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Arrest Made in an Unarmed Carjacking Offense: 300 Block of 17th Street, SE

Arrest Made in an Unarmed Carjacking Offense: 300 Block of 17th Street, SE

A 14-year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Unarmed Carjacking.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 26, 2021CARJACKINGComment

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Rolling to Remember

The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Sunday, May 30, 2021

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 26, 2021traffic advisoryComment

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3700 b/o Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE

MPD 7D | Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3700 b/o Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE

28-year-old Dominic Crowder, of Southeast, DC was charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 26, 2021MPD 7DComment

NEW EVENT ALERT | June 12 - Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Students

NEW EVENT ALERT | June 12 - Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Black Students

Each adult guest will receive a food ticket to be redeemed for 1 FREE meal.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021WARD 8Comment

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

Designed to improve communication and trust between MPD and the community!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021MPDComment

MAY 28 | Yvonne Orji & Tobe Nwigwe Discuss Bamboozled by Jesus

MAY 28 | Yvonne Orji & Tobe Nwigwe Discuss Bamboozled by Jesus

Amazing stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orji!

EVENTSThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

May 31 | Deadline to apply for Fairlawn Citizens Association Scholarships

This scholarship provides $1,000 per year for up to 4 years towards a college degree program.

FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021FairlawnComment

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 1300 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | MPD Officer Involved Shooting: 1300 b/o Alabama Avenue, SE

“The suspect was holding a female victim against her will and made threats to shoot MPD members.”

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGComment

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 3300 b/o Brothers Place, SE

MPD 7D | Suspect Sought in a Burglary One Offense: 3300 b/o Brothers Place, SE

Once inside, the suspect took property then fled the scene.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021MPD 7D, BURGLARYComment

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4400 b/o Quarles Street, NE

MPD 6D VIDEO | Suspects Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4400 b/o Quarles Street, NE

One of the suspects brandished a handgun and assaulted the victim.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 25, 2021MPD 6D, VIDEOComment

RESOURCE ALERT | Meals Sites and Grocery Distribution Sites for DC youth age 18 and younger

RESOURCE ALERT | Meals Sites and Grocery Distribution Sites for DC youth age 18 and younger

Free grab-and go meals at DCPS and DPR meal site locations through September 30, 2021.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021FREE MEALS, DCPSComment

May 25 | Closing the District's Wealth Gap Hearing

May 25 | Closing the District's Wealth Gap Hearing

With Councilmember Kenyan McDuffiie.

DC COUNCILThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021Councilmember Kenyan McDuffieComment

JOB ALERT | Racial Equity Officer - $71,608+

JOB ALERT | Racial Equity Officer - $71,608+

Position is Open Until Filled.

JOBSThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021HELP WANTEDComment

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

Designed to improve communication and trust between MPD and the community!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021MPDComment

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 3425 5th Street, SE Apt 44 - $1,200/month

FOR RENT IN WARD 8 | 3425 5th Street, SE Apt 44 - $1,200/month

“This Spacious 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo within Close Proximity to Metro Station.”

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021WARD 8, FOR RENTComment

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 701 Brandywine Street, SE #202 - $220,000

FOR SALE IN WARD 8 | 701 Brandywine Street, SE #202 - $220,000

“Beautiful condo unit with two levels outfitted with a spiral staircase.”

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021FOR SALE, WARD 8Comment

Metropolitan Police Department Employee Sentenced for Accepting More than $40,000 in Cash Bribes in Exchange for Personal Identifying Information of Traffic Crash Victims

Metropolitan Police Department Employee Sentenced for Accepting More than $40,000 in Cash Bribes in Exchange for Personal Identifying Information of Traffic Crash Victims

Aaron Willis, 38, of Maryland, was sentenced.

MPDThe Advoc8teMay 24, 2021USAODCComment

May Walk-Up Vaccination Sites

Spread the word and stay safe out there!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 23, 2021COVID-19Comment

May 25 | Closing the District's Wealth Gap Hearing

May 25 | Closing the District's Wealth Gap Hearing

With Councilmember Kenyan McDuffiie.

DC COUNCILThe Advoc8teMay 23, 2021Councilmember Kenyan McDuffieComment

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

May 26 | HU and the MPD invite you to: Building Relationships and Partnerships

Designed to improve communication and trust between MPD and the community!

COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teMay 23, 2021MPDComment