South Korean Nationals Indicted

Four South Korean Nationals Indicted for Conspiring to Sell
Approximately $1 Million in Counterfeit United States Currency

Four South Korean nationals - Park Jong-Suk, 63, Kim Yong-Tae,
51, Lee Jae-Kwon, 54, and An Wi-Joon, 49 - were indicted by a federal grand jury in
Washington, D.C. for attempting to sell approximately one million dollars in highly deceptive counterfeit $100 United States Federal Reserve Notes (FRNs), commonly known as “Supernotes,” announced Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips, Assistant Director Michael Merritt, U.S. Secret Service’s Office of Investigations, and Special Agent in Charge Albert Joaquin, United States Secret Service, Honolulu Field Office. The two-count indictment charges the defendants with conspiring to and committing counterfeiting acts outside the United States.

If convicted, the defendants face a maximum term of imprisonment of twenty-five years, a fine of $500,000, or both. The indictment alleges that in October 2008 defendants Park and Lee traveled separately from Seoul, South Korea, to Dalian, China. Defendant Park met with an individual in China, and Park agreed to accept a package from the individual in South Korea. At the same time, defendant
Lee met with an individual in China who provided him with samples of high quality counterfeit $100 FRNs and asked him to find a purchaser in South Korea. Park and Lee then returned to South Korea separately.

Thereafter, Park received a package from an individual in Seoul, South Korea, through
his Chinese contact, that contained approximately one million dollars in counterfeit currency. Meanwhile, Lee contacted defendant An in Busan, South Korea, provided a sample of the counterfeit money, and asked him to find a purchaser for the bills.

On November 3, 2008, defendant An approached a money exchanger in Busan, South
Korea, provided the sample counterfeit bill, and asked if the money exchanger could find a buyer for one million dollars of the counterfeit currency. Later that day, Park was instructed via a mobile phone call from Dalin, China, to immediately meet with a co-conspirator known as “the Dalian Brother” and travel with him and the counterfeit money to Busan. Park and the “Dalian Brother” met that day, and then contacted defendant Kim and asked him to drive them to Busan.

Defendant Kim agreed, bringing a gas gun for protection. On the evening of November 3, 2008, Park, Kim, Lee, and An met the Busan money exchanger at the New Sungnam Hotel in Busan. They showed him approximately one million dollars in counterfeit bills and then negotiated a price for the sale of the false currency.

As the money exchanger left the location to obtain payment, the Busan Metropolitan
Police (“BMP”) moved in and arrested Park, Kim and An. Lee and the “Dalian Brother” fled the scene and were able to escape. Lee later surrendered to the BMP; the “Dalian Brother” remains at large.

During the operation, the BMP seized 9,904 counterfeit $100 FRNs and the gas gun from
a hotel room occupied by Park and Kim. The seizure represents the largest single seizure of this particular type of high quality counterfeit currency to date. All of the co-defendants currently remain outside of the United States.

“This case represents the U.S. government’s continuing effort to disrupt and dismantle worldwide criminal networks that are engaged in transactions involving highly deceptive counterfeit U.S. currency,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips. “We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to aggressively pursue counterfeiters wherever they exist, both here and abroad.”

"Today's indictments demonstrate that the Secret Service remains committed to
aggressively investigating those who choose to counterfeit U.S. currency anywhere in the world" said Assistant Director Michael Merritt of the U.S. Secret Service's Office of Investigations."Multinational cases of this magnitude are only successfully investigated by working closely with our domestic and international law enforcement partners. The indictments in this case will undoubtedly have a significant impact by reducing the amount of foreign manufactured counterfeit U.S. currency in circulation."

The indictment was obtained through the committed efforts of the United States Secret
Service Headquarters Criminal Investigative Division and the Honolulu Field Office. Special thanks are extended to the Busan Metropolitan Police and the Busan Prosecutor’s Office in Busan, South Korea for their invaluable assistance. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brenda J. Johnson and Michael C. DiLorenzo of the National Security Section of the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The public is reminded that a criminal indictment contains mere allegations and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Street Gang member gets 22 Years

We thought the following should be reported here; read on:

Leader of Local Street Gang Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

Albert M. Price, 32, formerly of Southeast Washington, D.C.,the leader of the 662 Boss Piru gang, was sentenced today to 264 months in prison, announced
Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips, Joseph Persichini, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Washington Field Office, and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Cathy L. Lanier.

Price received the sentence in U.S. District Court before the Honorable Henry H.
Kennedy, Jr., who also ordered the defendant to serve five years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term. Price pleaded guilty on April 27, 2009 to two federal offenses:
Kidnapping in Aid of Racketeering Activity and Carjacking.
According to the government’s evidence presented at the plea hearing, Price was the
leader of the 662 Boss Piru gang, a criminal gang which holds itself out as being part of the nationwide Bloods street gang. The gang has operated in the District of Columbia since at least 2004. Members of the 662 Boss Piru gang have engaged in gang-related criminal activities including selling narcotics, stealing motor vehicles, illegally possessing firearms, committing robberies and assaults, and promoting prostitution.
On the afternoon of June 8, 2008, Price and other gang members, including Deandre
Tolson, Ceasar Hall, and Lewis Fields, committed a carjacking that commenced outside of the Pentagon City Mall in Arlington, Virginia. Later that same day, in the vicinity of the Benning Road Metro Station in Washington, D.C., Price, Tolson, Hall, and Fields kidnapped and assaulted an 18-year-old female gang member. In April of 2009, Tolson, Hall, and Fields pleaded guilty to kidnapping in aid of racketeering activity and carjacking. Judge Kennedy sentenced Tolson to 168 months of imprisonment and Hall to 120 months of incarceration.Fields is scheduled to be sentenced on January 8, 2010.

In announcing the sentence, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips, FBI Assistant Director in
Charge Persichini, and MPD Chief Lanier commended the exemplary investigative work of
Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with MPD Sergeants Morani Hines,Kevin Rice, and Michael Lynch, MPD Detectives Darryn Robinson, Derrick Bolding, Thurman Stallings, and Neil Jones, and MPD Officers Charles Monk, Corey Perkins, Marc D’Avignon, Sherrie Forester, Jeffrey Leslie, Chanel Howard, Natasha Pettus, Pamela Cooper, Tony Nwani,Carmen Pagan, Valerie Campbell, and John Holder. They also praised the work of Officer Lenny Smith of the Metro Transit Police, Officer Chris Cryan of the Gaithersburg Police Department, and Detectives Sean Bryson and Chris Dengeles of the Arlington County Police Department.

They also lauded the efforts of U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigator Durand Odom,Victim/Witness Advocate Tracey Hawkins, Paralegal Specialists Gena Johnson and James Mazzitelli, and Legal Assistant Nicole Lee. Finally, they thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Greg Marshall and Mark O’Brien, who prosecuted the case.

Conviction in Shooting Death of 17-year-old Youth

Jury Convicts Northeast Man of First Degree Murder
for Shooting Death of 17-year-old Youth

Antonio R. Harvey, 18, also known as “Head,” of the 1200 block of
18 Street, NE, was found guilty today by a Superior th Court jury of First Degree Murder while Armed and seven related shooting charges for the January 8, 2008, murder of Julian Agurs in the 1300 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE, an area known as the Saratoga neighborhood, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips. Judge Michael L. Rankin of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia presided over the trial, and set a sentencing date for March 12, 2010. At sentencing, the defendant faces a mandatory minimum of 30 years in prison.

Evidence presented at trial established that on January 8, 2008, Harvey was driving his car in the 1300 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE, when he rolled down his window and started cursing and yelling at a group of eight youths from the Saratoga neighborhood. The decedent, Julian Agurs, who was celebrating his 17th birthday with friends, yelled back, cursing and saying, among other things, “it’s my birthday.” Harvey and one other person in the car responded with a fusillade of shots, one of which passed through Agurs heart as he ran from the scene. Two other youths, a thirteen-year-old boy and a sixteen-year-old boy, suffered gunshot wounds as well.

The government also established at trial that Harvey had previously shot at one of the boys in the crowd on October 15, 2007, and had wounded that youth in the foot. The jury found Harvey guilty for this shooting, as well as for shooting at the youths on January 8, 2008.

In announcing the verdict, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips commended the dedicated and
outstanding work of MPD Homicide Detective Carol Queen, who was the lead detective,
Homicide Detectives Tony Patterson and Jamell G. Stallings, Fifth District Officers Kate Wiedefeld and Jame Chatmon, Fifth District Detective Anthony Commodore, Sixth District Detective Joseph Newel, MPD Mobile Crime Technician J.D. Smith, Crime Scene Search Officer Rodney Langford, K-9 Branch Officer Kelvin Dyson, and Emergency Response Technician Sergeant Raymond Chambers. He further praised the outstanding efforts of U.S. Attorney’s Office Paralegal Specialist Ethel Gregory, Litigation Technology Unit Specialist Jeanie Latimore-Brown, Victim Witness Specialists Marcia Rinker and Laverne Forrest, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexandra Foster, who investigated the case, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Ambrosino, who assisted with forensic issues in the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney David Saybolt who prosecuted the case at trial.

D.C. Protective Services Officer Sentenced

The US Attorney reports the following:

Former D.C. Protective Services Officer Sentenced to
12 Years in Prison for Violent Sexual Assault

Washington, D.C. - James Guerra, 39, formerly of the 400 block of 4th Street, NW, was
sentenced today by the Honorable Michael Rankin of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to 12 years of incarceration, after being convicted on July 27, 2009, of First Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed, Third Degree Sexual Abuse while Armed and Kidnapping, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips.

