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Statement of MPD Sworn Member Passing

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that the Metropolitan Police Department announces that 49 year-old Sergeant Donna Allen, most recently assigned to Third District Patrol, passed away earlier this morning following a medical emergency after having worked her midnight tour of duty. At this time it does not appear her tragic passing […]

Modified Operations to MPD Headquarters Begins Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020 For the safety of the public and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members, access to the MPD Headquarters building will be modified to employees and members of the public with confirmed appointments, effective immediately. The current public health emergency is constantly evolving and requires MPD to limit exposure without interruption to the […]

Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 3500 Block of Garfield Street, Northwest

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 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 Monday, April 6, 2020, in the 3500 block of Garfield Street, Northwest. At approximately 11:58 pm, the suspect gained entry to an establishment at the listed location. […]

Homicide: 3900 Block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in the 3900 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 10:37 pm, members of the Sixth District responded to the listed location for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Shortly after, […]

*Updated* Arrests Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 6200 Block of Chillum Place, Northwest

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Fourth District have announced two arrests have been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in the 6200 block of Chillum Place, Northwest. At approximately 1:00 am, the suspects forcibly gained entry to an establishment at the […]

Statement of MPD Sworn Member Passing

Monday, April 6, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) regrets to announce that 54 year-old Sergeant Mark Eckenrode, a 23-year veteran assigned to the Court Liaison Division, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. Sergeant Eckenrode’s death was not COVID-19 related. “Our hearts are heavy as we […]

Arrests Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 6200 Block of Chillum Place, Northwest

Monday, April 6, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Fourth District have announced two arrests have been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in the 6200 block of Chillum Place, Northwest. At approximately 1:00 am, the suspects forcibly gained entry to an establishment at the […]