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Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report
Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report A carjacking suspect is on the run after an off-duty DC police officer's SUV was stolen in New Jersey, officials confirmed. The incident happened early Monday, Nov. 21 in Elizabeth, city spokesperson Ruby Contreras said. The unidentified cop's badge and ID card were found in the car, which was later discovered in an unspecified location, NJ.com reports. It was not immediately known if the officer was inside the car when it was taken, but he was reportedly brought to University Hospital in Newark. "The police are still recovering video of the incident and no suspect description has bee…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion
Trail Of Blood Leads Police To Wounded Pit Bull Shot During DC Home Invasion A pit bull was allegedly shot during a burglary in southeast D.C. in an early morning robbery, reports Fox 5 DC. The dog was reportedly shot around 1:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 21 in the area of 18th and 23rd Streets. Officers arrived to find a home with an open window screen and a trail of blood leading to the dog who was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, the outlet continues. The pit bull was rushed to an animal hospital to be treated. No other injuries were reported in the robbery. Police say that no one was home during the incident but investigators are attempting to find security foot…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Postal Worker At Gunpoint DC Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Postal Worker At Gunpoint
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Postal Worker At Gunpoint D.C. police are looking to identify the man who robbed a U.S. postal worker at gunpoint, officials said.  At around 5:30 p.m. on September 12, the postal worker was approached by the suspect in the 1100 block K Street, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  The suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the worker hand over their property, authorities said. Once the victim complied, the suspect fled the scene, police reported. Police released surveillance photos of the suspect and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone with vital information on this incident. A…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Alert Issued By DC Police For Two Different Suspects Wanted For Murder Alert Issued By DC Police For Two Different Suspects Wanted For Murder
Alert Issued By DC Police For Two Different Suspects Wanted For Murder The Metropolitan Police Department announced the identities of two suspects that are wanted for two separate homicides. On December 20, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police arrived at the scene in the 200 Block of Allison Street to find 17 year-old Samuel Hernandez suffering from gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department said.  Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Herson Guzman, who is wanted for first degree murder while armed, officials reported.  The second suspect, 27-ye…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old In 2021 DC Police Seek Suspect Who Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old In 2021
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old In 2021 D.C. police have identified the suspect they are looking for in connection to a 2021 fatal shooting, officials said.On August 23, 2021, at around 2:30 a.m., Ali Al-Mahdi was found in the 1800 Block of 9th Street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Al-Mahdi was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities reported. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Deonte Patterson, who is wanted for second degree murder while armed, police said. Police said they are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that could lea…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Sports
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought NFL running back Brian Robinson, Jr.'s promising season took an unexpected turn after he was shot multiple times during an attempted armed robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, according to multiple reports. DC police released photos fo the suspects who approached the 23-year-old rookie athlete on the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast, flashing their handguns and trying to rob him around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, authorities said. The suspects fired their guns then fled the scene in a vehicle without taking any property. Robinson was transported to a local hospital for treatment of n…

