getting a taste of Alfie's Thai cuisine - a pop-up dinner with Alex McCoy

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Getting a taste of Alfie's Thai cuisine - a pop-up dinner with Alex McCoy

I had the pleasure of going to a pop-up dinner hosted by Alex McCoy, the former Food Network Star competitor opening up the new Alfie's restaurant at 845 Upshur St NW. It gave me the opportunity to taste some of the dishes we should expect to see when Alfie's opens.

Read more about the dinner, the expected date of opening, see pics and more, after the break:

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"Better Know a Commissioner!" Krystal Branton, ANC 4D05

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"Better Know a Commissioner!" Krystal Branton, ANC 4D05

It’s time for “Better Know a Commissioner!”, my blatant rip-off of Stephen Colbert’s old series. With these interviews, I hope to give Petworth residents an opportunity to learn more about the ANC 4C and 4D commissioners who represent you as constituents. The interviews are voluntary, and my hope is to have all the commissioners do one.

This time I’m pleased to introduce Krystal Branton, the Treasurer of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D and commissioner of Single Member District 4D05 (bounded by Ingraham on the north, Allison Street on the south, North Capitol on the east and 4th Street on the west.

Read the full interview with Krystal, after the break:

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Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour, Nov 10

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Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour, Nov 10

Join the Ward 4 Young Professionals for a networking / socializing happy hour at The Pitch Tavern.

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Draft ANC 4C agenda for November

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Draft ANC 4C agenda for November

The following agenda is for the TUESDAY, November 10, 2015 public meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C.  The agenda, which is set during an executive committee meeting, is referred to as the “draft” agenda until adopted by the majority of Commissioners at its official meeting

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Make a holiday card & make a vet happy!

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Make a holiday card & make a vet happy!

It's that time of year again! We are collecting handmade holiday cards for the residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home here in Petworth. This is a great activity to do with your kids or students -- or with your friends

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Join Eleanor Holmes Norton to discuss the future of MLK, Jr Library

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Join Eleanor Holmes Norton to discuss the future of MLK, Jr Library

Modernization of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers the opportunity to transform library services for D.C. residents. If Dr. King were alive today, what would be his hopes and aspirations for this project? 

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Notes from PSA 404/407 meeting

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Notes from PSA 404/407 meeting

The Police Service Area meeting for MPD PSAs 404 and 407 was crowded with more than 20 residents. That’s good and bad — it’s bad since it’s usually crowded when there’s strong concern about ongoing crime in the neighborhood. On the other hand, it was great to see so many neighbors out discussing their concerns and giving MPD praise for their hard work. 

The new PSA 407 manager, Lieutenant Anthony Washington, introduced himself to residents at the meeting. Lt Raul Figueras, the PSA 404 manager was in attendance, as was Sergeant Schaut from 407.

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Riyad closed, neighborhood looks forward to new restaurant

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Riyad closed, neighborhood looks forward to new restaurant

The Riyad market closed due to the efforts by concerned residents in the neighborhood, good work by MPD on busting the Riyad for selling synthetic drugs and the outstanding work of Assistant Attorney General Michael Aniton on partnering with the community and the building owners to turn this from a neighborhood problem into a neighborhood opportunity

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Boo! Halloween events (& pirate house) in Petworth

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Boo! Halloween events (& pirate house) in Petworth

I have a feeling that this Halloween, falling as it does on a Saturday, is going to feature a lot of little people in costumes knocking on doors looking for candy. Don't be the person who gives out nickels and dimes, get the good stuff!  See the events (and an awesomely decorated house) after the break...

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"The rake dreams of eating the leaves ..." - Poetry at Powell

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"The rake dreams of eating the leaves ..." - Poetry at Powell

DC SCORES continues its poetry work at Powell Elementary. In a recent post on the DC SCORES blog, Perspectives from Powell, Part II: Pumpkins and personifications, writing coordinator Mira Smith talks about visiting poet Gowri Koneswaran, from the American Poetry Museum, who led a poetry workshop for the Powell students, teaching personification and word play to express feelings and ideas through inanimate objects. 

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KSDA gets a win, Kennedy Street hopefully gets new development

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KSDA gets a win, Kennedy Street hopefully gets new development

Kudos to the Kennedy Street Development Association for their hard work on getting properties owners of vacant and blighted homes to step up and respect the neighborhood.

929-931 Kennedy Street NW is now up for sale after the city was pushed to place a new tax lien on the properties. 

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