2020

Suspects Wanted for Homicide Offenses in the District

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects wanted in two separate homicide offenses that occurred in the District of Columbia.   1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast   On Saturday, July 4, 2020, in the 1400 block of Cedar Street, Southeast, at approximately …

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Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1300 Block of Missouri Avenue, Northwest

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a fatal stabbing that occurred on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, inside of a residential building, in the 1300 block of Missouri Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 12:46 pm, members of the Fourth District responded …

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Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 3200 Block of 23rd Street, Southeast

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in the 3200 block of 23rd Street, Southeast.   At approximately 2:31 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the …

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Arrest Made in Burglary Two Offenses in the Second District

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to Burglary Two offenses that occurred in the Second District at the following locations:   On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at approximately 4:44 pm, in the 2700 block of Woodley Place, Northwest, the suspect …

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Second Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3400 Block of 22nd Street, Southeast

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced a second arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Friday, April 3, 2020, in the 3400 block of 22nd Street, Southeast.   At approximately 6:50 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of …

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Cure the Streets Spotlight: Frederick Mercer

August 20, 2020 Walking the streets of Ward 8’s Washington Highlands community, you will likely encounter Frederick Mercer, a Cure the Streets Violence Interrupter. Frederick is funny, approachable, and straightforward – qualities which are key to be a successful Violence Interrupter who builds relationships, resolves conflicts in the community, and prevents retaliation if violence does occur. “We …

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AG Racine Sues Washington Sports Club for Charging Gym Members During COVID-19 Shutdown

August 20, 2020 Company Reneged on Agreement to Credit Fees and Cancel Memberships While Gyms Were Closed WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Karl A. Racine today filed suit against the parent company of Washington Sports Club (WSC), Town Sports International, LLC (TSI), for failing to abide by promises made to gym members while its facilities were …

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Mayor Bowser Announces Dr. Roger Mitchell, Jr. as Interim Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the appointment of Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. as the Interim Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. In addition to this appointment, Dr. Mitchell will continue in his role as Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. Dr. Mitchell has served as Chief Medical …

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