July 2020

*Updated with Video* Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): 700 Block of Kennedy Street, Northwest

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle of interest in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, July 3, 2020, in the 700 block of Kennedy Street, Northwest.   At approximately 5:48 pm, members of the Fourth …

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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: July 6, 2020 to July 13, 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 (CSTs)—who work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and …

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Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 2500 Block of Benning Road, Northeast

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Fifth District announce an arrests have been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Monday, July 13, 2020, in the 2500 block of Benning Road, Northeast.   At approximately 7:24 pm, the suspect, who was armed with …

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Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 800 Block of 3rd Street, Southwest

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in the 800 block of 3rd Street, Southwest.   At approximately 8:30 am, the suspects entered an unoccupied residence at the listed location. …

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Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Offense: 4200 Block of Lane Place, Northeast

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon offense that occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in the 4200 block of Lane Place, Northeast.   At approximately 2:40 am, the victim was walking at the listed …

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Coronavirus Data for July 13, 2020

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Monday, July 13, 2020 includes 40 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,946. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 568 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards …

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Coronavirus Data for July 12, 2020

Monday, July 13, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Sunday, July 12, 2020 includes 59 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,906. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 568 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards …

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State Board of Education Provides Items for Consideration on Reopening Schools

Washington, DC—The DC State Board of Education (SBOE) has released a document  which summarizes considerations for reopening the District’s public schools. The document cites input from a wide range of educational stakeholders, organizations, and agencies. It also includes feedback from public testimony which constituents submitted during the State Board’s June 17 Public Meeting. The State Board will also hear …

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Covid-19: The Plight of Small D.C. Businesses, and the Call to Action

On March 7th, Covid-19 struck Washington, D.C. Four months later, the City has more than ten thousand cases, with a death count well over 500. The virus has insinuated itself into every financial system of the City. The D.C. Policy Center is reporting on the pandemic economy, and its terrible toll on small businesses.  Many D.C. entrepreneurs work in the hard-hit …

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