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There were 864 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 453,215 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,909 Press Releases
  • Published on February 20, 2026 - 06:08 GMT

    MPD Arrests Division Avenue Robbery Suspect

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect for a Robbery (Snatch) that occurred in Northeast.  On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 4:40 p.m., the victim was approached by the suspect while walking in the 400 block of …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    Suspects Sought in H Street Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating suspects in an assault with a dangerous weapon (bottle) that occurred in Northeast. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:12 p.m., the suspects and the …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Minnesota Avenue Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Minnesota Avenue in 2025. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 10:28 a.m., the victim was in the 1700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast, when he became …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Naylor Road Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred in Southeast. On Saturday, January 14, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2500 block of Naylor Road, Southeast …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Naylor Road Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred in Southeast. On Saturday, January 14, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2500 block of Naylor Road, Southeast …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    Arrest Made in Trinidad Fatal Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 7:52 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the rear of the 1200 block of Raum Street, NE. …

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  • Published on February 19, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

    *Updated Video and Photos* MPD Investigating Knox Place Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who killed a man on Knox Place. On Sunday, February 16, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to a residential building located in …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 Chinese New Year Parade

    On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade 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: The following …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

    MPD Investigating K Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.    On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of K Street, …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 08:08 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Special Event at the U.S. Institute of Peace

    On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a special event will be hosted at the United States Institute of Peace in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 02:33 GMT

    MPD Arrests Two Suspects for Burglary One

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces two arrests in a Burglary One that occurred in Southeast.  On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:29 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 3100 block of M Place, Southeast for a report of a …

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  • Published on February 17, 2026 - 20:11 GMT

    MPD Investigating 14th Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest. On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., Third District officers responded to the report of a shooting outside a gas station in the 2600 block …

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  • Published on February 15, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

    MPD Investigating Petworth Fatal Crash

    Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday in the Petworth neighborhood. On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 2:06 p.m., Fourth District officers …

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  • Published on February 14, 2026 - 06:09 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in a 2025 Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a shooting that occurred in Northwest.  On Monday, March 24, 2025, at approximately 12:26 a.m., the suspect discharged a firearm toward a moving vehicle in the unit block of New York Avenue NW. A …

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  • Published on February 13, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Organized Retail Thefts

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in multiple retail thefts that occurred in the 1700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., a group of approximately 7 masked suspects entered a …

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  • Published on February 13, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

    MPD Provides Update on Glover Park Homicide

    (Washington, D.C.) – The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the investigation into a homicide that occurred Wednesday in the Glover Park neighborhood. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., Second District …

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  • Published on February 13, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Columbia Road Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in an assault that occurred in Northwest. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a suspect brandished a knife during a dispute inside of a business in the 1700 block of Columbia …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 17:33 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Northwest Armed Carjacking

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in an armed carjacking that occurred in Northwest. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 10:57 p.m., the victim was retrieving items from his vehicle in the 1000 block of Emerson Street, …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 05:58 GMT

    AMBER ALERT: Million Honest Jeter

    UPDATE: Million has been located safe in Prince George's County.   The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 3-year-old Million Honest Jeter. Million was last seen in the 4100 block of W Street, Northwest, …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Q Street Burglary I

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a burglary that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 7:41 p.m., a suspect breached the door of an occupied home in the 2300 block of Q Street, Southeast. A struggle …

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