WASHINGTON, DC — A barricade situation Tuesday afternoon in Northwest snarled traffic and prompted police negotiators to respond, as officers worked to de-escalate a standoff in the 400 block of New York Avenue NW.

Just after 2 p.m., traffic officials reported multiple road closures tied to the ongoing incident. Among the affected routes were the northbound 3rd Street Tunnel from I-695/South Capitol Street, northbound I-395 at the 3rd Street Tunnel ramp, New York Avenue from New Jersey Avenue to 5th Street in Northwest and 4th Street from Massachusetts Avenue to M Street in Northwest D.C.

Police urged residents and commuters to avoid the area. MPD crisis negotiators were on site attempting to bring the barricade to a peaceful conclusion. Authorities have not yet released details about the individual involved or the circumstances that triggered the standoff.

As of Tuesday evening, roads remained blocked as the situation continued to unfold.

WASHINGTON, DC — Crowds of teenagers gathered across the U Street Corridor over the weekend, but a targeted curfew zone in the area ended without any arrests or violations, according to officials.

The juvenile curfew zone was in effect from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Officers with the Third District reported full voluntary compliance as they engaged with young people in public areas throughout the zone.

After curfew hours extended citywide at 11 p.m., enforcement continued. On Friday night, eight curfew violations were recorded and one juvenile was arrested for public consumption of marijuana. Saturday night saw seven additional curfew violations, followed by two more on Sunday.

Citywide curfew enforcement resulted in a total of 17 stops between Friday and Sunday nights.

A citywide juvenile curfew remains in place for anyone age 17 or under through August 31. The nightly curfew runs from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

WASHINGTON, DC — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an unarmed carjacking that took place earlier this year in Northwest, while police continue to search for another suspect involved in the assault and theft.

The incident occurred on April 25 at approximately 1:44 a.m. in the 800 block of 7th Street, Northwest. According to police, the victim was approached by multiple individuals, assaulted, and had their vehicle stolen during the confrontation.

On July 18, Jarrell Gayden of Northeast, DC, was arrested pursuant to a DC Superior Court warrant and charged with unarmed carjacking.

The investigation remains active as the Metropolitan Police Department continues efforts to identify a second suspect in the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or submit a tip anonymously by texting 50411.

WASHINGTON, DC — A 50-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Southeast after colliding with a pickup truck that fled before police arrived.

The crash happened at approximately 2:07 p.m. on July 20 at the intersection of 51st Street and Southern Avenue, Southeast. Responding Sixth District officers found the motorcyclist unresponsive in the roadway. DC Fire and EMS transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators say the 2004 Suzuki motorcycle was heading westbound on Southern Avenue when it struck a pickup truck that had started to make a left turn from 51st Street. The truck came to a stop mid-turn, and the motorcycle crashed into its side. The driver of the pickup fled the scene before officers arrived.

The victim has been identified as Billy Earl Canty of Southwest, D.C.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at (202) 727-9099 or by texting 50411.

WASHINGTON, DC — Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with six armed robberies that spanned several neighborhoods in Northeast DC over a five-day period this spring, police announced Monday.

The suspects, a 14-year-old from Northeast and a 16-year-old from Southeast, were taken into custody on Sunday, July 20, pursuant to a DC Superior Court custody order. Both are charged with six counts of armed robbery.

Investigators say that in each incident, the suspects exited a vehicle, brandished a firearm, and demanded property from their victims. The string of robberies began on April 26 and continued into the morning of May 1. The six incidents occurred at the following locations and times:

• April 26, 9:35 p.m. – 3000 block of 7th Street, NE
• April 30, 11:10 p.m. – 500 block of Regent Place, NE
• May 1, 2:00 a.m. – 300 block of Rhode Island Avenue, NE
• May 1, 4:20 a.m. – 1000 block of Douglas Street, NE
• May 1, 4:33 a.m. – 2600 block of 3rd Street, NE
• May 1, 9:45 a.m. – 3000 block of 7th Street, NE

The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate the cases. A reward of up to $10,000 is available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for violent crimes in the District.