The office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker shared slides and recording from his most recent public safety call held on October 29, 2025. Commanders from MPD’s Third, Fourth, and Fifth Districts, as well as MPD Assistant Chief Jeffrey Kopp discussed topics like the juvenile curfew extension, ICE activity and the federal surge, and recent statistics and crime incidents from across the Ward.

I think CM Parker’s team has done a good job with these quarterly calls. A variety of guests are invited to discuss different public safety topics and not just run down stats that we can all find online. This was the first call I attended where all of the Ward 5 MPD commanders were on the call, and I thought that was really useful. MPD leadership on the call actually answered questions as opposed to giving vague answers that we have been seeing elsewhere.

CM Parker has been holding these calls since October 2023. They were monthly and then moved to quarterly. I encourage residents who are able to join these daytime calls to do so. And if you have topic or guest suggestions, please let them know!

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Quarterly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Topics: Recent Violent Incidents in Ward 5 & Onging Federal Surge.

Guests: MPD 5D Commander Shawn Rooney, MPD 5D Captain David Augustine, MPD 4D Commander Nikki Lavenhouse, MPD 3D Commander Sean Connors

Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/publicsafetycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.

Yesterday, the office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George shared a recap of her town hall meeting providing resources for dealing with recent federal actions in DC.

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From Office of CM Janeese Lewis George

Dear Neighbors,

On Friday evening, we held a Ward 4 town hall to discuss recent federal actions impacting District residents.  Thank you to every neighbor who attended, asked questions, and joined us in learning how we can come together to support our community during this challenging time. For neighbors who weren’t able to make it, you can view the slide presentation and watch the full recording.

Over the last week, we’ve continued to hear concerns from neighbors about federal law enforcement activity in the District. As this presence continues in our communities, we have created an online form where neighbors can report and document any concerning incidents involving federal agents. Reports can be submitted anonymously and will be reviewed by our team.

As always, we remain a resource for neighbors’ questions and concerns. 

Yours in service and solidarity,

—Team Janeese

Ed. Note: Individuals were detained in the community yesterday. I am republishing these “Know your Rights” resources compiled for immigrant communities, originally published in February.

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Original Post, February 11, 2025

[Ed. Note: At last week’s North Michigan Park Civic Association meeting, NMPCA representatives noted that ICE has been in the community.]

Message circulated by North Michigan Park Civic Association

Please share this information with your neighbor. Everyone knows someone who may be impacted with the Immigration issues. There will be a representative from MOLA [Mayor’s Office of Latino Affairs] at the next NMP Civic Association Meeting to talk about resources. 

MOCA [Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs] has a repository of grantees that do work with immigrants through the community. 

Here is also a list of resources for immigrant communities: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WHdkVxfEtBt9l_BPDrNPTqRpp2ojPBuj

As well as the Know Your Rights: https://www.cliniclegal.org/resources/protecting-your-community/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-guide-your-rights-when

MPD Fourth District Commander Nikki Lavenhouse’s next Community Walk will be on August 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm at 8th Street & Eastern Avenue NE.

Spread the word and come out to speak with Fourth District Command staff about your neighborhood concerns.

MPD Fourth District Commander Nikki Lavenhouse’s next Community Walk will be on July 16, 2025, at 4 pm at 200 Rittenhouse Street NE. Spread the word and come out to speak with Fourth District Command staff about your neighborhood concerns.

From the Office of the Attorney General for DC:

Attorney General Brian Schwalb and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will be hosting a series of community forums in June and July. District residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the work of the office. Topics to be discussed include public safety, worker’s rights and OAG’s housing and policy initiatives. Mark your calendars for the following dates:

• Northeast DC – Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE)

All forums take place from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. District residents can RSVP to their meeting of choice by visiting https://oag.dc.gov/forums.

[Updated 6/8/2025: Ms. Escobar Arevalo has been located.]

[Updated 6/5025 with Spanish language flyer from MPD]

A neighbor passed along information from MPD seeking help in locating Ana “Ceci” Escobar. Please share with neighbors. Hopefully, Ms. Escobar will be found safe and sound soon.

From MPD:

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Ana Escobar-Arevalo, who was last seen in the 5800 Block of 8th Street, NE on May 30, 2025.

Ana Escobar-Arevalo  is described as a Hispanic Female, 5’5” in height, 142 pounds, with long brown hair, light complexion, and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing black pants, a black sweater, and black shoes.

She was last observed operating a blue 2008 Honda CR-V, DC Registration EB2261.

Anyone with information is asked to call (202) 576-6768 or (202) 727-9099.

El Departamento de Policía Metropolitana pide la ayuda del público para localizar a Ana Escobar-Arevalo, de 40 años de edad, quien fue vista por última vez en la cuadra 5800 de la calle 8 noroeste, el viernes 30 de Mayo de 2025.

Se describe a Ana Escobar-Arevalo como una mujer hispana de 5 pies y 5 pulgadas

(1.65 m) de estatura, 142 libras (64 kg) de peso, ojos castaños y cabello oscuro.

Fue vista por última vez vistiendo pantalones negros, un suéter negro y zapatos

negros. La última vez que la observaron iba en un Honda CR-V azul de 2008, con matrícula de DC EB22

A reader wrote in to ask for assistance about an attempted house break-in that occurred near 6th Place and Gallatin Street NE on Friday, May 9 around 10:00 pm.

An individual is recorded rifling through a mailbox and bicycle basket. The individual allegedly then returned several minutes later masked with a baseball bat and allegedly attempted to smash the doorbell camera before smashing a window.

Anyone with information to share is asked to contact Officer Trevon King at trevon.king@dc.gov and reference police report CCN# 25068824.

[Ed. Note: MPD’s Fourth District (which covers the neighborhood) schedules weekly walks with the 4D Commander. Notice of the location is usually provided at the last minute. Officer Robert Hamrick with the 4D outreach team can be reached at Robert.Hamrick@dc.gov.]

From MPD:

Today’s walk will take place in the 6200 block of Eastern Avenue NE at 4pm on the gas station parking lot. Please share with your neighbors and family. Contact the outreach team if you have any questions.

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Public Safety Call on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. These calls will now be held quarterly.

Invited guests are MPD Chief Pamela Smith and Director Kweli Sneed from the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE).

Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/publicsafetycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.