August 26, 2010
District Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Police Department and Members of Capitol Hill Launch a Slug Line Pilot Program
As the economy continues to struggle, gas prices rise and commuter travel times increase due to more congestion, “slug lines” have become a preferred choice for some Northern Virginia commuters into and out of the District. “Slug lines” are lines of people that form along major corridors to ride share with vehicles headed in a similar direction allowing for use of HOV lanes for faster commutes. The ride share lines have increasingly become more popular with people queuing at various intersections along the heavily traveled 14th Street corridor in Northwest, DC.
With the increase in numbers of people waiting near curbs and crowding sidewalks, safety, traffic problems, backups and congestion are now real concerns for the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
In an effort to provide a safer wait environment while meeting the needs of riders, DDOT traffic and safety experts recently launched a survey asking drivers and passengers to assess the specific needs and concerns of those using the “slug lines” as well as determining a safer location for lines to form.
“We understand there is a real need for people to utilize these ride shares, however, we need to make sure people are also safe and that traffic can flow in an orderly fashion,” said DDOT Director Gabe Klein. “We are hopeful this new pilot, in partnership with MPD and the ride share participants, will help meet the needs of the riders and provide a safer drop off and pick up area.”
MPD, while not conducting targeted enforcement of the slug line pick-up sites, have issued citations for vehicles blocking rush hour lanes, as drivers connect with riders. “We have no problem with the slug lines and want to work with the motorists who engage in this impromptu arrangement, but officers cannot ignore vehicles creating a hazard, or blocking lanes of traffic,” said MPD Chief Cathy Lanier. “We are working with DDOT and the motorists to find a solution to serve everyone.”
As part of the new pilot traffic engineers and safety experts are working to identify nearby locations that will meet the needs of the riders while providing a safer waiting environment and fewer traffic tie ups. These new sites will include signage and improved engineering to help facilitate ride share arrangements. DDOT and MPD have also been working in conjunction with Representative Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11th) incorporating important constituent input and location information into the pilot program.
Representative Connolly, who has spearheaded discussion to address high levels of concerns from his constituents said, “I appreciate Chief Lanier and Director Klein’s quick response to concerns I raised on behalf of commuters from Northern Virginia. Slugging is a win-win for the region and the District of Columbia because it reduces the number of cars on local roadways. I look forward to working with District leaders on this new strategy to improve safety for commuters.”
Once the surveys of slug line participants have been completed, it is anticipated that the newly proposed sites will be put into a test phase beginning in October.
29 August, 2010
25 August, 2010
Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
AUG 19 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners today announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide o n Saturday, September 25 th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2010
Contact: DEA Public Affairs
Number: 202-307-7977
DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
AUG 19 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners today announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide o n Saturday, September 25 th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
“Today we are launching a first-ever National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign that will provide a safe way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said Michele M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. “This effort symbolizes DEA’s commitment to halting the disturbing rise in addiction caused by their misuse and abuse. Working together with our state and local partners, the medical community, anti-drug coalitions, and a concerned public, we will eliminate a major source of abused prescription drugs, and reduce the hazard they pose to our families and communities in a safe, legal, and environmentally sound way.”
“With this National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign, we are aggressively reaching out to individuals to encourage them to rid their households of unused prescription drugs that pose a safety hazard and can contribute to prescription drug abuse,” said Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler. “The Department of Justice is committed to doing everything we can to make our communities safer, and this initiative represents a new front in our efforts.”
“Prescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, and take-back events like this one are an indispensable tool for reducing the threat that the diversion and abuse of these drugs pose to public health,” said Director of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske. “The Federal/state/and local collaboration represented in this initiative is key in our national efforts to reduce pharmaceutical drug diversion and abuse.”
Collection sites in every local community can be found by going to www.dea.gov . This site will be continuously updated with new take-back locations. Other participants in this initiative include the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; the Partnership for a Drug-Free America; the International Association of Chiefs of Police; the National Association of Attorneys General; the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; the Federation of State Medical Boards; and the National District Attorneys Association.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2010
Contact: DEA Public Affairs
Number: 202-307-7977
DEA Heads First-Ever Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
AUG 19 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners today announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. DEA will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide o n Saturday, September 25 th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
“Today we are launching a first-ever National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign that will provide a safe way for Americans to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said Michele M. Leonhart, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. “This effort symbolizes DEA’s commitment to halting the disturbing rise in addiction caused by their misuse and abuse. Working together with our state and local partners, the medical community, anti-drug coalitions, and a concerned public, we will eliminate a major source of abused prescription drugs, and reduce the hazard they pose to our families and communities in a safe, legal, and environmentally sound way.”
