June 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Phase Two Begins on Monday, June 22

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Friday, June 19, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Phase Two will begin on Monday, June 22, 2020, allowing certain businesses to reopen and activities to resume under specified conditions outlined at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo. Additionally, the District’s reported data for Thursday, June 18, 2020 includes 49 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s …

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The Cel-Liberation of Juneteenth

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“Every year we must remind successive generations that this event triggered a series of events that one by one defines the challenges and responsibilities of successive generations. That’s why we need this holiday.” — Al Edwards, American Politician There was a time when a few people knew of this holiday. When this particular holiday—even still—was …

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Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) and Burglary Two Offenses in the Seventh District

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Thursday, June 18, 2020   from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Seventh District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) and Burglary Two offenses that occurred in the Seventh District.   Burglary Two of an Establishment: On Monday, May 25, 2020, at approximately 5:53 am, the suspect forcibly …

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*Re-release* Persons and Vehicle of Interest Sought in a Homicide: 4900 Block of Nash Street, Northeast

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Thursday, June 18, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying persons and a vehicle of interest in reference to a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in the 4900 block of Nash Street, Northeast. At approximately 2:00 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to …

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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: June 8, 2020 to June 15, 2020

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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: June 8, 2020 to June 15, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to recover and investigate illegal firearms in Washington D.C. In addition to our patrol officers, the Department has specialized units—such as the Gun Recovery Unit (GRU), Narcotics Enforcement Unit (NEU), and Crime Suppression Teams …

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AG Racine Receives Expert Recommendations on Combatting Public Corruption in the District

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June 18, 2020 Former Federal Prosecutor Jonathan Kravis Provides Roadmap for OAG Public Corruption Unit WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that highly-regarded former federal prosecutor Jonathan Kravis has provided recommendations that will guide the creation of a new public corruption unit at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Kravis joined OAG in …

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Statement from Mayor Bowser on Supreme Court Decision Upholding DACA

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Thursday, June 18, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “DREAMers represent the best of us and our values as a nation of immigrants. DREAMers are integral parts of our communities, creating jobs and …

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