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Demonta King, 18, Sentenced for 2024 Armed Carjacking and 2022 Armed Robbery
Demonta King, 18, Sentenced for 2024 Armed Carjacking and 2022 Armed Robbery

Judge Jennifer Di Toro ordered King to serve fifteen years in prison.

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Dominic Armstrong, 21, Sentenced for Carjacking and Robbery Spree
Dominic Armstrong, 21, Sentenced for Carjacking and Robbery Spree

Carjacked a blue Honda Civic on the 3800 block of Minnesota Ave. NE.

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The Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2025Comment
Ovideo Flores-Lemus Guility of Two Counts of First-Degree Sexual Abuse
Ovideo Flores-Lemus Guility of Two Counts of First-Degree Sexual Abuse

Was the victim’s supervisor at the commercial custodial company they both worked for.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2025GUILTY, SEX ABUSEComment
13-Year-Old Arrested, Seeking Two Additional Suspects in Northwest Robbery
13-Year-Old Arrested, Seeking Two Additional Suspects in Northwest Robbery

The outstanding suspects were captured by nearby surveillance cameras.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2025ROBBERYComment
 🌟 In Living Color on display through October 11, 2025
🌟 In Living Color on display through October 11, 2025

Gallery open Wed - Saturday, 12 - 5pm. Free admission!

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SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025HONFLEUR GALLERYComment
🌟 Tickets on sale for the ACC's 32 Annual Brunch Cruise on October 4
🌟 Tickets on sale for the ACC's 32 Annual Brunch Cruise on October 4

An afternoon of food, music and dancing on the Potomac!

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SPONSOREDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025ACCComment
Sept 11 | Men’s Real Talk Series at the Anacostia Arts Center
Sept 11 | Men’s Real Talk Series at the Anacostia Arts Center

A real talk about all things men - from relationships to mental health.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025ANACOSTIA ARTS CENTERComment
Sept 12 | Games Night at Nīche by Nubian Hueman
Sept 12 | Games Night at Nīche by Nubian Hueman

A celebration of Black culture, community, and creativity!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025NICHEComment
2025 Congress Heights Day Parade Call
2025 Congress Heights Day Parade Call

An opportunity to participate in a great annual tradition!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025Congress Heights Day ParadeComment
Sept 13 | Ward 8 Clergy and Faith Leader's Breakfast Meeting
Sept 13 | Ward 8 Clergy and Faith Leader's Breakfast Meeting

This is a free monthly event.

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025FAITH LEADERSComment
Traffic Advisory | September DC PLUG Feeder 14702 Closures
Traffic Advisory | September DC PLUG Feeder 14702 Closures

Will take place on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. from September 1 to 31, 2025.

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DDOTThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025traffic advisoryComment
For Sale | 3206 5th Street, SE - $469,000
For Sale | 3206 5th Street, SE - $469,000

Eligible for a 10K grant, 3% down, no PMI, and no income restrictions!

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The Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025Comment
Fatal Shooting of Najii Mercer, 20, on Birney Place, Southeast
Fatal Shooting of Najii Mercer, 20, on Birney Place, Southeast

Call (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Antoine Turner Pleads Guilty to Homicide of Demeitri Anderson
Antoine Turner Pleads Guilty to Homicide of Demeitri Anderson

Homicide was witnessed by an on-duty police officer.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025HOMICIDE, PLEADINGComment
Chauncy Myers Sentenced for Stabbing Two People, including a Corrections Officer
Chauncy Myers Sentenced for Stabbing Two People, including a Corrections Officer

Judge Jennifer Di Toro sentenced Myers to seven years of incarceration.

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The Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025Comment
Randall Cornell Mack, Previously Convicted Murderer, Re-Arrested and Arraigned for Another Murder
Randall Cornell Mack, Previously Convicted Murderer, Re-Arrested and Arraigned for Another Murder

Robbed the 61-Year-Old Victim Inside His Apartment

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 8, 2025HOMICIDEComment
Sept 6 | RiverSmart Homes Showcase in Ward 7
Sept 6 | RiverSmart Homes Showcase in Ward 7

Take home free native plants, seedlings, and garden tools!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 6, 2025WARD 7Comment
Sept 6 | Write The Future! Literary Workshop for Youth
Sept 6 | Write The Future! Literary Workshop for Youth

Free and open to youth ages 13–24!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 6, 2025PROJECT CREATEComment
Sept 7 | Black Joy Sunday in Anacostia Park
Sept 7 | Black Joy Sunday in Anacostia Park

Free food, music, dancing, games, and community fun for all ages!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 6, 2025Black Lives MatterComment
Sept 7 | Clothing Swap at the Anacostia Arts Center
Sept 7 | Clothing Swap at the Anacostia Arts Center

This event is free!

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