Child found dead inside trash can in Northwest DC

A child was found dead by DC police Monday morning, according to a public incident from the Metropolitan Police Department. 

DC police looking for suspect who allegedly re-posted hacked information

D.C. police on Monday released a photo showing a man they're looking for in connection with hacked information that they say was reposted on social media platforms.

DC Police Union calls for investigation, files grievance after ransomware attack on MPD

The D.C. Police Union has released a statement on a recent ransomware attack on the Metropolitan Police Department, calling for an investigation into failed negotiations with hackers who stole and leaked confidential officer information.

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.

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.

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.

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.