Announced the commencement of the DC Police Leadership Academy.
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The contract must still be approved by the Council of the District of Columbia.
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One Million Rapid Antigen Tests, Launch Test Yourself Express Program
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The following statement is attributable to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Robert Contee.
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Residents interested in joining the Metropolitan Police Department can learn more at joinmpd.dc.gov.
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The unit is comprised of three squads, each led by one sergeant with eight officers.
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Event held virtually for the second year.
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Jeanine Henderson Arnett and Diallo Arnett admitted that she misappropriated more than $150,000.
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The first session will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 7 pm – 8:30 pm.
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Served the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in several major posts of duty.
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The new Hospital at St. Elizabeths East is on track to open in 2024.
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29-year-old Steven Martin Robinson and 17-year-old Dreaun Young are wanted on charges of Second Degree Murder while Armed.
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29-year-old Steven Martin Robinson and 17-year-old Dreaun Young are wanted on charges of Second Degree Murder while Armed.
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Eugenia Rapp, 51, of Woodbridge, Virginia, a former D.C. government employee, was sentenced.
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The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old Marcus Wallace, of Northeast, DC.
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The decedent has been identified as 48-year-old Elias Flores, of Adelphi, MD.
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“One of the suspects brandished a handgun and pointed it at the victim. A second suspect brandished a knife and stabbed the victim.”
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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.
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A reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
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18-year-old Kyrie Wells, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated).
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