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Robbery (Force and Violence) 2309 hours 13th Street and H Street, NE _L/O for B/M wearing a black hat with black jens and shirt
20 April, 2010
19 April, 2010
Stabbing at Sticky Rice
On Tuesday/Wednesday night March 30-31 there was a stabbing that occurred inside of Sticky Rice. The incident stemmed from a birthday party that was happening at Sticky Rice among Special Police Officers. The Birthday Guy dropped money on the floor and it was picked up by an unknown hooded person. When the Birthday Guy's friends confronted the individual, that Suspect threaten to kill one of them. As I understand what happened the Suspect ran upstairs and was able to reach behind the bar and obtain two sushi knives while being pursued by the Birthday guys friends. After gaining access to the knives, he must have approached the Birthday Guys friends who ran back downstairs at a point where one of the friends was stabbed multiple times. A bigger fight happened at this point eventually spilling into the street.
Reports are that there was difficulty in getting through to 911 (checking that out/still waiting on verifiable information). A female suspect appears to have gotten involved at this point allegedly biting one of the Birthday Guys friends (again, waiting for clarification and further details).
An arrest was made in the incident when the suspect appeared in the same hospital as the victim for treatment. Alert police stopped the individual (suspect) and after being positively identified by the victim he was arrested for assault with intent to kill.
This incident at Sticky Rice is the second assault that has occurred since early 2009 in which there was a documented report.
MPD has already made changes to staffing with the anticipation of the bar scene events that happen particularly during warmer months. I will be providing a detailed report on this incident in coming posts.
Information on this event is verifiable from ABRA Report 10-251-00074 and MPD Report CCN# 10-040848. There are other issues associated with this and a previous incident at this establishment that we hope to get clarification from at the next PSA meeting.
The establishment did submit a security plan on April 1, 2010 to ABRA.
Reports are that there was difficulty in getting through to 911 (checking that out/still waiting on verifiable information). A female suspect appears to have gotten involved at this point allegedly biting one of the Birthday Guys friends (again, waiting for clarification and further details).
An arrest was made in the incident when the suspect appeared in the same hospital as the victim for treatment. Alert police stopped the individual (suspect) and after being positively identified by the victim he was arrested for assault with intent to kill.
This incident at Sticky Rice is the second assault that has occurred since early 2009 in which there was a documented report.
MPD has already made changes to staffing with the anticipation of the bar scene events that happen particularly during warmer months. I will be providing a detailed report on this incident in coming posts.
Information on this event is verifiable from ABRA Report 10-251-00074 and MPD Report CCN# 10-040848. There are other issues associated with this and a previous incident at this establishment that we hope to get clarification from at the next PSA meeting.
The establishment did submit a security plan on April 1, 2010 to ABRA.
11 April, 2010
Next PSA 102 Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting
PSA 102 Public Safety Meeting
13 April 2010
7:00pm
Sherwood Recreation Center
10th and G Streets NE
Agenda
Introductions 7:00pm
Brandon Bies and Irene Walker
Roger’s Crime Report 7:05pm
Police Report – Lt Parker 7:15pm
Special Guest – Rappaport Companies 7:30pm
Discussion on Parking and Future 7-11 at H Street Connection
800 & 900 Blocks H St NE
Summertime in PSA 102 8:00pm
Share with Lt. Parker your concerns about typical summertime problems within PSA 102
Adjournment 8:15pm
13 April 2010
7:00pm
Sherwood Recreation Center
10th and G Streets NE
Agenda
Introductions 7:00pm
Brandon Bies and Irene Walker
Roger’s Crime Report 7:05pm
Police Report – Lt Parker 7:15pm
Special Guest – Rappaport Companies 7:30pm
Discussion on Parking and Future 7-11 at H Street Connection
800 & 900 Blocks H St NE
Summertime in PSA 102 8:00pm
Share with Lt. Parker your concerns about typical summertime problems within PSA 102
Adjournment 8:15pm
10 April, 2010
BURGLARY PREVENTION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
BURGLARY PREVENTION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
Have you ever been locked out of your home? Were you able to get in anyway? Now
think about it…if you could break into your own home, it’s just as easy for someone else to break in, too. One out of ten homes will be burglarized this year, and many intruders will spend no more than 60 seconds trying to break into a home. The best prediction of a future burglary is a past burglary. Therefore, it is important to take preventative measures now.
Strong locks—and good neighbors who look out for one another—can be effective
deterrents to burglars. Here are a few tips that can help you keep you—and your property—safe and secure.
Check—and use—your door and window locks. Make sure every external door has
a strong, well-installed dead bolt lock. Sliding glass doors offer easy access if they are no properly secured. You can secure them by putting a broomstick or dowel in the inside track to jam the door or by installing commercially available locks. To prevent the door being lifted off of the track, drill a hole through the sliding door frame and the fixed frame. Then insert a pin in the hole. Never hide keys around the outside of your home. Instead, give an extra key to a neighbor you trust. When you move into a new house or apartment, re-key the locks.
Another good idea is to take a look at your home from the outside. Keep in mind the
following tips to help make your home as safe as it can be:
• Burglars hate bright lights. Install outside lights and keep them on at night. Motiondetector lights can be particularly effective.
