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A man was fatally shot in a Washington D.C. parking garage near Union Station; police seek a suspect and offer a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Montgomery County police are intensifying their search for missing 17-year-old Keilin Castro, calling for public assistance to locate her. Concerns for her safety are growing.
Chief Pamela A. Smith announces a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Southwest, effective August 1-4, 2025, to address safety concerns over large youth gatherings.
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith announced a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Northeast D.C. for youth under 18, effective August 1-4 from 8-11pm, amidst a broader citywide curfew.
MPD made arrests in cases of vehicle theft and unauthorized use in Washington, DC, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce such crimes, though details on the arrests are limited.
The MPD arrested Bobby Ransome for an unarmed bank robbery on Georgia Avenue; an accomplice is still at large. Tips are encouraged, with a reward offered for helpful information.
A D.C. fire truck was hit by gunfire while driving through Northeast D.C., with no injuries reported to the crew. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A D.C. man received a 36-month sentence for assaulting a senior in a road rage incident, with 30 months prison time after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon.
Andre Clark receives a 19-year sentence for the second-degree murder of Leonard Taylor, Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Michael Pittman received a seven-year sentence for trafficking over 200 illegal firearms into the DC area, following his guilty plea to conspiracy to commit firearms trafficking.
D.C. police seek public help to identify a burglary suspect caught on surveillance in Northeast on July 31 at 2:00 a.m. A reward is offered for information.
Gokhan Dugan was arrested in Germantown for threatening his child with a knife during a domestic disturbance, which was diffused by police using a Taser.
Police seek info on a late-night stabbing that left Jonathan Simmons-Miller dead in Northwest DC. The MPD offers a $25,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.
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