3/19/2024 3:55 AM Crime Alert 6th District (PSA 601 to 608)
Alert: Attempted Robbery Investigation in the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE. Lookout for 2 black males, S-1, dark complexion, wearing a black coat, black jeans, 5'10,17-20 yoa, armed. S-2, dark complexion, 5'10, 15-16 yoa armed. Last seen in a white Honda w/ tinted windows going towards the county on Kenilworth Avenue. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240135464 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Alert DC Sent by MPD CAD #13010 Reviewer: 11327
3/19/2024 2:00 AM Final Update: Road Closure / Fire Department Activity (Gainesville Street, SE)
DC Fire and EMS reports the fire department activity has cleared and the 1600 block of Gainesville Street, SE, between 16th and 18th Streets has reopened to traffic.
3/19/2024 1:43 AM Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409)
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 6100 block of 13th St NW. Lookout for an unknown white sedan. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240135381 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #6972
3/19/2024 12:23 AM Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108)
Alert: Robbery Investigation in the 400 block of 13th Street, SE. Lookout for a B/M, 5'11" masked with hood, armed with a handgun fleeing in a white sedan with paper tags 877823. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20240135304 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 3725 Reviewer: 11327
3/19/2024 12:21 AM Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308)
Alert: Armed Robbery Investigation in the 2400 block of 18th Street, NW. Lookout for (3) B/M's, 16-20 YOA, 5'6, slim build, wearing a dark grey hoodie, dark face mask, and (2) subject are armed with a handgun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240135310 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Alert DC Sent by MPD CAD #12871 Reviewer:11327
3/19/2024 12:16 AM Crime Alert 5th District (PSA 501-508)
Alert: Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1700 block Rhode Island Avenue NE. No Lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240135298 Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 3725 Reviewer: 6972
3/19/2024 12:16 AM Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308)
Alert: Armed Carjacking Investigation at Ontario Road, NW / Kalorama Road, NW . Lookout for (2) B/M's, (1) suspect is armed with a long gun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240135314 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Alert DC Sent by MPD CAD #12871
3/19/2024 12:13 AM Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108)
Alert: Attempt Robbery Investigation in the 1300 block of E Street, SE. Lookout for B/M, 5'11" masked with hood. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20240135304 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 3725 Reviewer: 11327
3/18/2024 9:02 PM Road Closure / Fire Department Activity (Gainesville Street, SE)
DC Fire and EMS reports the 1600 block of Gainesville Street, SE, between 16th and 18th Streets is closed due to fire department activity. Please avoid the area.
3/18/2024 8:18 PM Fire Weather Watch (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Washington, DC from 11 AM EDT Wednesday, March 20, 2024 until 8 PM EDT. WINDS: West 15 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 20 percent. IMPACTS: The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS: A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions may occur. Properly put out cigarettes and ashes before discarding in appropriate disposable mechanisms (ashtrays, trash cans, etc.) and exercise caution when cooking outside or using open flames.
3/18/2024 6:17 PM Hypothermia Alert Activation (Monday, March 18th, 2024)
A hypothermia alert has been issued for 7:00PM, Monday, March 18th, 2024, per the District of Columbia's Winter Plan. The National Weather Service reports temperatures will be 38 degrees but will feel like 31 degrees due to wind chill. Stay inside, bundle up if you go out, call 311 or 202-399-7093 for accessible shelter transport, and report animal emergencies to the Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-723-5730.
3/18/2024 4:31 PM (DC-295 Southbound & Northbound Lane Closures on March 22-25, 2024)
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary double-lane closures, as needed, on the north and/or southbound DC-295. The work will consist of placing concrete for the new bridge deck over DC-295 with 2 lanes in both North and South bound directions closed at the same time during the night. Work will take place adjacent to Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge (between Quarles and Nash), beginning March 22, 2024, from 9:00pm to 5:00am, weather permitting. Please avoid traveling on DC-295 during this time. Closures will be in effect beginning at Route 50 (John Hanson Highway) southbound, and traveling northbound at Benning Road NE. The closure will be in place for approximately 2 nights, weather permitting. Alternate start night is March 23rd . These closures are necessary to advance work on the Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge which will include concrete placement of the new pedestrian bridge, amongst other construction activities. Once completed, the Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge project will remove and replace the existing bridge over Kenilworth Avenue, NE (DC-295) and adjacent service roads with a new bridge with increased vertical clearance and ADA compliant ramps, as well as improving the bridge’s structural integrity. For more information about this project and to stay up to date on traffic-related impacts and construction progress, please visit www.ddot.dc.gov.
3/18/2024 3:53 PM Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409)
Alert: Robbery investigation at 1200 Block Kennedy Street NW. Lookout for B/M: light complexion, 6 feet, skinny build, grey jacket, black ski mask,. Last seen southbound alley towards Longfellow. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240134517 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #5356 & 7101
3/18/2024 9:35 AM Silver Alert: Gail Wade
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 76-year-old Gail Wade, who was last seen in the 400 block of L Street, Northwest, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Gail Wade is described as a black female, 5’2” tall, 140 pounds, brown and gray hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a olive green jacket, with a light blue hooded sweat shirt underneath, pink pants, blue sneakers with a natural brown headband on her head. The missing person is in need of medication.
3/18/2024 7:38 AM Crime Alert 6th District (PSA 601 to 608)
Alert: Robbery Investigation in the 3200 block Pennsylvania Ave Se. Lookout for a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5'7 in height wearing black hoody and jeans, armed with a gun. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240133900 Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #4352
3/18/2024 7:14 AM Crime Alert 6th District (PSA 601 to 608)
Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3600 block Hayes NE. No Lookout at this time. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240133859 Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad #4352 Reviewer 11573
3/18/2024 5:58 AM Crime Alert 5th District (PSA 501-508)
Alert: Robbery Investigation in the unit block of New York Ave NE. Lookout for a black male, wearing black coat, blue jeans, black mask, with unknown direction of travel. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240133818 Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC Sent by MPD Cad # 4352 Reviewer Cad 11327
3/18/2024 1:54 AM Final Update: Lane Closures / Vehicle Crash (Southbound DC-295 at Exit 4)
MPD reports the vehicle crash has cleared and all southbound lanes on DC-295 prior to Suitland Parkway, SE (Exit 4) have reopened to traffic.
3/18/2024 1:53 AM Final Update: Lane Closures / Vehicle Crash (Southbound DC-295 at Exit 4)
MPD reports the incident has cleared and all southbound lanes on DC-295 prior to Suitland Parkway, SE (Exit 4) have reopened to traffic.
3/18/2024 12:12 AM Lane Closures / Vehicle Crash (Southbound DC-295 at Exit 4)
MPD reports the three right southbound lanes on DC-295 prior to Suitland Parkway, SE (Exit 4) are closed due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes. Expect delays.