“With this National Prescription Drug Take-Back campaign, we are aggressively reaching out to individuals to encourage them to rid their households of unused prescription drugs that pose a safety hazard and can contribute to prescription drug abuse,” said Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler. “The Department of Justice is committed to doing everything we can to make our communities safer, and this initiative represents a new front in our efforts.”
“Prescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, and take-back events like this one are an indispensable tool for reducing the threat that the diversion and abuse of these drugs pose to public health,” said Director of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske. “The Federal/state/and local collaboration represented in this initiative is key in our national efforts to reduce pharmaceutical drug diversion and abuse.”
Collection sites in every local community can be found by going to www.dea.gov . This site will be continuously updated with new take-back locations. Other participants in this initiative include the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy; the Partnership for a Drug-Free America; the International Association of Chiefs of Police; the National Association of Attorneys General; the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy; the Federation of State Medical Boards; and the National District Attorneys Association.
21 August, 2010
Person of Interest Sought in Robbery
August 18, 2010
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a robbery of a dry cleaning business in the 4700 block of 14th Street, NW.
On Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at approximately 4:15 pm, a male subject entered the Duo Dry Cleaners, produced a handgun and obtained an undisclosed amount of currency from an employee. He fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black male with a light to medium complexion. He is approximately 5’9”, weighing approximately 150 pounds and has a beard and mustache. The suspect was wearing a black baseball hat, a yellowish visibility vest, a black short-sleeved shirt, pants, and dark shoes. The subject has tattoos on his left arm.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202)727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME
(1-888-919-2746). The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for 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.
18 August, 2010
Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia
AUG 17 -- (Manhattan, NY) JOHN P. GILBRIDE, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Field Division ("DEA") and PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ERMINSO CUEVAS CABRERA, a/k/a "Mincho," a top associate of the narco-terrorist organization Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or "FARC") was sentenced today by United States District Judge THOMAS F. HOGAN in the District of Columbia federal court to 29 years in prison for conspiring to import ton-quantities of cocaine into the United States.
News Release [print-friendly version]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2010
Erin Mulvey
Public Information Officer
212 337-2906
LEADER OF HALF THE WORLD’S COCAINE SUPPLY
SENTENCED TO 29 YEARS IN PRISON
FARC ASSOCIATE CONSPIRED TO IMPORT TONS OF COCAINE INTO THE UNITED STATES
AUG 17 -- (Manhattan, NY) JOHN P. GILBRIDE, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Field Division ("DEA") and PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ERMINSO CUEVAS CABRERA, a/k/a "Mincho," a top associate of the narco-terrorist organization Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or "FARC") was sentenced today by United States District Judge THOMAS F. HOGAN in the District of Columbia federal court to 29 years in prison for conspiring to import ton-quantities of cocaine into the United States.
According to the Indictment and evidence presented at trial: The FARC is a Colombian narco-terrorist group and a U.S. State Department-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
The FARC, which occupies large swaths of territory in Colombia, is a hierarchical organization which, at its height during the time of the conspiracy, was comprised of 12,000 to 18,000 members. At the lowest level, the FARC is made up of 77 distinct military units, called Fronts, organized by geographical location. These in turn are grouped into seven "blocs." The
FARC is led by a seven-member Secretariat and a 27-member Central General Staff, or Estado Mayor, responsible for setting the cocaine policies of the FARC. The FARC is responsible for the production of more than half the world's supply of cocaine and nearly two-thirds of the cocaine imported into the United States, and is the world's leading cocaine manufacturer. The FARC initially involved itself in the cocaine and cocaine paste trade by imposing a "tax" on individuals involved in every stage of cocaine production. Later, in the 1990s, recognizing the profit potential, FARC leadership ordered that the FARC become the exclusive buyer of the raw cocaine paste used to make cocaine in all areas under FARC occupation.
In the late 1990s, the FARC leadership met and voted unanimously in favor of a number of resolutions, including resolutions to: expand coca production in areas of Colombia under FARC control; expand the FARC's international distribution routes; increase the number of crystallization labs in which cocaine paste would be converted into cocaine; appoint members within each Front to be in charge of coca production; raise prices that the FARC would pay to campesinos (peasant farmers) from whom they purchased cocaine paste; and mandate that better chemicals be used to increase the quality of cocaine paste.
