MPD Promotes Angela Simpson to Serve as Agency Chief People Officer

Ms. Simpson is a native Washingtonian who grew up in Southeast DC!

MPDThe Advoc8teJanuary 22, 2023PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Arrest Made in Assault on a Police Officer Offenses in the Second District

30-year-old Omar Knight, of Rockville, MD, was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault on a Police Officer.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 14, 2020MPD 2D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Homicide: 1800 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

The decedent has been identified as 24-year-old Donika Hawkins, of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 18, 2020HOMICIDE, MPD 7D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] AG Racine Sues Seven Real Estate Companies and Professionals to Protect District Tenants From Housing Discrimination

OAG Collaborating with the Office of Human Rights to Enforce Violations of D.C.’s Human Rights Act.

HUMAN RIGHTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 14, 2020DC OAG, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Humane Rescue Alliance investigates second animal sexual abuse case in less than two weeks

Trigger Warning: This post contains a discussion of sexual assault and death.

ALERTThe Advoc8teSeptember 13, 2020HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Humane Rescue Alliance investigates second animal sexual abuse case in less than two weeks

This is the 2nd animal found raped in Ward 7. Let’s get this monster off the streets!

ALERTThe Advoc8teSeptember 9, 2020HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 2700 b/o Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE

31-year-old Orlando Hudson, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 7, 2020MPD 7D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Mayor Bowser Awards $1.5 Million to Nonprofits to Support COVID-19 Recovery

Up to $50,000 per Organization Will Support Housing and Community Development Nonprofits.

GRANTSThe Advoc8teAugust 27, 2020ARCH DEVELOPMENT, CALVARY WOMEN'S SERVICES, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Suspects Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 200 b/o 37th Street, SE

The motorcycle is described as a black Honda CBR 600 RR.

MPDThe Advoc8teAugust 5, 2020MPD 6D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: July 13, 2020 to July 20, 2020

MPD detectives and officers recovered 27 firearms in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 23, 2020GUNS, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Person of Interest in Robbery (F&V), 700 b/o Kenilworth Ave, NE

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.

MPDThe Advoc8teJuly 6, 2020PRESSS RELEASE, CRIMEComment

[PR] Coronavirus Data for June 29, 2020

Data includes 35 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,327 and no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

ALERTThe Advoc8teJune 30, 2020COVID-19, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Arrest Made in a Homicide: 1500 b/o 19th Street, SE

20-year-old Philbert Griffith Jr., of Southeast, DC. He has been charged with First Degree Murder While Armed (Premeditated).

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 26, 2020MPD 6D, PRESSS RELEASE, homicideComment

[PR] TRAFFIC ADVISORY: First Amendment Demonstrations

Multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teJune 12, 2020TRAFFIC, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 1300 b/o Good Hope Road, SE

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.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 12, 2020MPD 7D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

May 7 | MPD 6th District Sector 3 Virtual Community Meeting

During this meeting, they will cover 6D Sector 3 safety and crime updates, MPD's COVID-19 operational adjustments, and host a brief Q & A segment.

COMMUNITY MEETING, MPDThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2020MPD 6D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] *Updated Reward Information* Suspects Sought in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 6200 Block of Dix Street, NE

In partnership with MPD, the FBI Washington Field Office has offered an additional $10,000 bringing the total reward amount to $20,000 for information which leads to an arrest and conviction of the suspects in this case.

MPDThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020MPD 6D, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Coronavirus Data Update: March 23

The District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 21 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 137 individuals.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 24, 2020COVID-19, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] All DC Public Schools closed until April 24th, will reopen April 27th

DCPS is also providing distance learning resources for students to continue learning at home.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMarch 20, 2020DCPS, COVID-19, PRESSS RELEASEComment

[PR] Coronavirus Data Update: March 19

As of 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 19, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 32 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71 individuals.

ALERTThe Advoc8teMarch 20, 2020COVID-19, DC HEALTH, PRESSS RELEASEComment

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