• Keep your yard clean. Prune shrubbery so it doesn’t hide windows or doors. Cut back
tree limbs that a burglar could use to climb to an upper-level window.
• If you travel, create the illusion that you are at home by getting timers that will turn lights (and
perhaps a television or radio) on and off in different parts of your home throughout
the day and evening hours. Lights burning 24 hours a day signal an empty house.
• Leave shades, blinds, and curtains in normal positions. And make sure you don’t let your mail and/or newspapers pile up. Call the post office and newspaper to stop delivery or have a neighbor pick them up.
• Make a list of your valuables, such as TVs, stereos, computers, and jewelry. Take pictures of the items, list their serial numbers and description. This will help police if your home is burglarized.
While most burglars prefer to strike when no one is home, intruders can commit
other crimes such as rape, robbery, and assault if they are surprised by someone entering the home, or if they pick a home that is occupied. If something looks questionable – a slit screen, a broken window or an open door – don’t go in. Call the police from a neighbor’s house, a cell phone, or a public phone. At night, if you think you hear someone breaking in, leave safely if you can, then call the police. If you can’t leave, lock yourself in a room with a
phone and call the police. If an intruder is in your room, pretend you are asleep.
Have you ever been locked out of your home? Were you able to get in anyway? Now
think about it…if you could break into your own home, it’s just as easy for someone else to break in, too. One out of ten homes will be burglarized this year, and many intruders will spend no more than 60 seconds trying to break into a home. The best prediction of a future burglary is a past burglary. Therefore, it is important to take preventative measures now.
Strong locks—and good neighbors who look out for one another—can be effective
deterrents to burglars. Here are a few tips that can help you keep you—and your property—safe and secure.
Check—and use—your door and window locks. Make sure every external door has
a strong, well-installed dead bolt lock. Sliding glass doors offer easy access if they are no properly secured. You can secure them by putting a broomstick or dowel in the inside track to jam the door or by installing commercially available locks. To prevent the door being lifted off of the track, drill a hole through the sliding door frame and the fixed frame. Then insert a pin in the hole. Never hide keys around the outside of your home. Instead, give an extra key to a neighbor you trust. When you move into a new house or apartment, re-key the locks.
Another good idea is to take a look at your home from the outside. Keep in mind the
following tips to help make your home as safe as it can be:
• Burglars hate bright lights. Install outside lights and keep them on at night. Motiondetector lights can be particularly effective.
• Keep your yard clean. Prune shrubbery so it doesn’t hide windows or doors. Cut back
tree limbs that a burglar could use to climb to an upper-level window.
• If you travel, create the illusion that you are at home by getting timers that will turn lights (and
perhaps a television or radio) on and off in different parts of your home throughout
the day and evening hours. Lights burning 24 hours a day signal an empty house.
• Leave shades, blinds, and curtains in normal positions. And make sure you don’t let your mail and/or newspapers pile up. Call the post office and newspaper to stop delivery or have a neighbor pick them up.
• Make a list of your valuables, such as TVs, stereos, computers, and jewelry. Take pictures of the items, list their serial numbers and description. This will help police if your home is burglarized.
While most burglars prefer to strike when no one is home, intruders can commit
other crimes such as rape, robbery, and assault if they are surprised by someone entering the home, or if they pick a home that is occupied. If something looks questionable – a slit screen, a broken window or an open door – don’t go in. Call the police from a neighbor’s house, a cell phone, or a public phone. At night, if you think you hear someone breaking in, leave safely if you can, then call the police. If you can’t leave, lock yourself in a room with a
phone and call the police. If an intruder is in your room, pretend you are asleep.
MPD MEMBERS RESCUE TWO FROM LIFE OF PROSTITUTION
MPD MEMBERS RESCUE TWO RUNAWAYS FROM LIFE OF PROSTITUTION
On December 28, 2009, Detectives Jonathan Andrews and Steven Schwalm, along with
members of the Prostitution Enforcement Unit, responded to a Motel 6 after getting information from a juvenile absconder’s family that the runaway would be there. The absconder told her family that she was prostituting in DC and New York, and that she was being accompanied by three individuals, one of whom the detectives recognized as a pimp.
The two detectives devised a plan to rescue the girl. When she answered the door to the hotel room, the members entered and found two juveniles. While conducting interviews, the detectives found a third person in the room who was a known pimp.
One of the absconders revealed that the pimp wanted her to “work” that evening.
The male subject was placed under arrest for two counts of Pandering of a Minor, Pandering (Felony), and UCSA Possession of Ecstasy and Marijuana.
For working tirelessly on this case, which resulted in the arrest of a dangerous predatory criminal and the rescue of two juvenile runaways, these members were recognized at the April 2010.
On December 28, 2009, Detectives Jonathan Andrews and Steven Schwalm, along with
members of the Prostitution Enforcement Unit, responded to a Motel 6 after getting information from a juvenile absconder’s family that the runaway would be there. The absconder told her family that she was prostituting in DC and New York, and that she was being accompanied by three individuals, one of whom the detectives recognized as a pimp.
The two detectives devised a plan to rescue the girl. When she answered the door to the hotel room, the members entered and found two juveniles. While conducting interviews, the detectives found a third person in the room who was a known pimp.
