Holiday Safety Seminar

The Holiday Safety Seminar which was held yesterday November 14, 2007 at the NEW Kennedy Senior Wellness Center located at 324 Kennedy Street NW. We had a lovely time with about 30 in participation. I presented a PowerPoint which highlighted numerous safety tips. Not only ones that can be used this time of year, but ones that can carry on throughout the whole year.
We enjoyed the time of fellowship and we also engaged in good discussion. A couple of our seniors had life experiences to share with the group. Many questions were asked and input was made.
Thanks for all of those who participated and we hope to have another event like this soon.

Upcoming Events in PSA 402

Breakfast with Santa: December 8, 2007 at Lamond Community Center 20 Tuckerman Street NE from 10am – 12pm.
Winter Clothes for the Homeless in 4D: PSA 402 will be collecting clothing for all ages. With winter approaching we want to make sure everyone has enough warmth. You can drop off your old or new clothes at the 4th District station (6001 Georgia Ave. NW) to be distributed to the homeless we have in our local neighborhoods.
Young Artist on the Rise: Saturday April 19, 2008 10am-6pm at Takoma Community Center (300 Van Buren Street NW)
To tackle the graffiti problem we are experiencing in the 4th District, PSA 402 is teaming up with Emory Beacon of Light to provide a educational experience and also provide information for making art a career.
Community Awareness Safety Fair: PSA 402 is always eager and ready to supply the community with vital safety information. In doing so we have planned an event which we will invite numerous vendors that supply services and information on safety. The Metropolitan Police Department will be on had to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. This event is scheduled to be held in January 18, 2008, but other pertinent information will be announced soon.
Holiday Safety Seminar: November 14, 2007 324 Kennedy Street NW (Senior Wellness Center) 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Obtain information on how to keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season.

Paul Public Charter School Honors First Lady of the City Mrs. Michelle Fenty

On October 30, 2007 students and faculty of Paul Public Charter School located on 7th Street NW between Peabody St. and Missouri Ave. NW took time out of there day to honor the Fist Lady of Washington, DC, Mrs. Michelle Fenty.

The children expressed there many talented artistic side through music, dancing, and poetry reciting.

Many faculty of the Paul Public Charter School were recognized as well, but the main recognition was for Mrs. Fenty.

With her soft accented voice she gave an amazing speech about the importance of reading. This was the second time Mrs. Fenty visited the school. Earlier in the year she read stories to the children.

I personally had the opportunity to attend this wonderful ceremony and had a magnificent time.

One of the students gave me a personal tour of the newly renovated school. All the children were well behaved and knowledgeable.

It was a very nice day and I am grateful I was invited to attend this wonderful event.

Thanks Paul Public Charter School

Reported Crimes In PSA 402 for Month of October 2007

Total Robberies 23 --- Last months totals: 8

Robbery Gun/ 10-2-07/ Day/ 13th & Rittenhouse St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-2-07/ Eve/ 6700 B/O 2nd St. NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 10-3-07/ Eve/ 6200 3rd St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-10-07/ Eve/ 1300 Sheridan St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-10-07/ Day/ 6500 B/O Georgia Ave. NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 10-11-07/ Eve/ 6700 B/O 6th St. NW/ Open
Robbery Snatch/ 10-11-07/ Day/ 1500 B/O Underwood St. NW/ Open
Robbery PBS/ 10-11-07/ Day/ 6400 B/O Luzon Ave. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-12-07/ Eve/ 16th & Oglethorpe St. NW/ Open
Robbery PBS/ 10-15-07/ Day/ 6700 B/O 16th St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-17-07/ Eve/ 1200 B/O Tuckerman St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-18-07/ Day/ 16th & Military Rd. NW/ Open
Attempt Robbery/ 10-18-07/ Eve/ 600 B/O Kensington Pl. NE/ Open
Robbery PBS/ 10-19-07/ Day/ 1400 B/O Fort Stevens Dr. NW/ Open
Robbery Pick Pocket/ 10-19-07/ Day/ 6000 B/O 16th St. NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 10-22-07/ Eve/ 6500 B/O 8th St. NW/ Open
Robbery Knife/ 10-22-07/ Mid/ 6500 B/O 14th St. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-22-07/ Mid/ 1200 B/O Aspen St. NW/ Open
Robbery PBS/ 10-23-07/ Day/ 1400 B/O Rock Creek Ford Rd. NW/ Open
Robbery F&V/ 10-27-07/ Eve/ Riggs & Nicholson St. NE/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 10-29-07/ Mid/ 5100 B/O 4th St. NE/ Open
Attempt Robbery/ 10-28-07/ Mid/ 6500 B/O 1st St. NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 10-31-07/ Eve/ 5900 B/O Georgia Ave. NW/ CLOSED

