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Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,935 Press Releases
  • Published on November 25, 2025 - 06:18 GMT

    MPD Investigating Northwest Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance to identify multiple suspects involved in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.   On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 4:37 p.m. the victim was approached by multiple suspects …

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  • Published on November 25, 2025 - 01:10 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting

    On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: On …

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  • Published on November 23, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

    Arrest Closes Multiple Burglary and Theft Cases

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who committed multiple burglaries and thefts in the Third and Second Districts. As a result of the detectives’ investigation on Saturday, November 22, 2025, pursuant to a DC Superior Court …

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  • Published on November 22, 2025 - 05:48 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Weapons Offense

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in an assault with a dangerous weapon (gun) offense that occurred in Northeast. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a DC Public Schools officer witnessed the …

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  • Published on November 22, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

    Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery in Northeast

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who robbed a teenager at gunpoint in Northeast. On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., the victim was walking in the 3800 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, when he was …

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  • Published on November 22, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Northeast Carjacking and Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a carjacking and armed robbery. Armed Robbery (Gun): On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., the victim was in the 500 block of 56th Street, Northeast, when …

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  • Published on November 22, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

    Arrest Made in 14th Street Fatal Stabbing

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal stabbing that occurred in Northwest. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 3:48 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 2000 block of 14th Street, Northwest for the report …

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  • Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:58 GMT

    MPD Searching for Suspect in Multiple Business Burglaries

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect in connection to three business burglaries in Southeast.   On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., the suspect forcibly entered a …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 21:06 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Elvans Road Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest of a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting in Southeast. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, at approximately 7:02 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2400 block of Elvans Road, Southeast, …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 08:42 GMT

    MPD Investigating Deanwood Officer-Involved Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau and Investigative Services Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday evening in the Deanwood neighborhood. On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 8: …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 03:18 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in a Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who burglarized a home in Northwest. On Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. the suspect gained access to an occupied apartment in the 400 block of L Street, Northwest. Once …

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  • Published on November 18, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in an Attempted Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager who attempted to rob another teenager at gunpoint in Southeast, DC. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2100 block of …

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  • Published on November 17, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

    Traffic Advisory - Downtown Closures Week of 11/17

    From Sunday, November 16, 2025 through Thursday, November 20, 2025, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration when traveling in the downtown area. From Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., …

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  • Published on November 17, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

    MPD Makes Quick Arrest in U Street Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in connection to a robbery that occurred in Northwest.   On Monday, November 17, 2025, at approximately 6:52 a.m. the victim was approached by suspects in the 900 block of U Street, …

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  • Published on November 17, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Adams Morgan Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.   On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at approximately 7:39 p.m. the suspect approached the victim in the 2400 block of 18th …

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  • Published on November 17, 2025 - 20:37 GMT

    Bowser Administration Encourages Residents to Follow Safe Online Shopping Tips During the Holiday Season

    (Washington, DC) – With the holiday shopping season now shifting into high gear, Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging District residents to prioritize safe online shopping when making purchases. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) will be sharing …

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  • Published on November 16, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in a Business Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two men who burglarized a business in Northwest. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at approximately 12:41 a.m. the suspects gained access to a business in the 600 block of T Street, Northwest. Once …

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  • Published on November 16, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

    MPD Investigating Reservoir Road Officer-Involved Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Internal Affairs Bureau and Investigative Services Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Northwest. On Friday, November 14, 2025, at approximately 6:47 p.m., Second …

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  • Published on November 16, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

    Chief of Police Announces Two Juvenile Curfew Zones

    Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones. The Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in …

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  • Published on November 15, 2025 - 07:09 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Shooting near Howard University

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a shooting that injured five people near the campus of Howard University. On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 8:22 p.m., Third District officers patrolling the area …

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