One of the absconders revealed that the pimp wanted her to “work” that evening.
The male subject was placed under arrest for two counts of Pandering of a Minor, Pandering (Felony), and UCSA Possession of Ecstasy and Marijuana.
For working tirelessly on this case, which resulted in the arrest of a dangerous predatory criminal and the rescue of two juvenile runaways, these members were recognized at the April 2010.
Armed Suspect at Wisconsin and Massachusetts
Armed Suspect at Wisconsin and Massachusetts, Avenue NW
The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the report earlier this morning of an armed subject in the area of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, NW.
Shortly before 9 am on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, officers from the Second District were called to the vicinity of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, NW, for the report of an individual who may have been armed with a gun. Officers responded quickly to the scene and subsequently as a precautionary measure, the campus serving several private schools in that immediate vicinity was placed on lockdown as the search for the alleged suspect continued. It does not appear at this time that there was ever any immediate threat directed towards any school or individual.
During the course of the investigation officers located a vehicle which appeared to contain a possible firearm inside. A subsequent investigation revealed that the weapon was a BB-gun which was transported to the grounds of the Cathedral by an eighteen-year-old male student. The investigation further revealed that a second suspect, a juvenile male student, came into possession of the BB-gun before it was returned to the vehicle.
Both students were arrested and charged with violating DC Municipal Regulation, Title 24, and Section 2301, which prohibits the possession of a BB-gun by a juvenile, and further prohibits transportation of such a weapon except in a specifically prescribed manner.
Arrested were 18-year-old Arya Mortazavi of Potomac, Maryland, and a 17-year-old male from Bethesda, Maryland. There were no reported injuries nor was there any indication of any harmful intent on the part of the two suspects.
The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the report earlier this morning of an armed subject in the area of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, NW.
Shortly before 9 am on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, officers from the Second District were called to the vicinity of Wisconsin and Massachusetts Avenues, NW, for the report of an individual who may have been armed with a gun. Officers responded quickly to the scene and subsequently as a precautionary measure, the campus serving several private schools in that immediate vicinity was placed on lockdown as the search for the alleged suspect continued. It does not appear at this time that there was ever any immediate threat directed towards any school or individual.
During the course of the investigation officers located a vehicle which appeared to contain a possible firearm inside. A subsequent investigation revealed that the weapon was a BB-gun which was transported to the grounds of the Cathedral by an eighteen-year-old male student. The investigation further revealed that a second suspect, a juvenile male student, came into possession of the BB-gun before it was returned to the vehicle.
Both students were arrested and charged with violating DC Municipal Regulation, Title 24, and Section 2301, which prohibits the possession of a BB-gun by a juvenile, and further prohibits transportation of such a weapon except in a specifically prescribed manner.
Arrested were 18-year-old Arya Mortazavi of Potomac, Maryland, and a 17-year-old male from Bethesda, Maryland. There were no reported injuries nor was there any indication of any harmful intent on the part of the two suspects.
The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS)
District Government, Secret Service Announce Security Plans for Upcoming 2010 Nuclear Security Summit
* View a map of affected streets*
The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) will take place from Monday, April 12-Tuesday, April 13 at the D.C. Convention Center.
The District in partnership with its federal partners developed a comprehensive plan that includes road closures, restricted parking, and changes to public transportation routes and public works services during the NSS.
“It’s imperative that residents are fully informed about security and road restrictions leading up to this event,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. We recognize the inconvenience to our residents and commuters as delays and backups are anticipated. As such we strongly recommend people either telecommute, alter drive times to leave earlier or later than normal, or take transit.”
“The Metropolitan Police Department, in support of our federal partners during this very important event, is committed to doing everything we can to keep traffic flowing,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier. “To minimize disruptions to DC residents, commuters, and visitors, we encourage people to plan extra time for their commute, use alternative routes and public transportation whenever possible.”
“DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) is working closely with all District and federal agencies on this event,” said DDOT Director Gabe Klein. “If people need to drive, map out an alternate route prior to getting on the roadway and please allow for plenty of drive time.”
Convention Center Area Road Closures/Parking Restrictions/Pedestrian
Screening:
Road Closures: Closures will be coordinated by the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and will begin at approximately 10 pm on Sunday, April 11, and continue through 8 pm Tuesday, April 13.
All closures will be posted with Emergency No Parking signage. Fencing and other physical barriers will also be in place as will uniformed law enforcement officers. Vehicular traffic will be limited to vehicles with a law enforcement/public safety function.
Pedestrian traffic inside the restricted areas will be limited to residents and owners/employees of local businesses that fall within the secure area. Government issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license, non-driver photo ID or passport will be required to gain access.
* New York Avenue NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW to 11th Street NW.
* K Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW to 10th Street NW - Traffic will be allowed to run eastbound and westbound on K Street NW between 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW but will then be diverted southbound on one of those two streets.
* Massachusetts Avenue NW, eastbound and westbound from 9th Street NW to 11th Street NW.
* L Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* M Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* N Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* 7th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to Massachusetts Avenue NW.
* 8th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to N Street NW.
* 9th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to New York Avenue NW.
* 10th Street NW, southbound from L Street NW to New York Avenue NW.
