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Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,933 Press Releases
  • Published on December 20, 2025 - 05:04 GMT

    Suspects Sought in H Street Armed Robbery

    – The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance to locate two suspects who robbed a cellphone store at gunpoint in Northeast. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at approximately 7:51 p.m., the suspects entered a cellphone store in the …

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  • Published on December 19, 2025 - 05:05 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Columbia Heights Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred in Northwest. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 1:56 a.m., Third District officers responded inside of an apartment building in the 3200 block of …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 22:46 GMT

    MPD Makes an Arrest in an Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest has been made in an armed robbery that occurred in Southeast. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the victim drove to the 300 block of Anacostia Road, Southeast to meet with the …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 04:26 GMT

    MPD Makes an Arrest in an Assault with a Vehicle

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who struck a victim with a car after an argument in Southeast. On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the victim and the suspect were involved in an argument in the 2200 …

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  • Published on December 18, 2025 - 04:26 GMT

    Mayor Bowser Announces Jeffery Carroll as Interim Chief of Police

    Released by the Executive Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she has named Jeffery W. Carroll as the interim Chief of Police at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Chief Carroll has most recently …

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  • Published on December 17, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

    Suspects Sought in a Northwest Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance to locate two suspects who assaulted a victim and took their property in Northwest. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 1:28 a.m., the victim was walking in the 1400 block of …

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  • Published on December 17, 2025 - 22:11 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Southern Avenue Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who shot a man in Southeast. On Monday, February 10, 2025, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to the 2300 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast, for a report …

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  • Published on December 16, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    Teens Arrested in Northeast Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three teens who assaulted a victim while attempting to rob them in Northeast. On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the victim was walking home from school in the 100 block of Q …

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  • Published on December 16, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

    MPD Searching for Puppies Taken in Armed Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for three stolen puppies in an armed burglary in Northeast. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a residence …

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  • Published on December 15, 2025 - 21:48 GMT

    Man Arrested for Assaulting Rideshare Driver

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who assaulted and carjacked a rideshare driver in Southwest. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at approximately 10:17 p.m., the victim, a rideshare driver, picked up the suspect in the 4600 …

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  • Published on December 13, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrests in L Street Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three people for various weapons offenses that occurred near the Navy Yard. On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., First District officers responded to the 600 block of L …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 02:15 GMT

    Teen Arrested for Two Shootings

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a teenager who was involved in two separate shootings in the District.     In each of the below offenses the suspect shot a firearm and fled the scene. No victims were located in either incident.   …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 02:15 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: JOHN CENA’S FAREWELL FAN FEST

    On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the John Cena Farewell Fan Fest 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:   From …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 02:15 GMT

    MPD Makes an Arrest in Bladensburg Road Burglary

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man who burglarized a business in 2024. On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 5:40 a.m., the suspect gained access to a business’ keys from a lockbox and entered the business in the 3100 …

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  • Published on December 11, 2025 - 01:31 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe

    On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and potential street closure motorists should take into …

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  • Published on December 10, 2025 - 07:33 GMT

    TRAFFIC ADVISORY: C.O.P.S. Christmas Tree Lighting

    On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Washington, DC Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) will host their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the DC Police Memorial in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will …

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  • Published on December 10, 2025 - 01:26 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Bladensburg Road Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a man in a shooting that injured five people outside of a club in Northeast in November. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at approximately 1:49 a.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Bladensburg …

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  • Published on December 9, 2025 - 18:48 GMT

    MPD Arrests Second Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Northwest

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a second suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred in Northwest. On Saturday, June 30, 2024, at approximately 4:17 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Missouri Avenue, Northwest for the …

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  • Published on December 9, 2025 - 06:45 GMT

    MPD Seeking Suspects in Southwest Attempted Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying suspects in an attempted robbery in Southwest. On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 4:35 p.m., the suspects approached the victim in the 1200 block of 4th …

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  • Published on December 8, 2025 - 18:08 GMT

    Statement from Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith

    I am deeply humbled, grateful, and deeply appreciative of my time with the District of Columbia. Serving as Chief of Police has been the greatest honor of my career, and I want to extend my sincere thanks to Mayor Muriel Bowser for appointing me to this …

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