Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
- MPD Searching for Dog Taken in a Theft from Auto
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for a dog taken in a theft from auto.
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at approximately 12:58 p.m., the victim left a dog and her purse in a vehicle in the 1900 block of M Street, Southeast. When the victim returned, the dog and the victim’s purse were missing.
The stolen dog is a two-year-old male Shih Tzu named Theo. Theo was last seen wearing a green collar with a bone shaped dog tag. Photos of Theo can be seen at right:
- MPD Searching for Suspects in Northeast Armed Carjacking
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying suspects in an armed carjacking in Northeast.
On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., three suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim who was outside of his running vehicle in the 800 block of K Street, Northeast. Two of the suspects brandished handguns and demanded the victim’s wallet. One of the suspects took the victim’s wallet and all three suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle has been recovered.
Two of the suspects were captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos below:
- MPD Searching for Suspects in Armed Robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in an armed robbery of an establishment in Southeast.
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 8:22 p.m., two suspects, armed with a handgun and a rifle, entered an establishment in the 1400 block of K Street, Southeast, and demanded an employee to open the register. The employee complied. The suspects fled the scene with property.
The suspects were captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos below:
- MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, at approximately 2:52 a.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast. Officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and after finding no signs consistent with life, the man was pronounced dead on scene.
The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Danzell Hall, of Northeast, DC.
- Critical Missing Person Naira Steward
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Naira Steward, who was last seen in the 1900 block of Maryland Ave, Northeast, on July 10, 2024.
Naira Steward is described as a black female, 5’6” tall, 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description is unknown.
- MPD Searching for Southeast Robbery Suspect
The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a robbery suspect.
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 11:18 p.m., the victim was withdrawing money from an ATM in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The suspect approached the victim from behind, assaulted the victim, and snatched the victim’s money from the ATM. The suspect fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by nearby surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photos above and in this video.
- MPD Seeks Suspect in a Northeast Stabbing
The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the community’s assistance in locating a suspect who stabbed a victim in Northeast.
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 800 block of H Street, Northeast. The suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos above.
- MPD Amazon Lockers are Available at All District Stations
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) now has eight Amazon Lockers, at all seven district stations and the Sixth District Substation.
When residents order on Amazon, they have the option to have their items delivered to an Amazon locker at one of our police stations.
The District of Columbia is the first city in the nation to install community Amazon lockers outside of police stations. The Amazon Lockers Program launched in 2022, at the Sixth District’s main station and substation.
Residential package thefts have been an ongoing nuisance impacting neighborhoods citywide, with thefts occurring year-round. Expanding this program will only help decrease the number of package thefts in our city.
“It is important to pay attention to, and to make an effort to positively change anything that is adversely affecting the communities we serve,” said Fifth District Commander Sylvan Altieri, who created the program while an Inspector in the Sixth District. “We encourage residents to use lockers at MPD district stations, or direct orders to other Amazon pickup locations.”
Amazon lockers can be found at the below MPD locations:
First District Station 101 M Street, Southwest
Second District Station 3320 Idaho Avenue, Northwest
Third District Station 1620 V Street, Northwest
Fourth District Station 6001 Georgia Avenue, Northwest
Fifth District Station 1805 Bladensburg Road, Northeast Sixth District Station 5002 Hayes Street, Northeast
Sixth District Substation 2701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast
Seventh District Station 2455 Alabama Avenue, Southeast