Update, 3:28 p.m.: In a public safety alert issued this afternoon, the Department of Public Safety offered a few details about the event. The alert also notes, “additional arrests related to this case are expected.”

Original post, 12:14 p.m. In a flurry of police activity that included multiple Department of Public Safety and Metropolitan Police Department squad cars, undercover DPS officers, and one MPD helicopter providing aerial support, two individuals suspected of burglarizing St. Mary’s were arrested in Burleith late last night.

The successful night for DPS and MPD comes after a spate of burglaries and other crimes in the area. According to University spokesperson Stacy Kerr, last night’s incident began when members of DPS’s Community Action Team, who were a part of increased security measures after multiple burglaries at the Medical Center, witnessed unknown individuals leaving St. Mary’s carrying computer equipment and boxes. The DPS officers were plain-clothed and monitoring the north end of campus in unmarked vehicles.

At this point, the undercover officers contacted MPD and followed the suspects to a large SUV parked on 37th Street, just north of Reservoir Road. One suspect was arrested there at 11:07 p.m.

DPS and MPD worked together to canvas the neighborhood to locate other suspects. One resident of Burleith tweeted shortly after the first suspect was arrested that DPS was looking for two men suspected of burglarizing St. Mary’s. Around this time, MPD also dispatched a helicopter with a searchlight to assist the search for suspects.

Within the next hour, at 38th and T Streets NW, another suspect (pictured above) was apprehended by reimbursable detail officers from MPD that the University pays to assist neighborhood patrols. According to an undergraduate who lives nearby, the apprehending officer tackled the suspect to the ground. This suspect was held on the curb on T Street for over an hour, during which time police searched a bag they found with the suspect and discovered a large roll of duct tape among other items.

DPS continues to work with MPD on this ongoing investigation. Several computers and other equipment were recovered by police during the incident.

Photo: Jackson Perry

At 7:27 a.m. today, a University staff member discovered that an administrative office suite in Darnall Hall had been burglarized. According to a public safety alert, a Department of Public Safety and Metropolitan Police Department investigation this morning revealed that a computer and a safe were taken from the office suite.

The PSA does not include any information about possible suspects. DPS requests that anyone who has information regarding this incident, or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. yesterday, two individuals stole several computer monitors from the loading dock area of the Research Building, according to a public safety alert. After an employee reported the theft at 9:00 a.m. this morning, authorities from the Department of Public Safety and the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene. Surveillance footage captured the images of the two suspects and their getaway vehicle.

One suspect is described as a roughly 5’11″ black male, 35-45 years old, wearing a black track jacket with a white stripe down the sleeve, dark pants, white shoes, and a baseball cap. The second suspect is also a black male wearing a baseball cap, 35-40 years old, wearing a dark jacket and dark cargo pants. Their getaway vehicle is described as a relatively new, white 2-door Dodge Ram pickup truck.

A few days ago, an office suite in the New Research Building was burglarized and a computer monitor was stolen, but there has been no indication that the two incidents are related. DPS and MPD are investigating both incidents.

DPS requests that anyone who has information regarding this incident, or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Update, 6:12 p.m.: The body of the deceased individual has been transported from the scene after examination by the medical team. The deceased man’s name is Clark Carvelli, according to an individual who also lives in the woods adjacent to campus. Joseph Cunningham, who has been friends with Carvelli for years, said the deceased had heart and kidney problems and was a survivor of sexual abuse. Cunningham says that the US Park Police has ordered him to cease camping on the Park Service land between Canal Road and University property by tomorrow afternoon.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased, his family and his friends,” University spokesperson Stacy Kerr said.

In an e-mail to the University community, Vice President for University Safety Rocco DelMonaco wrote:

U.S. Park Police and Metropolitan Police Department are currently on Park Service property, near the university off Canal Road. MPD is investigating a deceased male at that location. There does not appear to be any connection between the individual discovered on Park Service property and Georgetown University. Georgetown is cooperating with officials to provide access to the area, which is adjacent to university property. Thank you for your cooperation.

Update, 4:50 p.m.: A medical examination team is now on the scene. More information should be available shortly.

Update, 4:08 p.m.: The victim was male, and was found inside the tent around 2 p.m. According to a law enforcement source, there was no indication of foul play. The cause of death has not yet been determined, but it appears to be hypothermia. Two other people who were in the area of the woods, have been interviewed by police.

Update, 3:42 p.m.: According to University spokeswoman Stacy Kerr, earlier today a Georgetown University facilities worker saw a tent in the woods adjacent to University property near Canal Road. The worker informed DPS, and DPS in turn notified the U.S. Park Police, whose jurisdiction the area falls under.

Vox has yet to get official confirmation of a dead body, but the MPD officer responsible for investigating natural deaths is on the scene.

Original post, 3:23 p.m.: Georgetown Patch is reporting that a dead body has been found near Georgetown University. The body was found near the University’s Canal Road entrance, and police are currently working in the area. Carlos Martinez, an assignment editor for NBC Washington, tweeted that the body was found behind the Georgetown sign at the entrance. Vox is on the scene now, and we’ll have updates as they come.

Photo: Jackson Perry

On Sunday, December 11 at 8 p.m., a Georgetown graduate student was the victim of an attempted robbery at R and 37th Streets NW in Burleith, according to the Department of Public Safety.

The student was walking south on 37th when an unknown male approached her, grabbing her in an attempt to steal her backpack. Yelling, the student ran south on 37th toward Reservoir Road. MPD was notified, and its detectives are handling the case.

