August 2020

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 5500 Block of 1st Street, Northwest

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Fourth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Monday, August 24, 2020, in the 5500 block of 1st Street, Northwest. At approximately 6:58 pm, the suspect and victim were involved in

Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 5500 Block of 1st Street, Northwest Read More »

Traffic Fatality: Suitland Parkway, Southeast, Near Stanton Road

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Suitland Parkway, Southeast, near Stanton Road.   Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:50 am, a Chevy Traverse was traveling inbound on the Suitland Parkway, when an unidentified

Traffic Fatality: Suitland Parkway, Southeast, Near Stanton Road Read More »

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 17, 2020 to August 24, 2020

Tuesday, August 25, 2020   MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 17, 2020 to August 24, 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

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 17, 2020 to August 24, 2020 Read More »

Traffic Fatality: Suitland Parkway, Southeast, Near Stanton Road

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Suitland Parkway, Southeast, near Stanton Road.   Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 8:50 am, a Chevy Traverse was traveling inbound on the Suitland Parkway, when an unidentified

Traffic Fatality: Suitland Parkway, Southeast, Near Stanton Road Read More »

AG Racine Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with Honda Over Concealing Airbag Safety Defects

August 25, 2020 Honda Must Pay Nearly $2 Million to the District, Add Additional Auto Safety Features and Prevention Measures, Make Company-Wide Improvements   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that Honda will pay more than $85 million as part of a multistate settlement with 48 Attorneys General over allegations that the

AG Racine Announces $85 Million Multistate Settlement with Honda Over Concealing Airbag Safety Defects Read More »

Office of the Attorney General Moves to 400 6th Street NW

August 24, 2020 OAG Continues Teleworking During COVID-19 to Ensure Seamless Delivery of Legal Services for District Residents WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has relocated to 400 6th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The office is still conveniently located near the Judiciary Square

Office of the Attorney General Moves to 400 6th Street NW Read More »

Mayor Bowser Mandates that DC-Licensed Insurers Cover COVID-19 Testing for High-Risk Residents

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser has mandated that all DC-licensed health insurers cover COVID-19 testing with no cost sharing for certain high-risk residents. This requirement, to be administered through the DC Department of Insurance Securities and Banking (DISB), runs through the duration of the public health emergency. “We know that

Mayor Bowser Mandates that DC-Licensed Insurers Cover COVID-19 Testing for High-Risk Residents Read More »

Coronavirus Data for August 24, 2020

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Monday, August 24, 2020 includes 45 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,684. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 604 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards

Coronavirus Data for August 24, 2020 Read More »

Coronavirus Data for August 21, 2020

Saturday, August 22, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Friday, August 21, 2020, includes 65 new positive coronaviruses (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,534. The District reported two additional COVID-19 related deaths. 47-year-old male 59-year-old female Tragically, 604 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Data for August 21, 2020 Read More »