28 July, 2010
13th Street Robbery
ROBBERY HU GUN_1:04PM_1300 BLK OF H ST NE_B/M, 6', 300LBS., A BLK HAT AND BLK CLOTHING
Global LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 28, 2010Third Chi Mei Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty and Serve Jail Time for Participating in Global LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy
WASHINGTON – A former executive from Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corporation (Chi Mei) has agreed to plead guilty and to serve jail in the United States for participating in a global conspiracy to fix the price of thin-film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, the Department of Justice announced today.
According to a one-count felony charge filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Wen-Hung “Amigo” Huang conspired with others to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing the prices of TFT-LCD panels. Huang, a resident of Taiwan and the former director of sales of Chi Mei, participated in the conspiracy from on or about Sept. 14, 2001, to on or about Dec.1, 2006.
Under his plea agreement which is subject to court approval, Huang, who was charged today, has agreed to serve 9 months in jail, to pay a $25,000 criminal fine and to assist the department in its ongoing TFT-LCD investigation.
TFT-LCD panels are used in computer monitors and notebooks, televisions, mobile phones and other electronic devices. By the end of the conspiracy period, the worldwide market for TFT-LCD panels was valued at $70 billion. Companies directly affected by the LCD price-fixing conspiracy are some of the largest computer and television manufacturers in the world, including Apple, Dell and Hewlett Packard.
The department charged that Huang participated in a conspiracy in which the participants met and agreed to charge prices of TFT-LCD panels at predetermined levels. The participants in that conspiracy also issued price quotations in accordance with the agreements reached and exchanged information on the sales of TFT-LCD panels for the purpose of monitoring adherence to the agreed-upon prices, the department said.
As a result of this investigation, more than $890 million in criminal fines have been obtained to date. Including today’s filing, 18 executives and eight companies have been charged in the department’s ongoing investigation into price fixing in the LCD industry.
Huang is charged with violating the Sherman Act, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine for individuals. The maximum fine may be increased to twice the gain derived from the crime or twice the loss suffered by the victims if either of those amounts is greater than the statutory maximum fine.
Today’s charge is the result of a joint investigation by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Field Office and the FBI in San Francisco.
Anyone with information concerning illegal conduct in the TFT-LCD industry is urged to call the Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Field Office at 415-436-6660 or visit www.justice.gov/atr/contact/newcase.htm .
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 28, 2010Third Chi Mei Executive Agrees to Plead Guilty and Serve Jail Time for Participating in Global LCD Price-Fixing Conspiracy
WASHINGTON – A former executive from Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corporation (Chi Mei) has agreed to plead guilty and to serve jail in the United States for participating in a global conspiracy to fix the price of thin-film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, the Department of Justice announced today.
According to a one-count felony charge filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Wen-Hung “Amigo” Huang conspired with others to suppress and eliminate competition by fixing the prices of TFT-LCD panels. Huang, a resident of Taiwan and the former director of sales of Chi Mei, participated in the conspiracy from on or about Sept. 14, 2001, to on or about Dec.1, 2006.
Under his plea agreement which is subject to court approval, Huang, who was charged today, has agreed to serve 9 months in jail, to pay a $25,000 criminal fine and to assist the department in its ongoing TFT-LCD investigation.
TFT-LCD panels are used in computer monitors and notebooks, televisions, mobile phones and other electronic devices. By the end of the conspiracy period, the worldwide market for TFT-LCD panels was valued at $70 billion. Companies directly affected by the LCD price-fixing conspiracy are some of the largest computer and television manufacturers in the world, including Apple, Dell and Hewlett Packard.
The department charged that Huang participated in a conspiracy in which the participants met and agreed to charge prices of TFT-LCD panels at predetermined levels. The participants in that conspiracy also issued price quotations in accordance with the agreements reached and exchanged information on the sales of TFT-LCD panels for the purpose of monitoring adherence to the agreed-upon prices, the department said.
As a result of this investigation, more than $890 million in criminal fines have been obtained to date. Including today’s filing, 18 executives and eight companies have been charged in the department’s ongoing investigation into price fixing in the LCD industry.
Huang is charged with violating the Sherman Act, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine for individuals. The maximum fine may be increased to twice the gain derived from the crime or twice the loss suffered by the victims if either of those amounts is greater than the statutory maximum fine.
Today’s charge is the result of a joint investigation by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Field Office and the FBI in San Francisco.
Anyone with information concerning illegal conduct in the TFT-LCD industry is urged to call the Antitrust Division’s San Francisco Field Office at 415-436-6660 or visit www.justice.gov/atr/contact/newcase.htm .
PSA 102 NPSC is Looking for Comments on Juvenile Legislation
Hi All,
As we move into the Fall Season, we will again be looking into legislation that affects juveniles. While we have found this to be a sensitive topic and I personally have been told by some running for Mayor and also reelection to City Council, that they are not supportive of any legislation that will hold juveniles accountable for violent crime and make some records public including names.
Opening up the juvenile process to allow for the release of names will have an affect on crime, the question is how. In response to some political pressures and the failure of our past efforts to move similar types of legislation through the type of city council we currently have, the following Bill has been crafted.
Please review and provide comment. What do you want and what can you accept? We are looking for all comments on these issues. We have made substantial changes in some laws and this is one piece that remains outstanding.
