BLOG — Congress Heights on the Rise

CRITICAL MISSING | Alaz’yah Brown, 15

Last seen in the 3400 block of 15th Street, Southeast, on Monday, May 8, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 10, 2023CRITICAL MISSINGComment

Armed Carjacking and Other Charges Filed Against D.C. Man for String of Armed Robberies at Convenience Stores and Gas Stations

Armed Carjacking and Other Charges Filed Against D.C. Man for String of Armed Robberies at Convenience Stores and Gas Stations

Defendant Discharged Firearm During Two Robberies

COURTSThe Advoc8teMay 10, 2023INDICTMENTComment

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Jonathan Johnson, 18

WANTED SUSPECT SOUGHT | Jonathan Johnson, 18

Wanted pursuant to a DC Superior Court bench warrant for Failure to Appear.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 10, 2023WANTEDComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2023 Police Week, May 11 - May 15, 2023

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2023 Police Week, May 11 - May 15, 2023

There will be parking restrictions and street closures!

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 10, 2023traffic advisoryComment

May 9 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

May 9 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm through May 23, 2023!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023CHACC, YOGAComment

ADOPT ME! Kimiko

This dear miss is ready for a quiet home where she can nap and cuddle to her heart's content!

PETSThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

May 11 | MahoganyBooks Masterclass w/Zelda Lockhart & Khadijah Ali-Coleman

May 11 | MahoganyBooks Masterclass w/Zelda Lockhart & Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Attendees will receive a 10% discount when they pre-order Trinity in-store day of the event.

CLASSESThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

Will provide up to $20,000 of general operating funds over a two-year grant period!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023Martha's TableComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1626 R Street, SE - $1,800/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 1626 R Street, SE - $1,800/month

Two bedroom, two bath with balcony on the third floor of a renovated row house.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023HOME FOR RENT, WARD 8Comment

Man Sentenced to Almost Six Years in Prison For Illegally Distributing Fentanyl

Man Sentenced to Almost Six Years in Prison For Illegally Distributing Fentanyl

Gary Vaughn, 55, of Washington, D.C., sold narcotics at various locations in SE.

COURTSThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023SENTENCEDComment

Wanted Suspect Sought | Beshon Tyler, 21

Wanted Suspect Sought | Beshon Tyler, 21

DC Superior Court Bench Warrant for a Simple Assault- Domestic Violence.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023WANTEDComment

Arrest Made in a First-Degree Sexual Abuse Offense: 1700 Block of Webster Street, NE

Arrest Made in a First-Degree Sexual Abuse Offense: 1700 Block of Webster Street, NE

30-year-old Luis Vasquez, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023SEXUAL ABUSEComment

VIDEO | Suspect Sought in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2400 b/o Shannon Pl, SE

VIDEO | Suspect Sought in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2400 b/o Shannon Pl, SE

A reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information!

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 9, 2023VIDEO, GUNSComment

May 9 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

May 9 | Community Yoga with Dee at the CHACC

Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm through May 23, 2023!

CLASSESThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023CHACC, YOGAComment

JOB ALERT | Senior Administrative Assistant - $55,000 to $65,000/year

JOB ALERT | Senior Administrative Assistant - $55,000 to $65,000/year

Maintain in-office hours at least two days per week.

JOBSThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023HELP WANTEDComment

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

May 12 | Deadline for nonprofits to apply for the Community Impact Fund

Will provide up to $20,000 of general operating funds over a two-year grant period!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023Martha's TableComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Residential Accessory Apartment Program (RAAP) Grants

RESOURCE ALERT | Residential Accessory Apartment Program (RAAP) Grants

Will fund the renovation or creation of accessory dwelling units for residents of all incomes!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023DHCDComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 2210 16th Street, SE - $439,999

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 2210 16th Street, SE - $439,999

Two-bedroom, 2.5-bath detached home in Historic Anacostia!

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023WARD 8, HOME FOR SALEComment

MPD 6D | Decedent Identified in Homicide: 3500 Block of Hayes Street, NE

MPD 6D | Decedent Identified in Homicide: 3500 Block of Hayes Street, NE

The decedent has been identified as 47-year-old Marcus Carey of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2600 b/o Stanton Road, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 2600 b/o Stanton Road, SE

Occurred on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 8, 2023MPD 7D, GUNSComment