2021

MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: January 25, 2021 to February 1, 2021

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021 MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: January 25, 2021 to February 1, 2021   (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 Unit […]

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 1100 Block of 46th Place, Southeast

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, in the 1100 block of 46th Place, Southeast.   At approximately 3:16 am, the suspect forcibly entered an unoccupied residence at the listed location.

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D.C. Joins a Groundswell of Support for Reparations

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Something good is happening in 2021, although the impetus for it — glaring evidence of racial inequality and discrimination — is painful. Finally, reparations are being imagined at various levels of government and in multiple U.S. cities. D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie has proposed a law creating a task force to plan for reparations. McDuffie, quoted

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What is Section 230 and Why is it Important?

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Although the absence of hourly tweets from the commander in chief is refreshing, Twitter and Facebook set dangerous precedents by blocking President Trump\’s accounts. They cited the president\’s tweets following the events of January 6th as promoting violence. Trump\’s opponents may cheer the banning, but the bigger issue threatens all of us. The solution lies

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Arrest Made in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 2500 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sixth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.   At approximately 10:00 am, the suspects were passengers in the victim’s vehicle at the

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Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill While Armed (Gun) Offense: 1400 Block of Gallaudet Street, Northeast

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in the 1400 block of Gallaudet Street, Northeast.   On Thursday, January 14, 2021, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s

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*Updated with Video* Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of 17th Street, Northwest

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, February 1, 2021, in the 1500 block of 17th Street, Northwest.   At approximately 4:55 pm, the suspect entered the victim’s occupied vehicle at the

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Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of 17th Street, Northwest

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, February 1, 2021, in the 1500 block of 17th Street, Northwest.   At approximately 5:00 pm, the suspect entered the victim’s occupied vehicle at the

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