Summary Of Bill 18-344
Expanding Access to Juvenile Records Amendment Act of 2010
Bill 18-344 concerns the confidentiality of information about juveniles who are in the juvenile justice system. Major changes to the current law include:
1. Amends the DYRS establishment act to permit the MPD to access without court order certain records – such as surveillance tapes – in the possession of DYRS when needed for investigating a crime allegedly involving a youth in the custody of DYRS. This amendment addresses a conflict between Titles 2 & 16 of the D.C. Code – the latter permitting “law enforcement officers [access] when necessary for the discharge of their current official duties.” This conflict came into focus June 20th when MPD responded to a melee at New Beginnings but had to get a court order before being able to view video tapes of the melee.
2. Rewrites D.C. Code §§ 16-2331, 16-2332, and 16-2333 (regarding confidentiality) to improve clarity.
3. Provides that the following information shall be public information:
A child’s name, the fact that he/she was arrested, the arrest charges, the charges filed in court, whether the child was found guilty (“involved”) and, if so, the charges for which he/she was found guilty, and the child’s initial disposition (i.e., probation or DYRS commitment).
Such information shall be public information only if:
∙ The child has been found guilty of a crime of violence or certain dangerous crimes, or found guilty twice of certain other felonies, including UUV, stolen auto, or felony assault; or
∙ The individual has been found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor assault within three years of the conclusion of his juvenile sentence.
The public availability of this information will enable the public to demand accountability of government agencies responsible for prosecuting or rehabilitating juveniles, and will pierce the veil of confidentiality behind which some chronic, violent juvenile offenders seem to thrive.
4. Requires the MPD to publish statistics twice yearly detailing by PSA the number of juveniles arrested, as well as the charge(s) and dates of arrest.
5. Authorizes an official of MPD, Court Social Services, or DYRS to disclose certain information – but not records – about a juvenile delinquent to a school official or mental health professional when, in the professional judgment of the official, disclosure of the information will assist in the protection, welfare, treatment, or rehabilitation of the juvenile.
6. Establishes an Abscondence Review Committee (5 members plus 2 ex officio) to examine what steps could have prevented juvenile abscondence where a homicide, assault with intent to kill, or assault with a deadly weapon (firearm) was committed by or to the juvenile.
7. Preserves the status quo in the current law regarding confidentiality by making explicit that, notwithstanding the public availability of certain information, a juvenile shall not be required to disclose, and shall have the right to refuse disclosure of, his or her juvenile delinquency information in an application for employment, education, or housing.
As we move into the Fall Season, we will again be looking into legislation that affects juveniles. While we have found this to be a sensitive topic and I personally have been told by some running for Mayor and also reelection to City Council, that they are not supportive of any legislation that will hold juveniles accountable for violent crime and make some records public including names.
Opening up the juvenile process to allow for the release of names will have an affect on crime, the question is how. In response to some political pressures and the failure of our past efforts to move similar types of legislation through the type of city council we currently have, the following Bill has been crafted.
Please review and provide comment. What do you want and what can you accept? We are looking for all comments on these issues. We have made substantial changes in some laws and this is one piece that remains outstanding.
Summary Of Bill 18-344
Expanding Access to Juvenile Records Amendment Act of 2010
Bill 18-344 concerns the confidentiality of information about juveniles who are in the juvenile justice system. Major changes to the current law include:
1. Amends the DYRS establishment act to permit the MPD to access without court order certain records – such as surveillance tapes – in the possession of DYRS when needed for investigating a crime allegedly involving a youth in the custody of DYRS. This amendment addresses a conflict between Titles 2 & 16 of the D.C. Code – the latter permitting “law enforcement officers [access] when necessary for the discharge of their current official duties.” This conflict came into focus June 20th when MPD responded to a melee at New Beginnings but had to get a court order before being able to view video tapes of the melee.
2. Rewrites D.C. Code §§ 16-2331, 16-2332, and 16-2333 (regarding confidentiality) to improve clarity.
3. Provides that the following information shall be public information:
A child’s name, the fact that he/she was arrested, the arrest charges, the charges filed in court, whether the child was found guilty (“involved”) and, if so, the charges for which he/she was found guilty, and the child’s initial disposition (i.e., probation or DYRS commitment).
Such information shall be public information only if:
∙ The child has been found guilty of a crime of violence or certain dangerous crimes, or found guilty twice of certain other felonies, including UUV, stolen auto, or felony assault; or
∙ The individual has been found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor assault within three years of the conclusion of his juvenile sentence.
The public availability of this information will enable the public to demand accountability of government agencies responsible for prosecuting or rehabilitating juveniles, and will pierce the veil of confidentiality behind which some chronic, violent juvenile offenders seem to thrive.
4. Requires the MPD to publish statistics twice yearly detailing by PSA the number of juveniles arrested, as well as the charge(s) and dates of arrest.
5. Authorizes an official of MPD, Court Social Services, or DYRS to disclose certain information – but not records – about a juvenile delinquent to a school official or mental health professional when, in the professional judgment of the official, disclosure of the information will assist in the protection, welfare, treatment, or rehabilitation of the juvenile.
6. Establishes an Abscondence Review Committee (5 members plus 2 ex officio) to examine what steps could have prevented juvenile abscondence where a homicide, assault with intent to kill, or assault with a deadly weapon (firearm) was committed by or to the juvenile.
7. Preserves the status quo in the current law regarding confidentiality by making explicit that, notwithstanding the public availability of certain information, a juvenile shall not be required to disclose, and shall have the right to refuse disclosure of, his or her juvenile delinquency information in an application for employment, education, or housing.
