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The Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications, Document Authentication, is open for in-person authentications. No appointment is needed.
The hours are 9 am-1 pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.
Address: 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8100, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (202) 727-3117.

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Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Wrench) Offense: 4100 Block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Wrench) offense that occurred on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in the 4100 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 2:29 am, the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, the suspect brandished a wrench and struck the victim. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

On Saturday, August 31, 2019, 58-year-old Robert Spalding, of Kensington, MD, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Wrench).

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