There will be intermittent closures of other intersections in the vicinity of the Convention Center that will temporarily affect vehicular and pedestrian movement.
Restricted Parking Zone: Vehicular parking restrictions will be coordinated and enforced by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and MPD. All affected areas will be posted with Emergency No Parking signage. The restrictions will not be enforced until Sunday, April 11 at 7 pm. However, due to ongoing preparations in the area, some parking spaces may be utilized by vendors related to the event starting as early as Friday April 9 at 7 pm. This start time will be reflected on the Emergency No Parking signs.
The restrictions will end on Wednesday, April 14 at 12 pm. Drivers should take caution in parking in these areas during this period and ensure they are not in a work zone. Worship services in the area will not be affected.
* 7th Street NW from Massachusetts Avenue NW to O Street NW
* 8th Street NW from N Street NW to O Street NW
* 9th Street NW from New York Avenue NW to O Street NW
* 10th Street NW from New York Avenue NW to N Street NW
* 11th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and K Street NW to L Street NW (1150 mid-block)
* 12th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and K Street NW to L Street NW (1150 mid-block)
* 13th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW
* 14th Street NW near the intersection of New York Avenue NW
* N Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* M Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* L Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* K Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW Massachusetts Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 13th Street NW
* New York Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 14th Street NW (mid-block)
* H Street NW from 13th Street NW to 14th Street NW (mid-block)
* I Street NW and intersection of 11th Street NW
* Rhode Island Avenue NW (1100 block – Connecticut Avenue NW, including Logan Circle from 8 am to 9 pm on Monday, April 12 and 8 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, April 13
Pedestrian Screening: Pedestrians who approach the secure perimeter fencing around the Convention Center will be subject to a visual inspection for weapons.
Guidance for Residents/Businesses near the Convention Center:
Residents of McCollough Terrace Apartments: Resident access to the apartment complex will be facilitated through a security checkpoint at 7th Street NW and O Street NW.
Residents will be required to show photo identification as proof of residence. McCollough Terrace apartment residents will be required to escort their guests. Residents and guests wishing to access the McCollough Terrace apartments will be required to submit to a screening of packages, baggage and persons.
School-age residents of McCollough Terrace apartments who do not have a government issued photo ID will be allowed access to their residences after being screened. Only after submitting to a security screening will the US Postal Service and other Commercial delivery businesses be permitted to make deliveries to the McCollough Terrace apartments. Parking for McCoullough Terrace Apartments: McCoullough Terrace apartment residents who are being displaced from their parking lot may park on O Street NW (north and south side of 600 block).
Public Transportation
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority:
The Mt. Vernon Square (7th St-Convention Center Metrorail Station, Yellow and Green Lines) will close on Sunday, April 11 at midnight and will reopen at 5 am on Wednesday, April 14. Trains will be able to pass through the station, but passengers will not be allowed to access the station.
Metro Access will not be able to provide paratransit service within the security zone. Thirteen Metrobus routes are expected to be impacted. The routes are 42, 63, 64, 70, 71, 79, 80, D4, G8, P6, S2, S4, and X2. Metrobuses will continue to operate; however, with street closures around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, those buses will be detoured.
Specific Metrobus detour information will be available on Metro's website early next week at www.wmata.com.
Metrobus riders whose routes are impacted by the street closures should plan for their bus trips to take a significant amount of additional travel time starting at 9 pm on Sunday, April 11. Regular Metrobus service is expected to resume the morning of Wednesday, April 14.
DC Circulator Rerouting:
Due to roadway closures in and around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, DC Circulator buses will be detoured and rerouted from 8 am on Monday, April 12 through 9 pm on Tuesday, April 13.
The Georgetown-Union Station route will be divided into two separate routes. Route A will be the east/west route from Georgetown but will stop prior to the Convention Center and turn around. It will not continue through to Union Station. Passengers wishing to continue through will need to disembark the bus and walk to the other side of the Convention Center to connect to another Circulator bus. All other normal stops will remain the same.
The turnaround for this route includes:
* East/West (from Georgetown)
* K Street (heading east)
* Right onto 13th Street NW
* Right onto I Street NW
* Right onto 14th Street NW
* Left onto K Street NW
Route B will be the west/east route from Union Station to the Convention Center. It will not continue through to Georgetown. Passengers wishing to continue through will need to disembark the bus and walk to the other side of the Convention Center to connect to another Circulator bus. All other normal stops will remain the same. The turnaround for this route includes:
* West/East (from Union Station)
* Massachusetts Avenue NW (heading west)
* Right onto 6th Street NW
* Right onto K Street NW
* Right onto 5th Street NW
* Left onto Massachusetts Avenue NW
The Convention Center/SW Waterfront route will terminate at I Street NW. Service will not be allowed around the Convention Center. The turnaround for this route includes:
* 7th Street (heading north)
* Left onto I Street NW
* Left onto 9th Street NW
* The Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/McPherson Square route and Union Station/Navy Yard via Capitol Hill route are not affected.