27 July, 2010
Recent Crime
Police Alert-ROBBERY FEAR
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Police Alert-ROBBERY SNATCH
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Police Alert-ROBBERY SNATCH
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26 July, 2010
intersections without power
There are intersections without power throughout the district from the storm, temporary stop signs have been set up at these intersections. Please drive with caution this morning and obey the temporary stop signs.
***Traffic Alert/Storm Update***
Over 20 Intersections Have Traffic Signals Still Out
Over 270 Reports of Damage by Trees
(Washington, D.C.) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and emergency response crews continue to respond to downed trees and traffic signals out due to power outages throughout the District. Generators to compatible traffic signals have been placed at some intersections as well as portable stop signs installed at others providing some relief to rush hour traffic, however, over 20 traffic signals remain out due to power outages. Motorists are requested to treat traffic signals that remain out as a 4-way stop. Motorists should allow additional travel time this morning as some delays may be in effect.
Major corridors with some signals still out include:
· Benning Road, SE
· Michigan Avenue, NE
· Minnesota Avenue, NE
· Nannie Helen Borroughs, NE
· South Dakota, NE
· Connecticut Avenue, NW
· Missouri Avenue, NW
· Military Road, NW
· Wisconsin Avenue, NW
DDOT Traffic Control Officers have been dispatched to major intersections throughout the city to facilitate traffic. DDOT Roadway Operation Patrols also respond to rush hour traffic incidents in an effort to clear roadways quickly.
DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration crews have been cutting and clearing downed trees over night. Approximately 20 full large trees fell from both private and public space. Over 270 reports of downed trees or very large limbs or portions of trees causing damage were reported after the late afternoon storm that moved quickly through the region yesterday. Crews will continue to cut and clear tree debris in public space throughout the day. Areas where wires are down require coordination with Pepco. Property owners are responsible for clearing debris from private space. No trees are currently down along major commuter routes.
Residents and travelers in the District are reminded to:
· STAY AWAY from downed wires. Pepco or other electrical experts will be dispatched as soon as possible. Also, if traveling do not drive over downed wires, drive around or go another way.
· Call 311 for any downed trees or large limbs causing damage or blocking roadways or sidewalks. Please provide a specific address including building number and street name, if available, so crews can quickly identify the location.
· If you have to travel on the roadways, please treat any signals that are dark as a 4-way stop. This means the first vehicle to the intersection stops and then proceeds first. Please wait your turn.
· If you have to travel on the roadways, please be alert for possible blocked streets due to downed trees and be prepared to turn around or detour around an area.
· If you can, please clear sidewalks of any small fallen tree branches and debris. Place the debris at the curb so DDOT UFA crews can pick it up later in the week.
***Traffic Alert/Storm Update***
Over 20 Intersections Have Traffic Signals Still Out
Over 270 Reports of Damage by Trees
(Washington, D.C.) – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and emergency response crews continue to respond to downed trees and traffic signals out due to power outages throughout the District. Generators to compatible traffic signals have been placed at some intersections as well as portable stop signs installed at others providing some relief to rush hour traffic, however, over 20 traffic signals remain out due to power outages. Motorists are requested to treat traffic signals that remain out as a 4-way stop. Motorists should allow additional travel time this morning as some delays may be in effect.
Major corridors with some signals still out include:
· Benning Road, SE
· Michigan Avenue, NE
· Minnesota Avenue, NE
· Nannie Helen Borroughs, NE
· South Dakota, NE
· Connecticut Avenue, NW
· Missouri Avenue, NW
· Military Road, NW
· Wisconsin Avenue, NW
DDOT Traffic Control Officers have been dispatched to major intersections throughout the city to facilitate traffic. DDOT Roadway Operation Patrols also respond to rush hour traffic incidents in an effort to clear roadways quickly.
DDOT’s Urban Forestry Administration crews have been cutting and clearing downed trees over night. Approximately 20 full large trees fell from both private and public space. Over 270 reports of downed trees or very large limbs or portions of trees causing damage were reported after the late afternoon storm that moved quickly through the region yesterday. Crews will continue to cut and clear tree debris in public space throughout the day. Areas where wires are down require coordination with Pepco. Property owners are responsible for clearing debris from private space. No trees are currently down along major commuter routes.
Residents and travelers in the District are reminded to:
· STAY AWAY from downed wires. Pepco or other electrical experts will be dispatched as soon as possible. Also, if traveling do not drive over downed wires, drive around or go another way.
· Call 311 for any downed trees or large limbs causing damage or blocking roadways or sidewalks. Please provide a specific address including building number and street name, if available, so crews can quickly identify the location.
· If you have to travel on the roadways, please treat any signals that are dark as a 4-way stop. This means the first vehicle to the intersection stops and then proceeds first. Please wait your turn.
· If you have to travel on the roadways, please be alert for possible blocked streets due to downed trees and be prepared to turn around or detour around an area.
· If you can, please clear sidewalks of any small fallen tree branches and debris. Place the debris at the curb so DDOT UFA crews can pick it up later in the week.
Robbery
robbery fear_2218 hours_12th street and g street, ne_2 B/M's S-1 wearing a black tee shirt and blue jeans S-2 wearing a red shirt and dark blue pants
25 July, 2010
Power Outage
Appx 28,000 customers are currently without electrical power in D.C. due to this afternoon's severe thunderstorm. Additionally, several trees are blocking roads throught the District, and several wires are down. PEPCO, DDOT, DPW, and other agencies are aware of the storm damage, and are responding as quickly as possible. If you must travel around the city, please use the utmost caution and be alert for these hazards.
