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MPD 5D | Homicide: 300 Block of Franklin Street, NE

MPD 5D | Homicide: 300 Block of Franklin Street, NE

The decedent has been identified as 47-year-old Leonard Carter, of Northwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 20, 2023MPD 5D, homicideComment

MPD 4D | Homicide: 4300 Block of 13th Street, NW

MPD 4D | Homicide: 4300 Block of 13th Street, NW

The decedent has been identified as 17-year-old Jefferson Luna-Perez, of Northwest, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 20, 2023HOMICIDE, MPD 4DComment

May 20 | Deanwood Day at the Deanwood Recreation Center

May 20 | Deanwood Day at the Deanwood Recreation Center

The event will happen rain or shine!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023WARD 7, DEANWOODComment

May 20 | Ward 8 Democrats Meeting: How to join DC Boards and Commission

May 20 | Ward 8 Democrats Meeting: How to join DC Boards and Commission

This meeting will be held virtually.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023WARD 8 DEMOCRATSComment

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2600 block of 12th Place, SE

MPD 7D | Homicide: 2600 block of 12th Place, SE

The decedent has been identified as 60-year-old Anthony Eric Petty, no fixed address.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

Arrest Made in Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses in the District

Arrest Made in Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offenses in the District

At the time of his arrest, three handguns were recovered.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023CARJACKINGComment

RESOURCE ALERT | East of the River Career Pathways Program for EotR Youth Ages 18 - 24

RESOURCE ALERT | East of the River Career Pathways Program for EotR Youth Ages 18 - 24

Eligible youth can earn up to $300/week! Apply now!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023DOESComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats

RESOURCE ALERT | Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats

Vaccines are available by appointment only.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment

June 21 | Deadline to apply for the Community Engagement Academy

June 21 | Deadline to apply for the Community Engagement Academy

Meet officers and officials, and will take part in various engaging activities!

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 19, 2023MPDComment

Former D.C. Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing more than $350,000 from the District’s Project Empowerment Program

Former D.C. Government Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing more than $350,000 from the District’s Project Empowerment Program

Defendant Previously Served Prison Sentence for Different Theft Scheme

COURTSThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023PLEADINGComment

May 18 | Meeting on the new correctional annex and men's halfway house

May 18 | Meeting on the new correctional annex and men's halfway house

Food and drinks will be provided!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023WARD 8Comment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Partial Good Hope Road, SE Closure this Saturday

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Partial Good Hope Road, SE Closure this Saturday

Will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023traffic advisoryComment

May 19 | To Live and Breathe Exhibition opening at the Anacostia Museum

May 19 | To Live and Breathe Exhibition opening at the Anacostia Museum

Self-guided tours of the exhibition, a caricature artist, and more!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

May 20 | Ward 8 Democrats Meeting: How to join DC Boards and Commission

May 20 | Ward 8 Democrats Meeting: How to join DC Boards and Commission

This meeting will be held virtually.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023WARD 8 DEMOCRATSComment

May 20 | Deanwood Day at the Deanwood Recreation Center

May 20 | Deanwood Day at the Deanwood Recreation Center

The event will happen rain or shine!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023WARD 7, DEANWOODComment

MPD 6D | Homicide: 3700 Block of Hayes Street, NE

MPD 6D | Homicide: 3700 Block of Hayes Street, NE

The decedent has been identified as 10-year-old Arianna Davis, of Northeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023MPD 6D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3900 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SW

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3900 b/o Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SW

31-year-old Terry Thompson, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023MPD 7D, HOMICIDEComment

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:Monday, May 8, 2023, to Monday, May 15, 2023

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries:Monday, May 8, 2023, to Monday, May 15, 2023

MPD detectives and officers recovered 52 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023GUNSComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2023 Capitol Hill Classic 10K Walk/Run on Sunday

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | 2023 Capitol Hill Classic 10K Walk/Run on Sunday

There will be parking restrictions and street closures!

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 18, 2023TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment

May 17 | OAG in the Community Meeting in Ward 7

With Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Councilmember Vincent Gray.

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 17, 2023WARD 7Comment