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DC Fire and EMS reports the 2700 block of Benning Road, NE, is closed in both directions due to fire department activity. Please use an alternate route.
May 16, 2025 - 12:56 PM
Washington, D.C. - Saturday, May 17, 2025, the 2025 National Asian Heritage Festival will occur in the
District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures
that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 01:00 am to 10:00 pm:
• 4th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive, NW
• 6th Street between C Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue between 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue between 7th Street and 3rd Street, NW
• Pennsylvania Avenue between 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 02:00 am to 10:00 pm:
• 4th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive, NW
• Constitution Avenue between 7th Street and 3rd Street, NW
• Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th Street and 3rd Street, NW
The following street may be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, May 17, 2025, if deemed necessary due to public safety and traffic mitigation:
• 6th Street between C Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
For timely traffic information, please visit twitter.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based on prevailing or unexpected conditions.
The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no-parking signage. Vehicles parked in violation of the emergency no-parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
May 16, 2025 - 8:01 AM
MPD Units are investigating a ARMED CARJACKING in the 2200 block of Southern Avenue, SE. Lookout for B/M, dark clothing, 16-20 yoa and B/M, light colored clothing, 16-20 yoa armed with a handgun. Taken was a black 2018 Nissan Armada SUV with MD tag 3FB7405 with tinted windows.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250234093
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #6372
Reviewer:7381
May 15, 2025 - 11:59 PM
U.S. Capitol Police reports the police activity has concluded, and the following roadways have reopened to traffic:
- First Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW
- Pennsylvania Avenue, between First and 3rd Streets, NW
- Maryland Avenue, SW, between First and 3rd Streets, SW
May 15, 2025 - 9:15 PM
Capitol Police reports the following road closures due to police activity:
- First Street, NW, between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW
- Pennsylvania Avenue, between First and 3rd Streets, NW
-Maryland Avenue, SW, between First and 3rd Streets, SW
Please use alternate routes
May 15, 2025 - 2:44 AM
MPD Units are investigating a SHOOTING in the 2500 block of Elvans Road, SE. No lookout.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250232156
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #6372
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May 14, 2025 - 11:56 PM
The National Weather Service has extended the Coastal Flood Warning which is in effect from May 15th at 6:38AM until May 17th at 12:30AM for the District of Columbia.
May 14, 2025 - 11:43 PM
MPD Units are investigating a carjacking in the 3300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Lookout for black male approximately 5'9" in height, 23-25 years of age, slim build, wearing a blue jean pants, and a blue surgical mask. Taken was a blue in color 2022 Chevy Equinox bearing MD tags, last seen traveling eastbound towards Alabama Avenue.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250232126
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #
May 14, 2025 - 11:29 PM
MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 4600 block of East Capitol Street, NE. Lookout for black male, approximately 5'8, wearing all black clothing. Last seen getting onto the Metro bus at East Capitol and Benning Road, NE.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20250232029
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #12186
May 14, 2025 - 10:04 PM
MPD reports that The 31st Annual Pipe Band Memorial March and Service has concluded, and the following road closures have lifted:
-New Jersey Avenue, NW, from E Street to F Street
-E Street, NW, from 5th Street to New Jersey Avenue
May 14, 2025 - 8:10 PM
