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Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,934 Press Releases
  • Published on June 29, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    MPD Investigating Congress Heights Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Seventh District officers responded for a report …

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  • Published on June 28, 2025 - 11:08 GMT

    MPD Seeking Persons of Interest in Southeast Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest involved in a burglary in Northeast. On Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 2:52 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 4500 block …

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  • Published on June 28, 2025 - 04:19 GMT

    MPD Investigating 4th Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast.    On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 1:54 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 4200 block of 4th Street, Southeast, for the report of a …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 08:28 GMT

    MPD Makes Second Arrest in Southeast Double Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces a second arrest has been made in a double homicide that occurred in Southeast.    On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 4200 block of 4th Street, …

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  • Published on June 27, 2025 - 08:28 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in L Street Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.    On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the suspect approached the victim, who was working as a Department of Public …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspect in a Southeast Felony Threats

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a felony threats offense in Southeast. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the suspect was stopped by a Special Police …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 11:10 GMT

    MPD Arrests Northwest Carjacking Suspects

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a carjacking that occurred in Northwest. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 8:33 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 1200 block of U Street, Northwest, …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 04:14 GMT

    MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, June 16, 2025, to Sunday, June 22, 2025

      MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, June 16, 2025, to Sunday, June 22, 2025   Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 04:14 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Northwest Fatal Hit and Run Crash

    The Metropolitan Police Department’s announces the arrest of a suspect in a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash in Northwest. On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 12th Street and U …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 04:14 GMT

    MPD Arrest Made in Southeast Double Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in a double homicide that occurred in Southeast.    On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 4200 block of 4th Street, Southeast, …

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  • Published on June 26, 2025 - 04:14 GMT

    DDOT Open Streets – Capitol Hill

    On Saturday, June 28, 2025, DDOT Open Streets 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 streets will be …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 07:46 GMT

    Suspect Sought in a South Capitol Street Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in …

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  • Published on June 25, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Assault on a Police Officer

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who stabbed a Third District officer during an arrest this morning.    On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 8:35 a.m., Third District officers responded to the report of theft in …

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  • Published on June 24, 2025 - 17:27 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Benning Road Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 4500 block of Benning Road, Southeast, …

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  • Published on June 24, 2025 - 11:09 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 – AL AIN vs WYDAD

    On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) will host a stage game for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at Audi Field. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that …

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  • Published on June 23, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrests in Southwest Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred in Southwest. On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., First District officers responded for a report of a robbery in the 200 block of N …

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  • Published on June 23, 2025 - 08:48 GMT

    MPD Investigating Double Homicide in Northeast

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Kingman Park neighborhood. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, at approximately 12:03 a.m., Fifth District officers were patrolling near the 1800 block of D Street, Northeast …

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  • Published on June 23, 2025 - 01:51 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrests in Northeast Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred in Northeast. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the victim was standing in the 4700 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast holding …

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  • Published on June 20, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

    Arrest Made in Petworth Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department arrested a man involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block …

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  • Published on June 20, 2025 - 00:55 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Pitts Place Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a homicide that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 12:41 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Pitts Place, Southeast, …

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