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Former Mental Health and Community Residence Facility Director Accused of Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Elderly Person

Former Mental Health and Community Residence Facility Director Accused of Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult and Elderly Person

Defendant Accused of Using Money for Personal Expenses.

COURTSThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022INDICTEDComment

Arrest Made in a Second-Degree Child Sexual Abuse Offense: 1800 b/o Anacostia Drive, SE

Arrest Made in a Second-Degree Child Sexual Abuse Offense: 1800 b/o Anacostia Drive, SE

34-year-old Gary Jones Jr., of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022CHILD SEX ABUSEComment

Wanted Suspect Sought | Rasheed Jenkins, 23

Wanted Suspect Sought | Rasheed Jenkins, 23

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022WANTEDComment

Arrest Made in a Homicide: 2000 Block of 14th Street, NW

Arrest Made in a Homicide: 2000 Block of 14th Street, NW

Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 19, 2022HOMICIDEComment

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

🌟 August 20 - Sept 24 | Color + Form = Blackstraction at Honfleur Gallery [SP]

Free and open to the public, located in the heart of Historic Anacostia!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022HONFLEUR GALLERYComment

August 18 | Last day for DC residents to apply for a FREE Medical Marijuana Card good for 2 years!

August 18 | Last day for DC residents to apply for a FREE Medical Marijuana Card good for 2 years!

Temporary registrations & self-certification by DC residents at least 21 years of age.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022CANNABIS Comment

August 18 + 24 | Free Two-Part SEO Masterclass to improve your website

August 18 + 24 | Free Two-Part SEO Masterclass to improve your website

This class will be held virtually; registration is required.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment

August 19 - 21 | Three Crafting Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

August 19 - 21 | Three Crafting Workshops at the Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center

The crafting supplies are included with the ticket price!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022CHACCComment

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Communications Coordinator - $50k to $60k

JOB ALERT | Full-Time Communications Coordinator - $50k to $60k

Not considering remote staff for this position.

JOBSThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

August 20 | Friends + Family Of Incarcerated People Public Safety Community Festival in Ward 8

Free giveaways and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022FESTIVAL, WARD 8Comment

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

Registration is required. Spaces are limited!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022WARD 7, WARD 8Comment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1920 Naylor Road, SE - $1,500/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1920 Naylor Road, SE - $1,500/month

Large two bedrooms, one bath condominium unit.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR RENTComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Burglary One Offense: 2300 b/o Hartford Street, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Burglary One Offense: 2300 b/o Hartford Street, SE

26-year-old Andre Robinson., of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022MPD 7D, BURGLARYComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Monday, August 15, 2022

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Monday, August 15, 2022

MPD detectives and officers recovered 77 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022GUNSComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 3200 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 3200 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 18, 2022BURGLARY, MPD 6DComment

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

August 17 | Virtual workshop on how to write a Victim Impact Statement

Make a difference in the violence in our community.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022PUBLIC SAFETYComment

August 18 + 24 | Free Two-Part SEO Masterclass to improve your website

August 18 + 24 | Free Two-Part SEO Masterclass to improve your website

This class will be held virtually; registration is required.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment

JOB ALERT | Part-Time Executive Operations Assistant - $25+/hour

JOB ALERT | Part-Time Executive Operations Assistant - $25+/hour

Part-time (estimated 25-35 hours per week).

JOBSThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

August 20 | Free biking and boating on the Anacostia for DMV youth

Registration is required. Spaces are limited!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022WARD 7, WARD 8Comment

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

August 21 | Kitten Cuddle Yoga Play Time with Jess Pierno

Money raised goes to help care for rescued kitties!

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teAugust 17, 2022HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment