2021

Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 1900 Block of Biltmore, Northwest

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in the 1900 block of Biltmore Street, Northwest.   At approximately 8:48 am, the suspects approached the victim at the […]

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 1300 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021 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 Saturday, January 30, 2021, in the 1300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 9:10 pm, the suspect entered an establishment at the listed location. Once

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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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