Metropolitan Police Department’s 11th Annual Awards Ceremony

Metropolitan Police Department’s 11th Annual Awards Ceremony

(Washington, DC) — The Metropolitan Police Department will honor some its most
dedicated police officers, civilian employees and members of the community who work
tirelessly to protect and serve the citizens of the Nation's Capital at its 11th Annual Awards

Ceremony. Members of the news media are invited to attend.
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Gallaudet University
Elstad Auditorium
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

MPD Announces New Police Officers in a Class of 47

Patrols in DC neighborhoods are being boosted by the addition of 47 officers who were sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, February 11, 2011, at the Gallaudet University’s Elstad Auditorium in Northeast DC.

During the ceremony training awards were presented to officers from both graduating recruit classes. Recruit Class 2010-1 Officer Phillip McHugh received the Academic and Vehicle Skills Awards; Officer William Ryan got the Firearms Award; and Officers Ursula Tutt and Joseph Mulcay were recognized with the Physical Skills Awards. The following officers from Recruit Class 2010-2 were also recognized: Officer William Karabelas (Academic); Officers Christopher Glascock and Jay McKeown (Vehicle Skills); Officer Vincent Forrest (Firearms); and Officers Kirtriya Washington and Derek Tarr (Physical Skills). The new officers all completed approximately 24 weeks of training at the police academy, which includes a full program of physical, classroom, and firearms training to prepare them for the challenges of being a police officer. The subjects covered include laws of arrest, search and seizure, criminal law, traffic regulations, human relations, community policing, and ethics. In addition, recruit officers receive skills training in firearms, operation of emergency police vehicles, self-defense, advanced first aid, and much more.

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

Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment

Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to identify and locate a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery of an establishment that occurred on February 8, 2011.

At approximately 6:15 am on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, a suspect entered a supermarket located in the 1000 block of Brentwood Road, N.E. The suspect knocked on the cash office door, produced a handgun, and announced a robbery. The suspect then tied an employee up and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled the location in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a black male, 35-45 years old, approximately 5’6”-5’9” in height, weighing approximately 150-175lbs. The suspect is further described as having a light complexion with light facial hair, wearing a black cap, black jacket, and black pants, and a yellow shirt. This suspect was armed with a handgun.


Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the suspect’s identity or sees him should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIM [E] – 1-888-919-2746.

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any robbery committed in the District of Columbia.

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

PSA 102 Public Safety Meeting

REMINDER - PSA 102 MEETING - February 8th- SHERWOOD REC CENTER
PSA 102 Public Safety Meeting
Sherwood Recreation Center - 10th and G Streets NE
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.
Monthly PSA 102 meeting - open forum to discuss the latest crime issues throughout the neighborhood.
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**** PSA 102 meetings enable residents and police to discuss, identify and take action against crime and other quality of life issues in the community. The meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at the Sherwood Recreation Center, 10th and G Streets NE. Normal times are 7-8:30 p.m.
The PSA 102 boundaries are (clockwise) the railroad tracks at Union Station, Florida Ave NE, Maryland Ave NE, 9th St, East Capitol St, 2nd St, Massachusetts Ave, and Columbus Circle. ****

Hare Chinese New Year Parade Street

Traffic Advisory: Year of the Hare Chinese New Year Parade Street Closures
On Sunday, February 6, 2011, the Year of the Hare Chinese New Year Parade and celebration will take place in the District of Columbia from approximately 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration:

Year of the Hare Chinese New Year Parade

This event is scheduled for Sunday, February 6, 2011. The following streets will be closed on Sunday, February 6, 2011 beginning at 1:30 pm and should reopen by 3:30 pm:

I Street, NW – from 5th Street to 7th Street, NW
7th Street, NW – from I Street to G Street, NW
G Street, NW – from 7th Street to 9th Street, NW
8th Street, NW – from G Street to H Street, NW
H Street, NW – from 8th Street to 6th Street, NW
6th Street, NW – from Massachusetts Avenue to G Street, NW

The following streets will be closed, to allow parade assembly, on Sunday, February 6, 2011 beginning at 9:00 am and should reopen by 3:30 pm.

I Street, NW – from 5th Street to 6th Street, NW

The following streets will also be closed, for the festival, on Sunday, February 6, 2011 beginning at 9:00 am and should reopen by 5:00 pm.

H Street, NW – from 6th Street to 7th Street, NW

Today New Disorderly Conduct Law in Effect in D.C.

Feb 1, 2011- The new disorderly conduct law passed by the Council in December became effective citywide at midnight. This includes the new "Noise at Night" violation that has been mentioned in the media.  MPD is expected to continue to work with individuals and communities to appropriately balance the rights of each, the new law makes it clear that a person who makes an unreasonably loud noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. that is likely to annoy or disturb one or more other persons in their residences is violating the law and may be subject to arrest. A link to the law can be found under Council Legislation below.

4 Arrest Made in 2 Robberies from the Weekend!

Commander Kamperin reports:

Over the weekend the First District made four arrests for 2 robberies-

The first occurred on the 29^th when a subject was approached by 2 juveniles while walking in the 300 block of F St NE at approximately 11:35 pm. One subject produced a silver handgun and announced a robbery. The subject was able to flee without property being taken and called 911- units were in the area when the call went out and stopped 2 juveniles fitting the description of the attempted robbery. The victim positively identified them as the assailants and they were arrested

The second incident occurred on January 31^st – the victims reported they were approached by 2 juvenile subjects from behind as they were about to enter their home in the 100 block of TN Ave NE at around 8:15 pm who produced a handgun and announced a robbery- the suspects fled after being startled without obtaining any property- and were stopped by full stride (foot beat officers) who were in the area and observed the subjects running. Both subjects were positively identified and arrested- the detectives are investigating these subjects for being involved in similar robberies over the last 60 – 90 days.