In late 2001 or early 2002, the FARC leadership met and further resolved, among other things, to: increase cocaine trafficking routes overseas, including to the United States; establish better ways to exchange cocaine and cocaine paste for weapons; and to pay more to campesinos for cocaine paste. CUEVAS CABRERA, 49, worked as the chief of cocaine manufacturing for the FARC’s 14 Front. CUEVAS CABRERA’s brother, FABIAN RAMIREZ, served as Commander of the Southern Bloc of the FARC and was the head of the 14 Front. CUEVAS CABRERA was extradited to the United States on September 19, 2007. On April 13, 2010, after a two-month trial, a jury found CUEVAS CABRERA and his co-defendant, JUAN JOSE MARTINEZ VEGA, a/k/a “Chiguiro,” guilty of one count of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and one count of conspiring to distribute cocaine with the knowledge and intent that it would be imported into the United States.
The evidence at trial established that, in his capacity as the 14 Front’s chief of cocaine manufacturing, CUEVAS CABRERA directed the weekly production of thousands of kilograms of cocaine at hidden jungle laboratories controlled by the FARC and coordinated the sale and transportation of this cocaine. In total, from approximately 1998 through 2004, CUEVAS CABRERA conspired with others to manufacture and distribute literally tons of cocaine in Colombia, which he knew and intended would be imported into the United States.
For full story please visit us at www.DEA.gov
News Release [print-friendly version]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2010
Erin Mulvey
Public Information Officer
212 337-2906
LEADER OF HALF THE WORLD’S COCAINE SUPPLY
SENTENCED TO 29 YEARS IN PRISON
FARC ASSOCIATE CONSPIRED TO IMPORT TONS OF COCAINE INTO THE UNITED STATES
AUG 17 -- (Manhattan, NY) JOHN P. GILBRIDE, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New York Field Division ("DEA") and PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ERMINSO CUEVAS CABRERA, a/k/a "Mincho," a top associate of the narco-terrorist organization Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or "FARC") was sentenced today by United States District Judge THOMAS F. HOGAN in the District of Columbia federal court to 29 years in prison for conspiring to import ton-quantities of cocaine into the United States.
According to the Indictment and evidence presented at trial: The FARC is a Colombian narco-terrorist group and a U.S. State Department-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
The FARC, which occupies large swaths of territory in Colombia, is a hierarchical organization which, at its height during the time of the conspiracy, was comprised of 12,000 to 18,000 members. At the lowest level, the FARC is made up of 77 distinct military units, called Fronts, organized by geographical location. These in turn are grouped into seven "blocs." The
FARC is led by a seven-member Secretariat and a 27-member Central General Staff, or Estado Mayor, responsible for setting the cocaine policies of the FARC. The FARC is responsible for the production of more than half the world's supply of cocaine and nearly two-thirds of the cocaine imported into the United States, and is the world's leading cocaine manufacturer. The FARC initially involved itself in the cocaine and cocaine paste trade by imposing a "tax" on individuals involved in every stage of cocaine production. Later, in the 1990s, recognizing the profit potential, FARC leadership ordered that the FARC become the exclusive buyer of the raw cocaine paste used to make cocaine in all areas under FARC occupation.
In the late 1990s, the FARC leadership met and voted unanimously in favor of a number of resolutions, including resolutions to: expand coca production in areas of Colombia under FARC control; expand the FARC's international distribution routes; increase the number of crystallization labs in which cocaine paste would be converted into cocaine; appoint members within each Front to be in charge of coca production; raise prices that the FARC would pay to campesinos (peasant farmers) from whom they purchased cocaine paste; and mandate that better chemicals be used to increase the quality of cocaine paste.
In late 2001 or early 2002, the FARC leadership met and further resolved, among other things, to: increase cocaine trafficking routes overseas, including to the United States; establish better ways to exchange cocaine and cocaine paste for weapons; and to pay more to campesinos for cocaine paste. CUEVAS CABRERA, 49, worked as the chief of cocaine manufacturing for the FARC’s 14 Front. CUEVAS CABRERA’s brother, FABIAN RAMIREZ, served as Commander of the Southern Bloc of the FARC and was the head of the 14 Front. CUEVAS CABRERA was extradited to the United States on September 19, 2007. On April 13, 2010, after a two-month trial, a jury found CUEVAS CABRERA and his co-defendant, JUAN JOSE MARTINEZ VEGA, a/k/a “Chiguiro,” guilty of one count of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and one count of conspiring to distribute cocaine with the knowledge and intent that it would be imported into the United States.
