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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 2200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. Lookout for Suspect 1: Black male, dreadlocks, tall, heavy set, black pants. Suspect 2: Black male, tall, slim build, black clothing.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260004131.
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #8161

Originally recorded at:

January 04, 2026 - 12:09 AM

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MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 2600 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260004005.
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #10770
Reviewer: 9495

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 10:08 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports that all northbound lanes on I-295 are blocked just prior to Laboratory Road, SW, due to a vehicle crash. Please use an alternate route.

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 10:08 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the incident has cleared, and the following roads have reopened to traffic:

1000 block of 29th Street, NW, between K and M Streets
1000 block of 30th Street, NW, between K and M Streets

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 2:06 PM

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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 3200 block of Henson Road, SE. Lookout for (2) black males, wearing black clothing and surgical masks.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260003512.
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #10770
Reviewer: 9495

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 2:06 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the following roads are closed due to police activity:

-1000 block of 29th Street, NW, between K and M Streets
-1000 block of 30th Street, NW, between K and M Streets

Please use an alternate route.

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 12:06 PM

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[AlertDC] Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/4. Will feel like 32F or colder. Find shelter and other assistance: cold.dc.gov

Originally recorded at:

January 03, 2026 - 8:05 AM

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[AlertDC] Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/3. Will feel like 32F or colder. Find shelter and other assistance: cold.dc.gov

Originally recorded at:

January 02, 2026 - 8:00 AM

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MPD units are Investigating a carjacking in the 1100 block of Trinidad Ave NE. Lookout for a B/M, beard, heavy set, wearing all black clothing in a silver VW sedan.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260001722
Sent to 5th District (PSA 501-508) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 6972 / 7381

Originally recorded at:

January 02, 2026 - 3:59 AM

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[AlertDC DC Fire and EMS report the incident has cleared, and the southbound lanes on I-295 at Chesapeake Street, SE, have reopened to traffic.

Originally recorded at:

January 01, 2026 - 11:56 AM

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