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There were 1,407 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,694 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,935 Press Releases
  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in 7th Street Assault

      The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred in Northwest.   On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at approximately 12:21 p.m., a verbal dispute between two individuals escalated …

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  • Published on July 30, 2025 - 09:46 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects and a Vehicle in Multiple Business Burglaries

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle involved in business burglaries in the First and Fifth Districts.   In the below offenses, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the suspects forcibly …

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  • Published on July 29, 2025 - 07:20 GMT

    MPD Searching for Suspect in Southeast Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect in a burglary offense which occurred in Southeast.  On Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 7:30pm, Sixth District officers responded to the 5000 block of Central Avenue Southeast for …

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  • Published on July 29, 2025 - 07:20 GMT

    MPD Searching for Persons of Interest and a Vehicle in Southern Avenue Fatal Crash

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for a vehicle and identifying the persons of interest in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Southeast.   On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 2:07 p.m …

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  • Published on July 29, 2025 - 01:12 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Northwest Robbery Attempt

      The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who attempted to rob a citizen in Northwest.   On Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, Third District officers responded to the 700 block of Florida Avenue Northwest for reports of a robbery …

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  • Published on July 28, 2025 - 18:04 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Galveston Street Homicide

      The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal stabbing that occurred in Southwest.   On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to the report of a domestic dispute in the Unit block of …

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  • Published on July 28, 2025 - 04:06 GMT

    MPD Makes Swift Arrest in Southeast Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 11:23 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 2700 block of Martin …

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  • Published on July 27, 2025 - 20:30 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspect in Navy Yard Stabbing

    The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect in a stabbing which occurred in Navy Yard. On Friday, July 25th, 2025, at approximately 8:41pm, officers from the First District responded to the 1100 block of First Street Southeast for reports …

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  • Published on July 26, 2025 - 04:52 GMT

    Wanted Suspect Apprehended in 2024 Kentucky Avenue Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the apprehension of a suspect involved in a 2024 Homicide in Southeast. On Monday, October 21, 2024, at approximately 9:44 a.m., First District officers responded to 16th Street and Kentucky Avenue, Southeast, …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 03:21 GMT

    MPD Investigating B Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Southeast. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a residence located in the 4600 block of B Street, Southeast, to conduct …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 06:58 GMT

    MPD Investigating Southeast Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle involved in a burglary of a restaurant in Southeast. On Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 3:38 a.m., the suspects broke a glass window …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 06:57 GMT

    Man Arrested for First- and Second-Degree Child Sexual Abuse Offenses

    The Metropolitan Police Department announce a man has been arrested for First- and Second-Degree Child Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred in Northwest. On Monday, July 14, 2025, between 11:11 a.m. and 5:31 p.m., in the 4000 block of Massachusetts Avenue, …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 06:57 GMT

    *Updated Photos* MPD Searching for Southeast Robbery Suspects

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a robbery force and violence that occurred in Southeast. On Monday, July 21, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., the victim was physically …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 00:01 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspect in Assault with a Bottle

      The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking a suspect in an assault with a dangerous weapon offense which occurred in Northeast   On Thursday, July 17th, 2025, at approximately 5:25pm, officers from the Sixth District responded to the 3700 block of …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 00:01 GMT

    MPD Response to DC Auditor Report

    Chief Pamela Smith and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) acknowledge receipt of the Auditor’s report released today regarding the Karon Hylton-Brown case. One of the report’s central concerns is Chief Smith’s departure from the findings of the …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 09:02 GMT

    MPD Investigating Southern Avenue Fatal Crash

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Southeast. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the intersection of 51st Street and …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 02:30 GMT

    MPD Provides Update on U Street Corridor Curfew Zone

    The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the enforcement of the second Juvenile Curfew Zone, which concluded Sunday night. The Juvenile Curfew Zone went into effect at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Each night, members …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 02:30 GMT

    MPD Arrest Suspect in an Unarmed Carjacking Offense

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a Northwest carjacking. On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 1:44 a.m., First District officers responded to the 800 block of 7th Street, Northwest for the report of a …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

    MPD Arrests Juveniles in Six Armed Robberies

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of two juveniles in connection to six armed robberies that occurred in Northeast. In each offense the suspects exited a vehicle, brandished a firearm, and approached the victim demanding their …

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  • Published on July 18, 2025 - 06:07 GMT

    Chief of Police Announces Juvenile Curfew Zone in U Street Corridor

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

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