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There were 1,367 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,352 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,936 Press Releases
  • Published on May 4, 2025 - 23:15 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Hate/Bias Incident

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in connection with a hate/bias-related assault involving a knife in Northwest D.C. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 9:58 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down in the …

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  • Published on May 4, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects in Armed Carjacking

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating multiple suspects in an armed carjacking in Northeast. On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:33 p.m., First District officers responded for a report of an Armed …

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  • Published on May 4, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

    MPD Investigating Newcomb Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Southeast. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at approximately 12:23 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to 500 block of Newcomb Street, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon …

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  • Published on May 4, 2025 - 03:47 GMT

    MPD Investigating 21st Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 12:48 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 600 block of 21st Street, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival …

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  • Published on May 3, 2025 - 22:02 GMT

    MPD Seeking Information in Ty’ah Settles Homicide Case

    The Metropolitan Police Department is appealing for information from the public that can assist the investigation into the killing of 3-year-old Ty’ah Settles, which occurred one year ago today. On Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Seventh …

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  • Published on May 3, 2025 - 08:50 GMT

    MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, April 21, 2025, to Monday, April 28, 2025

    MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, April 21, 2025, to Monday, April 28, 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 May 1, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrests in Metropolitan Branch Trail Robberies

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juveniles in connection to multiple robbery offenses in Northeast. On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for a report of a group of …

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  • Published on May 1, 2025 - 05:11 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in a 2023 Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a residential burglary in Southeast in 2023.   Between Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the suspect …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    Updated with Video: MPD Searching for Person of Interest in Anacostia Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s help to identify a person of interest in a fatal stabbing in Southeast. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, at approximately 11:26 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 1600 block of V …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The 46th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service

    On Monday, May 5, 2025, the 46th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service 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 …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 Race for Hope 5K Run/Walk

    On Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Race for Hope Run/Walk will occur in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure; motorists should take into consideration: The following streets will be …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MPD Seeks Suspects in a Northeast Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department asking for the public’s assistance to identify and locate suspects involved in an assault in Northeast. At approximately 7:18 p.m., on Friday, April 25, 2025, the suspects and the victim were involved in an argument in …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects in Jay Street Armed Carjacking

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects in an armed carjacking that occurred in Northeast. On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 12:12 p.m., two suspects approached a victim in the 3600 …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Northeast Stabbing

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a woman in a stabbing in Northeast. On Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Fifth District officers were flagged down by the victim of a stabbing in the 800 block of Bladensburg Road …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MPD Investigating Petworth Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating 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 of Taylor …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    *Updated with additional photo* MPD Seeks a Suspect in a Southeast Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department seeks for the public’s assistance to identify and locate a suspect involved in a shooting in Southeast. At approximately 1:13 a.m., on Saturday, April 26, 2025, First District officers responded to the report of a …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MPD Arrests Southeast Robbery Suspect

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in two robberies in Southeast. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at approximately 2:12 a.m., the victims were in the 100 block of M Street, Southeast, when they were approached by three …

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  • Published on April 30, 2025 - 02:59 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Northwest Attempted Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who attempted to rob a business in Northwest.   On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the suspect entered a business, took property, and then fled the scene in the …

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  • Published on April 29, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

    MPD Investigating Foote Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 10:12 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 100 block of 54th Street, Southeast, for the report of a shooting. Upon …

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  • Published on April 28, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

    MPD Arrests Northwest Assault Suspect

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who made threats with a knife in Northwest. On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1600 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for a …

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