Total Burglaries 14 --- Last months totals: 2

Burglary II/ 10-4-07/ Eve/ 6200 B/O Georgia Ave. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-5-07/ Day/ 6200 B/O Piney Branch Rd. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-16-07/ Day/ 1200 B/O Missouri Ave. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-15-07/ Day/ Unit B/O Nicholson St. NE/ Open
Burglary I/ 10-19-07/ Eve/ 200 B/O Longfellow St. NW/ CLOSED
Burglary II/ 10-19-07/ Eve/ 6700 B/O 14th Pl. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-22-07/ Unk/ 5500 B/O S. Dakota Ave. NE/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-23-07/ Mid/ 400 B/O Missouri Ave. NW/ Open
Burglary I/ 10-26-07/ Eve/ 6300 B/O 9th St. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-26-07/ Eve/ 6400 B/O 14th St. NW/ CLOSED
Burglary II/ 10-27-07/ Day/ 6200 B/O Georgia Ave. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-29-07/ Day/ 1400 B/O Underwood St. NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 10-29-07/ Mid/ 1200 B/O Missouri Ave. NW/ Open
Burglary I/ 10-30-07/ Mid/ 1300 B/O Fort Stevens Dr. NW/ Open

Total Stolen Auto 15 --- Last months totals: 9

Stolen Auto/ 10-1-07/ Eve/ 6200 B/O Chillum Pl. NE/ Open (1999 Mercury Caravan)
Stolen Auto/ 10-1-07/ Mid/ 14th & Rittenhouse St. NW/ Open (2001 Ford Crown Victoria)
Stolen Auto/ 10-3-07/ Mid/ 1400 B/O Rock Creek Ford Rd. NW/ Open (2000 Ford CV)
Stolen Auto/ 10-5-07/ Day/ 1100 B/O Peabody St. NW/ Open (1994 Buick La saber)
Stolen Auto/ 10-11-07/ Mid/ 1400 Whittier St. NW/ Open (2000 Ford Crown Victoria)
Stolen Auto/ 10-12-07/ Mid/ 5900 B/O 3rd St. NW/ Open (2000 Jeep Cherokee)
Stolen Auto/ 10-13-07/ Day/ 5800 B/O Eastern Ave. NE/ Open (2000 Buick Park Ave)
Attempt Stolen Auto/ 10-13-07/ Mid/ 5600 B/O 3rd Pl. NW/ Open (1996 Plymouth Voyager)
Stolen Auto/ 10-14-07/ Mid/ 6200 B/O 14th St. NW/ Open (2004 Chevy Suburban)
Stolen Auto/ 10-16-07/ Day/ 5700 B/O 3rd Pl. NW/ Open (2003 Toyota Corolla)
Stolen Auto/ 10-19-07/ Eve/ 100 B/O Nicholson St. NW/ Open (2003 Jeep Liberty)
Stolen Auto/ 10-18-07/ Eve/ Unit B/O Riggs Rd. NE/ Open (1984 Mercury Grand Marquis)
Stolen Auto/ 10-18-07/ Eve/ 6300 B/O 8th St. NW/ Open (2000 Dodge Neon)
Stolen Auto/ 10-23-07/ Eve/ 900 B/O Peabody St. NW/ Open (2000 Ford Crown Victoria)
Stolen Auto/ 10-27-07/ Mid/ 1400 B/O Van Buren St. NW/ Open (1998 Ford Crown Victoria)

Total Theft From Auto 12 --- Last months totals: 12

Theft f/ Auto/ 10-1-07/ Mid/ 1300 B/O Underwood St. NW/ Open (Credit Cards)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-5-07/ Mid/ 500 B/O Oglethorpe St. NE/ Open (Rear view mirror TV)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-5-07/ Day/ 6400 B/O Chillum Pl. NW/ Open (CC’s, Insurance Card, ID, & Nurse ID)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-5-07/ Day/ 6400 B/O Chillum Pl. NW/ Open (CD Player)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-11-07/ Unk/ 5600 B/O Blair Rd. NE/ Open (TV)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-11-07/ Day/ 1600 B/O Roxanna Rd. NW/ Open (Cash, Cell, Wallet, Checks, CC’s)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-11-07/ Day/ 6000 B/O 7th St. NW/ Open (Cloth, Ins. Card)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-13-07/ Day/ 6800 B/O Eastern Ave. NW/ Open (Laptop)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-17-07/ Mid/ 300 B/O Longfellow St. NW/ Open (Right Front Quarter Panel)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-22-07/ Day/ Riggs Rd & S. Dakota Ave. NE/ Open (Registration to Auto)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-27-07/ Day/ 6500 B/O Chillum Pl. NW/ Open (2 Coats)
Theft f/ Auto/ 10-30-07/ Mid/ 6700 B/O Georgia Ave. NW/ Open (Bike)

Join in the "Take Back the Block" walk

Join the members of the 4th District along with the dedicated residents of the 4th District to Take Back the Block" on October 10, 2007 meeting at the 4th District Station (6001 Georgia Avenue NW) starting at 7:00 PM.