According to the government’s evidence at trial, Guerra, who was employed as a D.C.
Protective Services Police Officer at the time of this offense, and the victim were friends for about a year. The defendant met the victim shortly after she arrived from overseas to work for one year as an au pair. While still friends, the defendant repeatedly attempted to make the relationship more than a friendship and the victim repeatedly rejected his advances.

On September 26, 2008, the defendant lured the victim to his one-room apartment by feigning illness. When she arrived to render aid and saw that the defendant was not sick, she tried to leave. The defendant trapped her inside his apartment and, after an argument, pushed her face down onto his bed, punched her in the back and head, covered her head with a blanket, and choked her. He then wielded a sharp knife at the victim and told her that he would kill her.

After handcuffing the victim’s wrists together and belting the handcuffs to the bed, the defendant raped the victim while she struggled to stop him.

In announcing the sentence, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips commended lead Metropolitan
Police Department (MPD) Detective Wandella Fields, who did an exemplary job investigating the case and working with the victim and other witnesses. He also praised the outstanding assistance of MPD Detective Wallace Carmichael, Mobile Crime Officers George Klein, John Holder, Leother Strong, Officer Sarah Pezzat, and Detective Derek Bolding. Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips particularly noted the assistance of U.S. Secret Service Agent Kyo Dolan, who processed the cell phones and provided tremendous litigation support. He also praised the work of Paralegals Gena Johnson, Joyce Arthur, and Jason Manuel, Legal Assistant Tiffany Jones,
Criminal Investigator John Marsh, Intelligence Analyst Larry Grasso, Law Clerk Charles (Andy) Davis, and Jeanie Latimore-Brown and Dontrell Smith from Litigation Services. Additionally, the commended Victim/Witness Advocates Tracey Hawkins and Veronica Vaughn for their work with the victim and witnesses, and David Foster who assisted the victim and witnesses in returning to the United States to testify.

Finally, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillips expressed his appreciation to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sharon Donovan and Tracey Lankler, who investigated and prosecuted this case.

Arvell Stewart Alston Murder Case

Fourth Arrest Made in Arvell Stewart Alston Murder Case

Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced today that a fourth arrest has been made in the murder of 40-year-old Arvell Stewart Alston, who was shot to death in the 4300 block of 4th Street, SE shortly before 9 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. A second victim, whose identity is being withheld due to witness status, was also shot during the commission of this crime.

On Monday, December 28, 2009, at approximately 9:30 am, 19-year-old Jarvis Lamont Clark of the 4000 block of Lyons Street in Temple Hills, Maryland, was apprehended by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. Mr. Clark was arrested, without incident, in Fort Washington, Maryland and then was transported to the Homicide Branch for processing. Like his co-defendants, Mr. Clark has been charged with First Degree Felony Murder While Armed in the death of Arvell Alston.

On December 11, 2009, the first arrest was made in this case. On December 15, 2009, the second and third arrests were made.

One additional suspect is still being sought in this case. He is wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant also charging him with First Degree Felony Murder While Armed. He has been identified as 33-year-old Lynn Daniel Wilkerson of Cheltenham, Maryland. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding Wilkerson’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM[E] (1-888-919-2746).

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.

Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to DC CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided by the caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

1993 Murder Case Arrest

D.C. Police make an arrest from 16 years ago, story below
Arrest Made in 1993 Murder Case

The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that an arrest has been made in the murder of LeCedric Gaino, which occurred on 11th Street, NW in June of 1993. On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at approximately 5:45 am, members of the department’s Warrant Squad arrested 35-year-old Jobe Toby pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with Murder in the First Degree in connection with the death of Mr. Gaino.

Shortly after 9 pm on Saturday, June 5, 1993, officers assigned to the Fourth District responded to the 3500 block of 11th Street, NW to investigate the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located LeCedric Gaino suffering from gunshot wounds to the head. Mr. Gaino was transported to the Washington Hospital Center where he was pronounced dead.

Police Visibility in 102

In response to concerns from residents of PSA 102, Police are increasing visibility of police throughout the area

MPD Asks that You DON’T MAKE YOUR VEHICLE AN EASY TARGET

With colder temperatures taking hold in DC, there’s something that police officers are on the lookout for: motorists who leave their vehicles running while unattended. In 2007, an estimated 6,200 vehicles were reported stolen in DC, according to preliminary statistics.

And while it is impossible to tell how many auto thefts are the result of running vehicles left unattended, national statistics show that more than 20 percent of stolen autos had the key left in the ignition. As colder temperature settle in, some drivers will be tempted to run their vehicle to warm it up, while they remain indoors. Other motorists may leave their vehicles running while they dash into a convenience store or other location. Their reasoning: they will be away from their cars for only a “brief” minute or two. In either instance, the practice is unwise, unsafe and illegal in the District of Columbia. Some auto thieves need as little as a
minute to break into and steal a vehicle that is locked and without a key. The time needed to steal a car that is unlocked, unattended and running is literally a matter of seconds. And under DC law, motorists who leave a motor vehicle running and unattended can receive a $50 ticket and the vehicle may be impounded. This cold-weather season, the MPD asks all This cold-weather season, the MPD asks all motorists to take appropriate measures to avoid being the victim of auto theft and to never leave their
vehicles running unattended.

METROPOLITAN POLICE USE COMCAST ON DEMAND

METROPOLITAN POLICE USE COMCAST ON DEMAND TO TRACK CRIMINALS AND MAKE COMMUNITIES SAFER

The Metropolitan Police Department, DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Comcast announced
the launch of Police Blotter On Demand, a public service initiative that will give area residents the opportunity to help the police locate fugitives from justice and provide information or tips on persons in question.

Police Blotter On Demand features regularly updated video profiles of individuals from Washington, DC’s “Most Wanted” list. Comcast Digital TV customers in the District of Columbia and the surrounding areas including Montgomery County, Frederick County, Prince George’s County and Northern Virginia can view Police Blotter On Demand video profiles any time of the day or night at no additional cost. The profiles include information on how viewers with knowledge about the profiled individuals can contact the police anonymously.

“With Comcast’s On Demand technology, we are able to use another resource to inform
residents in the Metropolitan area and enlist their support in tracking down criminals,” said Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier. “As law enforcement officers, we are committed to protecting our communities and keeping dangerous criminals off the streets, and with Comcast’s Police Blotter On Demand, we hope to bring even more fugitives to justice.”

“This creative partnership between the Metropolitan Police Department and Comcast will give District residents the unique opportunity to take action and work together with law enforcement to help reduce crime,” said DC Mayor Fenty.

Snowball Incident

MPD investigates the Following Incident in the 3rd District:

December 21, 2009
Statement from Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier Regarding 14th and U Street Incident

As Chief of Police, I wanted to respond to the many messages received to our police listserv groups last night in reference to the off-duty police officer’s actions on last Saturday. I have reviewed the video clips and heard from the public. It is very obvious to me that the officer pulled his service weapon in response to the snowballs hitting his vehicle. I have no doubt about this, nor has the officer denied the accusations.

Let me be very clear in stating that I believe the actions of the officer were totally inappropriate! In no way, should he have handled the situation in this manner. We have taken swift action by placing him on non-contact status until all the facts are gathered and discipline is handed down.

This officer’s conduct, in no way, reflects the training and the standards we hold each officer to at the Metropolitan Police Department. During the course of this horrendous snow storm, our officers worked hard and made many significant arrests for drug and burglary crimes, as well as gun recoveries. What is so disturbing is that, up until this incident, I had received several messages of thanks from the many people our officers assisted when their cars became disabled in the blizzard conditions. So it does not sit well with me that the negative actions of one officer has become “viral” during a time when so many officers have done so much good.

I can assure you that we do take this matter very seriously and will handle it appropriately.

The video clips and the number of witnesses willing to come forward have proven a point I have reiterated, you are the additional eyes and ears in the community and your feedback in solving criminal complaints are crucial.

My office is receptive to this kind of information. I encourage all residents to remain active in our fight against crime and to know that at MPD, we believe no one is above the law.

Cathy L. Lanier

Chief of Police

Incident Involving Snowball Throwing Crowd in the 1400 Block of U Street, NW
The Metropolitan Police Department is looking into the circumstances involving the report of officers “pulling their guns” on a crowd that had been throwing snowballs in the area of 14th and U Streets, NW.

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, an off-duty MPD member was reportedly operating his personal vehicle in the 1400 block of U Street, NW, when the vehicle was suddenly pelted with a barrage of snowballs. The member who was in plainclothes, stopped his vehicle to inspect for any damage that may have occurred. He then reportedly identified himself and went to investigate a crowd that had gathered as being the possible origins of the projectiles. Due to the number of individuals in the crowd and developing traffic conditions, the member called for assistance.

Arriving officers from the Third District responded to the scene for the report of a possible man with a gun incident unfolding at that location. Responding officers cautiously approached the scene as is protocol with a potentially dangerous assignment such as an armed individual, but at this time there is no evidence that they pointed any weapons in the direction of the crowd or at any individuals. Those officers were quickly able to ascertain that the individual in question was indeed a fellow sworn member and were able to deescalate the situation quickly without incident or injury.

The original videotape footage shown yesterday by a local media outlet did not appear to visibly show the off-duty member drawing his weapon during the course of his actions. However, the department has subsequently received additional images and statements that would seem to support the allegation that the off-duty member did pull a gun. The Metropolitan Police Department is intent on conducting a full investigation in determining all of the exact circumstances surrounding this incident.

