1/21/2026 8:45 PM	Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert: MPD units are Investigating a Robbery of Establishment in the 200 block of Riggs Rd NE. Lookout for a B/M, approximately 20-25 years of age, with small twist and small dreads hairstyle, wearing black ski mask, black puffy jacket, black pants, white sneakers, with green hoody over his head. Last seen on foot in direction towards Walmart. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260029964 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 13710 Reviewer:9495
1/21/2026 8:14 PM	Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert: Robbery investigation in the 1200 block of 1st St SE. Lookout for 10-12 B/M juveniles wearing black facemasks and all black clothing last seen in the 100 block of M St SE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260029952 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #6365
1/21/2026 8:09 PM	[AlertDC] Update 1: Traffic Advisory: Funeral of Officer Terry Bennett (January 23) [AlertDC] MPD reports on Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is advising commuters across the region to plan for rolling closures that will impact traffic in both D.C. and Prince George’s County. The following roadways will have a rolling closure in conjunction with a funeral procession, expected to occur between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: - Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway I-495/I-95 from Medical Center Drive to Forestville Road - Forestville Road from the Capital Beltway to the Suitland Parkway - Inbound Suitland Parkway from Forestville Road to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge - Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge - South Capitol Street between the Douglass Bridge and E Street, SW - M Street, SW, from South Capitol Street to 3rd Street, SW - Delaware Avenue, SW from M Street to I Street, SW - I Street from 3rd Street to South Capitol Street, SW - Northbound DC-295 from Suitland Parkway to the Maryland state line - Eastbound I-695 ramp to Northbound DC-295 - Northbound MD-295/B-W Parkway from the DC line to MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road - Westbound MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road from the B-W Parkway to Contee Road - Contee Road from MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road to US-1/Baltimore Avenue - Southbound US-1/Baltimore Avenue from Contee Road to the Maryland National Memorial Cemetery Note that the timing of this procession is subject to change. For timely traffic information, please monitor: https://x.com/DCPoliceTraffic
1/21/2026 4:35 PM	[AlertDC] Final Update: Emergency Water Outage / Utility Repairs (Rhode Island Avenue NE) [AlertDC] DC Water reports utility repairs are complete and water has been restored to the affected customers in the following locations: - 2900 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE between, Monroe Street and Newton Street, NE - 3100 block of Newton Street NE between, Rhode Island Avenue and Eastern Avenue, NE - 2500-3100 blocks of Rhode Island Avenue NE between, Eastern Avenue and South Dakota Avenue, NE
1/21/2026 3:30 PM	[AlertDC] Traffic Advisory: Funeral Procession for Officer Terry Bennett (January 23) [AlertDC] On Friday, January 23, 2026, funeral services for Officer Terry Bennett will take place in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Following the funeral service a procession will travel into D.C. and will end in Laurel, MD. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is advising commuters across the region to plan for rolling closures that will impact traffic in both D.C. and Prince George’s County. The following roadways will have a rolling closure in conjunction with a funeral procession, expected to occur between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.: • Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway I-495/I-95 from Medical Center Drive to Forestville Road • Forestville Road from the Capital Beltway to the Suitland Parkway • Inbound Suitland Parkway from Forestville Road to the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge • Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge • South Capitol Street between the Douglass Bridge and E Street, SW • M Street, SW, from South Capitol Street to 3rd Street, SW • Delaware Avenue, SW from M Street to I Street, SW • I Street from 3rd Street to South Capitol Street, SW • Northbound DC-295 from Suitland Parkway to the Maryland state line • Eastbound I-695 ramp to Northbound DC-295 • Northbound MD-295/B-W Parkway from the DC line to MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road • Westbound MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road from the B-W Parkway to Contee Road • Contee Road from MD-197/Laurel-Bowie Road to US-1/Baltimore Avenue • Southbound US-1/Baltimore Avenue from Contee Road to the Maryland National Memorial Cemetery Note that the timing of this procession is subject to change. For timely traffic information, please monitor: https://x.com/DCPoliceTraffic MPD reminds motorists in the vicinity of these closures to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated. MPD thanks our partners at Prince George’s County Police Department, Maryland State Police, and the United States Park Police for their assistance in honoring the life of Officer Bennett.
