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There were 501 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 459,326 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

12,040 Press Releases
  • Published on May 17, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

    MPD Investigating Trinidad Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 6:34 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for the sounds of gunshots in the rear of the 1200 block of Meigs Place, Northeast. …

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  • Published on May 17, 2025 - 00:16 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 Capitol Hill Classic 10K Walk/Run

    On Sunday, May 18, 2025, the 2025 Capitol Hill Classic 10K Walk/Run will occur 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 May 17, 2025 - 00:16 GMT

    MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 5, 2025, to Monday, May 12, 2025

    MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: Monday, May 5, 2025, to Monday, May 12, 2025   Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, interdict, …

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  • Published on May 17, 2025 - 00:16 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspect in Northeast Robberies

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in two robberies in Northeast. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 1600 block of …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 10:55 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects in Armed Carjacking Offenses

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in two armed carjackings in Northwest. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 3:25 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1900 block …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 04:26 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 Lawyers Have Heart 5K, 10K, & Fun Walk

    On Saturday, May 17, 2025, The Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K & Fun Walk will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration: The following streets will be …

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  • Published on May 16, 2025 - 04:26 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2025 NATIONAL ASIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

    Washington, D.C. - Saturday, May 17, 2025, the 2025 National Asian Heritage Festival will occur 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 May 15, 2025 - 02:37 GMT

    MPD Investigating 7th Street NW Fatal Hit and Run Crash

    The Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Northwest. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., First District officers responded to the …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Anacostia River Festival 2025

    On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Anacostia River Festival 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 street will be …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Division Avenue Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Northeast. On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:36 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 600 block of Division Avenue, Northeast, for the …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Northwest Business Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who robbed a convenience store in Northwest. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., the suspect entered a business in the 1700 block of 7th Street, Northwest, and announced a …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in 2024 Pattern Robbery Offenses

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of one suspect in relation to a pattern of robbery offenses that occurred in 2024. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 17-year-old Rashad Ervin of Northeast, D.C …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    MPD Arrests Attempted Carjacking Suspects

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects who attempted to carjack a man in Northeast. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 4:53 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to the 100 block of Florida Avenue, Northeast, for …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Northwest Business Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who robbed a convenience store in Northwest. On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., the suspect entered a business in the 1700 block of 7th Street, Northwest, and announced a …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 12:44 GMT

    MPD Seeking Attempted Carjacking Suspect

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted unarmed carjacking in Northeast. On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to …

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  • Published on May 14, 2025 - 06:01 GMT

    MPD Investigating DC Jail Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred inside the DC Jail. On Monday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., First District officers responded to the Central Detention Facility in the 1900 block of D Street, …

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  • Published on May 13, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects in Oak Drive Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects who burglarized multiple establishments in Southeast. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the suspects forcibly entered multiple …

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  • Published on May 13, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

    MPD Seeking Northwest Assault Suspect

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an assault with a dangerous weapon (bottle) that occurred in the Northwest. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Third District officers …

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  • Published on May 13, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a homicide that occurred inside of an apartment complex in the Navy Yard area. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 7:51 p.m., D.C. Housing Authority officers responded to …

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  • Published on May 13, 2025 - 10:42 GMT

    MPD Provides Public Safety Update

    The Metropolitan Police Department continues to make progress on public safety initiatives that are reducing violent crime across the District of Columbia. Year to date, robberies are down 24%, homicides are down 17%, and assaults with a dangerous weapon …

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