The Metropolitan Police Department has truly appreciated the cooperation from the community as we all team together to tackle the many challenges encountered during these severe weather conditions.

CELEBRATE RESPONSIBLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Despite recent reductions in fatalities, impaired driving remains one of America’s
deadliest social problems. On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45
minutes. In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving related crashes. Most people don’t intend to drive home drunk, but too many find themselves at the end of the night without a sober designated driver. Unfortunately, many of these drivers convince themselves and friends that they are able to drive with the comment, “I’m okay, I’m just buzzed.” Whether you’ve had one drink or ten, if your blood alcohol concentration is over the limit, then you are breaking the law. The MPD reminds motorists that DC has tough drunk driving laws, including a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) standard of .08, zero tolerance for youthful offenders, and penalties that include stiff fines, license revocation and the possibility of jail time, even for first offenders.

Metropolitan Police officers are out in force this holiday season, looking for impaired drivers, speeders and other aggressive or unsafe drivers. The MPD is also throwing its support behind both the designated driver and SoberRide programs this holiday season. Sponsored by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), SoberRide provides holiday revelers with free cab rides home (up to $50) every evening from 10 pm to 6 am, from December 11 through January 1. Individuals may request a cab by calling (800) 200-TAXI (200-8294).

NEW POLICE OFFICERS IN D.C.

TWENTY-THREE NEW OFFICERS HITTING THE STREETS OF DC

Patrols in DC neighborhoods are being boosted by the addition of 23 officers who
were sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the MPD’s
Maurice T. Turner, Jr. Metropolitan Police Academy in Southwest. During the ceremony,
training awards were presented to Officer John S. Williams (Academic), Officer Jaret
Thomas Conyers (Firearms), Officer Linda Michelle Daniels (Vehicle Skills), and Officer Robert A. Robinson (Physical Skills). Among the graduates was one lateral officer who joined the MPD after serving on the Atlanta Police Department. The new officers all completed approximately 24 weeks of training at the police academy, which includes a full program of physical, classroom, and firearms training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer. The subjects covered include laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, traffic regulations, human relations, community policing, and ethics. In addition, recruit officers receive skills training in firearms, operation of emergency police vehicles, self-defense, advanced first aid, and much more.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is focused on building a crime-fighting
partnership with the community, and developing our own promise and potential as a
department. Police work requires a certain type of individual — one who has strong
interpersonal skills and the motivation to work with our partners to help build strong,safe and healthy communities throughout the District of Columbia.

MPD TO CONDUCT INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

MPD TO CONDUCT INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING DURING HOLIDAYS

The temperatures are dropping, the holidays are approaching, and the shoppers are out
in force. Special holiday markets have cropped up in various parts of the city, and specialty
boutiques and shopping centers are doing strong business. It may be tempting to rush from
one store to another to catch the best sales and to get your shopping completed as quickly
as possible, but it’s important to take the time to remember your safety—and the safety of
others—while you shop.
On December 12 and 19, 2009, the MPD will conduct enforcement initiatives focusing on
pedestrian safety and aggressive driving in the First, Second and Third Districts. The efforts
will be concentrated near shopping districts and the MPD will focus on pedestrian crosswalk
violations, crossing against the light, distracted driving, speeding, and stop sign violations all
in effort to address pedestrian safety during the holiday season.
When walking along the busy streets of DC, pedestrians should keep the following tips
in mind:
• Stay on the sidewalk, not in the street; only cross the street in crosswalks with traffic
control devices.
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• Never run between cars into the street.
• Wear clothing that allows drivers and people to see you.
• Never run between cars into the street.
• Wear clothing that allows drivers and people to see you. That means no dark clothes
after dark or early in the morning.
• Keep alert! You may seem like an easy target to muggers and other crooks if you’re loaded
down with packages.
Drivers are also reminded to exercise caution and keep their cool while travelling from
shop to shop in search of the perfect gift. Aggressive driving is described as a combination
of unsafe and unlawful actions that demonstrate a conscious and willful disregard for safety,
including offenses such as running red lights and stop signs; following too closely, or tailgating;
changing lanes unsafely; failing to yield the right of way; improper passing; and speeding.
Don’t let your anger get the best of you if you’re driving. During the holidays, be sure to allow
extra travel time, because traffic congestion — and the related delays — is among the primary
factors that lead motorists to drive aggressively. By leaving extra travel time, you will be less
inclined to drive aggressively in order to make up for time lost in congestion.
Remember to signal your intentions, concentrate on your driving (not your cell phone,
stereo, passengers, or other distractions), and extend common courtesy to other drivers at all
times. Finally, keep everyone in your car safe by reminding them to wear their seatbelts. Drivers
will be pulled over, ticketed, and fined for not obeying the seat belt laws. Penalties include the
assessment points on your driver’s license and fines ranging from $50 to $150 for offenses.
»» The MPD offers safety tips for walkers, runners
and bikers online at:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/runners»
»» This holiday season, don’t let the spirit of giving
lull you into giving burglars, muggers, and
pickpockets a better chance to do their dirty work.
Crooks love the holidays as much as everyone
else, especially because it’s an opportune time
for crime. Learn more at:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/holidaysafety»
»» Aggressive driving will cost you. For more
information on aggressive driving as well as
the 10 basic rules of courtesy and safety, go to:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/smoothoperator

Vicious Dog Attack

December 7, 2009
Police Involved Shooting Following a Vicious Dog Attack

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a police involved shooting of a dog that occurred in the 3400 block of Quebec Street, NW.

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 at approximately 5:30 pm, members of the Second District responded to the 3400 block of Quebec Street, NW, in reference to a call for a victim who had been bitten by a dog.

Prior to police arriving, a concerned witness heard the victim screaming for help. He managed to pull the dog, a male pit bull, off the victim, subdued the dog and placed the animal in a cage.

In addition to police, personnel from DC Animal Control and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene. The victim, an adult female, was admitted to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.

During the investigation of the incident, the dog reportedly became aggressive and got out of the cage. Animal Control employees made several unsuccessful attempts to secure the dog. The dog then charged towards one of the responding officers. Fearing imminent danger for his safety and the safety of others, the officer fired his service weapon, striking and injuring the dog.

Animal Control officers were then able to secure the dog, which has subsequently been euthanized.

The member who fired his weapon is a 39-year-old sergeant who has been with the department for 12 years.

“This is a tragic incident,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier. “I commend the man, who put his own life in danger and stepped in to assist the victim in this violent dog attack. I also want to recognize the sergeant who stopped the dog from attacking anyone else.”

Cynthia Ann Passmore Found

December 9, 2009
Missing Person Cynthia Passmore Located

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 48-year-old Cynthia Ann Passmore of Forestville, Maryland.

Cynthia Ann Passmore, the manager of the Ruby Tuesday restaurant located at 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, was last seen on the night of Monday, December 7, 2009. She reportedly closed the restaurant at 11 pm, but failed to return home.

During her absence, several ATM withdrawals have been made from her account at various locations within the District of Columbia.

Ms. Passmore is described as a medium complexioned black female, 5’9” tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair worn in long cornrows.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Cynthia Ann Passmore is asked to call Detective Keith Tabron on 202-715-7357 or 202-730-1903 or the Command Information Center, (202) 727-9099.

Arrests 2008 Homicide of Derrick Johnson

December 10, 2009
Additional Arrests Announced in the 2008 Homicide of Derrick Johnson

Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced that two additional arrests have been made in the September 2008 fatal shooting of Derrick Johnson. On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year Ronnie Johnson and 21-year-old Keona Brown in Annapolis, Maryland. Both suspects, who reside in Annapolis, Maryland, were arrested pursuant to a bench warrant issued subsequent to a Grand Jury Indictment charging them with Murder One While Armed in the death of Derrick Johnson.

On Monday, September 8, 2008, at approximately 9:50 pm, members from the Sixth District were called to the 4800 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE, to investigate the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located 21-year-old Derrick Johnson of Oxon Hill, Maryland suffering from a gunshot wound. Mr. Johnson was subsequently transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

An adult male was previously arrested in December 2008 in connection with this case and charged with First Degree Murder While Armed.

Police Reimbursable Detail Coming to H Street

At tonight's PSA 102 Meeting ABRA( Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration)Director Fred Moosally, MPD Special Operation Division Lieutenant Emerman, PSA 102 Commander Durand, ANC6A members Commissioners Marshall and Robinson, Skip Coburn of DC Nightlife Association, residents, H Street Main Street and Bar Owners discussed a Reimbursable Detail of police and its implementation scheduled to start Friday/Saturday December 11-12 2009.

Expect to see police patrolling H Street from 11th - 14th every weekend. This is one of several ideas proposed and implemented with the help of businesses to improve public safety. The PSA 102 Neighborhood Public Safety Committee still insists that additional police are needed to patrol the communities served by PSA 102. Residents and businesses are encouraged to contact police officials about the need to have more police to stem the tide of crime returning to our communities.

MPD RELEASES REPORT ON BIAS-RELATED CRIME IN DC

The Fenty administration remains committed to working with District of Columbia
communities to address and reduce hate crimes and perceptions of bias in our city. While the District strives to reduce crime for all residents of and visitors to the city, hate crimes can make a particular community feel vulnerable and more fearful. This is unacceptable, and is the reason everyone must work together not just to address allegations of hate crimes, but also to proactively educate the public about hate crimes. As part of this effort, the Metropolitan Police Department created a report that highlights trends in hate or bias-related crimes in the
District of Columbia since 2005, and efforts in the District to address them.