The grad student informed DPS of the incident at approximately 1:30 p.m. today.

The DPS public safety alert describes the suspect as a thin 25-year-old, 6’5” Black male with light skin and a thin, scruffy beard, wearing an olive green hooded jacket and baggy light light jeans.

DPS requests that anyone who has information regarding this incident or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. last night, a Georgetown graduate student was robbed on 41st Street between Calvert and Davis Streets in Glover Park, according to a Department of Public Safety alert. While the student was walking home on 41st Street, two males emerged from a black sedan, which then drove off. One of them, who was armed with a handgun, shoved the student to the ground and took his bag, which contained a laptop and school books. He then stole the student’s cell phone and demanded his wallet.

Having stolen the student’s laptop, cell phone and wallet, the two suspects ordered him to walk away without looking back. As the student did so, the two suspects fled in an unknown direction. The student called MPD, who responded to investigate the incident, when he arrived at his residence. This morning, he reported the incident to DPS headquarters.

The public safety alert describes the two suspects as African American males.

DPS requests that anyone who has information regarding this incident or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Last night, two burglaries occurred within 45 minutes of each other at two student residences, both within a block from the front gates in West Georgetown. In a public safety alert, the Department of Public Safety did not suggest if the two were linked, other than to include both within the same alert.

The first incident took place in the 1400 block of 36th Street at approximately 9:56 p.m. A Georgetown student told authorities that an unknown male emerged from a nearby closet while she was sitting her living room. Asked what he was doing there, the man said that he was looking for a party. After the suspect fled the scene, MPD was notified and arrived shortly thereafter. DPS and MPD canvassed the area with negative results.

The suspect in the first incident is described as a 6’0″ black male in his early twenties, with a medium build, wearing a black North Face hooded jacket with black sunglasses.

Presumably while or shortly after DPS and MPD were canvassing the area in response to the first burglary, a second took place in the 3600 block of O Street, around the corner from the 1400 block of 36th street, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Another Georgetown student told police that when she arrived to her residence, she heard a noise coming from upstairs. After going to check it out, she went inside the bedroom and saw an unknown person there. When the student screamed, the unknown person ran down the stairs and fled via the back door. MPD was notified and arrived at the scene. DPS and MPD again canvassed the area with negative results.

The suspect in this second incident is described as a 6’0″ person of unknown gender and race, with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a dark hooded jacket and white gloves, with a mask covering his or her face.

Both incidents are being investigated under the direction of MPD. DPS is requesting that anyone who has information about this incident, or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Update, 7:20 p.m., November 25: According to Georgetown Patch, an inspector from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has condemned the property at 1424 Wisconsin Avenue after yesterday’s partial collapse.

Patch also reported that Major, a store located at 1426 Wisconsin has been closed “until further notice” due to damage caused by the collapse of the neighboring building.

Update, 7:55 p.m.: Wisconsin Avenue has been reopened to traffic in both directions, except for one southbound lane, according to MPD.

Update, 7:00 p.m.: This photo (right) was tweeted by the DC Fire Fighters Association. It shows the rear of 1422 Wisconsin, with visible damage done to the roof.

In May, Georgetown Metropolitan reported a reliable rumor that Z Burger would be opening a third restaurant at 1424 Wisconsin (it already has two restaurants on Wisconsin in Tenleytown and Glover Park), one of the structures affected by the collapse.

Original post, 6:09 p.m.: Late this afternoon, the building located at 1422 Wisconsin Avenue partially collapsed, potentially compromising the structure of 1424 Wisconsin as well. MPD and DC Fire responded to the scene, and traffic on Wisconsin between Dumbarton and Q Streets has been diverted indefinitely. According to the Twitter account of the DC Fire Fighters Association, the gas company is still working to shut off the building’s gas supply.

Hours later, the smell of gas remained in the area, but DC Fire said that a gas explosion was not the cause of the collapse. Firefighters told ABC7 News that the building likely collapsed because its construction was unsound. The owner of a neighboring business told ABC that the building had been vacant and under construction for the last three months. DC Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of the collapse.

This post will updated as we gather more information.

Photo: Jackson Perry

At approximately 8:25 p.m., a Georgetown University student was robbed on the 3500 block of P Street NW. As three suspects passed the victim of the robbery, one grabbed her purse and the three fled the scene. According to a public safety alert, another student who was in the area chased down the suspects and was able to reclaim the stolen property. The heroic student was treated at the scene for minor injuries sustained during the incident.

One of the three suspects is described in the Department of Public Safety alert as a 5’10” black male with dreadlocks, wearing a dark jacket and a black hooded sweatshirt. There is no description of the other two suspects available.

DPS and MPD responded to the scene, but did not locate the suspects. DPS has requested that anyone who has information regarding this to contact them at (202) 687-4343.

On Monday, the FBI released crime statistics for 2010 for each state, as well as for the nation as a whole. According to these stats, while the District of Columbia witnessed decreases in homicide and in violent crime as a whole, the number of reported forcible rapes was up to 187 from 2009′s 150—a staggering 24,7% increase.

Although the statistics do not make stats available for any other individual city, this is by far the highest percent increase in rape of any state, with second place being Nebraska, with an 8.9% increase. The nation as a whole witnessed a 5% decline in forced rape in 2010.

According to the Washington Examiner, the various people associated with the Metro Police Department, including Police Union Chief Kris Baumann, believe that MPD needs to be more active at working to decrease the number of rapes. Suggested measures include “working with local colleges and universities” and encouraging victims to report the crimes committed against them.

Photo from Federal Times.