Emergency Response to Storm
DDOT and Emergency Response Crews Respond Quickly
Fast and Furious Storm Downs Trees and Large Branches
Traffic Signals Out Due to Power Outages
Roadway Closures Reported Throughout the City
A storm burst that came through the Washington region in the early evening has felled over approximately 70 trees and large limbs throughout the District. Power outages are also being reported in a number of neighborhoods with traffic signals out along some major routes.
The District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Urban Forestry Administration (UFA), along with DDOT’s Traffic Operations and Safety Inspector and Oversight Division are working with the Metropolitan Police Department, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) and the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) to coordinate emergency response, secure areas with downed electrical wires, and to remove large trees that have fallen and are blocking roadways.
Residents and travelers are advised of the following:
• STAY AWAY from downed wires. Pepco or other electrical experts will be dispatched as soon as possible. Also, if traveling do not drive over downed wires, drive around or go another way.
• Call 311 for any downed trees or large limbs causing damage or blocking roadways or sidewalks. Please provide a specific address including building number and street name, if available, so crews can quickly identify the location.
• If you have to travel on the roadways, please treat any signals that are dark as a 4-way stop. This means the first vehicle to the intersection stops and then proceeds first. Please wait your turn.
• If you have to travel on the roadways, please be alert for possible blocked streets due to downed trees and be prepared to turn around or detour around an area.
• If you can, please clear sidewalks of any small fallen tree branches and debris. Place the debris at the curb so DDOT UFA crews can pick it up later in the week.
Trees are removed from roads first, followed by trees on houses and then those that have fallen on sidewalks. Removal of trees that have fallen near or on power lines requires coordination with Pepco. Citizens should note that it can take up to two to three weeks to get all debris and limbs cleared from public space.
Fast and Furious Storm Downs Trees and Large Branches
Traffic Signals Out Due to Power Outages
Roadway Closures Reported Throughout the City
A storm burst that came through the Washington region in the early evening has felled over approximately 70 trees and large limbs throughout the District. Power outages are also being reported in a number of neighborhoods with traffic signals out along some major routes.
The District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Urban Forestry Administration (UFA), along with DDOT’s Traffic Operations and Safety Inspector and Oversight Division are working with the Metropolitan Police Department, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) and the District’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) to coordinate emergency response, secure areas with downed electrical wires, and to remove large trees that have fallen and are blocking roadways.
Residents and travelers are advised of the following:
• STAY AWAY from downed wires. Pepco or other electrical experts will be dispatched as soon as possible. Also, if traveling do not drive over downed wires, drive around or go another way.
• Call 311 for any downed trees or large limbs causing damage or blocking roadways or sidewalks. Please provide a specific address including building number and street name, if available, so crews can quickly identify the location.
• If you have to travel on the roadways, please treat any signals that are dark as a 4-way stop. This means the first vehicle to the intersection stops and then proceeds first. Please wait your turn.
• If you have to travel on the roadways, please be alert for possible blocked streets due to downed trees and be prepared to turn around or detour around an area.
• If you can, please clear sidewalks of any small fallen tree branches and debris. Place the debris at the curb so DDOT UFA crews can pick it up later in the week.
Trees are removed from roads first, followed by trees on houses and then those that have fallen on sidewalks. Removal of trees that have fallen near or on power lines requires coordination with Pepco. Citizens should note that it can take up to two to three weeks to get all debris and limbs cleared from public space.
23 July, 2010
Another Shooting This Time 900 BLK 6th Street, N.E.
Shortly before 4am a young adult was shot while in the 900 block of 6th Street NE. The victim is a resident of Washington, D.C. Witnesses report hearing gunshots shortly before the victim was found and the 9-1-1 call for an ambulance/police. At this time the case is being investigated by the detectives that are assigned to the First District. There has not been a motive established in this early stage of the investigation. If anyone has information, please call 202-727-9099.
17 July, 2010
Beat the Deadline 5k Race
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Street Closures for “Beat the Deadline” 5k Race
Event is Schedule for Saturday Morning
(Washington, D.C.) The National Press Club “Beat the Deadline” 5k race is scheduled for Saturday, July 17 at 8 am. As a result, the following street will be closed from 6 am until approximately 10 am:
• F Street, NW between 13th and 14th Streets
There will also be rolling closures along the race course between 8 and 9 am:
• Start at 1300 F St, NW
• Right on 13th St, NW
• Left on Pennsylvania Ave, NW
• Left on Constitution Ave, NW
• Left on Louisiana Ave, NW
• Right on D St, NE
• U turn at D St & 1st St, NE
• Left on Louisiana Ave, NE
• Right on Constitution Ave, NE
• Right on 13th St, NW
• Left on F St, NW to Finish Line
For more information about the race, please visit http://press.org/5k.
Street Closures for “Beat the Deadline” 5k Race
Event is Schedule for Saturday Morning
(Washington, D.C.) The National Press Club “Beat the Deadline” 5k race is scheduled for Saturday, July 17 at 8 am. As a result, the following street will be closed from 6 am until approximately 10 am:
• F Street, NW between 13th and 14th Streets
There will also be rolling closures along the race course between 8 and 9 am:
• Start at 1300 F St, NW
• Right on 13th St, NW
• Left on Pennsylvania Ave, NW
• Left on Constitution Ave, NW
• Left on Louisiana Ave, NW
• Right on D St, NE
• U turn at D St & 1st St, NE
• Left on Louisiana Ave, NE
• Right on Constitution Ave, NE
• Right on 13th St, NW
• Left on F St, NW to Finish Line
For more information about the race, please visit http://press.org/5k.
