March 2020

Coronavirus Data Update: March 28

Saturday, March 28, 2020 Update: This evening, the DC Department of Health announced a fifth death due to coronavirus (COVID-19): a 55-year-old male who passed away at home. No further details are available at this time as DC Health reviews the matter. (Washington, DC) – As of 7 pm on Saturday, March 28, the District’s coronavirus […]

Does Little Fires Everywhere Have a Character Development Issue?

The Hulu Original Little Fires Everywhere is a series based on Celeste Ng’s novel of the same name. Starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon, the series explores race, motherhood, and interpersonal relationships in the late ’90s. Hulu releases one episode a week, so it isn’t something you can binge-watch over a weekend. However, I watched …

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The STEM Behind Covid-19

It\’s easy to get absorbed in panic, social media speculation, hyperbole, or outright lies and deception as we fight through this epic time. However, it\’s time to educate yourself about the science around us. In these times of STEM proselytizing let\’s take time to investigate the science behind this pandemic. In fact, there\’s enough science …

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Third MPD Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Thursday, March 26, 2020 The below email was sent to staff at the Metropolitan Police Department on March 26, notifying employees that a colleague has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The District’s Emergency Operations Center is aware of this case, and we will share information and updates as they become available. Statement from Chief of […]

MPD Warns of Coronavirus Scams in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to warn the public about potentially fraudulent activity in the District of Columbia related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During this public health emergency, scammers have taken an opportunity to defraud citizens in various ways. MPD has recently been notified of individuals in the […]

Updated with Video Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) of an Establishment Offense: 2800 Block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast

Thursday, March 26, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) of an Establishment offense that occurred on Friday, March 20, 2020, in the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 4:39 am, two suspects entered an […]

Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3000 Block of 14th Street, Northwest

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 15, 2020, in the 3000 block of 14th Street, Northwest. At approximately 3:11 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of […]

Homicide: 1100 Block of 4th Street, Southwest

Get distance learning resources from DCPS here. Mayor Bowser Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Thursday, March 26, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in the 1100 block of 4th Street, Southwest.   At approximately 5:23 pm, members of the First District […]

Homicide: 3500 Block of A Street, Southeast

Thursday, March 26, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, in the 3500 block of A Street, Southeast. At approximately 10:05 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, […]

36 Democrat & Republican AGs Join AG Racine Requesting D.C. Be Treated As a State For Purposes of Receiving State Level Allocation For Coronavirus Relief Funding

March 26, 2020 D.C. To Receive $750 Million Less in Federal Relief Package Than States with Smaller Populations, Exacerbating Public Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced he is leading a bipartisan coalition with the National Association of Attorneys General and 37 Attorneys General to implore the Senate, House, and President of […]