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MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 1300 b/o Congress St, SE

MPD 7D | Vehicle Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 1300 b/o Congress St, SE

Occurred on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 29, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment

🌟 April 1 | Pathways To Early Childhood Education Careers [SP]

🌟 April 1 | Pathways To Early Childhood Education Careers [SP]

An open house and information session at Martha’s Table!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023Martha's TableComment

🌟 Submissions now being accepted for Anacostia Shorts, A short film contest! [SP]

🌟 Submissions now being accepted for Anacostia Shorts, A short film contest! [SP]

Cash prizes from $2,000 to $500!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023VPACComment

March 28 | Office of the Attorney General Ward 8 Listening Session

March 28 | Office of the Attorney General Ward 8 Listening Session

Hosted by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023OAGComment

March 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

March 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

This month's special guest is Martha's Table CEO, Tiffany Williams!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023ACCComment

March 29 | Community Cleanup of 400 - 800 Blocks of Chesapeake Street, SE

March 29 | Community Cleanup of 400 - 800 Blocks of Chesapeake Street, SE

Join CSOSA and other community partners!

CLEANUPThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023MPDComment

March 30 | Public meeting to discuss alley repair and restoration at 1371 Morris Road SE

March 30 | Public meeting to discuss alley repair and restoration at 1371 Morris Road SE

Learn the details of this project!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023DDOTComment

April 1 | Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan Meeting

April 1 | Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan Meeting

Will become a guide for the development of neighborhood-serving mixed uses.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023WARD 7Comment

MPD 1D | Homicide: 500 Block of 11th Street, SE

MPD 1D | Homicide: 500 Block of 11th Street, SE

The decedents are 34-year-old Othaniel Gaither and 32-year-old Hamza Halaoh.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023MPD 1D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Kidnapping (Gun) Offense: 4700 b/o South Capitol St, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Kidnapping (Gun) Offense: 4700 b/o South Capitol St, SE

Occurred on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023MPD 7D, KIDNAPPINGComment

Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District

Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery (Gun) Offenses in the Sixth District

Ocurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery (Knife) Offense: 2500 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

MPD 6D | Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery (Knife) Offense: 2500 b/o Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Occurred on Monday, March 27, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 28, 2023MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

Two Ward 8 Properties Compelled To Make Critical Health and Safety Enhancements

Two Ward 8 Properties Compelled To Make Critical Health and Safety Enhancements

Alabama Plaza and Worthington Woods

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023OAG, WARD 8Comment

Temporary Lane Closures for the I-295 Corridor Improvement Project from March 27 through April 3, 2023

Temporary Lane Closures for the I-295 Corridor Improvement Project from March 27 through April 3, 2023

Will temporarily close lanes, ramps and shoulders.

DDOTThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023traffic advisoryComment

March 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

March 28 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

This month's special guest is Martha's Table CEO, Tiffany Williams!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023ACCComment

🌟 JOB ALERT | Casey Trees seeks Outreach Coordinator - $52,000 to $57,000/year [SP]

🌟 JOB ALERT | Casey Trees seeks Outreach Coordinator - $52,000 to $57,000/year [SP]

This is a full-time position, 40 hours a week!

SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023CASEY TREESComment

March 28 | Office of the Attorney General Ward 8 Listening Session

March 28 | Office of the Attorney General Ward 8 Listening Session

Hosted by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023OAGComment

District Man Sentenced For Second-Degree Murder For Killing Woman in Her Apartment

District Man Sentenced For Second-Degree Murder For Killing Woman in Her Apartment

Olga Ooro’s body has never been found.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023SENTENCEDComment

District Man Found Guilty of Murder and Related Charges for Killing Man in Apartment Building Lobby in Southeast Washington

District Man Found Guilty of Murder and Related Charges for Killing Man in Apartment Building Lobby in Southeast Washington

Defendant Shot Victim in Back After Confrontation

COURTSThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023GUILTYComment

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1500 b/o Anacostia Ave, NE

MPD 6D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1500 b/o Anacostia Ave, NE

Located and arrested 20-year-old JaJuan Gripper, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMarch 27, 2023MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment