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There were 1,513 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 431,778 in the last 365 days.

Metropolitan Police Department DC Press Releases

11,839 Press Releases
  • Published on February 9, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

    Traffic Advisory: Walk for Peace Pilgrimage

    Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, are expected to enter the District of Columbia via the Chain Bridge around 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10. The walk will make numerous stops across Northwest, before …

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  • Published on February 9, 2026 - 22:49 GMT

    MPD Arrests Suspect for a 14th Street Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect who assaulted a victim in Northwest. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the victim and suspect were in the 1500 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The suspect …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

    MPD Makes Two Arrests in Massachusetts Avenue Shooting

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects in a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Northeast. On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m., First District officers were called to the Unit block of …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Wyoming Avenue Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a robbery of an establishment that occurred in 2025. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at approximately 3:25 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment the 1900 block of Wyoming Avenue, Northwest. The …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in Virgina Avenue Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a homicide that occurred Thursday afternoon in Northwest. On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Second District officers and the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 2023 Assault

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in an assault with intent to commit first degree sexual abuse that occurred in Northwest, in 2023. On Saturday, December 2, 2023, at approximately 2:20 a.m., the victim entered a vehicle …

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  • Published on February 6, 2026 - 03:53 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in back-to-back Armed Robberies

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in two armed robberies that occurred on January 29, 2026, in Northeast. Attempt Robbery of an Establishment (Gun): On Thursday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 6:58 p.m., the suspect entered an …

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  • Published on February 5, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

    MPD Makes Additional Arrest in 2023 Nightclub Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an additional arrest in a fatal shooting that occurred at a nightclub in 2023. On Saturday, September 23, 2023, at approximately 11:51 p.m., First District officers responded to the report of a shooting at an …

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  • Published on February 5, 2026 - 05:05 GMT

    MPD Makes Arrest in 9th Street Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces an arrest in a robbery (pickpocket) that occurred in Northwest.    On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest. The …

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  • Published on February 4, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

    MPD Arrests Juvenile in Montello Avenue Armed Robbery

    The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a juvenile suspect in an armed robbery that occurred in Northeast.   On Wednesday January 7, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the suspects approached the victim in the 1100 block of Montello …

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  • Published on February 3, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

    Suspect Sought in Washington Place Armed Robberies

    The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect in armed robbery (gun) offenses in Northeast.   Armed Robbery (Gun): On Friday, January 29, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the suspect entered an …

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  • Published on February 3, 2026 - 22:33 GMT

    MPD Investigating 16th Street Homicide

    The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in Northwest. On Monday, February 2, 2026, at approximately 3:07 a.m., Third District officers responded to a 911 hang-up in the 3100 block of 16th Street, Northwest. Officers …

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  • 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 - 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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