Suspect Arrested for Five Homicides
Suspect Arrested for Five Homicides
The Metropolitan Police Department announced today a suspect has been arrested in connection with five homicides, the oldest case dating back to 1994.
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 8, 2010, 35-year-old Ronald T. Brisbon, Jr. of Southeast DC was arrested on three counts of First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed and Two Counts of Murder One While Armed in five separate homicides. Brisbon was arrested at the Department’s Homicide Branch. He was being held at the DC Jail on unrelated charges.
“The closure of these cold cases continues to reinforce the message to criminals that you will not get away with murder in this city, no matter how much time has passed,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
· On Tuesday, October 11, 1994, members were dispatched to the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE for the report of a shooting. Awan Jackson, 18, was discovered in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder in this case.
· On Monday, November 9, 1998, police were dispatched to the 17th and A Streets SE for the report of a shooting. Reginald Winters,18, was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was subsequently pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with Murder One While Armed in this case.
· On Saturday, November 27, 1999, police were dispatched to the 1400 block of D Street, SE for the report of a shooting. Police discovered 18-year-old Dejuan Ray in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed in this case.
· A second victim 19-year-old Jamar Adair, was also shot in the 1400 block of D Street, SE, on November 27, 1999. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, January 19, 2000. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed in this case.
· On Monday, May 8, 2000, Sixth District officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Hillside Road SE in response to a call of a foul odor. Officers discovered 41-year-old Marilyn Johnson, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene by personnel from the Office of the DC Medical Examiner. This was closed in 2002. Brisbon is the second suspect in this closed case and has been charged with Murder One While Armed.
Families of victims are asked to contact the Homicide Branch at 202-645-9600.
The Metropolitan Police Department announced today a suspect has been arrested in connection with five homicides, the oldest case dating back to 1994.
On the afternoon of Thursday, July 8, 2010, 35-year-old Ronald T. Brisbon, Jr. of Southeast DC was arrested on three counts of First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed and Two Counts of Murder One While Armed in five separate homicides. Brisbon was arrested at the Department’s Homicide Branch. He was being held at the DC Jail on unrelated charges.
“The closure of these cold cases continues to reinforce the message to criminals that you will not get away with murder in this city, no matter how much time has passed,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
· On Tuesday, October 11, 1994, members were dispatched to the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE for the report of a shooting. Awan Jackson, 18, was discovered in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder in this case.
· On Monday, November 9, 1998, police were dispatched to the 17th and A Streets SE for the report of a shooting. Reginald Winters,18, was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was subsequently pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with Murder One While Armed in this case.
· On Saturday, November 27, 1999, police were dispatched to the 1400 block of D Street, SE for the report of a shooting. Police discovered 18-year-old Dejuan Ray in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed in this case.
· A second victim 19-year-old Jamar Adair, was also shot in the 1400 block of D Street, SE, on November 27, 1999. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, January 19, 2000. Brisbon has been charged with First Degree Premeditated Murder While Armed in this case.
· On Monday, May 8, 2000, Sixth District officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Hillside Road SE in response to a call of a foul odor. Officers discovered 41-year-old Marilyn Johnson, suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene by personnel from the Office of the DC Medical Examiner. This was closed in 2002. Brisbon is the second suspect in this closed case and has been charged with Murder One While Armed.
Families of victims are asked to contact the Homicide Branch at 202-645-9600.
New Mobile Radar Locations Deployed Citywide
New Mobile Radar Locations Deployed Citywide
The Metropolitan Police Department announced today the deployment of new photo enforced mobile radar locations beginning July 12, 2010, including several zones designated as work zones. Work zone fines may be doubled.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.
The thirty-day educational phase will commence on July 12, 2010, whereas violators will receive warning citations. On August 11, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live moving citations to violators.
The new work zone locations are as follows:
1. I-295 at Eastern Avenue, NE (North)
2. I-295 at Eastern Avenue, NE (South)
The new mobile radar locations are as follows:
1. 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE (North)
2. 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE (South)
3. 1400 Alabama Avenue, SE (East)
4. 1400 Alabama Avenue, SE (West)
5. 5200 Southern Avenue, SE (Southeast direction)
6. 3100 North Capitol Street, NE (North)
7. 295 at Exit 1 SW (Southbound direction)
8. 4100 South Dakota Avenue, NE (North)
9. Suitland Pkwy SE .9m south of Stanton Rd eastbound
10. Suitland Pkwy SE .2m south of Stanton Rd westbound
For more information about automated speed enforcement in the District of Columbia, log onto http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement .
The Metropolitan Police Department announced today the deployment of new photo enforced mobile radar locations beginning July 12, 2010, including several zones designated as work zones. Work zone fines may be doubled.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units will continue to be at sites with the highest number of crashes and injuries, calls for police service, and high speed volume. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and civic or citizen associations.
The thirty-day educational phase will commence on July 12, 2010, whereas violators will receive warning citations. On August 11, 2010, MPD will begin issuing live moving citations to violators.
