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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
January 02, 2026 - 3:59 AM
[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.
January 01, 2026 - 11:56 AM
[AlertDC] Cold Alert for DC: 7AM Today to 7AM on 1/2. Will feel like 20F or colder. Find shelter and other assistance: cold.dc.gov
January 01, 2026 - 7:55 AM
[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports all southbound lanes are closed on I-295 at Chesapeake Street, SE, due to a multiple vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.
January 01, 2026 - 7:55 AM
[AlertDC] DDOT reports the vehicle fire has cleared and all northbound lanes of DC-295 at Benning Road, NE, have reopened to traffic.
January 01, 2026 - 5:54 AM
[AlertDC] NWS has issued a Special Weather Statement regarding a brief period of heavy snow showers early this morning.
A line of snow showers will pass through the area along a cold front until 7 AM. The heavier snow showers will last about 10 minutes with visibilities locally reduced to near one- half miles Snow may coat the ground, and temperatures will quickly fall below freezing behind this line. Therefore, any wet or slushy untreated surfaces may become icy heading into the early morning commute. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are possible directly along this line and behind it.
Please take extra caution if you are travelling during this time. Drive slowly and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you so you are prepared for any sudden changes in visibility.
January 01, 2026 - 5:54 AM
[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports all northbound lanes of DC-295 are closed at Benning Road, NE, due to a vehicle fire. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.
January 01, 2026 - 3:54 AM
[AlertDC] DC Water reports an emergency water outage on Fort Lincoln Drive NE, between Eastern Avenue NE, and Robert Clifton Weaver Way NE, for 4-6 hours, due to a broken 16-inch water main. There are approximately 100 homes and 4 hydrants affected.
December 31, 2025 - 5:53 PM
[AlertDC] DC Water reports the utility repairs are complete and water has been restored to Fort Lincoln Drive, NE, between Eastern Avenue and Robert Clifton Weaver Way.
December 31, 2025 - 5:53 PM
MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 200 block of 37th Street SE. Lookout for two suspects in a Black Honda Sedan. VA TAG XTR8612
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250631094
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #10602
December 31, 2025 - 3:52 PM
