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Deondre Rogers, 20, and Hanif Brown, 20, Sentenced for 2023 Armed Crime Spree
Deondre Rogers, 20, and Hanif Brown, 20, Sentenced for 2023 Armed Crime Spree

The defendants were originally charged in an 87-count indictment.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 26, 2026SENTENCED, THEFTComment
Wanted | Suspect in New York Avenue Shooting
Wanted | Suspect in New York Avenue Shooting

The suspect gained control of a special police officer’s firearm and fired one round.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 26, 2026WANTED, GUNSComment
Traffic Advisory | President Bashar al-Assad on Sept 26, 2026
Traffic Advisory | President Bashar al-Assad on Sept 26, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 26, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment
Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise
Help Shape What’s Next for Congress Heights on the Rise

The survey is short and will only take a few minutes!

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026CHOTRComment
Sept 26 | ANC 8C07 Community Cleanup
Sept 26 | ANC 8C07 Community Cleanup

Everyone is welcome to volunteer, including families and children with adult supervision!

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CLEANUPThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026ANC 8C07Comment
Sept 27 | Yappy Hour with Tito’s Vodka in Navy Yard
Sept 27 | Yappy Hour with Tito’s Vodka in Navy Yard

$1 from every Tito’s cocktail purchased will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance!

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FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment
Sept 27 | Paint, Sip and Celebrate Oktoberfest at Dacha Navy Yard
Sept 27 | Paint, Sip and Celebrate Oktoberfest at Dacha Navy Yard

Oktoberfest-themed crafts, drinks, baseball and a little sparkle!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026NAVY YARDComment
Tariq Lassiter, 28, Sentenced for Ammunition Conspiracy After Gunfire Struck Police Vehicles
Tariq Lassiter, 28, Sentenced for Ammunition Conspiracy After Gunfire Struck Police Vehicles

Directed his girlfriend to buy rifle ammunition and a 60-round capacity magazine.

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COURTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026GUNSComment
Bike Fatality | David Watts, 59, in Northwest
Bike Fatality | David Watts, 59, in Northwest

A crash involving two bicyclists.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026BIKE FATALITYComment
Bike Fatality | Oludare Ayodele Adekoya, 60, in Northwest
Bike Fatality | Oludare Ayodele Adekoya, 60, in Northwest

The bicyclist was operating an electric bicycle without a helmet.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026BIKE FATALITYComment
Gregory Williams, 65, Arrested for Road Rage Arrest in Southeast
Gregory Williams, 65, Arrested for Road Rage Arrest in Southeast

The suspect pointed a gun at the victim.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026ROAD RAGEComment
Wanted | Suspects in L Street Armed Robbery
Wanted | Suspects in L Street Armed Robbery

Three suspects, operating two electric scooters, approached the victim.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026WANTED, ROBBERYComment
Traffic Advisory | 2026 Fiesta DC Festival on Sept 26 to 27, 2026
Traffic Advisory | 2026 Fiesta DC Festival on Sept 26 to 27, 2026

There will be parking restrictions and street closures.

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MPDThe Advoc8teSeptember 25, 2026TRAFFIC ADVISORYComment
Don’t Just Look for an Idea. Look for What’s Missing.
Don’t Just Look for an Idea. Look for What’s Missing.

What do people need that they aren’t getting?!

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026THE ADVOC8TEComment
Project Create Opens Registration for Thursday Family Art Therapy
Project Create Opens Registration for Thursday Family Art Therapy

Designed for families with children ages 4 and older!

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FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026PROJECT CREATEComment
Sept 27 | Yappy Hour with Tito’s Vodka in Navy Yard
Sept 27 | Yappy Hour with Tito’s Vodka in Navy Yard

$1 from every Tito’s cocktail purchased will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance!

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FUNDRAISERThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCEComment
Sept 27 | Paint, Sip and Celebrate Oktoberfest at Dacha Navy Yard
Sept 27 | Paint, Sip and Celebrate Oktoberfest at Dacha Navy Yard

Oktoberfest-themed crafts, drinks, baseball and a little sparkle!

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EVENTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026NAVY YARDComment
Sept 29 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting
Sept 29 | Anacostia Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting

A delicious lunch is also provided! You can also watch online!

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COMMUNITY MEETINGThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026Anacostia Coordinating CouncilComment
DC Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Offers Assistance to Businesses Looking to Buy Property
DC Commercial Property Acquisition Fund Offers Assistance to Businesses Looking to Buy Property

Up to $1.5 million is being invested in the program, subject to FY26 budget availability.

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GRANTSThe Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026GRANT, DMPEDComment
 Devontee Parker, 38, Convicted of Sex Trafficking in the District of Columbia
Devontee Parker, 38, Convicted of Sex Trafficking in the District of Columbia

Parker made the victim believe he cared about her and enticed her to come live with him.

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The Advoc8teSeptember 24, 2026Comment
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