The evidence at trial established that, in his capacity as the 14 Front’s chief of cocaine manufacturing, CUEVAS CABRERA directed the weekly production of thousands of kilograms of cocaine at hidden jungle laboratories controlled by the FARC and coordinated the sale and transportation of this cocaine. In total, from approximately 1998 through 2004, CUEVAS CABRERA conspired with others to manufacture and distribute literally tons of cocaine in Colombia, which he knew and intended would be imported into the United States.
For full story please visit us at www.DEA.gov
NORTHBOUND 14TH STREET BRIDGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2010
Contact: Karyn LeBlanc – 202-671-3490
John Lisle – 202-671-2004
Dara Ward – 202-330-2407
¨¨MEDIA ALERT¨¨
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN BEGINS AUGUST 23 ON
NORTHBOUND 14TH STREET BRIDGE
Phase 4 of Rehabilitation Project;
Traffic to Continue to Channel Around a
Barrier-Separated Island of Construction
A new traffic configuration will be in place for morning commuters on Monday, August 23. Phase 4 of the 14th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project creates an “island of construction” to navigate around as was in place during Phases 2 and 3. Lanes will be split and traffic will be routed on both sides of the construction barriers – 3 lanes to the right and 1 lane to the left (see graphic below).
Staging for Phase 4 of construction will require closure of a center lane (currently closed) of the bridge from 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 20 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 23. Three lanes of traffic will be maintained across the bridge throughout the weekend. All four lanes restored and new traffic pattern in place by 5:00 a.m. Monday.
Motorists continuing onto the 14th Street Bridge from I-395N are advised that the left exit lane (Exit 10C) to the Memorial Bridge can also be used as a through lane. Motorists are not required to exit, but are able to continue onto the bridge.
Key Impacts
· Shorter Merging Distances: With a center lane of the bridge under construction, motorists will have a shorter distance (approximately 1/8 mile) to change lanes to get to their exits.
· 3 lanes will be routed to the right and 1 lane will be routed to the left of barrier blocks on the south half of the bridge. This will affect:
Ø Motorists entering from northbound GW Parkway and moving left to exit onto 14th Street.
Ø Motorists continuing to northbound I-395 from the left lanes of the bridge.
· Drivers are advised to keep left if exiting onto 14th Street and keep right if continuing on
I-395N.
All drivers will need to use extra caution and stay alert.
For more information on the 14th Street Bridge Rehabilitation project, please visit the DDOT website.
To download a high resolution Phase 4 graphic and view all phases, please visit http://www.14streetbridgeconstruction.com/.
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Commander David K. Kamperin
First District
101 M St SW
Washington, DC 20024
Office: (202) 729-2037
Fax: (202) 442-8005
August 19, 2010
Contact: Karyn LeBlanc – 202-671-3490
John Lisle – 202-671-2004
Dara Ward – 202-330-2407
¨¨MEDIA ALERT¨¨
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN BEGINS AUGUST 23 ON
NORTHBOUND 14TH STREET BRIDGE
Phase 4 of Rehabilitation Project;
Traffic to Continue to Channel Around a
Barrier-Separated Island of Construction
A new traffic configuration will be in place for morning commuters on Monday, August 23. Phase 4 of the 14th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project creates an “island of construction” to navigate around as was in place during Phases 2 and 3. Lanes will be split and traffic will be routed on both sides of the construction barriers – 3 lanes to the right and 1 lane to the left (see graphic below).
Staging for Phase 4 of construction will require closure of a center lane (currently closed) of the bridge from 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 20 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 23. Three lanes of traffic will be maintained across the bridge throughout the weekend. All four lanes restored and new traffic pattern in place by 5:00 a.m. Monday.
Motorists continuing onto the 14th Street Bridge from I-395N are advised that the left exit lane (Exit 10C) to the Memorial Bridge can also be used as a through lane. Motorists are not required to exit, but are able to continue onto the bridge.
Key Impacts
· Shorter Merging Distances: With a center lane of the bridge under construction, motorists will have a shorter distance (approximately 1/8 mile) to change lanes to get to their exits.
