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[AlertDC] Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 1/17). Find shelter & other assistance: cold.dc.gov

Originally recorded at:

January 16, 2026 - 8:15 AM

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MPD units are Investigating a Robbery at Kalmia Rd and Georgia Ave. NW. No lookout at this time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #26007163
Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 8161

Originally recorded at:

January 16, 2026 - 6:14 AM

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MPD units are Investigating a Robbery in the 4800 block of Georgia Ave. NW. Lookout for S-1 light complexion, 5'9, thin build, navy blue mask, w/ black long gun. S-2 Black male, black hoodie, blue gloves, medium build, black and white Jordan shoes. S-3 Black male, black and white hoodie, black pants, black shoes, white mask, blue gloves, armed with black handgun with brown handle. S-4 Unknown
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260021806
Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 8161

Originally recorded at:

January 16, 2026 - 4:13 AM

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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery in the 500 block of 8th St., SE. Lookout for a B/M, wearing dark clothing. Last seen Northbound in the 400 block of 7th St. SE.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT # I20260021615
Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) AlertDC
Sent by MPD C 7381ad # 5010
Reviewer: 7381

Originally recorded at:

January 16, 2026 - 12:11 AM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the 1700-1900 blocks of East Capitol Street, NE, between 17th and 19th Streets is closed due to police activity. Please use an alternate route.

Originally recorded at:

January 15, 2026 - 4:09 PM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the incident has cleared and the 1700-1900 blocks of East Capitol Street, NE, between 17th and 19th Streets have reopened to traffic.

Originally recorded at:

January 15, 2026 - 4:09 PM

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[AlertDC] Cold Alert for DC (7AM to 7PM Today) & Extreme Cold Alert for DC (7PM Today to 7AM on 1/16). Find shelter & other assistance: cold.dc.gov

Originally recorded at:

January 15, 2026 - 8:07 AM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports the vehicle crash has cleared and all outbound lanes on Suitland Parkway at Stanton Road, SE, have reopened to traffic.

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January 15, 2026 - 2:04 AM

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[AlertDC] MPD reports all outbound lanes on Suitland Parkway, at Stanton Road, SE, are closed due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes.

Originally recorded at:

January 14, 2026 - 11:46 PM

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[AlertDC] Verizon reports service has been restored following the nationwide outage that prevented some users from connecting with 911 from Verizon Wireless devices. If you continue to experience issues reaching 911, use a phone from another carrier, a landline, or go to the nearest police or fire station to report an emergency.

Originally recorded at:

January 14, 2026 - 11:46 PM

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