After a spike in hate crimes in 2006, the total number dropped 30 percent in 2007, and remained at that level in 2008. In 2009, as of September 30, there have been only two fewer crimes sustained in the first nine months of 2009 than in all of 2008
.
Whether or not there is a change in reported hate crimes in 2009 will not be known until the final numbers are calculated and reported in early calendar year 2010.
MPD is committed to identifying and implementing best practices in reducing hate crimes.

The Department works proactively to ensure that hate or bias-related crimes are reported and investigated in a consistent manner through a systematic and open process for categorizing hate crimes. Whenever a hate or bias-related crime is reported, the Special Liaison Unit is notified,which helps to ensure that the investigative reports include whatever facts exist in the case that
would support a hate crimes charge. The Special Liaison Unit is the umbrella Departmental unit that includes members serving the Asian, deaf and hard of hearing, Latino, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) communities. MPD has also designated a detective to review and analyze all alleged hate crimes. Additionally, MPD provides its members with extensive training on recognizing bias-related crimes, as well as on diversity and cultural understanding.

District Carjacking Suspects Quickly Apprehended

District Carjacking Suspects Quickly Apprehended
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced that two suspects wanted in connection with a carjacking in downtown Washington were quickly apprehended in Prince George’s County, Maryland yesterday evening.

On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at approximately 9:37 pm, an adult female reportedly was inside of a vehicle in the 700 block of D Street, NW, when she was approached by a male suspect who asked her for directions. While that suspect engaged the woman in conversation, another male suspect reportedly approached the vehicle and ordered the woman to get out, at which point he physically removed her and threw her to the ground. Subsequently, both suspects entered the vehicle, described as a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, and fled from the scene.

Police were summoned to the scene and a lookout was broadcast for the suspects and the vehicle. Following a well coordinated effort by law enforcement authorities in both the District and Maryland, the suspects were apprehended in Seat Pleasant, Maryland and the vehicle was recovered.

The two adult male suspects in this case are currently being held in Prince George’s County, Maryland pending their extradition back to the District of Columbia.

The female complainant in this case sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident. Her identity is being withheld due to the fact that she is a witness in this case.

“This job is about teamwork,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier. “The arrests today once again send out our message loud and clear. If you commit crimes in DC, you’re going to go to jail.”

Increase in Street Crime Should Concern All

Police Alert-

ROBBERY F&V_1930 HOURS_1232 C ST NE_4-5 B/M'S ...ALL SUBJ'S ARE WEARING NORTHFACE JACKETS, 2 SUBJ'S HAVE DREADS, 1 SUBJ IS WEARING TAN PANTS, OTHER SUBJ'S ARE WEARING BLACK OR BLUE JEANS L/S RUNNING TOWARDS C ST DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090668894

Sent on: 12/04

A ROBBERY FORCE & VIOLNCE @ 709 E STREET NE A SLIVER POSS CAR JACKED==FEMALE SCREAMING
==3 B/M..WEARING DARK OR BLACK --NAVY JACKET==ONE SUBJ WEARING A SCKULL HAT
RUNNING SOUTH ON 7TH ST NE
ON FOT==SUBJ HAVE KEYS TO COMP VECH
2 JUVS==1 ADULT MALE--TWO HOODIEWS PULLED OVER THERE HEAD

At 15:08 HOURS A ROBBERY FORCE & VIOLENCE AT 6TH & G STREET NE ABT 6 B/M'S ASSAULTED COMPL. AND TRIED TO ROB COMPL....
SUBJS L/S E/B ON G ST ON FOOT
SUBJS APPEARS TO BE STUDENTS

ROBBERY GUN

ROBBERY GUN 0136 HOURS 6TH & K STREET NW LOF: 3-4 B/M 18-21 YEARS OF AGE, OPERATING A WHITE 4 DOOR VEHICLE
Police Alert- Robbery

Robbery at 7Th and H St. NE. Lookout for a MALE SUSPECT....TALL...WITH A SKI MASK......DRESSED IN ALL BLACK CLOTHING....BLUE JEANS

Theft from auto

* 700 block of 4TH ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)

Crime reported on November 25, 2009.
* 100 block of 13TH ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)

Crime reported on November 25, 2009.
* 600 block of 8TH ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)

Fannie Mae Help The Homeless Walkathon

Fannie Mae Help The Homeless Walkathon
Annual Event is Saturday, November 21

(Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about road closures on Saturday, November 21, 2009, for the 22nd Annual Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon.
To facilitate this event, streets along the route of the walkathon will begin closing at 7:30 am. The walkathon is scheduled to begin at 9 am and end at approximately 11:30 am.

Walkathon Route: Participants will gather on the National Mall and proceed eastbound to 7th Street, NW, then southbound on 7th Street, NW, to Independence Avenue, SW, westbound on Independence Avenue to Raoul Wallenberg Drive, SW, southbound on Raoul Wallenberg Drive, SW, to Ohio Drive, SW, around the Tidal Basin back to Independence Avenue, SW, eastbound on Independence Avenue, SW, across 14th Street and end at the intersection of 14th Street and Madison Drive, NW.

Motorists in the area of this event may experience delays and should consider alternate routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation also wish to remind motorists to be cautious of possible increased pedestrian activity with respect to this event.

Please note: the route and times are subject to change based upon prevailing and unexpected conditions.

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST THEFT FROM AUTO

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST THEFT FROM AUTO
One of the most common types of theft is theft of valuables from your automobile.
Theft from auto is strictly a crime of opportunity that can be prevented if you take away
the opportunity. Thieves generally won’t waste their time breaking into autos that don’t
have valuables in plain sight.
Recently, the Metropolitan Police Department has recorded an increase in thefts
from autos, particularly in areas across DC known for their fashionable stores, popular
restaurants and trendy bars. Cars parked near sporting venues when games or concerts
are scheduled may also be targeted. If you plan on parking your car in a neighborhood
that is known for its numerous visitors, remember thieves know these areas are popular,
too. Be sure to either take valuable property with you or secure it properly. Please
take the precautions listed below to help ensure your auto is not targeted by thieves:
• Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight
The best way to prevent theft from your auto is to always keep valuables out of
sight. Never leave cell phones, briefcases, suitcases, or electronic devices (cell
phones, iPods, laptop computers, etc.) in your car in plain view. Take these items
with you, or secure them—all the time, every time.
• Secure Your GPS Device
While many GPS devices are mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle, the MPDencourages anyone who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along
with any other items of value, when you park the car.
• Use Your Trunk
If your car has a trunk, use it. Put valuables in there or in a locked glove
compartment. Hiding items under seats is better than leaving them in plain
view, but securing them inside the glove compartment or trunk is a far better
deterrent.
• Don’t Tempt Thieves with New Purchases
During the holiday season especially, or any time you’re shopping, place packages
in the trunk, not on the passenger seats or floors.
• Remove Your Radio Faceplate
If you can unfasten your sound system and take it with you, or lock it in your
trunk, do so. And don’t forget to do the same with your CDs and tapes.
• Lock It Up
Also, keep your car doors and windows locked—all the time!

DON’T BE A VICTIM

DON’T BE A VICTIM: CON ARTISTS CONTINUE TO USE
LOTTERY SCAM AS PLOY TO STEAL MONEY
Most of us think we would be the last people in the world to be tricked into handing over
our hard-earned money for deals that, in retrospect, are obviously phony. But con artists are
experts in human psychology and behavior. They know how to win over your confidence with
their smooth talk and self-assured manner. Unless you are careful, you may find yourself turning
over cash or buying worthless merchandise. You won’t be able to recognize a con artist by the
way he or she looks, but you can be on the lookout for some of their “pitches.”
Members of the Financial Crimes and Fraud Unit have noted an increase in the number
of reports of the con artists swindling peoples’ money through the “Lottery Scam,” one of the
most common scams throughout the US. The scam approach is made via email, telephone,
fax or letter. The suspect will tell you that you just won the lottery. All you need to collect the
winnings is to wire them the money for taxes and any international conversion fees. The suspect
will request that money be wired to a Western Union or MoneyGram location based out of the
country, usually Canada, the United Kingdom or Nigeria. The victim never sees any winnings.
A good rule of thumb in these situations is to remember that if it sounds too good to be
true, it probably is! Don’t let your excitement get the best of you. If you are approached by
someone (in person, on the phone, or by email) DO NOT send money. If you ever really do
win the lottery, the lottery association will arrange to take a portion of the winnings to pay
taxes directly out of your winnings.

MPD on PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

DRIVERS AND WALKERS REMINDED TO CONSIDER PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
AS DAYLIGHT HOURS GROW SHORTER
As the season changes and we lose an hour of daylight, the Metropolitan Police Department
would like to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings to ensure the safe travels of
other drivers and pedestrians on our city streets. Many of us are now commuting home from
work in the darkness. We all need to exercise extra caution and take responsibility for our
personal safety and the safety of those around us.
Drivers are reminded to turn on vehicle headlights and be vigilant in looking out for
pedestrians. As the weather gets colder, watch the road, as wet or icy spots are considerably
harder to see in the dark.
When walking or exercising in the dusk or dark, keep the following tips in mind:
• Stay on the sidewalk, not in the street; only cross the street in crosswalks with traffic
control devices.
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• Never run between cars into the street.
• Wear clothing that allows drivers and people to see you. That means no dark clothes
after dark or early in the morning.
• Exercising outdoors at dusk or at night can be dangerous without some type of reflective
device on your clothing. Many athletic shoes have reflective qualities built in, but also
consider a vest complete with reflective tape.
• Keep alert for your personal safety! Dawn and dusk offer convenient shadows for muggers
and other crooks.

