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Police ID Maryland Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Northeast DC
Police have identified the Maryland man who was killed while crossing the street in Northeast DC. Clinton resident Gatarua Stephen Gitu, 39, was killed by driver in the early hours of Sunday, July 23 in the 2300 block of Benning Road NE, authorities announced. The initial investigation determined that at approximately 3:15 a.m. on the morning he was struck, Gitu was walking across the street - outside of the crosswalk - when he was struck by a dark-colored Infiniti that proceeded to speed away. DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene of the crash, where they found Gitu dead.…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Killed By Speeding Mercedes Driver Crossing Over Double Yellow Line In DC: Police
A speeding driver who couldn't keep a Mercedes in the right lane remains at large after a fatal Fourth of July hit-and-run in Northeast DC, police say. The Metropolitan Police Department has launched a death investigation after a reckless driver struck and killed a bicyclist early on Tuesday, July 4 while speeding in a black Mercedes in the 900 block of Eastern Avenue NE. Police say that at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the driver crossed over the double yellow line and into oncoming traffic, striking the victim before fleeing east on Eastern Avenue. The bicyclist was pronou…
Arlington, VA
News
Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (
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Disaster was averted on Sunday afternoon when a fourth-floor balcony collapsed and landed on the street in Northeast DC. No injuries were reported on Sunday, July 2, when the balcony collapsed and landed on the rear end of a Subaru Impreza that was parked downstairs. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE at around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to investigate the incident, which caused only damage to the home and parked car. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE@dcfireems It is unclear what caused the collapse. Structural…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Smoke Seen Across DC As Flames Tear Through Roof Of Building (
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Smoke could be seen for miles and flames scorched through the roof of a business in Northeast DC on Tuesday morning. Nearly two dozen units and 100 firefighters were called to the 1300 block of H Street NE where there reports of a massive fire that broke out in a three-story commercial building that threatened neighboring structures. 2 Alarm Fire 1300 block H St NE. Considerable fire on arrival roof 3 story building with some extension to adjacent structure. Aggressive firefighting efforts have knocked down the fire. Working to cut off any further extension. No injuries reported. #DCsBr…
Arlington, VA
Traffic
Car Mangled After Crashing Through Tree, Pole In Northeast DC
Disaster was averted in Northeast DC when a driver crashed through a tree that came toppling down on top of his vehicle. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, June 26, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the intersection of New York Avenue and Fenwick Street NE, when a driver struck a pole and tree, officials said. The driver was transported to an area hospital for treatment what were initially described as "serious injuries" and later downgraded to "non-life-threatening" later on Monday morning. It is unclear what caused the crash, and police investigators are still working to determ…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Dog Dies, One Critically Injured In Early Morning DC Fire, Officials Say (
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Several people were displaced, one person is hospitalized and a family dog died when an intense two-alarm fire broke out in Northeast DC on Saturday morning. A home was destroyed in the 5200 block of Blaine Street NE when a fire broke out at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, leaving several without a place to stay and at least one person in critical condition. Working Fire 5200 block Blaine St NE. 2 story house well involved in fire extending to 2 adjacent houses. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 17, 2023 Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were me…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Apartment Fire Leaves 16 Displaced In Northeast DC (
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Smoke was sent billowing through the air in Northeast DC on Wednesday morning when a fast-moving fire was sparked in the upper floors of an apartment building, landing several families in a precarious position. At least 16 people were displaced on Wednesday, June 14, when a blaze broke out in the second floor of a three-story building in the 5800 block of Field Place NE, officials say. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the apartment complex at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, and it was declared under control shortly before 4 p.m., according to officials. No injuries we…
Arlington, VA
Lifestyle
Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC
Some residents in Northeast DC had a surprise visitor on Friday morning when a playful bear took in the sights before ultimately being tranquilized by first responders. On Friday, June 9, the DC Police Department issued an alert regarding a large black bear that was hanging out in a tree in the 1300 block of Franklin Street NE, leading to road closures in the area as Animal Care and Control personnel responded. The bear made the rounds in Northeast DC before being tranquilized.DC Police A crowd of dozens of people wound up watching the bear until it attempted to make its great escape. …
Arlington, VA
News
Bike-Riding 11-Year-Old Bandit Busted For String Of Crimes In DC, Police Say
Criminals in Washington, DC keep getting younger and younger. The Metropolitan Police Department announced that an 11-year-old boy from Northeast, DC has been arrested following a near weeklong crime spree that saw him targeting multiple victims with a gun. Police say that the trail of terror began on Sunday, May 21, when the child allegedly committed an armed robbery at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 700 block of Lamont Street NW. In that instance, the suspect approached a victim and demanded property, which was initially rebuffed, at which point he pulled out a gun and made off with his…
Arlington, VA
News
Child Airlifted To Area Hospital After Crash In DC (
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One child suffered critical injuries in a crash that left three others hospitalized on Monday morning in Northeast DC. At approximately 11 a.m. on Monday, May 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 2800 block of New York Avenue to investigate a reported crash that left at least four people with injuries, officials say. Crash with medevac 2800 block NY Ave NE. Initial reports of dump truck vs vehicle with 4 injured. @usparkpolicepio Eagle helicopter on scene. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 22, 2023 One child was airlifted to an area hospital and was listed in c…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured In 'Labor Intensive' Blaze That Broke Out In Northeast DC Home
One firefighter was injured on Tuesday morning battling a tricky blaze that broke out in a two-story home and quickly spread in Northeast DC. Shortly before 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, a working fire was reported in the 2600 block of Otis Street NE, where there were flames showing from the second floor of the residence that expanded into the attic. Box Alarm 2600 block Otis St NE. Smoke showing from a 2 story dwelling. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 16, 2023 Officials say that “a labor intensive effort was required to expose and extinguish” all fire on the second flo…
Arlington, VA
News
Police ID Postal Worker Involved In Shooting Outside DC Service Facility
New information was released by the Metropolitan Police Department after a woman was hospitalized following a shooting outside a US Postal Facility in Northeast DC. The work week got off to a rough start for Southeast DC resident Davida Johnson, 25, who was arrested on Monday, May 8, following a dispute in the parking lot of the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center in the 900 block of Brentwood Road. According to police, the verbal dispute outside the facility with another woman escalated, and Johnson took out of a gun, shooting her victim. …
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