8/21/2026 11:24 PM [AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closure / Vehicle Crash (North Capitol Street)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the vehicle crash has cleared and the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, between P Street and Florida Avenue, has reopened to traffic.
8/21/2026 9:14 PM [AlertDC] Final Update: Lane Closures / Abandoned Vehicle (South Capitol Street)
[AlertDC] DDOT reports the abandoned vehicle has been relocated and the two left outbound lanes on South Capitol Street at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge have reopened to traffic.
8/21/2026 7:59 PM [AlertDC] Lane Closures / Abandoned Vehicle (South Capitol Street)
[AlertDC] DDOT reports two left outbound lanes on South Capitol Street at the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge are closed due to an abandoned vehicle. Please use alternate routes.
8/21/2026 7:41 PM [AlertDC] Road Closure / Vehicle Crash (North Capitol Street)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the 1500 block of North Capitol Street, between P Street and Florida Avenue, is closed in both directions due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes.
8/21/2026 6:42 PM Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260390864 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 12186
8/21/2026 7:44 AM [AlertDC] Final Update: Police Activity / Road Closures (D Street, NE)
[AlertDC] US Capitol Police reports the police activity has cleared and the following road closures have reopened to traffic: - Unit block of D Street, NE, between First and 2nd Streets - 300 block of First Street, NE, between D Street and Columbus Circle - 200 block of 2nd Street, NE, between Constitution and Massachusetts Avenues
8/21/2026 7:23 AM [AlertDC] Police Activity / Road Closures (D Street, NE)
[AlertDC] US Capitol Police reports the following road closures due to police activity: - Unit block of D Street, NE, between First and 2nd Streets - 300 block of First Street, NE, between D Street and Columbus Circle - 200 block of 2nd Street, NE, between Constitution and Massachusetts Avenues Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
8/20/2026 3:06 PM [AlertDC] Tornado Watch (District of Columbia)
[AlertDC] The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 10PM.
8/20/2026 2:40 PM Crime Alert 4th District (PSA 401-409)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 7800 block of 14th Street, NW. Lookout for (2) suspects wearing all black clothing and blue covid masks. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260388651 Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 10770 Reviewer: 9495
8/20/2026 2:03 AM [AlertDC] National Capital Region (NCR) Flyover: Thursday, August 20, 2026
[AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 12:48PM.
8/20/2026 1:16 AM [AlertDC] Final Update: Lane Closures / Fire Department Activity (W/B I-695)
[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports the fire department activity has cleared and the westbound lanes on I-695 at the South Capitol Street exit have reopened to traffic.
8/20/2026 12:20 AM Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating an armed robbery in the 1700 block of 11th St NW. Lookout for 4 black males wearing all black with ski masks, one armed with a 10 inch knife. Taken was a black electric bike with a red door dash bag on the back. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260387563 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 11176
8/19/2026 11:13 PM [AlertDC] Lane Closures / Fire Department Activity (S/B I-695)
[AlertDC] MPD reports all southbound lanes on I-695 at the South Capitol Street Exit are closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.
8/19/2026 9:10 PM Crime Alert 7th District (PSA 701-708)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 700 block of Southern Ave SE. Lookout for 2 B/M'S DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260387265 Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 8703 Reviewer:9495
8/19/2026 9:16 AM [AlertDC] Final Update: Lane Closures / Vehicle Crash (Francis Scott Key Bridge)
[AlertDC] DDOT reports the incident has cleared and all inbound lanes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge prior to M Street NW have reopened to traffic.
8/19/2026 7:28 AM [AlertDC] Lane Closures / Vehicle Crash (Francis Scott Key Bridge)
[AlertDC] DDOT reports all inbound lanes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge prior to M Street NW are closed due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.
8/19/2026 1:15 AM [AlertDC] National Capital Region (NCR) Flyover: Thursday, August 20, 2026
[AlertDC] The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 1:15PM.
8/18/2026 7:04 PM [AlertDC] Update: TRAFFIC ADVISORY: FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX OF WASHINGTON, DC (8/22 - 8/23)
[AlertDC] Washington, DC - On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the buildout and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration. For information about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix and prohibited items, please visit https://www.freedom250gp.com/
8/18/2026 5:28 AM [AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closure / Police Activity (Benning Road, SE)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the police activity has cleared and the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE, between H Street and Southern Avenue has reopened to traffic.
8/18/2026 1:59 AM Crime Alert 3rd District (PSA 301-308)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 200 block of O St NW. Lookout for a Black male wearing a black ski mask with white writing on it. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260383453 Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 11176