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 Investigating DC-295 Fatal Crash
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on DC-295.
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:16 p.m., Seventh District officers responded to southbound DC-295, prior to exit 2B, for the report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle.
The preliminary investigation determined that a black 2009 Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed, splitting lanes, when the motorcycle struck the rear bumper of a black 2015 Mini Cooper Countryman. After striking the Mini Cooper, the motorcyclist fell off his motorcycle. A secondary collision occurred when the motorcycle struck the rear bumper of a black 2015 Ford Edge. The drivers of both the Mini Cooper and the Ford remained on the scene.
The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The decedent has been identified as 38-year-old Clarence Lemons, of no fixed address.
- MPD Makes Two Arrests in Massachusetts Avenue Shooting
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of two suspects in a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Northeast.
On Friday, February 6, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m., First District officers were called to the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast, for the report of a shooting. A 15-year-old juvenile male was located conscious and breathing suffering from a gunshot wound. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported the victim to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Members of the United States Capitol Police responded and stopped two suspects near the offense location. As a result of the investigation by MPD detectives, both suspects were placed under arrest. A 17-year-old juvenile male of Northeast, and a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, were charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun). An MPD K9 officer located a firearm near the scene.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
MPD would like to thank the members of the United States Capitol Police who responded to this incident and stopped both suspects.