Crime

Police Alert-Robbery Hold Up Gun

Robbery Hold Up Gun @ 1445 hours 3rd & Virginia Ave SE LOF 3 B/M’s, S1 is a B/M, wearing a blue jacket and black pants. S2 is a B/M, wearing a red jacket and blue jeans. L/S running down Virginia Ave. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090632056

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY SNATCH @ 1346 @600 BLOCK OF MARYLAND AVE NE. LOF. B/M.. MEDIUM COMPLEXION.APPROXIM 20 YRS OLD.WEARING BLACK AND GRAY NORTHFACE JACKET WITH HOODIE.LONG DARK PANT..TATOES ON THE FACE.ON THE CORNER OF EACH OF HIS EYE.LAST KNOWN DIRECTION ON MD AVE , TOWARDS 7TH ST.TOWARDS 7 ELEVEN..SUBJ WAS MEDIUM BUILD.

Sent on: 11/14 14:13

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY HOLDUP KNIFE @1342HRS @ 700 BLOCK OF E ST NE.LOF 2 B/M, S1 SHORT BLACK PARKA W/HAT, S2 WEARING GRAY COAT W/YELLOW HAT.BOTH SUBJS ARE TALL.DO NOT TAKE POLICE ACTION. CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090631954

Sent on: 11/14 14:08



Police Alert-ROBBERY FEAR

ROBBERY FEAR_0027 HOURS_800 G ST NE_LOF B/M, 20s, 6'0, 200LBS, WEARING BLUE JEANS WITH BLUE BOXERS COMING OUT OF HIS PANTS DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090630965

Police Alert-Robbery Hold Up Gun

Robbery Hold Up Gun: @1912 hours, 8th & H St., NE. LOF B/M, dark complexion,k wearing a black North Face and blue pants and armed with a handgun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090628562

Police Alert-

Robbery (Gun)_0113 hours_600 block of F Street, NE_L/O for S-1 B/M black baseball cap S-2 B/M sweat jacket and blue jeans DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #627440

ROBBERY FORCE @ 400 BLOCK OF 11TH STREET NE @1540HRS.LOF B/M.S/1 JUV /DRK STOCKING CAP.DRK COAT.BLUE .BLK PANTS.HEAVY-5"10.DRK COMPLX.2 B/M..JUV-DRK CLOTHING.SUBJ ON FOOT TOWARDS UNION STATION SUBJ S ON E ST TOWARDS LEFT.2 B/M. SUBJ SLIM BUILD/PURSE DRK COLR.DO NOT TAKE ACTION.CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090626724

Sent on: 11/11 16:05

ROBBERY FEAR @400 BLOCK OF 13TH ST NE @ 1536HRS. THE NUMBER IS 589219094.ISSUED ON 8-29 AT 1000 B/O F ST . lOOKOUT FOR 2 BLACK MALES WEARING DARK CLOTHING AND A KNITTED HAT HEADING TOWARDS DUUNCAN STREET.DO NOT TAKE ACTION. CALL 911 WITH EVENT NUMBER 120090626720

Police Alert-

ROBBERY FEAR_1909 HOURS_1132 6TH ST NE_LOOKOUT FOR S B/M S-1 ZIP UP HOOD WITH MULTI COLOR PRINT S-2 B/M 5'9 BLK JKT BAGGY JEANS LAST SEEN TOWARDS FLORIDA AVENUE NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090625422

Sent on: 11/10 19:14

Police Alert-

ARMED CARJACKING_1600_1000 BLOCK OF F ST NE_LOKOUT FOR 4 B/M'S OCCUPYING A GREY HYUNDAI SONOTA BEARING DC TAG: CX0969 DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090625038

Tonight's PSA 102

CAC Meeting

The next regular monthly meeting of the First District’s Citizens’ Advisory Council (CAC) will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the 1D Station -101 M Street SW (the former Bowen School).

Highlights of the November 3rd. agenda include:

1D’s Commander’s Report: Commander David Kamperin and 1D-1 Inspector Michael Reese

Monthly Crime Statistics
Cops Cop of the Month Awards: (Officer Charles Viggiani (9/09), Officer April Epps and MPO Leon Johnson (10/09)
Questions and Answers

7:15 – 7:45 Guest Speaker: Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Topic: Update on passage of Crime Bill
Questions and Answers

CAC Chair’s Report: Nancy Rosen

Summary of 1D Events:
1D Open House held on Tuesday, October 6th.
1D Halloween Activities
Children’s Holiday Party

Committee Reports:
Fundraising Report
Nominations for CAC Officers 2010


Please note that the regular monthly CAC meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the 1D Station – 101-M Street SW, Washington, DC 20024.

If you would like more information about the CAC, its monthly meetings or calendar of events, please feel free to contact me directly via E-mail at: NGRosen1DCAC@aol.com or leave a voice mail message at: 202-737-3412.

Police Alerts

Burglary
600 block of 9TH ST NE Burglary: Building unoccupied
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.
600 block of 6TH ST NE Burglary: Attempt
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.
600 block of F ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.
1600 block of ISHERWOOD ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.
800 block of F ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.
Theft
900 block of 8TH ST NE Theft: Bicycle
Crime reported on July 11,
400 block of 8TH ST NE Theft (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on October 21, 2009.

Police Alert

Police Alert-

Robbery (Gun)_2237 hours_600 block of 11th Street, NE_B/M bald 5'5" 135 lbs. wearing all black clothing DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #588728

Sent on: 10/22 22:41

ROBBERY GUN _ 1937HRS @ 1100 B/O FLORIDA AVE NE LOF: (3) B/M'S MASK BLK COATS ARMED W.GUNS L/S EASTBOUND SOUTH ALLEY 1200 MORSE ST NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT # I20090588344

Sent on: 10/22 19:53

Police Alert-

ROBBERY PURSE SNATCH_7:29PM_NORTH CAPITOL & K ST NE _LOOKOUT FOR A B/M, BALD, DARK SHIRT DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090588326

Sent on: 10/22 19:47

1D SHOOTING _ 1929HRS @ 14TH & MARLAND AVE NE PRELIMINARY LOF: B/M 5'06" - 5'09" BRN SWEATER MED COMPL BEARD DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT # I20090588325

Sent on: 10/22 19:41

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Robbery Gun_2131 hours_700 Constitution Ave NE_B/M 5'8", wearing a dark jacket with a hood, armed with a gun; 2 other B/M's all dark clothing DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090586498

Sent on: 10/21 21:49

DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION

DC SUPERIOR COURT’S MULTI-DOOR RESOLUTION DIVISION
HELPS PARTIES RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION
The Metropolitan Police Department often receives calls for service in response to
disputes between neighbors. DC Superior Court’s developed the Multi-Door Resolution
Division to assist in cases that are outside the realm of MPD. This is NOT meant to replace our responsibilities to investigate alleged criminal allegation. It’s just another tool that we can utilize. Below is a brief description off their website along with a link to their website.

The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division (Multi-Door) helps parties settle disputes
through mediation and other types of appropriate dispute resolution (ADR), including
arbitration, case evaluation and conciliation. The name “Multi-Door” comes from the multidoor courthouse concept, which envisions one courthouse with multiple dispute resolution doors or programs. Cases are referred through the appropriate door for resolution. The goals of a multi-door approach are to provide citizens with easy access to justice, reduce delay, and provide links to related services, making more options available through which disputes can be resolved. The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division of the D.C. Superior Court assists parties to reach agreements that meet their interests, preserve relationships, and save time and money. Our mediators and dispute resolution specialists are trained at Multi-Door to serve in a wide range of cases, from civil to small claims, to family.

Robbery Suspect Sought for Numerous Crimes

October 8, 2009
Robbery Suspect Sought for Numerous Crimes

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in its ongoing investigation into a series of robberies involving taxicab drivers, carjackings and a robbery of an establishment. Police are seeking information on the identity of a suspect who may be responsible for these crimes, in which the description of the suspect is similar.

Taxi cab robberies

In the following incidents, the suspect reportedly hailed a cab and requested to be taken to a location. Once at that location, the suspect implied that he had a weapon and demanded money.
September 4, 2009 at approximately 1:30 pm, in the 1200 block of Evarts Street, NE
September 8, 2009, at approximately 3:30 pm, in the 1500 block of Montana Avenue, NE
September 10, 2009 at approximately 12 am, in the 2200 block of 13th Street, NE
September 17, 2009, at approximately 3 pm, in the 1500 block of Channing Street, NE (suspect took the vehicle)


Armed robbery of an establishment

In the following incident, the suspect entered the Lowest Price Gas Station, displayed a knife and demanded money. He then obtained an undetermined amount of cash and fled the scene.
September 22, 2009, at approximately 2:40 pm, in the 2800 block of 12th Street, NE

Carjackings

In the following incidents, the suspect either implied that he had or displayed a gun and took the taxicab.
September 27, 2009, at approximately 10 am, in the 1400 block Hamlin Street, NE
September 28, 2009, at approximately 12 am, in the 1000 block of Douglas Street, NE (displayed handgun)


The suspect is described as a medium to dark complexioned black male, approximately 35 to 40 years of age, standing between 5’9” and 5’11” in height. This suspect has a thin build and a goatee.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these robberies.

Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E]. Anonymous information may also be forwarded to the DC Crime Solvers Unit at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided to Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

*Photographs and a composite sketch of the suspect accompany this release.

