Archive for the ‘Crime & Punishment’ Category
Six shootings in DC stain Halloween fun
‘Nacho #19′courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
While you might have heard first about the 11pm shooting on M Street in Georgetown, there were five other shootings in DC last night. Two were shot in Petworth at Georgia and Decatur; another at 9th and Crittenden; a fourth was shot near the New York Avenue Metro, [...]
Opinion: Sulaimon Brown is right
’shocks’
courtesy of ‘dreamsjung’
I’m gonna just let you recover from the mental discord that reading that headline will give you. Maybe it’ll help if you muse on the old saying that even a broken clock is right twice a day, though in the modern digital age it’s more like a broken clock is still useful as [...]
Breakin’ the Law: Prohibition in DC
Garret Peck (photos by the author)
Wednesday night I attended a talk on Prohibition in DC by local author Garrett Peck. He’s got a new book on the subject, developed as a result of his research for his first book, along with the knowledge he’s amassed leading the Temperance Tour. Much as it is [...]
Bethesda Row Restaurant Week: 04/11 – 04/17
‘Bethesda Lane’ courtesy of ‘Payton Chung’
Bethesda Row’s Spring Restaurant Week kicks off this Monday, April 11 and runs through Sunday, April 17. Participating restaurants include: American Tap Room, Café Deluxe, Jaleo, Lebanese Taverna, Mamma Lucia, Mon Ami Gabi, Parker’s American Bistro, Raku, and Redwood Restaurant and Bar, who will offer two course lunches for $15 and three course dinners [...]
Dispatches from Ward 5
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courtesy of ‘mediaslave’
The Ward 5 lists were active this week, with several things going on to talk about.
Numerous discussions ensued across both the Eckington and Ward 5 lists after the Truxton Circle murder of Billy Mitchell, who was on his way home from the theater when he was shot at the corner of North Capitol [...]
Heavyweight DC lawyer vs. the DC judicial system
‘Nacho #19′
courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Via Legal Times comes this story about a DC lawyer who was arrested for “disorderly conduct” (after insulting a police officer), was asked to pay $35 at the station and forfeit the right to a hearing or be taken to the District’s central cellblock. He did so in [...]
Cause of death released in DC9 case
‘St Elisabeth’s Hospital – Surgical reports’
courtesy of ’spiggycat’
This afternoon the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the cause of death of Ali Mohammed. Mohammed died outside of the DC9 nightclub on October 15 after an altercation. The report classifies the death as a homicide, and lists the cause of death as “Excited Delirium Associated [...]
Haven’t You Heard Of Method Acting?
‘disturbing’
courtesy of ‘philliefan99′
According to the Washington Examiner, a middle aged man was arrested on Halloween night for wearing a diaper and shouting profanities at children while they were trick-or-treating in Ocean City, MD. Maryland State Police report that assailant was cursing at adults and children and trying to get them to give him candy.
Epic.
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Lesbians can’t keep their hands off the Ravens’ cups
‘Go Long’
courtesy of ‘Mylar Bono’
The Huffington Post and Washington Blade are reporting that during the Ravens’ September 26th game, a lesbian couple was unfairly thrown out of M&T Bank Stadium. There are mixed reports as to why the couple was ejected from the stadium. The Ravens claim that the couple was asked to leave because [...]
I’m Smell Chocolate! Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!
‘Up’
courtesy of ‘OakleyOriginals’
Yesterday at Dulles International Airport, a Custom and Border Protection’s drug-detecting pup sniffed out approximately 21 pounds of marijuana hidden within packages of chocolate. The drugs were on their way to NYC from Mexico City and had an estimated street value of $17,000.
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Armored Truck Robbed in Georgetown
‘SWAT – Restoring Honor rally’
courtesy of ‘theqspeaks’
At around 2:20pm this afternoon, four armed and masked individuals robbed an armored truck stationed across the street from the Georgetown BB&T Bank. TBD reports that the suspects escaped with an unknown sum of money and, fortunately, no one was injured.
MPD is reportedly searching for four black males in [...]
Dude! Where’s My Ginseng?!!
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courtesy of ‘Chloester’
NBCWashington reports that two local area men have been found guilty of harvesting and hunting for wild herb ginseng at Savage River State Forest. Wild ginseng touted for its anti-tumor, anti-viral, antioxidant, and metabolic effects can potentially sell for $300 per pound.
According to the Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Ginseng grows “in [...]
Protecting Your Bike
‘Next time, lock up the entire bike’
courtesy of ‘billaday’
I love bike riding. And I love bike riding around DC. It’s truly a fantastic mode of transportation, whether you’re headed to work or play. Since moving to DC in 2006, with my Cannondale in tow, I’ve noticed a significant increase in the amount of bike traffic. [...]
DHS Warns of Terror Threat to Metro
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courtesy of ‘erin m’
NBC4 reports that the DHS warned WMATA on Sunday of a potential terror threat to the Metro system. According to a DHS memo, an individual obtained a Turkish visa to come to the States and perpetrate a bombing on a Metro station. The memo stated that this information has “low credibility” and [...]
Help Solve Animal Cruelty Cold Case In Northeast
‘McGruff looks pissed’
courtesy of ‘MikeOliveri’
Some disturbing news coming out of the Northeast today. Apparently, Washington Humane Society officers are heavily investigating two cases of cold-blooded animal murder and they’re looking for help in solving these senseless and heinous crimes.
In April an innocent opossum and her ten babies were stoned to death in an alley [...]
NTSB Finds Systemic WMATA Safety Issues From Red Line Crash Investigations
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Today in a five hour long hearing, (not including a one hour long lunch break) the NTSB released their findings on the 2009 Red Line crash. Chairwoman Hersman kick off the hearing with opening remarks that highlighted the thoroughness of the report, the importance of its findings and immediate [...]
Say Cheese and Pay Up
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courtesy of ‘Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie’
Remember those red light cameras that Arlington installed for your safety, last month? Well, today is the day of reckoning. Arlington PD will start issuing $50 infractions to drivers the cameras catch blowing red lights. To be fair, this is a significantly lighter fine than would be issue by [...]
Erin Andrews Files Suit Against Marriott International
‘Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2009 005′
courtesy of ‘dane brian’
ESPN sports reporter, Dancing With The Stars contestant and internet search sensation, Erin Andrews has filed a civil lawsuit against Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc., according to the Washington Business Journal.
The suit stems from the invasion of privacy committed by Michael David Barrett when he illegally videotaped Andrews in [...]
