August 2020

Coronavirus Data for August 8, 2020

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Sunday, August 9, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Saturday, August 8, 2020 includes 100 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 12,753. The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death. 82-year-old male Tragically, 591 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive […]

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Reopening DC — Phase Two started on Monday, June 22, 2020

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Phase Two started on Monday, June 22, 2020 Beginning Monday, July 27, anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or

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Arrest Made in Burglary and Theft One Offenses in the Second District

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Thursday, August 6, 2020   (Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to Burglary and Theft One offenses that occurred in the Second District.   On Friday, July 17, 2020, at approximately 7:40 pm, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle in the 4600 block

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*Decedent Identified* Homicide: 1600 Block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in the 1600 block of Maryland Avenue, Northeast.   At approximately 8:46 pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two and Unlawful Entry Offenses: 100 Block of 41st Street, Northeast

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2020, and an Unlawful Entry offense that occurred on Sunday, August 2, 2020, in the 100 block of 41st Street, Northeast. On Saturday, August 1,

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*Updated with Vehicle Information and Video* Suspect and Vehicle of Interest Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1400 Block of Cedar Street, Southeast

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect and vehicle of interest in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in the 1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast.   At approximately 2:40 pm,

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Arrest Made in an Armed Carjacking (Knife) Offense: 4800 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Knife) offense that occurred on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in the 4800 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 3:03 pm, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location.

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Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 700 Block of 4th Street, Northeast

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) that occurred on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in the 700 block of 4th Street, Northeast.   At approximately 6:18 pm, the suspects approached the victims at the listed location. The suspects

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MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: July 27, 2020 to August 3, 2020

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: July 27, 2020 to August 3, 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

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AG Racine Sues NRA Foundation for Diverting Charitable Funds to Support Wasteful Spending by NRA and Its Executives

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August 6, 2020 Foundation Allowed NRA to Raid Its Coffers Through Multi-Million-Dollar Loans and Unjustified Fees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today filed a lawsuit against the NRA Foundation and the National Rifle Association (NRA) for misusing charitable funds to support wasteful spending by the NRA and its executives. In its lawsuit, the

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