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One Injured By Cellphone Explosion At Northwest DC High School One Injured By Cellphone Explosion At Northwest DC High School
One Injured By Cellphone Explosion At Northwest DC High School One person suffered minor injuries when a cellphone exploded inside a Northwest DC high school. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to Roosevelt High School on 13th on Thursday morning to investigate an incident involving a person who was hurt from a lithium-ion battery that exploded.  It comes in the wake of a scooter charger fire that left one hospitalized and nearly two dozen residents displaced.  In this latest instance, one person was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries. The scene was cleared by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The explode…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials
Batteries In Charging Scooter Caused DC Fire That Critically Injured 1, Displaced 23: Officials The lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter are to blame for the Northwest DC fire that left one person critical and nearly two dozen people displaced, officials confirmed. DC Fire and EMS investigators say that Tuesday's fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building in the 1300 block of Peabody Street NW was caused by a charger, prompting them to issue warnings to the community. It is the second-such fire recently reported in DC. Fire investigators confirm lithium-ion batteries in a charging scooter caused yesterday’s Peabody St fire leaving 1 critical and over 2 dozen…

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Arlington, VA
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Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (VIDEO) Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (VIDEO)
Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (Video) One person was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition after being rescued from an apartment fire in Northwest DC on Tuesday. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called before noon on Feb. 27 to the 1300 block of Peabody Street NW, where there was a reported fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building.  Update Working Fire 1300 block Peabody St NW. Fire is under control. @DCMOCRS are assisting displaced residents & @RedCrossNCGC has been notified. We anticipate a large number of displaced. This brief video shows intensity of fire on arrival. #DCsBravest pic.twit…

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Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Northwest DC Apprehended In California: MPD Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Northwest DC Apprehended In California: MPD
Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Northwest DC Apprehended In California: MPD A 37-year-old man wanted in connection to a murder in Northwest DC earlier this month made it across the country only to be apprehended by police in California who plan to ship him right back. Kyle Britton was arrested in Millbrae, California over the weekend nearly two weeks after 32-year-old Jeremy Dewayne Johnson was found shot to death in the 900 block of Shepherd Street NW on Monday, Feb. 12, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Both men are from Southeast DC. Metropolitan Police Department Officers were called at around 2:40 a.m. on the morning of the shooting, where th…

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Arlington, VA
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Man Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley; Suspect At Large, Police Say Man Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley; Suspect At Large, Police Say
Man Found Shot To Death In Northwest DC Alley; Suspect At Large, Police Say An investigation has been launched after a man was found shot to death in the back of an alley in Northwest DC, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday night, officers were called to the 700 block of Lamont Street NW to investigate reports of shots fired in the area.  Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 700 block of Morton Street N.W. Lookout for black, male, slim built, wearing camouflaged hooded sweatshirt and all dark clothing. Last seen in the alley towards Lamont Street N.W. — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 26, 2024 Upon…

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Two In Custody Following Standoff With Police In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING) Two In Custody Following Standoff With Police In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING)
Two In Custody Following Standoff With Police In Northwest DC (Developing) Two people were taken into custody in Northwest DC following a standoff with members of the Metropolitan Police Department that led to several roads being closed in the area. The incident began shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday morning when an officer was flagged down regarding a possible armed robbery in the area of 8th Street and Florida Avenue NW that ended with two people running inside a building in the 2000 block of Georgia Avenue and barricading themselves inside. Members of the department's Emergency Response Team were able to breach building near Howard University - which was not in…

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Teen Brought From Maryland To DC To Face Murder Charge, Police Say Teen Brought From Maryland To DC To Face Murder Charge, Police Say
Teen Brought From Maryland To DC To Face Murder Charge, Police Say A Maryland teenager accused of murdering a 27-year-old District man late last year has been extradited and brought back to DC to face charges, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, MPD officers on patrol responded to gunshots ringing out in the 5400 block of Illinois Avenue NW, where they found Northwest DC resident Jihad Darden suffering from a gunshot wound. Darden was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries, officials said.  During the investigation, a 15-year-old from Bowie was identified as a susp…

