MPD officer pens letter urging elected officials to ‘recognize officers’ actions’ during Capitol Riot
A Metropolitan Police Department officer is publicly reaching out to elected officials informing them of his experience during the Capitol Riot back in January and urging them to "fully recognize" the actions of the officers involved.
Video: DC police looking for South Capitol Street gunman who was caught on camera
D.C. police are looking for a double shooting suspect who was caught on camera on South Capitol Street, Southwest in April.
Store owner assault in northeast DC could have been motivated by hate, bias: police
A store owner was assaulted Tuesday at his business in northeast D.C. and it could have been motivated by hate or bias, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Robert Contee III officially confirmed as DC police chief
Months after assuming the helm of the law enforcement department tasked with protecting the nation’s capital, Robert Contee III has been officially confirmed as chief of police.
Man shot by DC police dies after pointing gun at woman, officers in Southwest apartment, police say
UPDATE (11:45 A.M. SATURDAY): D.C. police say the man they shot inside an apartment Friday night near the Waterfront Metro Station has died.
Scooter rider ‘unconscious, not-breathing’ after DC hit-and-run
A scooter rider who was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in D.C. Thursday evening is neither conscious nor breathing, police say.
DC police officers’ information compromised during hack, chief says
Information on D.C. police officers was compromised when a ransomware group accessed department systems, officials confirmed on Thursday.
Russian language ransomware group claims responsibility for DC police hack: report
A Russian language ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a D.C. police data breach, according to a report.
Officers have not been issued tickets in alleged drag racing incident
FOX 5 is continuing to push for answers after D.C. police officials say officers totaled two patrols cars when they decided to drag race with the government vehicles on Thursday. The officers have not yet been ticketed or charged with reckless driving, according to a police spokesperson.
DC mayor responds; traffic report released in alleged DC police drag racing crash
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser used the words "dereliction of duty" when asked on Monday about the investigation into D.C. police officers drag racing in Northeast last week.
DC police confirm hack attack
D.C. police confirmed for FOX 5 on Monday that they’d been targeted by hackers.
DC to pay $1.6M for 2 lawsuits over excessive force during Trump inauguration protests
The District will pay $1.6 million to settle to lawsuits over alleged excessive force and unlawful arrests by police during the 2017 protests following the inauguration of former President Donald Trump.
Driver arrested after smashing into DC police gate
A suspect will likely face driving under the influence charges after plowing into a D.C. police station gate Tuesday evening, according to the authorities.
DC police identify man suspected of shooting 3 women, killing 2 in Southeast
D.C. police have identified a man who they believe shot three women, killing two, amid a fire in a Southeast neighborhood earlier in the week.
DC police investigating after at least 4 people were shot in Trinidad
D.C. police are on the scene after at least four people were shot in a Northeast neighborhood Thursday night.
Video: DC police looking for suspects after Southeast gun battle
D.C. police are looking for suspects who were involved in a gun battle in the 5000 block of Benning Road, Southeast earlier this month.
Silver alert issued for 74-year-old woman missing for nearly a week
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating 74-year-old Sylvia Booker, who was last seen in the 3400 block of Hayes Street, NE on Friday.
DC police ID women who were found shot to death amid a fire in Southeast
DC police have identified two women who were found shot to death after fire and rescue crews responded to a fire in a Southeast neighborhood Monday night.
DC police release image of knife allegedly brandished during Capitol car attack
D.C. police have released an image showing the weapon an attacker allegedly pulled out after ramming two Capitol police officers last week.
4-year-old struck and killed by car in Northwest DC
Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene after a 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle and killed in Northwest D.C. on Thursday afternoon.