“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what happened at 12th and U this morning? Streets and alleys blocked, multiple detectives out, and all of the police in the area said “I don’t know” when asked what happened.”
From MPD:
“Preliminarily on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:14 a.m., (more…)
From MPD:
“MPD is observing an increase in robbery suspects targeting headphones. MPD reminds the community to remain aware of their surroundings, especially while running or jogging. For emergencies, call 911.” (more…)
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“We can confirm an MTPD officer was involved in an off-property shooting in which a suspect was struck and sustained what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The officer is not injured, and a weapon has been recovered from the scene.”
From AlertDC: (more…)
Ed. Note: Yesterday we learned that MPD had arrested a 14 and a 13 year old suspects for robbery on the MBT on Thursday April 24th.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of three juveniles in connection to multiple robbery offenses in Northeast.
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, shortly before 6:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded for a report of a group of juveniles snatching headphones from victims on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Officers canvassed the area and with the assistance of MPD’s Helicopter, Falcon One, multiple suspects were located and placed under arrest. Stolen property was recovered.
The suspects were connected to the following four offenses: (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects involved in a robbery that occurred on the Metropolitan Branch Trail in Northeast.
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m. the victim was walking on the trail near Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast when they were approached by multiple suspects on bicycles. (more…)
via google maps
Update from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Petworth neighborhood.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 800 block of Taylor Street, Northwest and the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest. (more…)
via United States Secret Service
Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on X:
“Thank you to @SecretService @ICEgov and our law enforcement partners for finding and arresting the criminal who stole my bag on Easter Sunday as I shared a meal with my family at a Washington DC restaurant.
This individual is a career criminal who has been in our country illegally for years.
Unfortunately, so many families in this country have been made victims by crime, and that’s why President Trump is working every single day to make America safe and get these criminal aliens off of our streets.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department in conjunction with the United States Secret Service announces the arrest of a suspect in robberies that occurred in restaurants in Northwest.
In each of the below offenses a suspect approached the victim as they ate in a restaurant, stole their purse from the back of their seat, and fled the scene. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 2:38am): “Shooting in the 800blk of New Jersey Ave SE. LOF an unknown male suspect wearing blue jeans and a black shirt.”
Thanks to a reader for passing on from their apartment building: (more…)
From DC AG Brian Schwalb:
“Scammers are using new technology to create fake audio and videos that sound or look like people and organizations you trust.
These are deepfake phone scams, and they target DC residents — especially senior citizens
Here is how to detect and prevent these scams: (more…)
14th and R Street, NW
A reader reports: “Heard 6 shots at about 12:40 outside Red Light. Huge police response.”
MPD reports: “MPD is investigating a shooting in the 1400 b/o R Street, NW. (more…)