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Oct 14 | Clean Waterways Cleanup at Anacostia Park

Oct 14 | Clean Waterways Cleanup at Anacostia Park

Rain or Shine. All supplies provided.

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

CRITICAL MISSING | John Hickerson, 66

Last seen in the 2100 block of R Street, Southeast, on October 12, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Elijah West, 19

Last seen in the 3800 block of South Capitol Street, SE, on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

Oct 16 | Walking Tour of Frederick Douglass Murals in Old Anacostia

Oct 16 | Walking Tour of Frederick Douglass Murals in Old Anacostia

Join local street historian and author John Muller.

EVENTSThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022FREDERICK DOUGLASSComment

Oct 16 | Deadline for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Oct 16 | Deadline for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Coercion and Enticement of a Minor

Defendant Sexually Abused a Minor Child Over a Three -Year Period

COURTSThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022PLEADINGComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, October 3, 2022 to Monday, October 10, 2022

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, October 3, 2022 to Monday, October 10, 2022

MPD detectives and officers recovered 40 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022GUNSComment

MPD 7D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in a Theft One from Auto Offense: 1700 b/o Gainesville Street, SE

MPD 7D | Suspects and Vehicle Sought in a Theft One from Auto Offense: 1700 b/o Gainesville Street, SE

The suspects removed tires from the victim’s vehicle.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 13, 2022MPD 7D, THEFTComment

JOB ALERT | Foreclosure Prevention Counselor/Trainer - $48k to $60k/year

JOB ALERT | Foreclosure Prevention Counselor/Trainer - $48k to $60k/year

High School Diploma Required.

JOBSThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022HELP WANTEDComment

Oct 12 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

Oct 12 | Arcadia Mobile Market at Bellevue Library and Fort DuPont

Accepts and doubles the face value of food stamps (SNAP, WIC, and Senior FMNP)!

MARKETThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022ARCADIA MOBILE MARKETComment

Oct 12 | East of the River Steel Band Open House for Youth 12+

Oct 12 | East of the River Steel Band Open House for Youth 12+

Bring your parent to sign up to be a part of this unique musical experience!

YOUTH PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022EOTR STEEL BANDComment

Oct 14 | Clean Waterways Cleanup at Anacostia Park

Oct 14 | Clean Waterways Cleanup at Anacostia Park

Rain or Shine. All supplies provided.

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022ANACOSTIA PARKComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 625 Chesapeake Street, SE #201 - $143,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 625 Chesapeake Street, SE #201 - $143,000

Two-bedroom and one-bathroom condo in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for 2014 Killing of Woman in Southeast Washington

IN THE COURTS | Maryland Man Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for 2014 Killing of Woman in Southeast Washington

Defendant Stabbed Victim Repeatedly in Her Apartment

COURTSThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022SENTENCED, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 5D | Homicide: 800 b/o 21st Street, NE

MPD 5D | Homicide: 800 b/o 21st Street, NE

The decedent has been identified as 28-year-old Eric King, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022MPD 5D, HOMICIDEComment

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Demanne Shelton, 30

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Demanne Shelton, 30

Wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant for Failure to Appear.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022WANTEDComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Vehicle) Offense: 2100 b/o 34th St, SE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Vehicle) Offense: 2100 b/o 34th St, SE

For the report of an accident involving a pedestrian.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022MPD 6D, ASSAULTComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 5000 b/o Benning Rd, SE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 5000 b/o Benning Rd, SE

The suspect brandished a firearm and pointed it in the direction of the victim.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 12, 2022MPD 6D, GUNSComment

CRITICAL MISSING | Remy Tolson, 14

Last seen in the 4000 block of Blaine Street, Northeast on Monday, October 10, 2022.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 11, 2022CRITICAL MISSINGComment

JOB ALERT | Part-Time Center/Literacy Aide - at least $20/hour

JOB ALERT | Part-Time Center/Literacy Aide - at least $20/hour

All paid training and technology for use at the center will be provided!

JOBSThe Advoc8teOctober 11, 2022HELP WANTEDComment