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 Suspect in Burglary Offense
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary in Southeast.
On Friday, February 14, 2025, at approximately 4:41 a.m., one suspect forcibly entered a business in the 700 block of 8th Street, Southeast. The second suspect stood as a lookout outside of the establishment. Once inside, the suspect took property before both suspects fled the scene.
One of the suspects was captured by surveillance cameras and can be seen in the photo at right and this video.
- MPD Arrests Two Juveniles in Assault
Chief Pamela A. Smith and the Metropolitan Police Department announce the arrest of two juvenile female suspects in connection to an egregious assault recorded on video that occurred in Northeast.
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, members of the Metropolitan Police Department became aware of videos of assaults circulating on social media. Detectives determined one of the videos captured an assault that occurred in the First District.
During the assault, multiple juvenile suspects approached the female victim as she walked outside of Union Station. The suspects assaulted the woman, repeatedly punching and kicking her. One of the suspects recorded the assault and encouraged the other suspects to continue their attack. The suspects assaulted additional victims who attempted to intervene. None of the victims were seriously injured.
Upon locating the video, detectives quickly identified two of the juvenile suspects involved. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, detectives located and arrested a 13-year-old juvenile female and an 11-year-old juvenile female, both of Northeast. Both juveniles were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Conspiracy to Riot, Simple Assault and Disorderly Conduct.
Detectives are working with neighboring police departments to determine whether these suspects are involved in similar assaults that occurred in those jurisdictions.
“The actions of these young suspects are disturbing and deeply disheartening for all of us who care for the youngest people in our community,” said Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith. “There is absolutely zero tolerance for this behavior in our city. Harming our community like this will result in your arrest and prosecution, no matter your age. It is on all of us who care for our young people to ensure they don’t follow this path.”
- MPD Investigating Southeast Armed Robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint in Southeast.
On Friday, February 14, 2025, at approximately 6:58 p.m., First District officers responded to the 400 block of K Street, Southeast, for the report of a robbery. The suspect grabbed the victim, pointed a handgun at him, and demanded his property. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo at right:
- MPD Statement on Public Safety in the District of Columbia
MPD drove down crime at a historic pace in 2024 thanks to a focus on data driven policing, strategic initiatives, and critical investments in technology. We are leveraging more tools at preventing crime and identifying criminal actors than ever before. Our initiatives and investments led to a historic 35% drop in violent crime in 2024, including a 32% drop in homicides, and a 39% decrease in robberies. These decreases drove crime in Washington, DC down to its lowest levels in more than two decades.
Some of these initiatives include Operation THRIVE, a whole-of-government approach to reducing homicides in areas historically ravaged by gun violence. Homicides decreased 68% in Operation THIRVE zones in 2024.
MPD’s Robbery Suppression Initiative, which strategically deploys officers based off recent robbery trends, helping drive a 49% decrease in robberies in 2024.
Operation ATLAS focuses on quality-of-life issues across the District, recovering more than 160 stolen vehicles, nearly 150 firearms and leading to more than 2,300 arrests.
MPD’s Carjacking Taskforce has worked with our District and regional partners to hold carjacking suspects accountable during a nationwide increase in armed carjacking and vehicle theft offenses, driving a 49% drop in armed carjackings in 2024.
The key to these initiatives was the launch of MPD’s state-of-the-art Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), which assists officers on the scene of critical incidents by collecting and analyzing information from various sources to enhance situational awareness, facilitate decision-making, and improve the efficiency of crime prevention and response. The RTCC is able to leverage other key technology investments to amplify their impact. Last year, that included the purchase of a replacement helicopter and the launch of a new drone program, both of which provide critical support in situations where “eyes in the sky” help ensure a safe resolution for all.
These reductions are possible due to the tremendous support and commitment to public safety by Mayor Bowser, who has championed the work of the men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department.
“As we continue to build upon this historic progress in public safety over the past year, I will continue to drive down violent crime. We are already working with a new partner in U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Edward R. Martin, Jr,” said Chief Pamela A. Smith. “Since his first day in the office, U.S. Attorney Martin has expressed his commitment to helping the District of Columbia address my greatest concern, which is accountability for repeat violent offenders and individuals with illegal guns who brazenly and repeatedly endanger people in our city.”
Together, the US Attorney’s Office and MPD will bring strong cases against gun offenders. US Attorney Martin and Chief Smith have also discussed the need to fill the vacancies for judges in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, a federal court for which the judges are approved by the U.S. Senate.
The men and women of the Metropolitan Police Department are committed to working to build off these reductions in 2025 and will continue making the District of Columbia a safe place for all residents and visitors.
- MPD Makes Arrest in Southeast Armed Carjacking Offenses
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a juvenile male for armed carjacking in Southeast.
-Armed Carjacking: On Thursday, May 16, 2024, at approximately 10:06 p.m., the victim parked their vehicle in the 1400 block of South Carolina Avenue, Southeast. The suspects exited a vehicle, brandished firearms, and demanded the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied. One of the suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle followed by the suspect vehicle. The victim’s vehicle has been recovered. CCN: 24073706
-Armed Robbery/ Armed Carjacking: On Friday, January 3, 2025, at approximately 12:47 a.m., the suspects approached the victim after they parked their vehicle in the 2700 block of Terrace Road, Southeast. One of the suspects brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s property and car keys. The suspects took the victim’s property and attempted to enter the vehicle but failed. The suspects then fled the scene. CCN: 25001055
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, 16-year-old Frederick Etheridge, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged, as an adult under Title 16, with Armed Robbery (Gun) and two counts of Armed Carjacking (Gun).