While there are certainly beautiful areas near all the main sights, many neighborhoods beyond these areas grapple with high crime rates.
The situation has escalated to the extent that children can no longer exit their schools without encountering criminal activity. A distressing incident occurred where two children, accompanied by their preschool teachers, were assaulted by a 38-year-old man who also exposed himself to the young children. Their horrified screams could be heard during the incident.
DC PRESCHOOL TEACHERS ATTACKED: This Ring video shows some of the terrifying moments yesterday when a man attacked two DC preschool teachers, as they were out walking with the toddlers. In the video, you can hear the kids screaming and crying @nbcwashington https://t.co/9wnXvBEnoN pic.twitter.com/jTQwqFlnGb
— Aimee Cho (@AimeeCho4) October 24, 2023
From WTOP:
According to D.C. police, Russell Fred Dunkley III, was arrested on charges of two counts of simple assault. Additionally, he was charged with lewd acts, misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child, assault on a police officer, obstructing and aggressive panhandling.
Police said the two women were caring for a group of 20 to 30 kids ranging from the age of 1 to 3 years old on S Street in Northwest D.C., when Dunkley came over to the group asking for money. He was told to leave them alone but refused.
When one of the teachers began calling 911, he started punching her repeatedly in the head and then began punching the other teacher in the head, the arrest report said.
According to witnesses Dunkley also exposed himself in front of the children and began masturbating.
Dunkley was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment. While there, he assaulted an officer.
according to Ward 5 Council member Zachary Parker, who represents the neighborhood, and wrote about the incident on social media. He said that he met with school staff and families after the incident.
This is absolutely disgusting.
Clearly, things have gotten really out of hand in that city, and the police need to be much more present, especially in areas where young children are.
