2021

Examining the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 The testimony attached below was presented by Robert J. Contee III, Acting Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department, to the United States Senate, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee, Rules and Administration Committee on February 23, 2021, via a virtual briefing. Attachment(s):  Examining the January 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol – […]

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Suspects Wanted for Homicides in the District

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 February 23, 2021   The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek assistance with locating several suspects who are currently wanted for homicide offenses.   2020 Homicide: 600 Block of 46th Place, Southeast (Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect

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Persons of Interest Sought in Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1400 Block of 14th Street, Northwest

Monday, February 22, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force seek assistance in identifying persons of interest in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, February 12, 2021, in the 1400 block of 14th Street, Northwest.   At approximately 9:47 pm, the suspects approached the victim’s vehicle at the

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Vehicle Sought in a Homicide: 3300 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast

Monday, February 22, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle sought in a homicide offense that occurred on Sunday, February 14, 2021, in the 3300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.   At approximately 9:12 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the

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Suspects Sought in an Attempted Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2300 Block of Skyland Place, Southeast

Monday, February 22, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to an Attempted Armed Carjacking (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense that occurred on Saturday, February 20, 2021, in the 2300 block of Skyland Place, Southeast.   At approximately 3:43

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offenses: 3400 Block of Idaho Avenue, Northwest

Monday, February 22, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in two Burglary Two offenses that occurred in the 3400 block of Idaho Avenue, Northwest.   On Friday, January 29, 2021, at approximately 4:14 am, the suspect fordibly entered an establishment at the listed location. Once inside,

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Suspect and a Person of Interest Sought in Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 2500 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast

Monday, February 22, 2021 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force seek assistance in identifying a suspect and a person of interest in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in the 2500 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast.   At approximately 11:07 pm, the suspect approached

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Simple Fairness: D.C. Can Roll Out an Equity Agenda in 2021

What is Council Member Kenyan McDuffie focused on this month? For one thing, there\’s the ongoing impact of gentrification. McDuffie, who represents Ward 5, says D.C. policymakers need to be redirected to prioritize economic fairness and inclusivity. This need is pressing. The median net worth of white D.C. households, McDuffie writes in The Washington Post, is 81 times the median net worth

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