Ten arrested for retail thefts across DC
Metropolitan Police officers arrested ten people in a retail theft operation on Wednesday.
Metropolitan Police officers arrested ten people in a retail theft operation on Wednesday.
Off-duty DC police officer charged with DUI, resisting arrest
D.C. police officer John Bewley was arrested for DUI after court documents alleged that he was impaired when he showed up at the scene of a traffic stop involving his girlfriend, who was also suspected of DUI, off-duty but in his marked police cruiser.
D.C. police officer John Bewley was arrested for DUI after court documents alleged that he was impaired when he showed up at the scene of a traffic stop involving his girlfriend, who was also suspected of DUI, off-duty but in his marked police cruiser.
Contentious DC crime bill draws heat for stop and frisk, search measures
There was a great deal of pushback Wednesday on a proposed plan to fight D.C. crime.
There was a great deal of pushback Wednesday on a proposed plan to fight D.C. crime.
Another delivery driver carjacked in DC as police distribute dashcams, trackers in effort to curb thefts
Another food delivery driver became the victim of a violent carjacking in D.C. Tuesday morning.
Another food delivery driver became the victim of a violent carjacking in D.C. Tuesday morning.
DC Council confirms Pamela Smith to lead Metropolitan Police Department into the future
It's official. Pamela A. Smith is D.C.'s chief of police. The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed Smith Tuesday, nearly four months after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her nomination.
It's official. Pamela A. Smith is D.C.'s chief of police. The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed Smith Tuesday, nearly four months after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her nomination.
Free AirTags available Tuesday for DC residents who live in carjacking hotspots
D.C. residents in certain parts of the city will be able to get free AirTags for their cars beginning Tuesday.
D.C. residents in certain parts of the city will be able to get free AirTags for their cars beginning Tuesday.
5 injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MPD on 14th Street NW
Four cars, one of them a Metropolitan Police Department cruiser, were involved in a crash at 14th and U Street NW Monday afternoon, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
Four cars, one of them a Metropolitan Police Department cruiser, were involved in a crash at 14th and U Street NW Monday afternoon, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
DC police release body cam footage from shooting that left suspect dead, 2 officers injured
In accordance with D.C. law, the Metropolitan Police Department has released the body cam video from an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and two officers injured – one of whom was actually shot.
In accordance with D.C. law, the Metropolitan Police Department has released the body cam video from an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and two officers injured – one of whom was actually shot.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser hits the streets to address retail theft, drug dealing in Mount Pleasant
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Acting Police Chief Pam Smith led a community walk in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Northwest Wednesday where they reaffirmed their commitment to stop shoplifting, retail theft, loitering, and open-air drug dealing.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Acting Police Chief Pam Smith led a community walk in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Northwest Wednesday where they reaffirmed their commitment to stop shoplifting, retail theft, loitering, and open-air drug dealing.
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.