Arrest Made In Attempted Rape On Red Line On 11/16/23

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder if he was high on something. Who would do something like that in the middle of the day if they weren't in an altered state of consciousness? A robbery maybe--but a rape takes time.

I agree he was either super high or is really mentally ill. He clearly was going to get caught and did get caught quickly. If I get on a train and see someone acting erratically, I get off and get on a different car.

I also agree with PP that allowing fare jumpers really decreases the safety of metro. I saw an adult man turnstyle jump the other week right in front of the station manager—the station manager and I made the contact and were both were disgusted but it was clear he didn’t feel like he could do anything about it.

Honestly, I don't love fare jumpers but would rather the station manager, who is not armed and is probably not sure well compensated, not put himself in danger over someone stealing $2.

Of course they won’t over $2. But the atmosphere of lawlessness infects Metro, which 5-10 years ago was very safe.

[Anonymous]

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I assume that Metro transit police arrested the accused in Maryland. If Metro arrested him in the District of Columbia, he'd be out on bail and probably receiving a housing voucher while he preys on more women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The named party has a lengthy rap sheet in DC, did not check MoCo or PG.

Then it's high time that he finally faced the "rap music" for his crimes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if he was high on something. Who would do something like that in the middle of the day if they weren't in an altered state of consciousness? A robbery maybe--but a rape takes time.

I agree he was either super high or is really mentally ill. He clearly was going to get caught and did get caught quickly. If I get on a train and see someone acting erratically, I get off and get on a different car.

I also agree with PP that allowing fare jumpers really decreases the safety of metro. I saw an adult man turnstyle jump the other week right in front of the station manager—the station manager and I made the contact and were both were disgusted but it was clear he didn’t feel like he could do anything about it.

Honestly, I don't love fare jumpers but would rather the station manager, who is not armed and is probably not sure well compensated, not put himself in danger over someone stealing $2.

Of course they won’t over $2. But the atmosphere of lawlessness infects Metro, which 5-10 years ago was very safe.

Very true. And fare jumping was often a time when people would be picked up on an outstanding warrant or have weapons. Then DC decriminalized and did not even include an enforcement mechanism for civil penalties. And there was no requirement to provide ID or a correct name. We NEVER had shootings and stabbings during rush hour at major hubs like Metro Center and L'E as have happened recently. Those who have the option of driving, will, and those without a car or who can't afford parking, or who can't work remotely, will be the prey.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From WUSA9 article

Metro Transit Police have been dealing with an uptick in crime across the board in 2023. According to the department's October crime report, Part 1 crimes — such as aggravated assault, robbery and larceny — are up 49% from the same time last year. Part 2 crimes, like vandalism and disorderly conduct, have also seen a jump. According to the most recent crime report, Part 2 crimes are up more than 30% from this time in 2022.

I FULLY BELIEVE THERE IS AN UPTICK IN CRIME AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT SO MUCH I MAY MOVE AWAY FROM THE CITY.

But I think this is sloppy/irresponsible use of data because I’m pretty sure ridership is still recovering from Covid. They should be giving us more years for comparison.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From WUSA9 article

Metro Transit Police have been dealing with an uptick in crime across the board in 2023. According to the department's October crime report, Part 1 crimes — such as aggravated assault, robbery and larceny — are up 49% from the same time last year. Part 2 crimes, like vandalism and disorderly conduct, have also seen a jump. According to the most recent crime report, Part 2 crimes are up more than 30% from this time in 2022.

I FULLY BELIEVE THERE IS AN UPTICK IN CRIME AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT SO MUCH I MAY MOVE AWAY FROM THE CITY.

But I think this is sloppy/irresponsible use of data because I’m pretty sure ridership is still recovering from Covid. They should be giving us more years for comparison.

I checked, metro has a handy little ridership tool that says ridership is up 39% for October over last year. I’m not at all saying that means a big increase in crime is acceptable or even predictable, but it’s important context.

[Anonymous]

We need to have a visible metro police presence on trains and on buses. There was ANOTHER report of an armed man harassing school kids on a bus to mcarthur high school. My kid takes metro to high school and has witnessed violence and felt threatened in and around stations. DCI kids have been jumped by Fort Totten. This has got to stop.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:That's awful. In broad daylight. I thought Metro was safe.

It would be a lot safer if certain types didn’t get huffy about equity every time someone even mentions that everyone who wants to can ride for free.

The turnstile jumpers already ride free. I’m just the sucker who pays.

[Anonymous]

I used to take metro 10-15 years ago and homestly, I did not feel safe then, I knew women who were accosted by mental ill homeless people. It is not really safe.

[Anonymous]

*honestly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From WUSA9 article

Metro Transit Police have been dealing with an uptick in crime across the board in 2023. According to the department's October crime report, Part 1 crimes — such as aggravated assault, robbery and larceny — are up 49% from the same time last year. Part 2 crimes, like vandalism and disorderly conduct, have also seen a jump. According to the most recent crime report, Part 2 crimes are up more than 30% from this time in 2022.

I FULLY BELIEVE THERE IS AN UPTICK IN CRIME AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT IT SO MUCH I MAY MOVE AWAY FROM THE CITY.

But I think this is sloppy/irresponsible use of data because I’m pretty sure ridership is still recovering from Covid. They should be giving us more years for comparison.

I checked, metro has a handy little ridership tool that says ridership is up 39% for October over last year. I’m not at all saying that means a big increase in crime is acceptable or even predictable, but it’s important context.

Presumably that’s only paid ridership - those who swipe fare cards to enter a station or board a bus. Think of all the lowlife fare jumpers who steal transit services.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There was an armed stickup at the Takoma/DC border just today as well. That’s a block I walk down almost every week, but not immune to what this city has become.

Do you have a source? I follow every local alert/twitter, etc., and this is the first I’ve heard about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if he was high on something. Who would do something like that in the middle of the day if they weren't in an altered state of consciousness? A robbery maybe--but a rape takes time.

I agree he was either super high or is really mentally ill. He clearly was going to get caught and did get caught quickly. If I get on a train and see someone acting erratically, I get off and get on a different car.

I also agree with PP that allowing fare jumpers really decreases the safety of metro. I saw an adult man turnstyle jump the other week right in front of the station manager—the station manager and I made the contact and were both were disgusted but it was clear he didn’t feel like he could do anything about it.

Honestly, I don't love fare jumpers but would rather the station manager, who is not armed and is probably not sure well compensated, not put himself in danger over someone stealing $2.

Of course they won’t over $2. But the atmosphere of lawlessness infects Metro, which 5-10 years ago was very safe.

Totally agree, just saw this as well. Just creates an "anything goes" atmosphere similar to "broken windows."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to take metro 10-15 years ago and homestly, I did not feel safe then, I knew women who were accosted by mental ill homeless people. It is not really safe.

I totally disagree that the metro was unsafe 10+ years ago. I was a woman in my 20s and took it daily as a commuter and plenty of times late at night after going out. There were always a lot of people and most were "normal" which made it feel very safe.

[Anonymous]

Doesn't requiring a paid fare keep the riff raff off of the metro?