· 3 lanes will be routed to the right and 1 lane will be routed to the left of barrier blocks on the south half of the bridge. This will affect:
Ø Motorists entering from northbound GW Parkway and moving left to exit onto 14th Street.
Ø Motorists continuing to northbound I-395 from the left lanes of the bridge.
· Drivers are advised to keep left if exiting onto 14th Street and keep right if continuing on
I-395N.
All drivers will need to use extra caution and stay alert.
For more information on the 14th Street Bridge Rehabilitation project, please visit the DDOT website.
To download a high resolution Phase 4 graphic and view all phases, please visit http://www.14streetbridgeconstruction.com/.
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Commander David K. Kamperin
First District
101 M St SW
Washington, DC 20024
Office: (202) 729-2037
Fax: (202) 442-8005
14 August, 2010
AHOD Phase IV Kick Off
August 13, 2010
Mayor Fenty and Chief Lanier Announce New Gun Tip Line at AHOD Phase IV Kick Off
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today a new gun tip reward program called “Got Guns” that will help remove illegal guns from criminals within the city.
Anonymous tipsters who call 888-919-CRIME (2746) about an illegal firearm, may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the information leads to the recovery of a firearm.
“For the past three years public safety has been a top priority for my Administration,” said Mayor Fenty. “Crime is down throughout the City because of the All Hands on Deck initiative and community policing strategies that Chief Lanier has implemented to encourage officers to better know the communities they serve and protect.”
“This program is the continuation of a steady and sustained attempt to reduce gun violence.” Chief Lanier said. “This is another resource for police to use in accomplishing that goal.”
The Got Guns program is a collaborative effort between the DC Office of Finance and Treasury, JP Morgan Financial Services and the DC Crimesolvers which provided MPD with a $20,000 grant to fund the program.
The announcement was made during the fourth All Hands on Deck (AHOD) for 2010, which began at 6 am Friday, August 13 and continues through 6 am on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Other law enforcement officials, including Metro Transit Police Deputy Chief David Webb, were on hand to kick off AHOD.
The initiative helps reduce crime. During AHOD, all available sworn MPD personnel are on patrol throughout the District emphasizing community policing and community outreach. This includes increasing the number of officers on foot beats, homicide detectives following up on cases and recruits passing out specific crime-related information.
MPD offers rewards of up to $25,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for any unsolved homicide committed in the District of Columbia
Anyone who has information about a crime may call police at (202) 727-9099 or (888)-919-CRIM[E] (888-919-2746).
Missing Person Critical: Latisha (Tish) Monique Frazier
Missing Person Critical: Latisha (Tish) Monique Frazier
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person identified as 18 year-old Latisha (Tish) Monique Frazier. Ms. Frazier was last seen on August 2, 2010, at approximately 5:00 pm, in the 1900 block of Trenton St., SE
Ms. Frazier is described as a black female of medium complexion, approximately 5’4”-5’6” in height, weighing approximately 165-175 pounds, with brown eyes, and black hair in dreads. Ms. Frazier was last seen wearing a brown shirt and black pants.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ms. Frazier is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.
08 August, 2010
MPD WELCOMES TWENTY-SIX NEW OFFICERS
Patrols in DC neighborhoods are being boosted by the addition of 26 officers who were
sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, August 6, 2010, at the MPD’s Maurice T.
Turner, Jr. Metropolitan Police Academy in Southwest.
During the ceremony, training awards were presented to Officer Richard Rice (Academic); Officer
James White (Firearms); Officers Richard Rice, Sean Rutter and Matt Vorndran (Vehicle Skills); and Officers
Alicia Weber and Tim Camilli (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 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.
sworn in during a graduation ceremony on Friday, August 6, 2010, at the MPD’s Maurice T.
Turner, Jr. Metropolitan Police Academy in Southwest.
During the ceremony, training awards were presented to Officer Richard Rice (Academic); Officer
James White (Firearms); Officers Richard Rice, Sean Rutter and Matt Vorndran (Vehicle Skills); and Officers
Alicia Weber and Tim Camilli (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 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.
What's Happening with Mobile Radar?
WARNING PERIOD FOR NEW MOBILE RADAR LOCATIONS TO END ON AUGUST 10
MPD states that...