Waterways:
The public will see an increased US Coast Guard presence on the water April 12 and 13 as units of the Coast Guard Station, Washington, DC begin operating an increased patrol schedule throughout the National Capital Region during the NSS. The increased homeland security initiatives will include extra patrols and the deployment of additional crewmembers and resources. The Coast Guard will work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to protect the waters of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. The Coast Guard's initiatives are one of many layers of increased security during the NSS. The Coast Guard will continue to perform its standard missions of search, rescue and law enforcement in addition to their homeland security responsibilities.
Airspace:
An interagency airspace security plan will be implemented to provide secure airspace over the Washington metropolitan area. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory listing enhanced restrictions was released on March 19, 2010.
The NOTAM discussed in the March 19 advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-992-7433 prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMs. Pilots may also contact FAA Air Traffic Systems Operations Security at 1-866-598-9522 or through the FAA’s website.
Public Works:
The NSS will affect some services delivered by the District’s Department of Public Works (DPW). Residential trash and recycling collections along the restricted streets within the perimeter will be suspended Tuesday, April 13. The normal collection schedule will be followed Friday, April 9 and 16. The next recycling collection will be made on Tuesday, April 20. Residents are asked to check the map of streets within the perimeter to determine if their street will be affected.
DPW will begin ticketing and towing vehicles from designated streets once the Emergency No Parking restrictions go into effect. Please call (202) 576-6071 to locate vehicles that may have been towed.
Trashcan/Newspaper Bin Removal:
Newspaper bins and trashcans will be removed from sidewalks on the following streets:
East–West
* 6th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 7th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 8th Street NW from N Street NW to O Street NW
* 9th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 10th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 11th Street NW from H Street NW to L Street NW
* 12th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW
* 13th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW
* 14th Street NW from G Street NW to H Street NW
North–South
* O Street NW from 6th Street NW to 9th Street NW
* N Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* M Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* L Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* K Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* Massachusetts Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 13th Street NW
* New York Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 15th Street NW
* I Street NW from 11th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* View a map of affected streets*
The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) will take place from Monday, April 12-Tuesday, April 13 at the D.C. Convention Center.
The District in partnership with its federal partners developed a comprehensive plan that includes road closures, restricted parking, and changes to public transportation routes and public works services during the NSS.
“It’s imperative that residents are fully informed about security and road restrictions leading up to this event,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. We recognize the inconvenience to our residents and commuters as delays and backups are anticipated. As such we strongly recommend people either telecommute, alter drive times to leave earlier or later than normal, or take transit.”
“The Metropolitan Police Department, in support of our federal partners during this very important event, is committed to doing everything we can to keep traffic flowing,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier. “To minimize disruptions to DC residents, commuters, and visitors, we encourage people to plan extra time for their commute, use alternative routes and public transportation whenever possible.”
“DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) is working closely with all District and federal agencies on this event,” said DDOT Director Gabe Klein. “If people need to drive, map out an alternate route prior to getting on the roadway and please allow for plenty of drive time.”
Convention Center Area Road Closures/Parking Restrictions/Pedestrian
Screening:
Road Closures: Closures will be coordinated by the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and will begin at approximately 10 pm on Sunday, April 11, and continue through 8 pm Tuesday, April 13.
All closures will be posted with Emergency No Parking signage. Fencing and other physical barriers will also be in place as will uniformed law enforcement officers. Vehicular traffic will be limited to vehicles with a law enforcement/public safety function.
Pedestrian traffic inside the restricted areas will be limited to residents and owners/employees of local businesses that fall within the secure area. Government issued photo identification, such as a driver’s license, non-driver photo ID or passport will be required to gain access.
* New York Avenue NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW to 11th Street NW.
* K Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW to 10th Street NW - Traffic will be allowed to run eastbound and westbound on K Street NW between 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW but will then be diverted southbound on one of those two streets.
* Massachusetts Avenue NW, eastbound and westbound from 9th Street NW to 11th Street NW.
* L Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* M Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* N Street NW, eastbound and westbound from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW.
* 7th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to Massachusetts Avenue NW.
* 8th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to N Street NW.
* 9th Street NW, northbound and southbound from O Street NW to New York Avenue NW.
* 10th Street NW, southbound from L Street NW to New York Avenue NW.
There will be intermittent closures of other intersections in the vicinity of the Convention Center that will temporarily affect vehicular and pedestrian movement.
Restricted Parking Zone: Vehicular parking restrictions will be coordinated and enforced by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and MPD. All affected areas will be posted with Emergency No Parking signage. The restrictions will not be enforced until Sunday, April 11 at 7 pm. However, due to ongoing preparations in the area, some parking spaces may be utilized by vendors related to the event starting as early as Friday April 9 at 7 pm. This start time will be reflected on the Emergency No Parking signs.
The restrictions will end on Wednesday, April 14 at 12 pm. Drivers should take caution in parking in these areas during this period and ensure they are not in a work zone. Worship services in the area will not be affected.
