Nomination process for DC's Acting Police Chief Pam Smith intensifies
The D.C. Council Public Safety and Judiciary Committee held its first roundtable on the mayor’s nominee for D.C.’s top cop Wednesday, and the conversations were intense and charged.
The D.C. Council Public Safety and Judiciary Committee held its first roundtable on the mayor’s nominee for D.C.’s top cop Wednesday, and the conversations were intense and charged.
Woman's death initially reported as suicide, now ruled as homicide: police
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is investigating the death of a woman in July that was initially thought to be a suicide.
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch is investigating the death of a woman in July that was initially thought to be a suicide.
DC looks to NYPD's camera surveillance program for answers as violent crime surges
D.C.’s Police Chief was in New York City Wednesday to study how the New York Police Department uses its CCTV camera program.
D.C.’s Police Chief was in New York City Wednesday to study how the New York Police Department uses its CCTV camera program.
H Street Corridor gets police officers on bikes; residents hope they will boost safety
There’s a new unit of police officers on bikes, riding around in groups of two to four patrolling the busy H Street Corridor.
There’s a new unit of police officers on bikes, riding around in groups of two to four patrolling the busy H Street Corridor.
Victim's family in anguish as hunt for escaped murder suspect continues
Brent Hayward's mother called this situation surreal. His brother says the family is fluctuating between sadness and anger. Brent's family said he was a good man who consistently put others before himself.
Brent Hayward's mother called this situation surreal. His brother says the family is fluctuating between sadness and anger. Brent's family said he was a good man who consistently put others before himself.
DC leaders hope to reduce youth crime through new initiatives
Youth violence remains a critical issue for Washington, D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 13 juveniles have been killed in the District this year with the most recent happening in the early morning hours Sunday.
Youth violence remains a critical issue for Washington, D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 13 juveniles have been killed in the District this year with the most recent happening in the early morning hours Sunday.
Capitol Hill man fends off armed dognappers
D.C. police said armed thieves attempted to steal a man’s dogs while he was walking them near Capitol Hill.
D.C. police said armed thieves attempted to steal a man’s dogs while he was walking them near Capitol Hill.
DC's police chief commits to 52 weeks of community walks to restore trust and safety
D.C.'s acting police chief Pam Smith and several officers hit the streets Wednesday to hear the community's concerns.
D.C.'s acting police chief Pam Smith and several officers hit the streets Wednesday to hear the community's concerns.
Free backpacks and school supplies at Bellevue Library for Back to School Bash
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies.
Homicide near U Street Metro Station under investigation
Parts of U Street – near the Metro station and the &Pizza restaurant next door – have been taped off by police as they investigate a Saturday morning homicide in the area.
Parts of U Street – near the Metro station and the &Pizza restaurant next door – have been taped off by police as they investigate a Saturday morning homicide in the area.
DC man dies following shooting in Northwest, police say
Metropolitan Police are searching for leads in the shooting death of a man who was found in Northwest D.C. Sunday afternoon.
Metropolitan Police are searching for leads in the shooting death of a man who was found in Northwest D.C. Sunday afternoon.
Police searching for 13-year-old DC teen missing over a week
Metropolitan police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week.
Metropolitan police are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week.
Hyundai offering free anti-theft technology to some DC drivers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the District is partnering with Hyundai to provide residents who own or lease certain vehicle makes and models with free anti-theft technology.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the District is partnering with Hyundai to provide residents who own or lease certain vehicle makes and models with free anti-theft technology.
1-on-1 with DC’s next police chief Pamela Smith
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named Pamela Smith as the new chief of the city's police department, making her the first Black woman to lead the law enforcement agency.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named Pamela Smith as the new chief of the city's police department, making her the first Black woman to lead the law enforcement agency.
Local leaders rally behind DC's new police chief
“I think we need her. Coming in a time like this shows she’s passionate and up for the job."
“I think we need her. Coming in a time like this shows she’s passionate and up for the job."
New DC chief of police announced
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser nominated Pamela A. Smith to become D.C.’s next chief of police on Monday.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser nominated Pamela A. Smith to become D.C.’s next chief of police on Monday.
Near drowning at DC pool leaves 2 adults in critical condition
A man and a woman nearly drowned at a Northeast pool Thursday evening, and according to authorities, both are currently in critical condition.
A man and a woman nearly drowned at a Northeast pool Thursday evening, and according to authorities, both are currently in critical condition.
Mt. Pleasant man detained using 'spit hood,' video shared on Twitter
A man was detained in Mt. Pleasant Monday evening and put in a spit hood before being taken away by police.
A man was detained in Mt. Pleasant Monday evening and put in a spit hood before being taken away by police.
DC police search for biker accused of sexual assault
The search is on for a man accused of recently making unwanted sexual contact with two people in Northwest.
The search is on for a man accused of recently making unwanted sexual contact with two people in Northwest.
'Got guns?': DC police announce new intitiative to get illegal firearms off the streets
The Metropolitan Police Department is launching a new initiative to get illegal guns off the streets of D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department is launching a new initiative to get illegal guns off the streets of D.C.