SECURE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR TO REDUCE THEFTS FROM AUTO

SECURE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR TO REDUCE THEFTS FROM AUTO
One of the most common types of theft is theft of valuables from your automobile. Theft from auto is strictly a crime of opportunity that can be prevented if you take away the opportunity.
Thieves generally won’t waste their time breaking into autos that don’t have valuables in plain sight.
Recently, the Metropolitan Police Department has recorded an increase in thefts from autos, particularly in areas across DC known for their fashionable stores, popular restaurants and trendy bars. Cars parked near sporting venues when games or concerts are scheduled may also be targeted. If you plan on parking your car in a neighborhood that is known for its numerous visitors, remember thieves know these areas are popular, too. Be sure to either take valuable property with you or secure it properly. Please take the precautions listed below to help ensure your auto is not targeted by thieves:
• Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight. The best way to prevent theft from your auto is to always keep
valuables out of sight. Never leave cell phones, briefcases, suitcases, or electronic devices
(cell phones, iPods, laptop computers, etc.) in your car in plain view. Take these items with
you, or secure them—all the time, every time.
• Secure Your GPS Device. While many GPS devices are mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle,
the MPD encourages anyone who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along
with any other items of value, when you park the car.
• Use Your Trunk. If your car has a trunk, use it. Put valuables in there or in a locked glove compartment. Hiding items under seats is better than leaving them in plain view, but securing them inside the glove compartment or trunk is a far better deterrent.
• Don’t Tempt Thieves with New Purchases. During the holiday season especially, or any time you’re shopping, place packages in the trunk, not on the passenger seats or floors.
• Remove Your Radio Faceplate. If you can unfasten your sound system and take it with you, or lock it in your trunk, do so. And don’t forget to do the same with your CDs and tapes.
• Lock It Up. Also, keep your car doors and windows locked—all the time!

Army Ten-Miler

VDOT has issued the following traffic alert for the Army Ten-Miler this weekend:

I-95/395 HOV SCHEDULE CHANGE, CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND

Lanes will reverse a day later to accommodate Army Ten-Miler

CHANTILLY – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will delay reversing the I-95/395 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes this weekend for the annual Army Ten-Miler race Sunday in Arlington and Washington, D.C.

The HOV lanes will remain open to all motorists southbound from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 until 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. The lanes will close to all traffic at 1 p.m. and reopen northbound to all motorists at 3 p.m. (The lanes are usually open southbound until 2 p.m. Saturdays, reopening northbound at 4 p.m.).

The following ramps will also be closed for the race from 5:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday (or until the course is cleared):

I-395 North mainline to Route 27 North/Route 110 South (Exit 8B)
I-395 North mainline ramp to northbound express lane
I-395 South mainline to South Parking (Eads Street) (Exit 8A)
I-395 South HOV ramp to South Parking (Eads Street)
Washington Boulevard to Route 27

Visit www.armytenmiler.com for more information.

Weekend Events and Road Closures

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

Weekend Events and Road Closures
Several Events Scheduled That Could Impact Traffic

(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising motorists that the following special events and road work scheduled for this weekend could impact traffic in the District.

Oktoberfest – Barracks Row

This event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 11 am to 5 pm. The following streets will be closed from 7 am to 6 pm:
• 8th Street, SE between E and I Streets
• G Street, SE between 7th and 9th Streets
For more information about the event, visit www.barracksrow.org.


Citywide Emergency Preparedness Exercises

September is National Preparedness Month, and the District is committed to ensuring that this city is prepared to respond quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency.
This weekend, Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, District emergency first responders along with their federal partners will conduct mock preparedness drills at multiple locations throughout the city. Please remember, these exercises are only drills. District law enforcement officials and first responders will immediately notify the public once the drills begin.

As part of the exercises, 19th Street, NW between K and I Streets will be closed from 6 am to approximately 4 pm.


Chinese Culture Festival
This event is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, from 10 am to 6 pm. As a result, H Street, NW, between 6th and 7th Streets, will be closed from 8:30 am to approximately 6 pm.
More information about the event is available online at www.dcchineseculturefestival.com.


Fiesta DC 2009

This event is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, from 11 am to 7 pm. The following streets will be closed from 6 am to 10:30 pm:
• Mt. Pleasant Street, NW between Park Road and Argonne Place
• Tilbourne Street, NW between Park Road and Lamont Street
• Argonne Place, NW between Mr. Pleasant Street and Harvard Street
• Lamont Street, NW between Mt. Pleasant Street and 17th Street
• Kenyon Street, NW between 17th Street and Mt. Pleasant Street

Motorists in the Adams Morgan\Mt. Pleasant area should expect delays and heavy pedestrian traffic on Sunday, and participants attending Fiesta DC are encouraged to take public transportation.

For more information about the event, visit www.fiestadc.org.

Lane Closures on Southwest Freeway (I-395)

DDOT is scheduled to close a lane on the Southwest Freeway (I-395) on Sunday, September 27, to conduct a field survey in the roadway. The far right lane on the westbound side of I-395, west of the Francis Case Memorial Bridge, will be closed from 8 am to approximately 2 pm. Motorists should stay to the left to get by.

Missing Girl

September 25, 2009
Missing Person: Joy Taplet
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing 12-year-old juvenile female.

Joy Taplet was reportedly last seen on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at approximately 5:15 pm in the 1400 block of Brentwood Parkway, NE. At this time Joy has failed to return home.

Joy is described as a black female with a medium complexion. She stands at approximately 4’10” in height and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She is further described as having brown eyes and black hair. She was reportedly last observed wearing a white shirt and brown pants.


Anyone who may have information as to the whereabouts of Joy Taplet is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.

Crime

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Robbery Gun_2217 hours_Unit block 8th St. NE_B/M black hat, black shorts, white shirt; 2 other B/M's nothing further DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT I20090531596

Sent on: 09/23 22:20

Assault with a deadly weapon
2000 block of D ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Other
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
1500 block of K ST SE Assault with a deadly weapon: Knife
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
Robbery
1100 block of H ST NE Robbery: Attempt
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
800 block of K ST NE Robbery: Gun
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
Stolen auto
600 block of ELLIOTT ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on September 18, 2009.
100 block of 18TH ST SE Stolen auto
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
400 block of 16TH ST SE Stolen auto
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
Theft
1300 block of PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE Theft (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 20, 2009.
300 block of 19TH ST NE Theft (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
Theft from auto
700 block of 2ND ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.
1400 block of EAST CAPITOL ST Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 21, 2009.


600 block of Elliott St NE Crime
Robbery Snatch @ 1525 hrs 600 block of Elliott St NE LOF 3 juveniles, S1 is wearing a pink t-shirt, dreads, and blue jeans. S2 is wearing a lime green shirt and dreads. No lookout for S3. L/S Eastbound through the alley. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090528735

Police Alert-Robbery Snatch 9/22

Robbery Snatch @ 1525 hrs 600 block of Elliott St NE LOF 3 juveniles, S1 is wearing a pink t-shirt, dreads, and blue jeans. S2 is wearing a lime green shirt and dreads. No lookout for S3. L/S Eastbound through the alley. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090528735

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY FORCE & VIOLENCE _ 1530 HRS @ 1500 B/O BENNING RD NE LOF: S-1 S-2 B/M'S LSW BLK T-SHIRTS DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090528740

Sent on: 09/22 15:37

Police Alert-ROBBERY GUN



ROBBERY GUN: 0752: 1114 H ST NE:LOF: B/M, WEARING A WHITE NYLON STOCKING OVER HIS FACE SUBJ L/S TOWARDS 12TH ST NE DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090526140

Police Alert-ROBBERY HOLD UP GUN

ROBBERY HOLD UP GUN 2128 629 E STREET NE LOOK OUT FOR 4 B/MS. SUSPECT 1 WEARING A RED BASEBALL CAP WITH A BLACK SHIRT AND RED SHORTS. SUSPECTS 2-4 WEARING ALL BLACK CLOTHING DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20090525683

Sent on: 09/20 21:36


Police Alert-

ROBBERY F&V_5:24 PM_600 EAST CAPITOL ST NE_LOOKOUT FOR 2 B/M'S IN 20'S,WHITE T SHIRT , SUSPECT 2 WEARING A RED T SHIRT -- BOTH WITH BLUE JEANS DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #20090523151

Sent on: 09/19 17:29

Important Alert from DCRSAN

ROBBERY FORCE & VIOLENCE _ 2050HRS @ 1700 B/O GALES PL NE LOF: 3 SUSPECTS TWO OF THE SUSPECTS HAD GUN DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT # I20090520987

Sent on: 09/18 21:20

Police Alert-

ROBBERY F&V_2044 HOURS_18TH & BENNING RD NE_LOOKOUT FOR 2 B/M'S LAST SEEN RUNNING INTO BENNING COURT DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #20090520960


Police Alert-Robbery

Robbery Hold Up Gun 1302 hours @ 10th St,NE & D St, NE LOF GUN 3 B/M....LSW TAN PANTS...BLACK TSHIRT CALLER SAID OFFICER IS ON THE SCENE SUBJ LEFT TO THE ALLEY DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #120090520009

Sent on: 09/18 13:18

Assault with a deadly weapon
1300 block of E ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Gun
Crime reported on September 11, 2009.
400 block of 21ST ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Knife
Crime reported on September 12, 2009.
1900 block of D ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Gun
Crime reported on September 12, 2009.
1300 block of H ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Gun
Crime reported on September 14, 2009.

14TH ST NE & E ST NE Robbery: Gun
Crime reported on September 12, 2009.
700 block of F ST NE Robbery: Assault with intent
Crime reported on September 13, 2009.
1500 block of C ST NE Robbery: Assault with intent
Crime reported on September 13, 2009.