* 7th Street NW from Massachusetts Avenue NW to O Street NW
* 8th Street NW from N Street NW to O Street NW
* 9th Street NW from New York Avenue NW to O Street NW
* 10th Street NW from New York Avenue NW to N Street NW
* 11th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and K Street NW to L Street NW (1150 mid-block)
* 12th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and K Street NW to L Street NW (1150 mid-block)
* 13th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW and the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue NW
* 14th Street NW near the intersection of New York Avenue NW
* N Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* M Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* L Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* K Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW Massachusetts Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 13th Street NW
* New York Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 14th Street NW (mid-block)
* H Street NW from 13th Street NW to 14th Street NW (mid-block)
* I Street NW and intersection of 11th Street NW
* Rhode Island Avenue NW (1100 block – Connecticut Avenue NW, including Logan Circle from 8 am to 9 pm on Monday, April 12 and 8 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, April 13
Pedestrian Screening: Pedestrians who approach the secure perimeter fencing around the Convention Center will be subject to a visual inspection for weapons.
Guidance for Residents/Businesses near the Convention Center:
Residents of McCollough Terrace Apartments: Resident access to the apartment complex will be facilitated through a security checkpoint at 7th Street NW and O Street NW.
Residents will be required to show photo identification as proof of residence. McCollough Terrace apartment residents will be required to escort their guests. Residents and guests wishing to access the McCollough Terrace apartments will be required to submit to a screening of packages, baggage and persons.
School-age residents of McCollough Terrace apartments who do not have a government issued photo ID will be allowed access to their residences after being screened. Only after submitting to a security screening will the US Postal Service and other Commercial delivery businesses be permitted to make deliveries to the McCollough Terrace apartments. Parking for McCoullough Terrace Apartments: McCoullough Terrace apartment residents who are being displaced from their parking lot may park on O Street NW (north and south side of 600 block).
Public Transportation
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority:
The Mt. Vernon Square (7th St-Convention Center Metrorail Station, Yellow and Green Lines) will close on Sunday, April 11 at midnight and will reopen at 5 am on Wednesday, April 14. Trains will be able to pass through the station, but passengers will not be allowed to access the station.
Metro Access will not be able to provide paratransit service within the security zone. Thirteen Metrobus routes are expected to be impacted. The routes are 42, 63, 64, 70, 71, 79, 80, D4, G8, P6, S2, S4, and X2. Metrobuses will continue to operate; however, with street closures around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, those buses will be detoured.
Specific Metrobus detour information will be available on Metro's website early next week at www.wmata.com.
Metrobus riders whose routes are impacted by the street closures should plan for their bus trips to take a significant amount of additional travel time starting at 9 pm on Sunday, April 11. Regular Metrobus service is expected to resume the morning of Wednesday, April 14.
DC Circulator Rerouting:
Due to roadway closures in and around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, DC Circulator buses will be detoured and rerouted from 8 am on Monday, April 12 through 9 pm on Tuesday, April 13.
The Georgetown-Union Station route will be divided into two separate routes. Route A will be the east/west route from Georgetown but will stop prior to the Convention Center and turn around. It will not continue through to Union Station. Passengers wishing to continue through will need to disembark the bus and walk to the other side of the Convention Center to connect to another Circulator bus. All other normal stops will remain the same.
The turnaround for this route includes:
* East/West (from Georgetown)
* K Street (heading east)
* Right onto 13th Street NW
* Right onto I Street NW
* Right onto 14th Street NW
* Left onto K Street NW
Route B will be the west/east route from Union Station to the Convention Center. It will not continue through to Georgetown. Passengers wishing to continue through will need to disembark the bus and walk to the other side of the Convention Center to connect to another Circulator bus. All other normal stops will remain the same. The turnaround for this route includes:
* West/East (from Union Station)
* Massachusetts Avenue NW (heading west)
* Right onto 6th Street NW
* Right onto K Street NW
* Right onto 5th Street NW
* Left onto Massachusetts Avenue NW
The Convention Center/SW Waterfront route will terminate at I Street NW. Service will not be allowed around the Convention Center. The turnaround for this route includes:
* 7th Street (heading north)
* Left onto I Street NW
* Left onto 9th Street NW
* The Woodley Park/Adams Morgan/McPherson Square route and Union Station/Navy Yard via Capitol Hill route are not affected.
Waterways:
The public will see an increased US Coast Guard presence on the water April 12 and 13 as units of the Coast Guard Station, Washington, DC begin operating an increased patrol schedule throughout the National Capital Region during the NSS. The increased homeland security initiatives will include extra patrols and the deployment of additional crewmembers and resources. The Coast Guard will work closely with federal, state and local law enforcement partners to protect the waters of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. The Coast Guard's initiatives are one of many layers of increased security during the NSS. The Coast Guard will continue to perform its standard missions of search, rescue and law enforcement in addition to their homeland security responsibilities.
Airspace:
An interagency airspace security plan will be implemented to provide secure airspace over the Washington metropolitan area. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory listing enhanced restrictions was released on March 19, 2010.
The NOTAM discussed in the March 19 advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-992-7433 prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMs. Pilots may also contact FAA Air Traffic Systems Operations Security at 1-866-598-9522 or through the FAA’s website.
Public Works:
The NSS will affect some services delivered by the District’s Department of Public Works (DPW). Residential trash and recycling collections along the restricted streets within the perimeter will be suspended Tuesday, April 13. The normal collection schedule will be followed Friday, April 9 and 16. The next recycling collection will be made on Tuesday, April 20. Residents are asked to check the map of streets within the perimeter to determine if their street will be affected.
