DC Overnight Crime Report – October 17, 2026
DCDNN Staff During the overnight reporting period in Washington, DC, there were a total of 73 incidents, consisting of 7 violent and 66 property crimes across 8 wards. The most frequently reported…
District Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for March 2026 Shooting at a Community Market
Omar James, a 22-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following a shooting incident that occurred at a community market in March 2026. The…
A Weekend of Family Fun
The Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC recently announced an upcoming weekend event designed for families, promising a range of activities that cater to all ages. The initiative aims…
DC Snow Team Puts Winter Readiness to the Test During Annual Snow Mobilization Week
(Washington, DC) – As winter approaches, the District’s Snow Team concluded its annual Snow Mobilization Week, a five-day exercise aimed at ensuring readiness for the upcoming snow season. The initiative,…
MPD Focusing Street Safety Outreach on E‑Bike and E‑Scooter Riders Across the District
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is launching a street-safety outreach initiative aimed at e-bike and e-scooter riders throughout the District of Columbia, starting on October 16, 2026, and running until…
Hyattsville Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Role in an Armed Carjacking Conspiracy Spanning Multiple Jurisdictions
A Hyattsville man has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his involvement in a series of armed carjackings and vehicle thefts across the metropolitan area, according to…
DC Overnight Crime Report – October 16, 2026
During the overnight reporting period, Washington, DC experienced a total of 9 violent incidents and 82 property crimes across its 8 wards. The most frequently reported offenses included Theft/Other, Theft…
District Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Stolen, Loaded Firearm While on Supervision for Multiple Prior Offenses
Rayvon Applewhite, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history, was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for possessing a stolen, loaded firearm while on supervised release for multiple…
Weekday Road Closure for 16th Street NW Landscaped Medians Project Beginning October 19 – December 31, 2026
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced a major construction project that will lead to significant road closures along 16th Street NW, starting October 19, 2026. The 16th Street…
MPD Seeking Suspect in Northeast Robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred in Northeast Washington, D.C. The incident took place on Sunday,…