Photo radar is a proven tool in slowing drivers down and reducing collisions. Law
enforcement agencies have deployed this technology in more than 75 countries around the
world for more than 30 years. Here in DC, speeding has been reduced dramatically in the
enforcement zones where photo radar is operating.
Survey after survey shows overwhelming public support for the use of photo enforcement
systems to reduce crashes. Support for these technologies is strongest among families with
children.
On July 9, 2010, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the deployment of new
photo enforced mobile radar locations, including several zones designated as work zones.
Work zone fines may be doubled.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units 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 30-day educational phase began on July 12, 2010. Throughout the educational phase
violators have been receiving warning citations. On August 11, 2010, MPD will begin issuing
live moving citations to violators.
For more information about automated speed
enforcement in the District of Columbia, including
a complete list of mobile radar locations, visit:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement
MPD states that...
Photo radar is a proven tool in slowing drivers down and reducing collisions. Law
enforcement agencies have deployed this technology in more than 75 countries around the
world for more than 30 years. Here in DC, speeding has been reduced dramatically in the
enforcement zones where photo radar is operating.
Survey after survey shows overwhelming public support for the use of photo enforcement
systems to reduce crashes. Support for these technologies is strongest among families with
children.
On July 9, 2010, the Metropolitan Police Department announced the deployment of new
photo enforced mobile radar locations, including several zones designated as work zones.
Work zone fines may be doubled.
The deployment locations for the Mobile Radar Units 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 30-day educational phase began on July 12, 2010. Throughout the educational phase
violators have been receiving warning citations. On August 11, 2010, MPD will begin issuing
live moving citations to violators.
For more information about automated speed
enforcement in the District of Columbia, including
a complete list of mobile radar locations, visit:
http://mpdc.dc.gov/automatedenforcement
DHS LAUNCHES “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING” CAMPAIGN IN DC
Earlier this week, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet
Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement
and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their
communities and expanded DHS’ “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign to
the Washington, DC, area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime
campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups.
“Homeland security begins with hometown security, and our efforts to confront
threats in our communities are most effective when they are led by local law enforcement
and involve strong collaboration with the communities and citizens they serve,” said
Secretary Napolitano.
Secretary Napolitano was joined at the event by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes
Norton, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Police Chief
Cathy Lanier, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Chief Michael
Taborn, and Homeland Security Advisory Council Chairman Judge William Webster.
The new measures are based on recommendations made by the Homeland Security
Advisory Council’s (HSAC) “Countering Violent Extremism” Working Group—
comprised of chiefs of police, sheriffs, community leaders and homeland security
experts—on ways DHS can better support community-based efforts to combat violent
extremism in the United States.
The “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats and
emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper transportation
and law enforcement authorities. In the Washington, DC, area, the campaign will
involved the Metropolitan Police Department’s long-standing participation in the
Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative, leveraging best practices
from the law enforcement community while engaging the public in identifying and
reporting suspicious activity.
In the coming months, DHS will continue to expand the campaign nationally with
public education materials, advertisements and other outreach tools to engage travelers,
businesses, community organizations and public and private sector employees to remain
vigilant and play an active role in keeping the country safe.
Napolitano announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement
and community groups across the country in identifying and mitigating threats to their
communities and expanded DHS’ “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign to
the Washington, DC, area in conjunction with National Night Out, an annual anticrime
campaign involving citizens, police and neighborhood groups.
“Homeland security begins with hometown security, and our efforts to confront
threats in our communities are most effective when they are led by local law enforcement
and involve strong collaboration with the communities and citizens they serve,” said
Secretary Napolitano.
Secretary Napolitano was joined at the event by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes
Norton, Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia Police Chief
Cathy Lanier, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police Chief Michael
Taborn, and Homeland Security Advisory Council Chairman Judge William Webster.
The new measures are based on recommendations made by the Homeland Security
Advisory Council’s (HSAC) “Countering Violent Extremism” Working Group—
comprised of chiefs of police, sheriffs, community leaders and homeland security
experts—on ways DHS can better support community-based efforts to combat violent
extremism in the United States.
The “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats and
emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper transportation
and law enforcement authorities. In the Washington, DC, area, the campaign will
involved the Metropolitan Police Department’s long-standing participation in the
Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Initiative, leveraging best practices
from the law enforcement community while engaging the public in identifying and
reporting suspicious activity.
In the coming months, DHS will continue to expand the campaign nationally with
public education materials, advertisements and other outreach tools to engage travelers,
businesses, community organizations and public and private sector employees to remain
vigilant and play an active role in keeping the country safe.