DPW will begin ticketing and towing vehicles from designated streets once the Emergency No Parking restrictions go into effect. Please call (202) 576-6071 to locate vehicles that may have been towed.
Trashcan/Newspaper Bin Removal:
Newspaper bins and trashcans will be removed from sidewalks on the following streets:
East–West
* 6th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 7th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 8th Street NW from N Street NW to O Street NW
* 9th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 10th Street NW from H Street NW to O Street NW
* 11th Street NW from H Street NW to L Street NW
* 12th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW
* 13th Street NW from H Street NW to I Street NW
* 14th Street NW from G Street NW to H Street NW
North–South
* O Street NW from 6th Street NW to 9th Street NW
* N Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* M Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* L Street NW from 6th Street NW to 12th Street NW
* K Street NW from 6th Street NW to 10th Street NW
* Massachusetts Avenue NW from 7th Street NW to 13th Street NW
* New York Avenue NW from 6th Street NW to 15th Street NW
* I Street NW from 11th Street NW to 12th Street NW
06 April, 2010
MPD WARNS RESIDENTS
AS SPRING ARRIVES, MPD WARNS RESIDENTS
TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CON ARTISTS
While spring means the blooming of the cherry blossoms and other plants, it can also bring out con artists and other criminals seeking to profit from unsuspecting victims. Some of the most common cons and swindles this time of year are bogus home repair offers, fraudulent door-to-door charities, and individuals posing as police officers or bank investigators who claim to be investigating fraudulent tellers or counterfeit schemes. DC residents are urged to be wary of any “something-for-nothing” offers. Always ask for offers in writing, read over all contracts before you sign, and never agree to “cash-only” deals. Do not hesitate to check the
credentials of anyone who comes to your door. Ask to see official identification and inspect it carefully. Legitimate organizations – especially real police officers – will not hesitate to comply.
And if you have been victimized by a con artist, please call the police and report it. This is the only way that law enforcement can detect patterns and identify and apprehend offenders.
TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CON ARTISTS
While spring means the blooming of the cherry blossoms and other plants, it can also bring out con artists and other criminals seeking to profit from unsuspecting victims. Some of the most common cons and swindles this time of year are bogus home repair offers, fraudulent door-to-door charities, and individuals posing as police officers or bank investigators who claim to be investigating fraudulent tellers or counterfeit schemes. DC residents are urged to be wary of any “something-for-nothing” offers. Always ask for offers in writing, read over all contracts before you sign, and never agree to “cash-only” deals. Do not hesitate to check the
credentials of anyone who comes to your door. Ask to see official identification and inspect it carefully. Legitimate organizations – especially real police officers – will not hesitate to comply.
And if you have been victimized by a con artist, please call the police and report it. This is the only way that law enforcement can detect patterns and identify and apprehend offenders.
Robbery Suspects Sought
Armed Robbery Suspects Sought
Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third and Fourth Districts are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify and locate multiple suspects who committed several armed robberies in the early morning of April 1, 2010.
On Thursday, April 1, 2010, between the hours of 3:30 – 6:30 am, ten (10) robberies were reported in the Third and Fourth Districts. These robberies occurred in the 2300 block of 6th Street, NW, 13th and Otis Place, NW, the 700 block of Hobart Place, NW, 7th and Kennedy Street, NW, the 1400 block of Sheridan Street, NW, 14th Street and Hamilton Street, NW, the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW, the 1000 block of Girard Street, NW, 5th Street and Longfellow Street, NW and the 2900 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.
These robberies were committed by multiple black males in their late teens or early 20’s wearing black ski masks. The suspects used a variety of weapons to commit these robberies. In a few of the cases the victims were beaten, while in others the suspects threatened to shoot the victims. In two cases the suspects fled to a black four-door vehicle with tinted windows. In other cases, the suspects fled on foot. The victims in these robberies were black and Hispanic males walking either alone or in pairs.
It appears that phones and other personal electronic devices were the main focus of these robberies.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 in this case for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this robbery.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM[E] (2746). Anonymous information may also be forwarded 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 to Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third and Fourth Districts are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify and locate multiple suspects who committed several armed robberies in the early morning of April 1, 2010.
On Thursday, April 1, 2010, between the hours of 3:30 – 6:30 am, ten (10) robberies were reported in the Third and Fourth Districts. These robberies occurred in the 2300 block of 6th Street, NW, 13th and Otis Place, NW, the 700 block of Hobart Place, NW, 7th and Kennedy Street, NW, the 1400 block of Sheridan Street, NW, 14th Street and Hamilton Street, NW, the 900 block of Randolph Street, NW, the 1000 block of Girard Street, NW, 5th Street and Longfellow Street, NW and the 2900 block of Georgia Avenue, NW.
These robberies were committed by multiple black males in their late teens or early 20’s wearing black ski masks. The suspects used a variety of weapons to commit these robberies. In a few of the cases the victims were beaten, while in others the suspects threatened to shoot the victims. In two cases the suspects fled to a black four-door vehicle with tinted windows. In other cases, the suspects fled on foot. The victims in these robberies were black and Hispanic males walking either alone or in pairs.
It appears that phones and other personal electronic devices were the main focus of these robberies.
