June 2021

Mayor Bowser Highlights $59 Million Investment in Reducing Gun Violence and Building Safer Neighborhoods

Monday, June 7, 2021 Investments Include $10 Million in “Flexible Funding” Including Cash Assistance to Support Returning Citizens (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by public safety officials and gun violence prevention advocates at the Douglass Community Center to highlight her $59 million investment in reducing gun violence and building safer neighborhoods in […]

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Mayor Bowser to Highlight FY22 Building Blocks Public Safety Investments and Grants

Monday, June 7, 2021 (Washington, DC) – On Monday, June 7, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will visit the Douglass Community Center to highlight the $59 million investment in her Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal in Building Blocks DC. Building Blocks DC is a whole-of-government, public health approach to reducing and preventing gun violence

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African American Music Appreciation Month – Celebrating History

June is Black music appreciation month! It’s an annual celebration of African American music in the United States. Who knew? I admit, I sure didn’t. How Did it Happen? On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter announced that June has been the month designated as the time to formally honor it. However, it wasn’t until 2000 when the presidential

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A Rainbow After the Storm: Pride 2021 Is a Happening Thing in D.C.

Finally, D.C. is reopening! And a beloved yearly tradition is back. The Capital Pride Alliance is quickly getting ready for the annual June Capital Pride Celebration, following Mayor Bowser’s recent D.C. reopening guidelines. It’s great news for the LGBTQI+ community and allies, who have wondered if 2021 would have a public, outdoor celebration. The District just recently

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Arrest Made in an Armed Robbery (Knife) Offense: 1300 Block of U Street, Northwest

Friday, June 4, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Robbery (Knife) offense that occurred on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in the 1300 Block of U Street, Northwest.   At approximately 10:00 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location.

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Suspect Wanted for a Parole Violation in the District of Columbia

Friday, June 4, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect that is wanted in reference to a Parole Violation in the District of Columbia.   The suspect has been identified as 47 year-old Kenny Greene, of Northwest, DC. Greene can be seen in the photo below:

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Arrest Made and Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 3000 Block of Naylor Road, Southeast

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District announce an arrest has been made and seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating suspects in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in the 3000 block of Naylor Road, Southeast.   At approximately 12:35

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*Updated with Additional Offenses* Suspects and Vehicle Sought in a Burglary Two Offenses in the District

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s First and Fifth Districts seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and a vehicle in reference to a Burglary Two offenses that occurred in the District.   On Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in the 900 Block of Bladensburg Road, Northeast, at approximately 4:09 am, the

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Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Fear) of an Establishment Offense: 1600 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Fear) of an Establishment offense that occurred on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in the 1600 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 6:24 am, the suspect entered an establishment at the

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Suspect Sought in a Theft One Offense: 2100 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest

Thursday, June 3, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Theft One offense that occurred on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in the 2100 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 2:20 pm, the suspect entered the listed location. The suspect

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