September 2020

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 31, 2020 to September 7, 2020

Tuesday, September 8, 2020   MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 31, 2020 to September 7, 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 […]

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 400 Block of P Street, Northwest

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Third District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Monday, September 7, 2020, in the 400 block of P Street, Northwest. At approximately 2:09 am, the suspect forcibly gained entry to an establishment at the listed

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Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 800 Block of Upshur Street, Northwest

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Friday, August 21, 2020, in the 800 block of Upshur Street, Northwest. At approximately 5:00 pm, the suspects forcibly entered a building at the listed location.

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*Updated with Photos* Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 200 Block of I Street, Northeast

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, August 20, 2020, in the 200 Block of I Street, Northeast. At approximately 2:56 pm, the suspect brandished a handgun

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Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 400 Block of H Street, Northeast

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, September 3, 2020, in the 400 block of H Street, Northeast. At approximately 3:40 am, the suspect forcibly entered an establishment at the listed

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Arrests Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: Unit Block of N Street, Southeast

Monday, September 7, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s First District announce two arrests have been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Monday, July 20, 2020, in the Unit block of N Street, Southeast.   At approximately 12:10 am, the suspects approached the victims

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NFL to Play Lift Ev\’ry Voice and Sing Before Opening Game – Who Do They Think They\’re Fooling?

I wasn\’t enamored with Major League Baseball\’s opening day ceremonies where the opposing teams grasped a black ribbon and knelt to one knee as Black Lives Matter was emblazoned on the scoreboards and pitching mounds. I am even less enamored with the NFL playing  Lift Ev\’ry Voice and Sing during the opening day ceremonies starting

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D.C. Charter Schools: The Pros, the Cons, and the Unending Debate

Washington, D.C. has always had some excellent schools. And it\’s always been a struggle for working people to get their kids into them. Historically, a household’s postal address dictated where the children would learn. Many parents and guardians sought private alternatives or left the city. What were they looking for? Choice. Enter the charter school concept. Professor Ray Budde

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