The new work zone locations are as follows:
1. I-295 at Eastern Avenue, NE (North)
2. I-295 at Eastern Avenue, NE (South)
The new mobile radar locations are as follows:
1. 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE (North)
2. 3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE (South)
3. 1400 Alabama Avenue, SE (East)
4. 1400 Alabama Avenue, SE (West)
5. 5200 Southern Avenue, SE (Southeast direction)
6. 3100 North Capitol Street, NE (North)
7. 295 at Exit 1 SW (Southbound direction)
8. 4100 South Dakota Avenue, NE (North)
9. Suitland Pkwy SE .9m south of Stanton Rd eastbound
10. Suitland Pkwy SE .2m south of Stanton Rd westbound
For more information about automated speed enforcement in the District of Columbia, log onto http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement .
16 July, 2010
Robbery at 5th and H Streets, N.E.
Police Alert-Robbery, Force and Violence
Robbery/1342hrs/5th and H St NE/LOF: S-1;B/M,teens,big blue shirt,dark pants, heavy build.S-2:B/M,teens,brown sleeveless shirt,dark shorts, slim build DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20100383730
Robbery/1342hrs/5th and H St NE/LOF: S-1;B/M,teens,big blue shirt,dark pants, heavy build.S-2:B/M,teens,brown sleeveless shirt,dark shorts, slim build DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/EVENT #I20100383730
Authorities seize $200,000 in narcotics
Authorities seize $200,000 in narcotics in District
Washington Post
Armed with 46 arrest warrants, more than 200 police and drug enforcement officers rounded up hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of narcotics in a citywide drug bust Thursday.
Law enforcement officers also issued 21 search warrants, seized seven guns and confiscated more than $200,000 worth of narcotics, which included cocaine, PCP, marijuana and Oxycotin, said officials from the D.C. police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration at a news conference at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Northwest Washington.
The operation targeted Trinidad and the area around Rosedale Street in Northeast and Seventh and O streets in Northwest, said D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
At least two of the arrests made Thursday are connected to recent shootings, Lanier said, adding that "significant progress" has been made in many of the investigations related to the bust.
"The arrests and the people we targeted are involved in drug distribution and much of the violence that surrounds that drug distribution," she said.
The bust, which involved about 240 officers, began about 5 a.m. Thursday and was expected to continue throughout the day.
Washington Post
Armed with 46 arrest warrants, more than 200 police and drug enforcement officers rounded up hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of narcotics in a citywide drug bust Thursday.
Law enforcement officers also issued 21 search warrants, seized seven guns and confiscated more than $200,000 worth of narcotics, which included cocaine, PCP, marijuana and Oxycotin, said officials from the D.C. police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration at a news conference at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Northwest Washington.
The operation targeted Trinidad and the area around Rosedale Street in Northeast and Seventh and O streets in Northwest, said D.C. Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.
At least two of the arrests made Thursday are connected to recent shootings, Lanier said, adding that "significant progress" has been made in many of the investigations related to the bust.
"The arrests and the people we targeted are involved in drug distribution and much of the violence that surrounds that drug distribution," she said.
The bust, which involved about 240 officers, began about 5 a.m. Thursday and was expected to continue throughout the day.
400% Increase in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions People Abusing Prescription Drugs
New Data Reveal 400% Increase in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for People Abusing Prescription Drugs
July 16 -- WASHINGTON - Today, Michele M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director of ONDCP, joined Peter Delany, Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies to release a new study showing a 400 percent increase in substance abuse treatment admissions for prescription pain relievers. Governor Jack Markell of Delaware and Chris Kennedy Lawford were also in attendance.
The study, Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involving Abuse of Pain Relievers 1998-2008, conducted by the SAMHSA, and based on the agency's Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) reveals a 400 percent increase between 1998 and 2008 of substance abuse treatment admissions for those aged 12 and over reporting abuse of prescription pain relievers. The increase in the percentage of admissions abusing pain relievers spans every age, gender, race, ethnicity, education, employment level, and region. The study also shows a more than tripling of pain reliever abuse among patients who needed treatment for opioid dependence.
"The data released today is alarming and shows the tremendous damage being caused by prescription drug abuse all across this country each and every day," said DEA Acting Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. "The effective enforcement of laws regulating the distribution of controlled substances, coupled with their lawful disposal are essential parts of a comprehensive strategy to reduce drug abuse. DEA is committed to being part of the solution, however it will take all of us working together to prevent the tragedies that inevitably come with drug abuse."
"The TEDS data released today highlights how serious a threat to public health we face from the abuse of prescription drugs", said Gil Kerlikowske, National Drug Policy Director. "The spikes in prescription drug abuse rates captured by this study are dramatic, pervasive, and deeply disturbing."
"The non-medical use of prescription pain relievers is now the second-most prevalent form of illicit drug use in the Nation, and it’s tragic consequences are seen in substance abuse treatment centers and hospital emergency departments throughout our Nation" said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. "This public health threat demands that we follow the President's National Drug Control Strategy's call for an all-out effort to raise awareness of this risk and the critical importance of properly using, storing, and disposing of these powerful drugs."
"This rise in prescription drug abuse is no surprise to the doctors and law enforcement professionals who see its effects in our communities," said Governor Markell. "We have been focused on making sure that health care professionals have the best tools available to detect and prevent this kind of abuse before it ruins lives. Delaware's new legislation to authorize a prescription monitoring program is one of those tools and an important component of the President's National Drug Control Strategy."