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Arlington, VA
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Seven Displaced By House Fire In Northwest DC That Injured Firefighter Seven Displaced By House Fire In Northwest DC That Injured Firefighter
Seven Displaced By House Fire In Northwest DC That Injured Firefighter Seven people were displaced and a firefighter was injured following a fire in a Northwest DC townhouse, officials confirm. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 3900 block of 7th Street NW late on Sunday afternoon, where a fire broke out in the second floor of an area home and rapidly spread.  Box Alarm: 3900 BLk. 7th St NW 2 story townhome. Fire is extinguished. Checking for extension, pic.twitter.com/seQEdhL5Qn — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 11, 2024 Crews were able to corral the flames and get the fire under control, but not before it left five adults and two ch…

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Daughter Charged With Murder After Father Dies From Stab Wound At Hospital In DC: MPD Daughter Charged With Murder After Father Dies From Stab Wound At Hospital In DC: MPD
Daughter Charged With Murder After Father Dies From Stab Wound At Hospital In DC: MPD A Northwest DC daughter has been charged with murder after her 70-year-old father died at an area hospital over the weekend, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Brittany Gaylor, 32, has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of James Gaylor, who was pronounced dead on Sunday, Feb. 11, hours after he was attacked during a domestic dispute. Police say that at around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night, officers from the department were flagged down at the intersection of North Capitol and P Street NW by a woman who reported stabbing a man inside a home in the 16…

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Murder Suspect Who Stabbed Woman During Domestic Dispute Back In DC To Face Justice: Police Murder Suspect Who Stabbed Woman During Domestic Dispute Back In DC To Face Justice: Police
Murder Suspect Who Stabbed Woman During Domestic Dispute Back In DC To Face Justice: Police The man arrested states away in connection to the murder of a beloved woman late last year has returned in the nation's capital to face justice, authorities announced. Alberto Valle-Carranza is back on the East Coast following his arrest in Indiana one day after the fatal stabbing of 31-year-old Reyna Garcia-Lopez in Northwest DC last December. Shortly after 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 1200 block of 11th Street NW to investigate a reported domestic disturbance.  Upon arrival, they found Garcia Lopez s…

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Suspect Wearing Construction Outfit Wanted For Bank Robbery In Northwest DC: MPD Suspect Wearing Construction Outfit Wanted For Bank Robbery In Northwest DC: MPD
Suspect Wearing Construction Outfit Wanted For Bank Robbery In Northwest DC: MPD New photos have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department as they attempt to track down a wanted bank robber who was caught on camera sporting a construction outfit in Northwest DC. Detectives are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate the masked man who is wanted for targeting a bank in the 1700 block of K Street NW on Tuesday morning. Police say that at around 9:20 a.m. on Feb. 6, the wanted man walked into the bank and implied to a teller that he was armed while demanding money. The employee complied, and the robber made off with an undisclosed a…

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Arlington, VA
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Suspect Kidnapped Man, Forced Him To Take Out Cash At ATM In Northwest DC: MPD (NEW PHOTOS) Suspect Kidnapped Man, Forced Him To Take Out Cash At ATM In Northwest DC: MPD (NEW PHOTOS)
Suspect Kidnapped Man, Forced Him To Take Out Cash At ATM In Northwest DC: MPD (NEW Photos) Recognize this suspect or vehicle?  A new alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department this week as they attempt to track down a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection to a carjacking, robbery, and kidnapping in Northwest DC earlier this month. Like a scene out of a movie, shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the suspect swerved his car in front of his victim, who was still parked in his own vehicle in the 400 block of K Street NW. He then got out, and when his victim rolled down a window, the wanted man allegedly snatched a cell phone and assaulted him, police say.…

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