DC Overnight Crime Report – August 8, 2026
DCDNN Staff During the overnight reporting period in Washington, DC, a total of 48 crime incidents were recorded across the city's 8 wards. The most frequently reported offenses included Theft/Other with 29…
Assault With Gun Reported On 17th Street SE
On August 7 at 4:33 PM, an assault with a dangerous weapon was reported in the 1700 – 1712 block of 17th Street SE, Ward 8, in neighborhood cluster 34.…
Assault With Dangerous Weapon Reported in Ward 8
An assault with a dangerous weapon was reported in the 2700 – 2899 block of Langston Place SE, Ward 8, on August 7 at 4:07 AM. The incident falls under…
Robbery Reported at Gunpoint on Barnaby Street SE
The Metropolitan Police Department reported a robbery that occurred on August 7 at 3:06 AM in the 812 – 899 block of Barnaby Street SE, within Ward 8 (neighborhood cluster…
Robbery Reported on Stanton Road SE in Ward 8
A robbery was reported on August 7 at 12:48 AM in the 3033 – 3098 block of Stanton Road SE, located in Ward 8, neighborhood cluster Cluster 38. The incident…
Robbery Reported on S Street NW, Ward 2
A robbery was reported on August 6 at 11:51 PM in the 1400 – 1429 block of S Street NW, Ward 2 (neighborhood cluster Cluster 7). The incident occurred in…
Getting Back-to-School Ready
As summer draws to a close, families across Washington, DC are gearing up for the new school year. With the first day of school just around the corner, local officials…
MPD Arrests Suspect in Florida Avenue Armed Robbery
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has announced the arrest of a suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place in Northwest Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on Friday, July…
DDOT Expands TOPS Business Account Feature to Expedite Services and Make Permitting Easier for District Businesses
Washington, DC – The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced an expansion of its Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS) designed to streamline the permitting process for local businesses. This…
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Sentenced in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Avtandil Kalandadze, a 47-year-old former ship master of the tanker Bella 1, was sentenced to 10 months in prison today by U.S. District Court for evading the…