"Our national prescription drug abuse problem cannot be ignored. I have worked in the treatment field for the last 35 years, and recent trends regarding the extent of prescription drug abuse are startling," said A. Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director of ONDCP. "We must work with prescribers, the pharmaceutical industry, law enforcement, and families to help us fight this scourge."
The National Drug Control Strategy, released in May, outlines several steps to address what Director Kerlikowske calls "the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States"--prescription drug abuse.
They include
* Increasing prescription drug return, take-back, and disposal programs. Prescription drugs that are commonly abused are often found in the family medicine cabinet, and individuals should get rid of unused or expired prescription drugs to prevent diversion and abuse.
* Educating physicians about opiate painkiller prescribing. The Administration's FY 2011 Budget request proposes funding for a program to train prescribers on how to instruct patients in the use and proper disposal of painkillers, to observe signs of dependence, and to use prescription drug monitoring programs to detect when an individual is going from doctor to doctor in search of prescriptions (also called "doctor shopping").
* Expanding prescription drug monitoring programs. Currently, these programs are operating in 34 states. The Administration supports establishment of these programs in every state, and is seeking to ensure new and existing monitoring programs effectively use the data they acquire and share information across state lines.
* Assisting states in addressing doctor shopping and pill mills. Criminal organizations have established thriving businesses of transporting people to states with little regulation to obtain prescription drugs from multiple doctors or from pill mills, which distribute drugs indiscriminately. Federal, state, local, and tribal authorities are working together to address this problem.
* Driving illegal Internet pharmacies out of business.
* Cracking down on rogue pain clinics that do not follow appropriate prescription practices.
The National Drug Control Strategy provides a blueprint for reducing prescription drug abuse. Parents, law enforcement, the medical community, and all levels of government have a role to play in reducing prescription drug abuse.
Later today, Director Kerlikowske will travel to Delaware to attend Governor Markell's bill signing for the Delaware Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
July 16 -- WASHINGTON - Today, Michele M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director of ONDCP, joined Peter Delany, Director of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Office of Applied Studies to release a new study showing a 400 percent increase in substance abuse treatment admissions for prescription pain relievers. Governor Jack Markell of Delaware and Chris Kennedy Lawford were also in attendance.
The study, Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involving Abuse of Pain Relievers 1998-2008, conducted by the SAMHSA, and based on the agency's Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) reveals a 400 percent increase between 1998 and 2008 of substance abuse treatment admissions for those aged 12 and over reporting abuse of prescription pain relievers. The increase in the percentage of admissions abusing pain relievers spans every age, gender, race, ethnicity, education, employment level, and region. The study also shows a more than tripling of pain reliever abuse among patients who needed treatment for opioid dependence.
"The data released today is alarming and shows the tremendous damage being caused by prescription drug abuse all across this country each and every day," said DEA Acting Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. "The effective enforcement of laws regulating the distribution of controlled substances, coupled with their lawful disposal are essential parts of a comprehensive strategy to reduce drug abuse. DEA is committed to being part of the solution, however it will take all of us working together to prevent the tragedies that inevitably come with drug abuse."
"The TEDS data released today highlights how serious a threat to public health we face from the abuse of prescription drugs", said Gil Kerlikowske, National Drug Policy Director. "The spikes in prescription drug abuse rates captured by this study are dramatic, pervasive, and deeply disturbing."
"The non-medical use of prescription pain relievers is now the second-most prevalent form of illicit drug use in the Nation, and it’s tragic consequences are seen in substance abuse treatment centers and hospital emergency departments throughout our Nation" said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, J.D. "This public health threat demands that we follow the President's National Drug Control Strategy's call for an all-out effort to raise awareness of this risk and the critical importance of properly using, storing, and disposing of these powerful drugs."
"This rise in prescription drug abuse is no surprise to the doctors and law enforcement professionals who see its effects in our communities," said Governor Markell. "We have been focused on making sure that health care professionals have the best tools available to detect and prevent this kind of abuse before it ruins lives. Delaware's new legislation to authorize a prescription monitoring program is one of those tools and an important component of the President's National Drug Control Strategy."
"Our national prescription drug abuse problem cannot be ignored. I have worked in the treatment field for the last 35 years, and recent trends regarding the extent of prescription drug abuse are startling," said A. Thomas McLellan, Deputy Director of ONDCP. "We must work with prescribers, the pharmaceutical industry, law enforcement, and families to help us fight this scourge."
The National Drug Control Strategy, released in May, outlines several steps to address what Director Kerlikowske calls "the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States"--prescription drug abuse.
They include
* Increasing prescription drug return, take-back, and disposal programs. Prescription drugs that are commonly abused are often found in the family medicine cabinet, and individuals should get rid of unused or expired prescription drugs to prevent diversion and abuse.
* Educating physicians about opiate painkiller prescribing. The Administration's FY 2011 Budget request proposes funding for a program to train prescribers on how to instruct patients in the use and proper disposal of painkillers, to observe signs of dependence, and to use prescription drug monitoring programs to detect when an individual is going from doctor to doctor in search of prescriptions (also called "doctor shopping").
* Expanding prescription drug monitoring programs. Currently, these programs are operating in 34 states. The Administration supports establishment of these programs in every state, and is seeking to ensure new and existing monitoring programs effectively use the data they acquire and share information across state lines.