1200 block of H ST NE Assault with a deadly weapon: Gun
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
1100 block of H ST NE Robbery: Force and violence
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
Stolen auto
600 block of 14TH PL NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
200 block of I ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on September 6, 2009.

1200 block of G ST NE Theft (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
600 block of H ST NE Theft (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
400 block of 10TH ST NE Theft (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
1200 block of 5TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
200 block of 14TH PL NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
700 block of 13TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 5, 2009.
700 block of 11TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 6, 2009.
1200 block of C ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
1100 block of 5TH ST NE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
300 block of 10TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
400 block of D ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.
900 block of 5TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported on September 7, 2009.

RACE TO REMEMBER 5K SET FOR OCTOBER 18

RACE TO REMEMBER 5K SET FOR OCTOBER 18

Every day, law enforcement officers put their lives on
the line for the safety and protection of others. On Sunday,
October 18, 2009, the community has a chance to show its
appreciation for officers’ service and sacrifice by participating
in the “Race to Remember”—the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial 5K.

Organized by the Metropolitan Police Department of
Washington, DC, the race begins at 10:00 am, at the National
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in downtown DC.
The event benefits the National Law Enforcement Officers
Memorial Fund, a DC-based not-for-profit that honors US
law enforcement, in particular officers who have died in the
line of duty.

The 5K course spans the streets of our Nation’s Capital, taking runners past such
cherished landmarks as the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress and the
National Mall. Transponder timing operated by Capital Running Company will be used to
score the 5K race. A variety of prizes, including unique law enforcement-related merchandise,will be awarded.

The Memorial Fund maintains the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial,
which contains the names of 18,662 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. All proceeds from the “Race To Remember” benefit the Memorial Fund’s latest project—creation of the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum, which will be located adjacent to the Memorial in Washington, DC’s Judiciary Square.

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST THEFT OF PORTABLE GPS DEVICES

RESIDENTS URGED TO GUARD AGAINST
THEFT OF PORTABLE GPS DEVICES
With the growing popularity of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in recent years, the MPD has noticed an increase in car break-ins in which portable GPS navigation devices are stolen.

While many GPS devices are mounted in the dashboard of the vehicle, the MPD encourages anyone who uses a portable GPS device to take it with you, along with any other items of value, when you park the car. Remember to lock all doors and close all windows, even when the car is parked in your garage or driveway. Most thefts from vehicles can be prevented if owners take everything of value out of the car when they park (securing items in the trunk, if possible), lock the doors, and leave nothing visible inside.

Motion in All Hands on Deck Ruling

September 18, 2009
Chief Lanier Files Motion in All Hands on Deck Ruling
Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today that the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has filed a Motion for Reconsideration with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the All Hands on Deck (AHOD) arbitration ruling.

An arbiter ruled on September 9, 2009 that the AHOD initiative violates District law and labor practices.


Today, MPD filed a motion for reconsideration, charging the Fraternal Order of Police/Metropolitan Police Department Labor Committee (FOP) deliberately concealed a key exhibit upon which the arbitrator relied heavily in directing the MPD to rescind AHOD and pay officers back overtime pay.


“We strongly believe the arbiter reached the wrong decision as a result of misconduct by the Fraternal Order of Police,” said Attorney General Peter Nickles. The Chief of Police is exercising her legal authority to implement All Hands on Deck, and we have every reason to believe the Metropolitan Police Department will prevail.”


Chief Lanier unequivocally stands behind the AHOD initiative which began in 2007, and believes it has aided tremendously in the District’s drop in crime.


“All Hands on Deck is without question a success, and is bearing real results. Crime has decreased citywide during each All Hands on Deck, and I will continue the initiative. It is in the best interest of this city and in the best interest of the people we are sworn to protect. The success of AHOD is due to the dedication and hard work of the men and women of MPD. They make me proud,” said Chief Lanier.


This year, crime dropped 33 percent during the April 24-26 AHOD; there was a 16 percent drop in crime during the June 5-7 AHOD; a 16 percent decrease in crime during the June 26-28 AHOD; a 12 percent decline in crime during the July 10-12 AHOD; a 23 percent drop in crime during the July 24-26 AHOD; and a 2 percent decrease in crime during the August 3-5 AHOD.

The MPD made a total of 2,765 arrests during the six phases of AHOD this year. Other AHODs are planned for November 13-15 and December 17-19.

Today’s motion requests that the MPD be allowed to offer additional testimony and evidence. Should the motion be denied, the decision will be appealed to the Public Employee Relations Board.

See Motion for Reconsideration
http://newsroom.dc.gov/file.aspx/release/18150/Motion%20for%20Reconsideration.PDF

Taxicab Robbery Suspect Sought

September 17, 2009
Robbery Suspect Sought
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in its ongoing investigating into a series of robberies involving taxicab drivers. Police are seeking information on the identity of a suspect who may be responsible for these robberies which reportedly have similarities.

In each incident the suspect reportedly hails a cab and requests to be taken to a location. Once at that location, the suspect implies that he has a gun and demands money. The cases are described as the following:


September 10, 2009, at approximately 12:00 am in the 2200 block of 13th Street, NE.
September 8, 2009, at approximately 3:30 pm in the 1500 block of Montana Avenue, NE.
The suspect in this case is described as a dark complexioned black male, approximately 35 to 40 years of age, standing between 5’9” and 5’11” in height. This suspect has a thin build and a goatee.

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for these robberies.

Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E]. Anonymous information may also be forwarded to the DC Crime Solvers Unit at 1-866-411-TIPS and to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. If the information provided to Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

A composite drawing of the suspect is included.

DPW Opens Impoundment Lot Customer Service Center

DPW Opens Blue Plains Impoundment Lot Customer Service Center
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the grand opening of its Blue Plains Customer Service Center this month. The Blue Plains Impoundment and Storage Facility at 5001 Shepherd Parkway, SW, is where vehicles with outstanding parking, red light and speeding tickets are towed once they are booted. Abandoned, dangerous and junk vehicles also are towed to the impoundment lot to remove them from city streets and private property.

“This center will significantly enhance customer satisfaction when retrieving one’s impounded vehicle,” said DPW Director William O. Howland. “For the first time, customers may pay their ticket, boot and tow fees online by check, debit or credit card at the impoundment lot. That saves the stop at the Department of Motor Vehicles at 301 C Street, NW to pay these fees followed by the cab ride or hour-long trip by subway and two buses to the lot.”

Director Howland added that customers whose tags have expired may renew their registration online at the center, print a temporary registration, drive their vehicle off the lot (provided the vehicle can be driven), and save the trip to DMV as well as the cost of a tow from the impoundment lot.

The impoundment lot customer service center is open weekdays from 8 am until 6 pm. For more information, visit www.dpw.dc.gov.

DDOT Walk and Roll Club

September 4, 2009
DDOT Walk and Roll Club
Media Contacts: John Lisle at (202) 671-2004

In celebration of Walk to School Month in October 2009, DDOT will offer DC Schools all the materials needed to start a Frequent Walker and Bicyclist Reward Program, dubbed the “Walk and Roll Club.” The Walk and Roll Club fosters healthy lifestyles and reduces traffic congestion by encouraging students and their parents to walk and bicycle to school. Students earn credit toward prizes each time they walk or bicycle to school. The school with the highest participation will win a smoothie party — the smoothies will be mixed in a bicycle-powered blender. Contact Jennifer Hefferan to sign up by September 25th at jennifer.hefferan@dc.gov or (202) 671-2227.

Deadline Extended for Valet Parking Permit Program

Deadline Extended for Valet Parking Permit Program
Businesses Have Until September 4 to Apply Online for Permit
Media Contact: John Lisle at (202) 671-2004

(Washington, DC) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced today that the deadline for electronic submission of the new Valet Parking Application* has been extended until Friday, September 4, 2009. A signed original application, with the required supporting documentation and $50 application fee, must also be mailed to the DDOT Public Space Policy Branch, 2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor, Washington DC, 20009.

Valet Parking permit applications must be received by the deadline in order to be processed on an expedited basis before October 1. After October 1, any establishment providing valet parking in public space in the District without a permit is subject to a $300 fine.

The permits are required for businesses that use public space to provide valet parking for their patrons, whether on a regular basis or on an occasional basis. The regulations authorizing these permits were published in the DC Register on June 26, 2009*.

Answers to frequently asked questions about Standard Valet Parking* and/or Event Valet Parking* are available as well.

DDOT, the Department of Public Works and Metropolitan Police Department will share responsibility for enforcing violations of the Valet Staging Zone and the Valet Parking Permit.

For more information please contact the Public Space Policy Branch of DDOT at (202) 671-2333.

DC SEEKS REPRESENTATIVES for DC YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

DC SEEKS REPRESENTATIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DC YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
The DC Youth Advisory Council (DCYAC) is pleased to announce that we are
currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 council. Located within the Executive Office of the Mayor, the DCYAC was created by District youth and officials in order for young people to have an official ongoing voice in the policies, programs and actions within the city. The DCYAC is responsible for influencing change in legislation and policies that impact youth, and for developing more youth and adult partnerships.