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by Zak Failla
News
At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police
At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police At least one victim was stabbed at the Metro Center Station in D.C., police said. Sometime before 4:15 p.m. on August 23, a man was stabbed in the stomach while waiting on a platform, NBC4 Washington reported. The victim was found unconscious and not breathing, the website said. A woman was also cut in the incident and was taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries, NBC4 Washington said. Detectives were on the look out for a black male wearing black shoes, a dark blue short sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a green bag, police reported. Anyone wit…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week
Silver Alert Issued After Man Disappeared In DC Last Week Police are asking for the public's help locating a critically missing 66-year-old man who disappeared in DC, authorities say. Gilbert Turner, was last seen in the 2100 block of R Street, Southeast, on Thursday, Aug. 11, according to DC police. Turner is described as a black male with a medium complexion, police said. He is 5-foot-5 and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes with balding salt and pepper hair. Turner was last seen wearing a blue jersey blue pants, and white shoes. He may be in need of medication. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gilbert Turner is asked to pl…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Stabbing Suspect Sought: DC Police Looking To Identify Man After Assault Stabbing Suspect Sought: DC Police Looking To Identify Man After Assault
Stabbing Suspect Sought: DC Police Looking To Identify Man After Assault D.C. police are seeking to identify the suspect in a recent stabbing incident, officials said. On August 3 at around 7:30 p.m., a male victim was found in the 1600 block of I Street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. He was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, police reported. D.C. police are now offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information that would lead to an arrest, authorities said. Anyone with information on the suspect's identity or whereabouts should contact law enforcement at 202-727-9099.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
US Marshals Service, DC Police Offer 30K For Information On Wanted Murder Suspect US Marshals Service, DC Police Offer 30K For Information On Wanted Murder Suspect
US Marshals Service, DC Police Offer 30K For Information On Wanted Murder Suspect The U.S. Marshals Service and D.C. police are offering a total of $30,000 to anyone with information about a murder suspect, officials said. Wonell Jones Jr., 34, is wanted for first degree homicide in the death of 33-year-old Audora Williams in her D.C. home on July 19.  Jones' children, whom he shared with Williams, were present as he shot her to death. Authorities said Jones should be considered armed and dangerous and anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
11-Year-Old Boy Believed Hit-Run Driver In DC Crash That Seriously Hurt 7-Year-Old: Police 11-Year-Old Boy Believed Hit-Run Driver In DC Crash That Seriously Hurt 7-Year-Old: Police
11-Year-Old Boy Believed Hit-Run Driver In DC Crash That Seriously Hurt 7-Year-Old: Police D.C. Police are investigating a serious car crash involving a 7-year-old who was hit by an 11-year-old driver, officials said.  At around 6:50 p.m. on July 25, officers reported to a parking lot in the 1800 block of Mississippi Avenue, where they discovered that the driver of a 2020 Kia Optima hit a 7-year-old and then crashed onto a curb, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  Police said that after further investigating the incident, they discovered the driver of the Kia was an 11-year-old boy who could not reach the brakes of the car to prevent him from hitting the 7…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Double Sex Assault Suspect Sought In DC Double Sex Assault Suspect Sought In DC
Double Sex Assault Suspect Sought In DC D.C. Police are searching for a suspect that sexually assaulted two victims, officials said. On July 18 at around 12:15 a.m., the suspect approached two people in the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road and assaulted one of the victims before engaging in unwanted sexual contact, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. Police said the suspect then engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim, as well, before fleeing the residence.  The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, between 43 and 48 years old and between 5'3 and 5'5 in height, police reported. He is a stout man with b…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Southeast DC Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Southeast DC
Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Southeast DC Police are searching for a suspect in a recent Washington DC homicide investigation, officials said.  At around 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, police reported to the 1000 block of Southern Avenue where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. The victim, 57-year-old Charles Davis, was taken to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, authorities said.  Police are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides them with information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information should contact D.C. Police at 2…

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by AJ Goldbloom
News
Maryland Man Released 4X Once For Fatal Pursuit-Crash Finally Held For Kidnapping, Robbery: PD Maryland Man Released 4X Once For Fatal Pursuit-Crash Finally Held For Kidnapping, Robbery: PD
Maryland Man Released 4X Once For Fatal Pursuit-Crash Finally Held For Kidnapping, Robbery: PD A 22-year-old Maryland man arrested four times since March was released each time, only to commit similar crimes again and again, according to authorities, court documents and news reports. Lorenzo Day, of Upper Marlboro, was being held without bond for his latest crime alongside Washington DC's David Zanders, 20: An armed robbery and kidnapping in Suitland, Prince George's County police said. The two were being held without bond for the June 30 incident in the armed robbery of a locksmith. Day is linked to several other incidents dating back to March 19. Each time, he was released:  …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Suffering Medical Episode Kills Bicyclist, Fireworks Stand Worker In DC: Police Driver Suffering Medical Episode Kills Bicyclist, Fireworks Stand Worker In DC: Police
Driver Suffering Medical Episode Kills Bicyclist, Fireworks Stand Worker In DC: Police A driver suffering a medical episode ran a red light killing a bicyclist and fireworks stand worker July 4th weekend in Northeast Washington DC, police said. The pickup was heading north on Minnesota Avenue when the driver struck a bicyclist in the crosswalk around 5:30 p.m., Assistant DC Police Chief Wilfredo Manlapaz said at a press conference. The truck then drove into a fireworks stand at the corner of Nannie Helen Burroughs, killing the man working it. Police believe the driver was suffering a medical emergency. Click here for more from NBC Washington.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report At least two people are dead and another is hospitalized after alleged opioid fentanyl overdoses at a DC jail, multiple sources report.  Ramone O'Neal, 28, and Sean Lee, 37, were said to be in the same cell when they reportedly overdosed at D.C. Jail on Sunday, May 15, according to WTOP and NBC Washington.  Lee was pronounced dead while his cellmate had to be revived with NARCAN, the outlets report. He was and was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive.  Investigators are now trying to figure out how the drugs entered the jail and local politicians have called attention to …

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by David Cifarelli