Metropolitan Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Jhonatan Guzman Hernandez

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Washington DC – The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Jhonatan Guzman Hernandez of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. According to an MPD statement, officers responded to the 1400 block of Clifton Street NW for a report of the sounds of gunshots around 2:24 a.m. on December … Read more

Head of DC National Child Research Center arrested for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor

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The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced the arrest of 55-year-old James S. Carroll. Authorities say Carroll was the Head of School at an early education center in Northwest Washington D.C. Carroll is charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. He had his first court appearance on Saturday before Magistrate … Read more

DC Police arrest suspect in quadruple shooting that killed two men

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The Metropolitan Police Department has announced an arrest in a quadruple shooting that killed two men. Around 11:20 a.m. on July 18, 2024, MPD says its officers responded to the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue Southeast after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Police say four victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Two adult males … Read more

Capitol Heights man pleads guilty to embezzling thousands from a DC Department of Corrections Labor Union

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The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reports that 65-year-old Andra Parker of Capitol Heights, Maryland has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a D.C. Department of Corrections Labor Union. Authorities say Parker was a former D.C. Corrections officer who also served as Chairman of … Read more

Chief Pamela Smith releases statement after man tries to light himself on fire during Washington DC protest

DC Police Department Chief Pamela A. Smith has made a statement on the incident that occurred earlier today in the 800 block of 16th Street Northwest. Around 5:45 p.m., an adult male taking part in a demonstration in the area attempted to set himself on fire. Chief Smith explains that members of MPD and members … Read more

Gun supplier who killed 13-year-old boy sentenced to prison

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A gun supplier who was convicted of killing a 13-year-old boy has been sentenced to 108.5 years in prison for First-Degree Murder and other charges. Authorities say that 33-year-old Stephon Nelson was sentenced to prison for the killing of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes in March 2020. Nelson and two co-defendants, Tyiion Freeman and Koran Jackson, were … Read more

DC Metro Police detain five following destroyed property and burglarized businesses throughout the city

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The Metropolitan Police Department has released a statement regarding the destroyed property and burglarized businesses throughout the city. MPD says a group of individuals decided to destroy property and burglarize businesses throughout the city. The damage was primarily in the City Center and Georgetown areas as well. The group targeted a store in the H … Read more

DC Police arrest suspect in death of 21-year-old Ambria Farmer

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The DC Metropolitan Police Department has announced an arrest in connection to a murder that occurred earlier this month. Around 2:30 p.m. on July 13, 2024, Sixth District officers responded to a report of an unconscious person in the park area near the 3300 block of Fort DuPont Drive Southeast. A female victim was found … Read more

DC Metro Police investigating after man shot falls off moped at Catholic University campus

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The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred just before 8 p.m. on Monday. MPD reports that its officers responded to a report of a man seen falling off a moped in the 400 block of Michigan Avenue Northeast. At the scene, officers found the victim who was suffering from an apparent gunshot … Read more

DC Metro Police arrest 37-year-old David Tyrone Key in fatal stabbing

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A man has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old Devon Greenfield in DC. The Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest on June 28, 2024. Sixth District officers responded to the 300 block of 61st Street Northeast for reports of a person down on April 1, 2024. At the scene, responding officers … Read more