29 September, 2010

Arrest Made in the Double Shooting on U Street

Arrest Made in the Double Shooting in the 1900 Block of 13th Street, NW


(Washington, DC) Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced today an arrest has been made in the homicide of 21-year-old Jamal Coates.

On Tuesday, September 28, 2010, shortly after 12:00 pm, a shooting occurred in the 1900 block of 13th Street, NW. The investigation revealed that the vehicle that was fired upon fled the scene of the shooting and entered the 1100 block of U Street, NW, where it was involved in a collision with two other vehicles and overturned. Two occupants of the overturned vehicle were struck by gunfire. DC Fire and Emergency Medical personnel responded to the scene. The surviving victim was transported to an area hospital. The second victim did not show any signs consistent with life and was pronounced dead on the scene by the Office of The Chief Medical Examiner.

The decedent is identified as 21 year old Jamal Coates of the 1400 block of Spring Road, NW.

Shortly after 9 pm on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 21 year old Brandon Miller of the 1200 block of Girard Street, NW, was arrested and charged with Murder One While Armed
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26 September, 2010

Arrests Made in Three Unrelated Homicide Cases

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced today the arrests of three suspects in three unrelated homicides. Each of the suspects was arrested on Friday, September 24, 2010.

On Monday, August 30, 2010, at approximately 11:30 pm, units from the Sixth District responded to the 4400 block of F Street, SE for the sounds of gunshots. Upon their arrival, they located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and transported the victim to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The decedent was identified as 22-year-old Antonio Valdez Vela of Waldorf, MD.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, members of Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 24-year-old DeAngelo Jose Garner of District Heights, Md., pursuant to an arrest warrant. He was charged with Murder One While Armed in the death of Mr. Vela.

On Monday, September 13, 2010 shortly after 4 am, officers from the Sixth District responded to the 3500 block of Croffut Place, SE for the report of a man down. Upon arriving, they discovered an unidentified male lying on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. Personnel from DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded and determined that the victim did not show any signs consistent with life. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Min Soo Kang of Dunn Loring, Va.

Today at approximately 1 p.m., 31-year-old Marlon Williams of Southeast, DC was arrested and charged with First Degree Felony Murder while Armed pursuant to an arrest warrant charging him in the shooting death of Min Soo Kang. Members of MPD’s Fugitive Task Force transported Mr. Williams from DC Jail to the Homicide Branch for processing.

On Saturday, September 18, 2010 at approximately 3:30 am, officers from the Seventh District responded to the 2700 block of Bruce Place, SE for the report of a woman shot. Upon arriving, they discovered an adult female in a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital, where she later died. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Ashley McCrae of the 1300 block of Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC.

Just before 1 p.m. today, 22-year-old Damon Antonio Sams of Southeast, DC was arrested and charged with Murder Two While Armed in the shooting death of Ashley McRae. Mr. Sams was transported to the Homicide Branch for processing.

“I commend the detectives for their tireless efforts, and we are hopeful that these arrests will bring some comfort to the families of the victims,” said Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier.

Robberies at 21st and P Streets NW

On Wednesday night, and again late last night (2:00AM), there were two separate robberies at 21st and P Streets NW. In both cases, the suspect approached the victims and engaged them in conversation before snatching their iPhones and running away. During the robbery last night, the suspect asked the victim if he could use the phone to make a call, but when the victim offered to dial for him, he snatched the phone and ran.


The suspect in both cases is described as an African American male, about 20 years old, 5-8” to 5-10”.

Please use caution while walking late at night in this area and call Police immediately if you see anything suspicious.

Commander Matt Klein

DC Metropolitan Police Department

Second District

(202) 730-1901

22 September, 2010

late night burglaries

Recently we have seen an increase trend in late night burglaries within your community. These burglaries occur late at night (usually after 10pm) and victims are home and usually asleep. In all cases, entry was made through unlocked first floor windows after screens are cut. With the nice weather, residents have apparently left their windows ajar making entry easy. Locked screens are very little or no deterrent. It’s recommended that you lock and secure all windows and doors when you leave or when you retire for the evening (or if you’re going to spend a majority of time in a room other then where the window is open). Depending on your windows there are locking mechanisms which allow the window to be opened slightly but prevent further openings unless the lock is compromised- however, the best prevention of course is to lock and secure the windows, keep valuables out of sight.

Although alarm systems add extra protection they can also be expensive (especially if you must commit to an extended monitoring contract). Improving locks and lighting can also provide protection at a more affordable cost (consider motion detectors around exterior).

For additional information and prevention tips, visit the link below from the National Crime Prevention Council

http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety



Commander David K. Kamperin
First District
101 M St SW
Washington, DC 20024

Office: (202) 729-2037
Fax:     (202) 442-8005