06 August, 2010
02 August, 2010
Celebration of National Night Out PSA 102
In Celebration of National Night Out PSA 102 is holding a Town Hall Discussion on Crime. We Want To Hear From You.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Sherwood Recreation Center
7:00 P.M.
Tuesday, 3 August 2010
Sherwood Recreation Center
7:00 P.M.
01 August, 2010
WAVE III OF SMOOTH OPERATOR RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 7
WAVE III OF SMOOTH OPERATOR RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 7
“Aggressive driving” is described as a combination of unsafe and unlawful actions that demonstrate a conscious and willful disregard for safety. The following offenses are included:
running red lights and stop signs; following too closely, or tailgating; changing lanes unsafely; failing to yield the right of way; improper passing; and speeding. Dozens of law enforcement agencies from the District, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania are cooperating in intensive
aggressive driving enforcement “waves” - one each month from June through September. The next enforcement wave, which runs from August 3-7, 2010, is in addition to the everyday traffic safety efforts of these law enforcement agencies. Running red lights and stop signs, unsafe lane
changes, and tailgating will get you pulled over—resulting in big penalties and points. Law enforcement in DC, Maryland and Virginia are getting tough on aggressive drivers to make our roads safer. So lighten up at the wheel. Because if you’re driving in a hurry, angry, and act like
you own the road, you’re going to get caught. To help you keep your cool, the MPD provides a list of 10 Basic Rules of Courtesy and Safety. Drivers are less likely to become aggressive, if they allow extra travel time and don’t feel rushed. Drivers are also less likely to instigate aggressive
driving in others if they maintain an adequate distance from other vehicles, signal intentions to other drivers when turning and changing lanes, and refrain from inappropriate behavior such as making faces or rude or obscene gestures.
“Aggressive driving” is described as a combination of unsafe and unlawful actions that demonstrate a conscious and willful disregard for safety. The following offenses are included:
running red lights and stop signs; following too closely, or tailgating; changing lanes unsafely; failing to yield the right of way; improper passing; and speeding. Dozens of law enforcement agencies from the District, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania are cooperating in intensive
aggressive driving enforcement “waves” - one each month from June through September. The next enforcement wave, which runs from August 3-7, 2010, is in addition to the everyday traffic safety efforts of these law enforcement agencies. Running red lights and stop signs, unsafe lane
changes, and tailgating will get you pulled over—resulting in big penalties and points. Law enforcement in DC, Maryland and Virginia are getting tough on aggressive drivers to make our roads safer. So lighten up at the wheel. Because if you’re driving in a hurry, angry, and act like
you own the road, you’re going to get caught. To help you keep your cool, the MPD provides a list of 10 Basic Rules of Courtesy and Safety. Drivers are less likely to become aggressive, if they allow extra travel time and don’t feel rushed. Drivers are also less likely to instigate aggressive
driving in others if they maintain an adequate distance from other vehicles, signal intentions to other drivers when turning and changing lanes, and refrain from inappropriate behavior such as making faces or rude or obscene gestures.
Tragic Event on H Street
Shortly after 1pm on on Wednesday July 28th, the establishment located at 1342 H Street NE was roobed. Two suspects entered the clothing store, tied up the owner, assaulted the owner, and took currency/clothing. The two suspects alighted from the store carrying two dark colored duffle bags. Unfortunately the suspects made good their escape to an awaiting vehicle. The vehicle used faciliate the escape is described and an older (1989 or 1990) dark colored (black or gray) Nissan Maxima with an unkown Maryland tag. If anyone was in the area and has information, please call 202-727-9099
Per Inspector Reese MPD 1D
Per Inspector Reese MPD 1D
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
ROBBERY FEAR_5:58AM_900 BLK OF MARYLAND AVE NE_
Police Alert-ROBBERY SNATCH
ROBBERY SNATCH_5:56AM_July 27 2010_1300 BLK OF E ST NE_
robbery force and violence_2158 hours_July 26_19th and c street, ne _
ROBBERY FEAR_5:58AM_900 BLK OF MARYLAND AVE NE_
Police Alert-ROBBERY SNATCH
ROBBERY SNATCH_5:56AM_July 27 2010_1300 BLK OF E ST NE_
robbery force and violence_2158 hours_July 26_19th and c street, ne _
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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