Hope to see you there!!!

Councilmember At Large Kwame Brown

Councilmember Kwame Brown is expected to attend our next PSA 402 meeting on October 17, 2007 at the Fourth District Station (6001 Georgia Avenue NW) starting promptly at 7pm.

Hope to see you there!

Meetings to attend in PSA 402

Meetings are held every month as listed below:

1st Monday:
Lamond Riggs Civic Association @ 405 Riggs Rd. NE @ 7pm (seasonal)
1st Tuesday:
ANC4A 1327 Van Buren St. NW @ 715pm (seasonal)
1st Wednesday:
South Manor 5301 N. Capitol St. NE @ 630pm (seasonal)
1st Wednesday:
Luzon Tenant Association 6600 Luzon Ave. NW @ 7pm
2nd Monday:
SMD 4B07 20 Tuckerman St. NE @ 630pm
2nd Tuesday:
Block 13 5401 S. Dakota Ave. NE @ 6pm (seasonal)
2nd Tuesday:
Brightwood Community Association 13th and Tuckerman St. NW @ 7pm (seasonal)
2nd Tuesday:
Heart of Manor 245 Peabody St. NW @ 730pm (seasonal)
4th Tuesday:
Takoma DC Association
Location TBA @ 730pm (seasonal)
2nd Wednesday:
Citizens Aware 5911 New Hampshire Ave. NE @ 7pm (seasonal)
2nd Thursday:
Senior Meeting 6001 Georgia Ave. NW @ 10am (seasonal)
2nd Thursday:
Block 8 5401 S. Dakota Ave. NE @ 630pm (seasonal)
2nd Thursday:
Community Forum 4th and Rittenhouse St. NW @ 7pm
3rd Wednesday:
PSA 402 meeting @ 6001 Georgia Ave. NW 7-9pm
4th Tuesday:
Lamond Community Action Group 20 Tuckerman St. NW @ 630pm (seasonal)
4th Wednesday: Rittenhouse Tenant Association 6101 16th St. NW @ 7pm
4th Thursday:
ANC4B rotate between 6001 Georgia Ave. NW and 20 Tuckerman St. NE @ 7pm

Reported Crimes for PSA 402 September 2007

Total Robberies 8 --- Last months totals: 10
Robbery Gun/ 9-1-07/ Mid/ 1400 B/O Somerset Place NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 9-3-07/ Mid/ 1300 B/O Van Buren Street NW/ Open
Robbery Pocket Purse Snatch/ 9-15-07/ Unk/ 6100 B/O 14th Street NW/ Open
Robbery Force & Violence/ 9-17-07/ Day/ 6300 B/O 14th Street NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 9-18-07/ Day/ 6700 B/O 6th Street NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 9-23-07/ Mid/ 800 B/O Van Buren Street NW/ Open
Robbery Force & Violence/ 9-27-07/ Day/ 1200 B/O Tuckerman Street NW/ Open
Robbery Gun/ 9-28-07/ Eve/ 5700 B/O 2nd Street NE/ Open

Total Burglaries 2 --- Last months totals: 2
Burglary II/ 9-10-07/ Day/ 5600 B/O 1st Street NW/ Open
Burglary II/ 9-1 – 16-07/ Unk/ 6600 B/O Blair Road NW/ Open