The DCYAC consists of 32 council members, between the ages of 13 and 22, selected
from various sectors of the District (3 members from each of the 8 wards and 8 at-large representatives who have experience with the Juvenile Justice System and Foster Care). Membership reflects a broad range of diversity encompassing, but not limited to, relevant differences such as ethnicity, location of residency, religion and gender. The Youth Advisory Council advises the Mayor, the District Council, DC Public Schools, key decision makers in District government, and other adult leaders in the District by:

• Commenting on legislation and policies that impact youth;
• Presenting methods to resolve youth-related conflicts between youth and between youth and adults;
• Proposing recommendations to improve the lives of youth;
• Monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of youth programs and policies;
• Partnering with neighborhood and youth organizations; and
• Providing youth with leadership development trainings.
The DCYAC is a wonderful way for young people in the District to gain experience in
community service, civic participation and youth advocacy. Throughout the year, DCYAC
members will be able to meet and work with other District youth through numerous
programs and collaborations. In the addition, DCYAC members will have the opportunity
to travel to different cities and participate in national conferences and events.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
National Preparedness Month is sponsored annually in September by the US Department
of Homeland Security’s “Ready” campaign. It is designed to encourage individuals across the nation to take steps to increase their preparedness, including making a family emergency plan,making an emergency supply kit, and being informed about the different emergencies that may affect them. The District of Columbia is among more than 1,200 national, regional, state and local businesses and organizations that have joined the National Preparedness Month Coalition and pledged to sponsor events and activities to promote preparedness during the 2009 National Preparedness Month observance.

The MPD offers a number of recommendations on how people can prepare for a possible
emergency situation. The first thing to consider are the basic necessities for survival: fresh water,food, clean air and warmth. Households should create an emergency supply kit that provides these necessities for every person (and pet) who lives there. Families should also create a plan and review it as a group so everyone knows where to go, who to contact, and how to reach each other in the event of an emergency. In addition to the recommendations offered by the MPD, the DC Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMA)offers a number of preparedness guides and other emergency planning tools for reference.

Whether you plan to shelter in place or evacuate, which clearly depends on the emergency circumstances, it’s important to monitor the news (on TV, the radio, or the internet) for information and official instructions. If you live in the District of Columbia, you may want to register with Alert DC to receive regular emergency alerts via email or text.

Recent Crime

Burglary
600 block of ELLIOTT ST NE Burglary: Building unoccupied
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
Robbery
1700 block of EAST CAPITOL ST Robbery: Force and violence
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
1400 block of F ST NE Robbery: Pickpocket
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
Stolen auto
100 block of CANAL ST SE Stolen auto
Crime reported on July 9, 2009.
600 block of PICKFORD PL NE Stolen auto
Crime reported during the Evening (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) shift on July 16, 2009.
400 block of 6TH ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
1700 block of E ST NE Stolen auto
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
Theft
1300 block of POTOMAC AVE SE Theft: Shoplifting
Crime reported during the Evening (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) shift on July 18, 2009.
1100 block of 7TH ST NE Theft (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
UNIT block of M ST SE Theft (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported during the Evening (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) shift on July 18, 2009.
1300 block of C ST SE Theft (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.
Theft from auto
800 block of 11TH ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported during the Day (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) shift on July 18, 2009.
300 block of D ST NE Theft from auto: (property valued at less than $250)
Crime reported during the Day (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) shift on July 18, 2009.
UNIT block of 14TH ST SE Theft from auto (property valued at $250 or more)
Crime reported on August 27, 2009.

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Police Alert-Robbery Gun

Robbery Gun_0009 hours_1300 Maryland Ave NE_B/M blue shirt and black jeans armed with a gun DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT I20090472102

Sent on: 08/26 00:16

Declaration Establishing a Drug Free Zone PSA 103

Declaration Establishing a Drug Free Zone

Police District: 1D
Zone Number: 09-1D06
PSA: 103
Dates: September 4-13, 2009

WHEREAS;
"Law 11-270, the "Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-441, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted first and second readings on June 6, 1996, and July 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 19, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-321 and transmitted to both houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-270 became effective on June 3, 1997." It has been codified to the D.C. Official Code as ?? 48-1001 through 1005. The Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act was amended by section 226 of the Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006, enacted on July 19, 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445).

WHEREAS;
The Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act of 1996, as amended (hereafter, "the Act") provides, among other things, that the Chief of Police may declare any public area a drug free zone for a period not to exceed 240 consecutive hours, based on the following considerations:

"The occurrence of a disproportionately high number of arrests for the possession or distribution of illegal drugs in the proposed drug free zone within the preceding 6-month period;

Any number of homicides related to the possession or distribution of illegal drugs that were committed in the proposed drug free zone within the preceding 6-month period;

Objective evidence or verifiable information that shows that illegal drugs are being sold and distributed on public space on public property within the proposed drug free zone; and

Any other verifiable information from which the Chief of Police may ascertain whether the health or safety of residents who live in the proposed drug free zone are endangered by the purchase, sale, or use of illegal drugs or other illegal activity." (DC Official Code ? 48-1002(b))

WHEREAS;
The Metropolitan Police Department has issued appropriate directives (Special Order 03-02) to its members describing the requirements of the Act and providing operational guidelines for enforcing the Act.

WHEREAS;
Information pertaining to the above-listed considerations has been supplied to me by the Commander of the police district within which the following area is situated, and further information of the same nature is available to me from reliable sources, including, among other things, confidential police investigative reports.

NOW THEREFORE;
I hereby determine and declare that the following described area shall be designated as a drug free zone and that the respective police commander shall take all steps necessary to enforce the provisions of the Act in accordance with all applicable directives and operational guidelines of the Metropolitan Police Department:

DRUG FREE ZONE ESTABLISHED

Boundaries of Drug Free Zone:
Starting at the northwest corner of the zone at the intersection of the southern curbline of Benning Rd., NE and the western curbline of 17th St., NE, proceeding eastward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the western curbline of 19th St., NE, proceeding southward along the curbline of the intersection of the curbline and the southern curbline of Rosedale St., NE, proceeding westward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the western curbline of 18th St., NE, proceeding northward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the southern curbline of Gales St., NE, proceeding westward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the western curbline of 17th St., NE, proceeding northward along the curbline to the starting point.

Effective Dates and Times:
This Drug Free Zone shall be enforced beginning at 0000 hours (12:00 a.m.) on Friday, September 4, 2009, and concluding at 2359 hours (11:59 p.m.) on Sunday, September 13, 2009.

District Commander:
By memorandum of July 31, 2009, Commander David Kemperin, commanding officer, First District, Metropolitan Police Department, submitted a request for declaration of a Drug Free Zone in the area described above. The memorandum, including a sketch of the boundaries of the Drug Free Zone, is incorporated by reference as a part of this Declaration.

SIGNED

Cathy L. Lanier
Chief of Police

Declaration Establishing a Prostitution Free Zone PSA 101

Declaration Establishing a Drug Free Zone

Police District: 1D
Zone Number: 09-1D04
PSA: 101
Dates: August 21-30, 2009

WHEREAS;
"Law 11-270, the "Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-441, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted first and second readings on June 6, 1996, and July 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 19, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-321 and transmitted to both houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-270 became effective on June 3, 1997." It has been codified to the D.C. Official Code as ?? 48-1001 through 1005. The Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act was amended by section 226 of the Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006, enacted on July 19, 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445).

WHEREAS;
The Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act of 1996, as amended (hereafter, "the Act") provides, among other things, that the Chief of Police may declare any public area a drug free zone for a period not to exceed 240 consecutive hours, based on the following considerations:

"The occurrence of a disproportionately high number of arrests for the possession or distribution of illegal drugs in the proposed drug free zone within the preceding 6-month period;

Any number of homicides related to the possession or distribution of illegal drugs that were committed in the proposed drug free zone within the preceding 6-month period;

Objective evidence or verifiable information that shows that illegal drugs are being sold and distributed on public space on public property within the proposed drug free zone; and

Any other verifiable information from which the Chief of Police may ascertain whether the health or safety of residents who live in the proposed drug free zone are endangered by the purchase, sale, or use of illegal drugs or other illegal activity." (DC Official Code ? 48-1002(b))

WHEREAS;
The Metropolitan Police Department has issued appropriate directives (Special Order 03-02) to its members describing the requirements of the Act and providing operational guidelines for enforcing the Act.

WHEREAS;
Information pertaining to the above-listed considerations has been supplied to me by the Commander of the police district within which the following area is situated, and further information of the same nature is available to me from reliable sources, including, among other things, confidential police investigative reports.

NOW THEREFORE;
I hereby determine and declare that the following described area shall be designated as a drug free zone and that the respective police commander shall take all steps necessary to enforce the provisions of the Act in accordance with all applicable directives and operational guidelines of the Metropolitan Police Department:

DRUG FREE ZONE ESTABLISHED

Boundaries of Drug Free Zone:
Starting at the northwest corner of the zone at the intersection of the western curbline of 5th St., NW and the southern curbline of L St., NW, proceeding eastward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the eastern curbline of 4th St., NW, proceeding southward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and northern curbline of I St., NW proceeding westward along the curbline to the intersection of the curbline and the western curbline of 5th St., NW proceeding northward to the starting point.

Effective Dates and Times:
This Prostitution Free Zone shall be enforced beginning at 0001 hours (12:01 A.M.) on Friday, August 21, 2009, and concluding at 0000 hours (12:00 A.M.) on Sunday, August 30, 2009.

District Commander:
By memorandum of July 23, 2009, Commander David K. Kamperin, Commanding Officer, First District, Metropolitan Police Department, submitted a request for declaration of a Prostitution Free Zone in the area described above. The memorandum, including a sketch of the boundaries of the Prostitution Free Zone, is incorporated by reference as a part of this Declaration.

SIGNED

Cathy L. Lanier
Chief of Police