* Assisting states in addressing doctor shopping and pill mills. Criminal organizations have established thriving businesses of transporting people to states with little regulation to obtain prescription drugs from multiple doctors or from pill mills, which distribute drugs indiscriminately. Federal, state, local, and tribal authorities are working together to address this problem.
* Driving illegal Internet pharmacies out of business.
* Cracking down on rogue pain clinics that do not follow appropriate prescription practices.
The National Drug Control Strategy provides a blueprint for reducing prescription drug abuse. Parents, law enforcement, the medical community, and all levels of government have a role to play in reducing prescription drug abuse.
Later today, Director Kerlikowske will travel to Delaware to attend Governor Markell's bill signing for the Delaware Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
This Morning's Shooting at 12th and G Streets, N.E.
Patrons walking to their car, which was parked in the area of 12th & G Sts NE. As they were entering their car, they were approached by several armed suspects. One of the suspects shot at the victims – no shots took effect. The gunshots were heard by officers who were a block away. Officers located the suspects and a chase began. The suspects crashed near 15th & Benning Rd NE, where they were apprehended.
Earthquake Preparation Information
At this time, there have not been any aftershocks to this morning’s 3.6 magnitude earthquake reported yet. However, in light of the fact that aftershocks remain a possibility, DC HSEMA wishes to remind citizens of the following protective actions that should be taken if another earthquake is felt:
During an earthquake if you are:
• Indoors:
o Take cover under a desk, table, or bench. If none is available, use an inside wall or doorway.
o Stay away from windows, outside doors, walls, and anything that could shatter or fall on you.
o If you’re sleeping, stay in bed and cover your head with a pillow. If your bed is under a heavy light fixture or you have a large mirror or painting over your headboard, move to the nearest safe place.
o Stay inside until the shaking stops. Most injuries during an earthquake occur when people enter or exit a structure.
• Outdoors:
o Stay there and move away from buildings, streetlights, and overhead utility wires.
• In a Motor Vehicle:
o Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
o Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped, watching for road and bridge damage.
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During an earthquake if you are:
• Indoors:
o Take cover under a desk, table, or bench. If none is available, use an inside wall or doorway.
o Stay away from windows, outside doors, walls, and anything that could shatter or fall on you.
o If you’re sleeping, stay in bed and cover your head with a pillow. If your bed is under a heavy light fixture or you have a large mirror or painting over your headboard, move to the nearest safe place.
o Stay inside until the shaking stops. Most injuries during an earthquake occur when people enter or exit a structure.
• Outdoors:
o Stay there and move away from buildings, streetlights, and overhead utility wires.
• In a Motor Vehicle:
o Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
o Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped, watching for road and bridge damage.
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Shooting at 5th and K Streets N.E. July 15
Police Alert-
shooting _0316 hours _500 block of K street, NE _L/O for B/M wearing black clothing last seen occupying a black lincoln unknown tags W/EVENT #I20100380850
gentleman was walking in the area of 5th & K Sts NE, when a vehicle approached him and announced a robbery. The suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim, who suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. This incident is not related to any of our communities and residents should not fear for their safety.
shooting _0316 hours _500 block of K street, NE _L/O for B/M wearing black clothing last seen occupying a black lincoln unknown tags W/EVENT #I20100380850
gentleman was walking in the area of 5th & K Sts NE, when a vehicle approached him and announced a robbery. The suspect produced a handgun and shot the victim, who suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. This incident is not related to any of our communities and residents should not fear for their safety.
Minor Earthquake
Due to the Minor Earthquake - 20 Miles NW from Washington, DC. WASA,PEPCO, DDOT, WMATA reported No Injuries, No Building or Property damages. All Roadway/ Lanes are Clear. All Metro-rails and Metro Buses are running according to scheduled time.
USGS reports:
Magnitude: 3.7 (Preliminary magnitude)
Location: 39.145*N, 77.222 W
Depth 20 km (12.4miles) set by location program
20 Miles NW from Washington, DC
USGS reports:
Magnitude: 3.7 (Preliminary magnitude)
Location: 39.145*N, 77.222 W
Depth 20 km (12.4miles) set by location program
20 Miles NW from Washington, DC
14 July, 2010
Pepco Power Outage Community Meeting
Pepco Power Outage Community Meeting
Written by Linda O'Brien
Monday, 12 July 2010
Given the recent power outages in Northeast, Councilmember Wells has scheduled a community meeting with Pepco so that neighbors can hear from the utility company about what's happened, what they're doing to fix the problems, and answer any and all questions.
Pepco's Regional President, Thomas Graham, along with company representatives, will be on hand to meet with neighbors and businesses to answer questions about the cause of the outages, corrective actions by Pepco and how claims can be filed and followed-up.
Councilmember Wells would also like to hear from neighbors about property damage as a result of the outages and hear from Pepco about its claims procedures. The meeting will take place Wednesday evening July 14, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St., NE.
Written by Linda O'Brien
Monday, 12 July 2010
Given the recent power outages in Northeast, Councilmember Wells has scheduled a community meeting with Pepco so that neighbors can hear from the utility company about what's happened, what they're doing to fix the problems, and answer any and all questions.
Pepco's Regional President, Thomas Graham, along with company representatives, will be on hand to meet with neighbors and businesses to answer questions about the cause of the outages, corrective actions by Pepco and how claims can be filed and followed-up.
Councilmember Wells would also like to hear from neighbors about property damage as a result of the outages and hear from Pepco about its claims procedures. The meeting will take place Wednesday evening July 14, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St., NE.
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