1/21/2026 3:01 PM	Crime Alert 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert: MPD units are Investigating a Robbery in the 300 block of Evarts Street, NE. Lookout is for (5) Males suspects. Suspect-1 Male, 6'2"-6'3", wearing black pants, shoes (yellow, white and pink) and a black ski mask. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260029386 Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 10770 Reviewer: 9495
1/21/2026 6:25 AM	[AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 1/22) [AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 1/22). Find shelter & other assistance: cold.dc.gov
1/21/2026 1:02 AM	Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409) Address update is 1300 block of Varnum St NE Alert: MPD units are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Varnum St NW. No lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260028736 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 11176
1/21/2026 12:31 AM	Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert: MPD units are investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of Varnum St NW. No lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260028736 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 11176
1/20/2026 10:00 PM	Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert: MPD Units are investigating a ROBBERY in the area of First Street and M Street, SE. Lookout for S-1 B/M, 5'9", dreadlocks, wearing all black clothing, bubble coat, and a backpack. S-2 B/M, 5'9", wearing gray pants, dark colored top and a backpack. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260028564 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 6372 Reviewer: 7381
1/20/2026 8:23 PM	[AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closures / First Amendment Activity (14th Street, NW) [AlertDC] MPD reports the First Amendment activity has concluded and the following intersections have reopened to traffic: - 14th Street and Florida Avenue, NW - 14th Street and W Street, NW - 14th Street and V Street, NW - 15th Street and U Street, NW - Alley at Waverly Place and U Street, NW - 13th Street and U Street, NW - 14th Street and Wallach Place, NW - 13th Street and Wallach Place, NW - Garage at 1919 14th Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 15th Street and T Street, NW - 14th Street and (west side) T Street, NW - 14th Street and (east side) T Street, NW - 15th Street and Swann Street, NW - 14th Street and Swann Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 15th Street and S Street, NW - 14th Street and (east side) S Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 14th Street and (west side) S Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 13th Street and S Street, NW - 14th Street and Riggs Place, NW - 14th Street and (west side) R Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 17th Street and H Street, NW - 17th Street and I Street, NW - Connecticut Avenue and I Street, NW - 16th Street and I Street, NW
1/20/2026 7:56 PM	[AlertDC] Update #1: Road Closures / First Amendment Activity (14th Street, NW) [AlertDC] MPD reports additional intersections are closed due to First Amendment activity: - 17th Street and H Street, NW - 17th Street and I Street, NW - Connecticut Avenue and I Street, NW - 16th Street and I Street, NW
1/20/2026 6:03 PM	[AlertDC] Road Closures / First Amendment Activity (14th Street, NW) [AlertDC] MPD reports the following intersections are closed due to First Amendment activity: - 14th Street and Florida Avenue, NW - 14th Street and W Street, NW - 14th Street and V Street, NW - 15th Street and U Street, NW - Alley at Waverly Place and U Street, NW - 13th Street and U Street, NW - 14th Street and Wallach Place, NW - 13th Street and Wallach Place, NW - Garage at 1919 14th Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street - 15th Street and T Street, NW - 14th Street and (west side) T Street, NW - 14th Street and (east side) T Street, NW - 15th Street and Swann Street, NW - 14th Street and Swann Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 15th Street and S Street, NW - 14th Street and (east side) S Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 14th Street and (west side) S Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) - 13th Street and S Street, NW - 14th Street and Riggs Place, NW - 14th Street and (west side) R Street, NW (No traffic on 14th Street) Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
1/20/2026 3:35 PM	[AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closure / First Amendment Activity (Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) [AlertDC] MPD reports the First Amendment activity has concluded and the 1300-1400 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, have reopened to traffic.
1/20/2026 3:04 PM	[AlertDC] Road Closure / First Amendment Activity (Pennsylvania Avenue, NW) [AlertDC] MPD reports the 1300-1400 blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, are closed for First Amendment activity. Please use alternate routes.
1/20/2026 2:31 PM	[AlertDC] Water Outage / Utility Repairs (Rhode Island Avenue NE) [AlertDC] DC Water reports a water outage due to water main repairs in the following locations: - 2900 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE between Monroe Street and Newton Street - 3100 block of Newton Street NE between Rhode Island Avenue and Eastern Avenue - 2500-3100 blocks of Rhode Island Avenue NE between Eastern Avenue and South Dakota Avenue The estimated repair time is 8-10 hours. Affected customers can contact DC Water at 202-612-3400.
1/20/2026 6:25 AM	[AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/21 [AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/21. Will feel like 15F or colder. Find shelter and other assistance: cold.dc.gov
1/20/2026 4:38 AM	Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert: MPD units are Investigating a robbery in the 1400 block of Quincy St NW. Lookout for a B/M, wearing all black clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260027324 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #6972 / 11327
1/19/2026 9:51 PM	Crime Alert 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert: MPD Units are investigating a ROBBERY in the 2700 block of LANGSTON PLACE, SE. Lookout for (4) B/M, 25-30 YOA, ALL BLACK CLOTHING, ARMED WITH A GUN. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260027035. Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #6372 Reviewer:11327
1/19/2026 3:40 PM	[AlertDC] G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch (January 20) [AlertDC] NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Tuesday, January 20, due to increased solar activity. A geomagnetic storm could cause temporary impacts to critical infrastructure, including power systems, GPS, radio communications, and satellite services. Residents and visitors may also notice unusual aurora activity, which could be visible farther south than normal. What you should know: - Minor disruptions to communications or navigation systems are possible - No immediate action is required at this time - For additional information, visit: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ For updates, monitor AlertDC, local news, and https://x.com/AlertDC.