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There were 1,420 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 454,840 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,933 Press Releases
  • Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

    Second Arrest Made in Death of Missing Woman

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces that a second arrest has been made in the death of a woman who disappeared in Southwest, D.C., in 2023. On Thursday, October 26, 2023, 25-year-old Chyna Crawford, of Southwest, D.C. was reported missing to the …

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  • Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Pennsylvania Avenue Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announces the arrest of a suspect who assaulted a man in Southeast. MPD continues to ask for the community’s assistance in identifying the second suspect, who also assaulted the man. On Thursday, October 23, 2025, …

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  • Published on February 2, 2026 - 22:14 GMT

    MPD Makes Quick Arrest in 8th Street Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a burglary that occurred in Northwest. On February 1, 2026, at approximately 11:44 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 2100 block of 8th Street, Northwest, for the report of a Burglary of …

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  • Published on January 30, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 3rd Street Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager in a robbery that occurred in Southeast, in 2024. On Friday, December 20, 2024, at approximately 4:28 p.m., the victim was walking in the 3500 block of 3rd Street, Southeast, when three …

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  • Published on January 29, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Special Events at the Kennedy Center

    On Thursday, January 29, 2026, several special events will be hosted at the Kennedy Center in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: On …

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  • Published on January 29, 2026 - 21:18 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in 8th Street Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 12:52 a.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 400 block of 8th …

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  • Published on January 28, 2026 - 07:21 GMT

    MPD Arrests Man in 2022 Sex Offense

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect for a first-degree sexual abuse and an armed robbery that occurred in Northeast in August 2022. On Tuesday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 1:00 a.m. the suspects approached the victims …

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  • Published on January 28, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Corcoran Street Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who assaulted and threatened victims in Northwest.   On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m., the suspect approached the victims inside of the lobby of an apartment …

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  • Published on January 28, 2026 - 01:17 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect in Burglary and Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a burglary and assault that occurred in Northwest.   On January 26, 2026, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Third District officers responded to the 500 block of Columbia Road, Northwest, for the report …

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  • Published on January 24, 2026 - 05:36 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 2025 Child Death

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a child death that occurred in Southeast. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Seventh District officers responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Martin …

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  • Published on January 24, 2026 - 05:36 GMT

    Arrests Made in Theft One (Stolen Auto) and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Offenses

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces arrests in recent Theft One (Stolen Auto) and Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle offenses in Washington, DC.   Saturday, January 17, 2026 CCN Age Name Address Arrest Category Offense Location 26001897 48 Darnell Ward …

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  • Published on January 24, 2026 - 00:22 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 2024 Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a 2024 homicide that occurred in Northeast. On Friday, March 22, 2024, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Sixth District officers responded to the 300 block of 59th Street, Northeast, for …

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  • Published on January 22, 2026 - 22:58 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspect in Georgetown Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect in the burglary of an establishment in Northwest. On Saturday, December 10, 2025, at approximately 3:08 a.m., a suspect unlawfully entered an establishment …

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  • Published on January 22, 2026 - 22:58 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Navy Yard Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager in a robbery that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 8:34 p.m., the victim was walking in the 1000 block of First Street, Southeast, when two suspects …

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  • Published on January 22, 2026 - 04:40 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 March for Life

    On Friday, January 23, 2026, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration: The following streets will …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    Traffic Advisory: Funeral of Officer Terry Bennett

    Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    Suspect Sought in Georgia Avenue Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect who shot a man in Northwest. On Saturday, November 29, 2025, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the victim was walking towards their vehicle in the 3200 block of …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Robbery and Carjacking

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager for a robbery and carjacking that occurred on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Robbery (Snatch): At approximately 1:55 a.m., the victim was in the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest, when the …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Online Marketplace Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in a robbery that occurred in Northeast. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at approximately 5:13 p.m., the victim came to the 3500 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast, in order to sell a …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 2023 Homicide

    Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department announces that an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred in 2023. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 8:05 am, Seventh District officers responded to the 3400 block of Stanton Road, …

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