Total Stolen Auto 13 --- Last months totals: 9
Stolen Auto/ 9-4-07/ Eve/ 1300 B/O Fort Stevens Dr. NW/ Open (2002 Mazda Millennium)
Stolen Auto/ 9-6-07/ Eve/ 6800 B/O 8th Street NW/ Open (1995 Mitsubishi Gallant)
Stolen Auto/ 9-12-07/ Mid/ 14th & Military Road NW/ Open (Taxi 2000 Ford Crown Victoria)
Stolen Auto/ 9-10 – 15-07/ Unk/ 6300 B/O 5th Street NW/ Open (2002 Ford Focus)
Attempt Stolen Auto/ 9-15-07/ Day/ Unit B/O Sheridan Street NE/ Open (2005 Chrysler Sebring)
Attempt Stolen Auto/ 9-15-07/ Mid/ Unit B/O Nicholson Street NW/ Open (2005 Dodge Caravan)
Stolen Auto/ 9-17-07/ Mid/ Piney Branch & Underwood Street NW/ Open (2000 Mercedes CL500)
Stolen Auto/ 9-19-07/ Unk/ 14th and Missouri Avenue NW/ Open (2007 Pontiac G6) Suspect Known
Stolen Auto/ 9-23-07/ Mid/ 1300 B/O Fort Stevens Dr. NW/ Open (1994 Honda Accord)
Attempt Stolen Auto/ 9-25-07/ Day/ 100 B/O Tuckerman Street NW/ Open (1997 Honda Accord)
Stolen Auto/ 9-28-07/ Mid/ 6000 B/O 13th Place NW/ Open (2001 Ford Crown Victoria)
Stolen Auto/ 9-27-07/ Day/ 1400 B/O Fort Stevens Drive NW/ Open (1992 Chevy Caprice)
Stolen Auto/ 9-28-07/ Mid/ 830 Oglethorpe Street NE/ Open (1990 Honda Accord)

Total Theft From Auto 12 --- Last months totals: 10
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-4-07/ Mid/ 1300 B/O Peabody Street NW/ Open (Radio & Tools)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-7-07/ Day/ 6600 Piney Branch Road NW/ Open (Digital Camera, Drill, Book Bag)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-4 - 10-07/ Unk/ 6900 B/O Georgia Avenue NW/ Open (Tags)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-11-07/ Eve/ 6100 B/O 4th Street NW/ Open (Drives Permit, Credit Card, Gift Card)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-11-07/ Mid/ 6400 B/O Luzon Avenue NW/ Open (Tire)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-13-07/ Day/ 5900 B/O Georgia Avenue NW/ Open (Laptop)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-17-07/ Mid/ 6000 B/O 13th Street NW/ Open (Buffer Machine, Stairs, Clothing)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-24-07/ Eve/ 800 B/O Missouri Ave. NW/ Open (Car Radio and Digital Camera)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-24-07/ Mid/ 1300 Van Buren Street NW/ Open (Alpine Stereo)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-24-07/ Mid/ 1400 B/O Rock Creek Ford Rd. NW/ Open (GPS)
Theft f/ Auto/ 9-27-07/ Day/ 6300 B/O 5th Street NW/ Open (GPS, Satellite Radio, DVD Player)
Theft f Auto/ 9-28-07/ Mid/ 200 B/O Riggs Road NE/ Open (DVD Player & Registration)

LaSalle Elementary Back-2-School Party

On Friday August 25, 2007, the last official day of summer vacation, the Metropolitan Police Department 4th District PSA 402 conducted a Back-2-School Party.

We had games such as relay races, potato sack races, cheer leading, chalk drawing, and much more. We also had pizza provided by Ledo's of Georgia Avenue NW and cotton candy.

The children enjoyed the prizes they won and most of all the 50 backpacks that we gave away.

Inside each backpack were all the school supplies needed for the semester of school.

The children along with their parents lined up early to receive a ticket for the backpacks. The first 50 ranging in ages of 6-12 were the lucky ones.

We did not let any child go empty handed. We handed out pencils and other school supplies for those who did not receive a backpack.

I want to thank LaSalle Elementary School for letting us hold this great event at their school.

Officer Adriane Wilson for her continuous help and support for not only this event, but all the events that were hosted this summer.

Mr. Robert Washington from Takoma Community Center who lent a helping hand. Mr. Sean Conley (Ward 4 Director DPR) for stopping by and showing his support.

Lastly for the children, without you all we would not have the opportunity to host these great events.

PSA 402 Crime Alert

I want to inform everyone that within the last month a spree of robberies have been occurring at Bus Stops along the 14th and 16th Street corridors.
We have experienced 3 in PSA 402 alone but 9 total within the 4th District.

Some safety tips while waiting for the bus:
Be vigilant (do not let anyone get to close even if they look "normal")
Try not to carry large amounts of cash or other valuables on you.
If possible wait at a bus stop with a crowd of people.
Carry some type of noise device (whistle)
Keep your house keys in a separate place.
If you are a victim of this crime or any crime CALL 911 immediately, wait for the police to arrive, and give a good description of the suspect and also the direction of escape.

For more information please feel free to contact me directly @ (202) 715-7411.

Thank you and be safe!