2020

Suspects Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 1300 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Thursday, April 9, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in the 1300 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. At approximately 1:00 pm, the suspects gained entry to an establishment at […]

Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 1900 Block of 3rd Street, Northwest

Thursday, April 9, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in the 1900 block of 3rd Street, Northwest. At approximately 10:05 pm, the suspects forcibly entered a lobby of a residential building at […]

Statement of MPD Sworn Member Passing

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that the Metropolitan Police Department announces that 49 year-old Sergeant Donna Allen, most recently assigned to Third District Patrol, passed away earlier this morning following a medical emergency after having worked her midnight tour of duty. At this time it does not appear her tragic passing […]

Modified Operations to MPD Headquarters Begins Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 For the safety of the public and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members, access to the MPD Headquarters building will be modified to employees and members of the public with confirmed appointments, effective immediately. The current public health emergency is constantly evolving and requires MPD to limit exposure without interruption to the […]

Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 3500 Block of Garfield Street, Northwest

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Monday, April 6, 2020, in the 3500 block of Garfield Street, Northwest. At approximately 11:58 pm, the suspect gained entry to an establishment at the listed location. […]

Homicide: 3900 Block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, […]

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): Federal Coronavirus Relief Payment Scams

April 9, 2020 Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Fiscal Service. District residents should be on high alert for scams related to federal coronavirus relief payments or “economic impact payments.” As early as next week, millions of eligible Americans will begin receiving one-time payments from the federal government as part of the response to COVID-19. […]

Mayor Bowser Directs $35 Million for COVID-19 Medical Surge

Thursday, April 9, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Mayor Muriel Bowser directed an additional $35 million of the District’s Contingency Cash Reserve Fund to provide support to area hospitals for the need for increased medical services due to coronavirus (COVID-19). To date, Mayor Bowser has directed $129.4 million to the District’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. […]

Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Two MPD Officers

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on the passing of two Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) sworn officers – Sergeant Mark Eckenrode and Sergeant Donna Allen. “This week, we tragically lost two of our officers, Sergeant Mark Eckenrode and Sergeant Donna Allen, while serving in the line […]