Local
Police log: Dec. 23
Crimes investigated by the Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit of the D.C. Metro Police Department
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit participated in the following investigations:
- On Dec. 17, in the 1200 block of C Street, N.W., a man and a male suspect who are in a domestic relationship, had a heated argument that escalated into an assault. The victim reported that the suspect hit him about the face and body with a closed fist and furniture. The victim received lacerations to his head and finger and was treated by the DCFD ambulance. The suspect fled the scene before the police arrived. A report was taken.
- On Dec. 16 in the 1200 block of Raum Street, N.E., two complainants who are in a relationship and reside together got into a verbal altercation. Both complainants became engaged in a physical altercation and reportedly assaulted each other. Both were placed under arrest.
- On Dec. 16 in at 11th & M streets, S.E., a complainant was found falling on the ground and unable to answer basic questions. The complainant appeared to be highly intoxicated and was transported to a local hospital for medical assistance. A report was taken.
- On Dec. 9, a complainant was reported missing by his mother. The complainant is an adult and there is no foul play suspected at this time. A missing person report was taken.
- On Dec. 10, a complainant who was reported missing on Dec. 9 from the 400 block of M Street, N.E., returned. The complainant is an adult and there is no foul play suspected at this time.
- On Dec. 9 in the 400 block of 34th Street, S.E., members of 6D and the GLLU received a call in reference to two students possibly engaged in sexual activity in the bathroom stall. The students were juveniles. The investigation revealed no criminal activity.
- On Dec. 8 in the 2900 block of MLK Avenue, S.E., a complainant reported being approached by a suspect who began using homophobic slurs and threatening to hurt the complainant. The suspect then struck the victim causing a fall. An assault report was taken.
- On Dec. 8, while in the 100 block of 42nd Street, N.E., a man reported that he was in the residence he shares with the suspect. The suspect assaulted the victim with a closed fist after the suspect accused him of cheating. The two are involved in a relationship and live together. The suspect was arrested.
- On Dec. 8 in the 1600 block of W Street, S.E., a woman reported she was in a verbal altercation with her girlfriend. The suspect struck the victim in the head with a cell phone causing a laceration. The suspect was arrested on the scene. The victim received medical treatment.
- On Dec. 7, GLLU officers attended the Special Liaison Division Open House for 4th District.
- On Dec. 7 at the D.C. jail, an inmate reported that he was sexually assaulted by another individual. The case is being investigated by detectives of the Sex Branch.
- On Dec. 3 in the 2100 block of P Street, N.W., a man reported being involved in a verbal argument with suspect who is his boyfriend. The suspect slapped the victim’s cell phone out of his hand and then proceeded to bite him. The suspect then fled the location on foot. The two have been dating for two years. A report was taken and the victim was given resource agency information.
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Summer Kickoff Party set for May 15 with Ashley Biden
The Washington Blade’s 19th annual Summer Kickoff Party is scheduled for Friday, May 15 in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Ashley Biden, daughter of President Joe Biden, has joined the list of speakers, the Blade announced. She will accept an award on behalf of her brother Beau Biden for his LGBTQ advocacy work as Delaware attorney general. (Her appearance was rescheduled from last year.)
The event, to be held this year at Diego’s (37298 Rehoboth Ave. Ext.) from 5-7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Blade Foundation’s Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which funds a summer position reporting on LGBTQ news in Delaware. This year’s recipient will be introduced at the event.
The event will also feature remarks from state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall. New CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Blade editor Kevin Naff will also speak. The event is generously sponsored by Realtor Justin Noble, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Diego’s.
A suggested donation of $25 is partially tax deductible and includes a drink ticket and light appetizers. Tickets are available in advance at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth or at the door.
District of Columbia
Curve magazine honors Washington Blade publisher
Lynne Brown named to 2026 Power List
Washington Blade Publisher Lynne Brown has been named to the 2026 Curve Power List celebrating LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary individuals in North America who are blazing trails in their chosen fields.
“From sports and entertainment icons to corporate leaders and lawmakers, these individuals are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and shaping the future,” Curve Foundation/Curve magazine said in announcing this year’s list, which includes ABC newscaster Robin Roberts, comedian/actress Hannah Einbinder, and singer/actress Renee Rapp, among others.
Brown has worked for the Washington Blade for nearly 40 years. She was named publisher in 2007 before becoming a co-owner in 2010.
“I am honored to be recognized by Curve magazine during Lesbian Visibility Week,” Brown said. “Receiving this Curve honor is twofold. I was an early subscriber to Curve. I enjoy the product and know its history. Its journalism, layout and humorous features have inspired me.
“As an owner/publisher, receiving recognition from a similar source acknowledges my work and efforts, with a sincerity I truly appreciate. Franco Stevens, the publisher of Curve, is a business person of duration, experience, and purpose. The fact that they are in the media business, and honoring me and my publication makes it a tiny bit sweeter.”
Nominations for the Curve Power List come from the community: peers, mentors, fans, and employers.
Curve explained the significance of the list in its announcement: “An annual, publicly nominated list of impactful LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary changemakers is crucial in current times to counter discrimination, legislative rollbacks, hostility, and the invisibility of queer women within mainstream and marginal spaces and endeavors. Such a list also fosters encouragement and solidarity, and elevates voices and achievements—from high-profile roles to under appreciated areas of life.”
Rehoboth Beach
Auction of Rehoboth’s Blue Moon canceled
Details on sale of iconic bar, restaurant not disclosed
The Blue Moon in Rehoboth Beach, Del., has been an iconic presence in the local LGBTQ community for four decades but its status remains murky after a sheriff’s auction of the property was abruptly called off on Tuesday.
The property was listed for sale in December. At that time, owner Tim Ragan told the Blade that he is committed to preserving its legacy as a gay-friendly space.
“We had no idea the interest this would create,” Ragan said in December. “I guess I was a little naive about that.”
Ragan explained that he and longtime partner Randy Haney were separating the real estate from the business. The two buildings associated with the sale were listed by Carrie Lingo at 35 Baltimore Ave., and include an apartment, the front restaurant (6,600 square feet with three floors and a basement), and a secondary building (roughly 1,800 square feet on two floors). They were listed for $4.5 million.
The bar and restaurant business is being sold separately; the price was not publicly disclosed.
But then, earlier this year, the Blue Moon real estate listing turned up on the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office auction site. The auction was slated for Tuesday, April 21 but hours before the sale, the listing changed to “active under contract” indicating that a buyer has been found but the sale is not yet final. As of Wednesday morning, the listing has been removed from the sheriff’s auction site.
Ragan didn’t respond to Blade inquiries about the auction. Back in December, he told the Blade, “It’s time to look for the next people who can continue the history of the Moon and cultivate the next chapter,” noting that he turns 70 this year. “We’re not panicked; we separated the building from the business. Some buyers can’t afford both.”
The identity of the buyer was not disclosed, nor was the sale price.
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