The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 in this case for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this robbery.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM[E] (2746). Anonymous information may also be forwarded 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 to Crime Solvers leads to an arrest and indictment, that caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
04 April, 2010
RESIDENTS REMINDED TO OPERATE MINIBIKES RESPONSIBLY
RESIDENTS REMINDED TO OPERATE MINIBIKES
AND OTHER SMALL VEHICLES RESPONSIBLY
Like cars and trucks, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, Segways, and mopeds must be
operated safely on city streets. Minibikes, ATVs, and dirt bikes are designed for off-road use and may not be driven on city streets or sidewalks.
It is illegal to ride or operate a minibike, dirt bike or All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on the District’s streets or sidewalks. It is okay to ride bicycles, mopeds, motorized bicycles, Segways, and motorcycles on the street, but not on city sidewalks.*
No matter what or where you ride, obey traffic and safety laws and yield to pedestrians. And don’t forget to wear a helmet for your own protection!
Vehicles That Are Legal
On DC Streets (not sidewalks)*
• Motorcycle
• Moped
• Bicycle (Motorized or Non-Motorized)
• Segway
Vehicles That Are Illegal
On DC Streets or Sidewalks
• All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
• Minibike
• Dirt Bike
* Non-motorized bicycles may be ridden on the sidewalk in neighborhoods outside the central business district
AND OTHER SMALL VEHICLES RESPONSIBLY
Like cars and trucks, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, Segways, and mopeds must be
operated safely on city streets. Minibikes, ATVs, and dirt bikes are designed for off-road use and may not be driven on city streets or sidewalks.
It is illegal to ride or operate a minibike, dirt bike or All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) on the District’s streets or sidewalks. It is okay to ride bicycles, mopeds, motorized bicycles, Segways, and motorcycles on the street, but not on city sidewalks.*
No matter what or where you ride, obey traffic and safety laws and yield to pedestrians. And don’t forget to wear a helmet for your own protection!
Vehicles That Are Legal
On DC Streets (not sidewalks)*
• Motorcycle
• Moped
• Bicycle (Motorized or Non-Motorized)
• Segway
Vehicles That Are Illegal
On DC Streets or Sidewalks
• All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
• Minibike
• Dirt Bike
* Non-motorized bicycles may be ridden on the sidewalk in neighborhoods outside the central business district
MPD Reminds You to Secure Your Bicycle
SECURE YOUR BICYCLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT
Bicycling is a great form of exercise and it helps reduce pollution. It’s fun for both adults and children. Weather you use a bicycle to get to and from school, for your daily work commute, or for exercise, it is important that you always secure it when it’s not being used. In an effort to prevent thefts and to aid in the recovery of stolen bicycles, the MPD offers the following simple suggestions.
• Invest in a quality lock and use it whenever you are not riding the bicycle.
• Lock your bicycle in an area that is well-lit.
• If you are not going to use your bicycle for a significant period of time, locate a place
(preferably inside) where you can safely secure it.
• Document the following information about your bicycle: make, size and serial number.
Store this information in a safe place. The serial number is found underneath the bicycle
between the crank arms and the bottom bracket. Keep all receipts for your bicycle,
including the purchase receipt and repair receipts; these will help provide proof of
ownership if your bicycle is stolen.
• Register your bicycle with the National Bike Registry.
While bicycle registration is no longer required in the District of Columbia, the District
Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the MPD strongly encourage residents to register
their bicycles with the National Bicycle Registry (NBR). NBR is a service that allows you to
register your bicycle by serial number in a national database. If your bike is ever stolen, it can be
identified and you can prove ownership. Law enforcement anywhere can access this database.
NBR also guarantees your registration. If your bike is stolen and not recovered by police within
six months, NBR will register your next bike for free and the stolen bike information will remain
in the database until the bike is recovered no matter how long it takes.
Bicycling is a great form of exercise and it helps reduce pollution. It’s fun for both adults and children. Weather you use a bicycle to get to and from school, for your daily work commute, or for exercise, it is important that you always secure it when it’s not being used. In an effort to prevent thefts and to aid in the recovery of stolen bicycles, the MPD offers the following simple suggestions.
• Invest in a quality lock and use it whenever you are not riding the bicycle.
• Lock your bicycle in an area that is well-lit.
• If you are not going to use your bicycle for a significant period of time, locate a place
(preferably inside) where you can safely secure it.
• Document the following information about your bicycle: make, size and serial number.
Store this information in a safe place. The serial number is found underneath the bicycle
between the crank arms and the bottom bracket. Keep all receipts for your bicycle,
including the purchase receipt and repair receipts; these will help provide proof of
ownership if your bicycle is stolen.
• Register your bicycle with the National Bike Registry.
While bicycle registration is no longer required in the District of Columbia, the District
Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the MPD strongly encourage residents to register
their bicycles with the National Bicycle Registry (NBR). NBR is a service that allows you to
register your bicycle by serial number in a national database. If your bike is ever stolen, it can be
identified and you can prove ownership. Law enforcement anywhere can access this database.
NBR also guarantees your registration. If your bike is stolen and not recovered by police within
six months, NBR will register your next bike for free and the stolen bike information will remain
in the database until the bike is recovered no matter how long it takes.
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