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Jun 9, 2023 4 tweets 2 min read
MPD is currently on the scene of a large black bear in a tree in the 1300 block of Franklin Street, NE. There are road closures in the area. Animal Care and Control is responding. ImageImage PIO on the scene. Media staging is at 14th St NE & Brentwood Rd NE.
Apr 22, 2022 15 tweets 3 min read
MPD is responding to the 4100 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW for the report of at least 2 shooting victims. There is a large police presence in the area. Updates will follow. 4:18 PM Update: The location of this incident is 2900 block of Van Ness Street, NW. Police are in the area conducting active sweeps.

Residents in the Cleveland Park and Van Ness area should shelter in place.

Media staging will be at Connecticut Ave. and Porter Street, NW.
Apr 14, 2022 5 tweets 2 min read
#StayTuned as MPD hosts a number of #Easter 🐇events with our communities in all 7 districts. Follow this thread to see some of our fun activities. Thank you to all our partners! 🥚🌷🥚💐🥚 Last week, the First District hosted an Easter Egg event @ Amidon Elementary School. Cmdr. Bryant along with other MPD members enjoyed an Easter egg hunt and other fun activities with the students.
Apr 14, 2022 6 tweets 3 min read
MPD seeks suspects in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the District.

Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411

Release: bit.ly/3KL5iuC Help us locate “Bruno”, a 1 year-old male French Bulldog, wearing a black collar and black leash who was taken in an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest.
Jul 18, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
MPD is responding to a shooting in the 1500 block of South Capitol Street, SW, in which two people where shot outside of Nationals Park. This is currently an active investigation and it appears there is no ongoing threat at this time. Two additional victims associated with this incident walked into area hospitals for treatment of gunshot wounds. MPD is on scene and actively investigating at this time.
Jul 16, 2021 4 tweets 2 min read
The Metropolitan Police Department seeks assistance in locating the below individuals that are WANTED in connection to violent crimes that have occurred in Washington, DC.

If you have information about any of these suspects, please call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 18 year-old Nyjell Outler, is wanted for Second Degree Murder While Armed in connection to a Homicide that occurred on 3/20/21 in the unit block of Madison St, NE.

Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411
Jan 13, 2021 9 tweets 5 min read
The Metropolitan Police Department is coordinating with our local and federal partners to facilitate the 2021 Inauguration. This thread will be where our department will post information and updates throughout the event. #Inauguration2021 #INAUG2021 Image Tune into @MayorBowser press conference today for a situational update: pscp.tv/w/1ypKdgndrOLxW
Jan 7, 2021 6 tweets 3 min read
Due to the significant interest for information related to the incidents in and around the US Capitol, this thread will be updated with pertinent information. On January 7, 2021:

MPD made 68 arrests
56 officers injured – 2 hospitalized
6 firearms recovered
2 pipe bombs recovered

Unrest-Arrest Data updated daily @ 9 am: bit.ly/38ly8Rd
Persons of Interest: bit.ly/2LeBigS