5/5/2026 7:33 PM [AlertDC] Final Update: Lane Closures / Police Activity (Massachusetts Avenue, NW)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the police activity has cleared and the eastbound lanes in the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW, between I and 7th Streets, have reopened to traffic.
5/5/2026 7:15 PM Crime Alert 2nd District (PSA 201-209)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 2300 block of Washington Circle, NW. Lookout for a black male, approximately 30 years of age, 5'8" in height and 250lbs. Last seen wearing a tan hoodie under a black jacket, gray sweatpants and gray sneakers, riding a blue and gray bicycle northbound on New Hampshire Ave, NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260192007 Sent to 2nd District (PSA 201-209) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 12186
5/5/2026 6:44 PM [AlertDC] Lane Closure / Police Activity (Massachusetts Avenue, NW)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the eastbound lanes in the 600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW, between I and 7th Streets are closed due to police activity. Please use alternate routes. 
5/5/2026 5:41 PM [AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closure / Vehicle Crash (New York Avenue, NE)
[AlertDC] MPD reports that the incident has cleared and all westbound lanes on New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road, NE, have reopened to traffic.
5/5/2026 4:55 PM [AlertDC] Road Closure / Vehicle Crash (New York Avenue, NE)
[AlertDC] DDOT reports all westbound lanes on New York Avenue at Bladensburg Road, NE, are currently blocked due to a vehicle crash. Traffic is being diverted onto northbound Bladensburg Road, NE. Expect delays and please use alternate routes.
5/5/2026 3:11 PM [AlertDC] Traffic Advisory: Piney Branch Parkway Temporary Road Closure and Relocation
[AlertDC] DC Water has nearly completed construction site preparation for the Piney Branch Tunnel project, including tree removal, and installation of fences, erosion and sediment controls, utilities, and trailers. To complete site setup a section of Piney Branch Parkway will be relocated before starting the shaft and tunnel work. On or about May 12, 2026, Piney Branch Parkway will be closed between Arkansas Avenue NW and Beach Drive. The closure is anticipated to last twenty-seven days, weather permitting. Detour signs will be in place to notify and direct motorists to alternate routes. The roadway will be returned to the original alignment at the end of the project
5/5/2026 10:35 AM [AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closure / 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
[AlertDC] Final Update: DDOT reports that the motor vehicle crash at the intersection of 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW has cleared. The road has been reopened in all directions.
5/5/2026 8:41 AM [AlertDC] Road Closure / 14th and Constitution, NW
[AlertDC] DDOT reports that all of the Northbound and Southbound lanes at the intersection of 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW are closed due to a motor vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
5/5/2026 3:04 AM Crime Alert 7th District (PSA 701-708)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a ROBBERY in the 2800 block of BUENA VISTA TERRACE, SE. Lookout for B/F, HEAVYSET, TALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260190906 Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 6372 Reviewer:7744
5/4/2026 7:37 PM [AlertDC] Final Update: Road Closures / Police Activity (15th Street, NW)
[AlertDC] MPD reports the police activity has cleared and the following roadways have reopened: • 15th Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Maine Avenue, SW • Westbound lanes on Independence Avenue, SW, between 14th and 15th Streets
5/4/2026 4:40 PM [AlertDC] Road Closures / Police Activity (15th Street, NW)
[Alert DC] MPD reports the following roadways are closed due to police activity: • 15th Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Maine Avenue, SW • Westbound lanes on Independence Avenue, SW, between 14th and 15th Streets Please use alternate routes and expect delays. 
5/4/2026 10:30 AM [AlertDC] Update: South Capitol Street Bridge Lanes Closures
[AlertDC] DDOT reports all travel lanes on the South Capitol Street Bridge are now open.
5/4/2026 10:21 AM Crime Alert 7th District (PSA 701-708)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 3200 block of Stanton Road NE. Lookout for five B/M's, wearing all dark clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260189567 Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 8703
5/4/2026 8:18 AM Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 1200 block of Delaware Ave SW. Lookout B/M, older age, wearing tan hat w/red and blue stripes, red shirt, tan jacket and brown pants. Last seen on a city bike going towards N St SW; DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260189438 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 5010 Reviewer: 8297
5/4/2026 6:05 AM Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 300 block of G St., SW. Lookout for (3) B/M's wearing all dark clothing. B/M, dreadlocks, black Moose Knuckle Jacket and black pants. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260189400 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 5010 Reviewer: 8297
5/4/2026 12:55 AM Crime Alert 6th District (PSA 601-608)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a shooting in the 4700 block of Nash Street, NE. Lookout for a B/M, name is Khyree, wearing a baseball cap, blue rob. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260189191 Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad # 1303 Reviewer: 7744
5/3/2026 11:08 PM Crime Alert 1st District (PSA 101-108)
Alert: MPD Units are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Half Street SE. Lookout for (2) suspects. Suspect-1 is a black male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray backpack. Suspect- 2 is a black male wearing dark colored clothing. They were last seen headed towards 1st Street SE. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260189139 Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) AlertDC Sent by MPD Cad #13002
5/3/2026 3:07 PM [AlertDC] Woodrow Wilson Bridge Opening / (May 4) 2:45AM
[AlertDC] Woodrow Wilson Bridge Management reports a bridge opening for the Pride of Baltimore II is scheduled for 2:45AM on Monday, May 4, 2026.
5/3/2026 8:00 AM [AlertDC] TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The 47th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service
[AlertDC] On Monday, May 4, 2026, from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking:  •  D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, NW  •  Indiana Avenue from 4th Street to 5th Street, NW  On Monday, May 4, 2026, from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the following streets will closed to vehicle traffic:  •  D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, NW  •  Indiana Avenue from 4th Street to 5th Street, NW •  4th Street from E Street to Indiana Avenue, NW  For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
5/2/2026 10:38 PM [AlertDC] TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 National Women’s Half Marathon
[AlertDC] On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the National Women’s Half Marathon will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration: On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic by the Metropolitan Police Department on from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.: •  1200 block of Maiden Lane, SW •  Maine Avenue from I-395 Westbound to Independence Avenue, SW •  Southbound Potomac River Freeway Split to Route 66, NW •  Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Ramp to Ohio Drive, NW •  9th Street Tunnel ramp to Maine Ave, SW On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic by United States Park Police from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: •  Ohio Drive, SW from 23rd Street, SW to East Basin Drive, SW •  Independence Avenue, SW from 14th Street, SW to 23rd Street, SW •  Rock Creek Parkway from Ohio Drive, NW to Shoreham Hill •  East and West Potomac Parks •  East Basin Drive, SW •  Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW from 15th Street to Maine Avenue, SW •  Ramp from Memorial Circle to Ohio Drive, SW •  Homefront Drive, SW   •  Daniel Chester French Drive from Independence Avenue to Lincoln Memorial Circle, SW •  Maine Avenue at ramp from East Basin Drive to Independence Avenue, SW •  17th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW •  Parkway Drive, NW from Lincoln Memorial Circle to Rock Creek Parkway •  15th Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW •  Madison Drive, NW from 14th Street, NW to 15th Street, NW •  Jefferson Drive, NW from 14th Street, SW to 15th Street, SW   For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.