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MPD Units are investigating a Robbery at 19th & A St SE. Lookout for 4 B/M's wearing all black clothing last seen running towards East Capitol St SE.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260070772
Sent to 1st District (PSA 101-108) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 6365
February 18, 2026 - 8:46 PM
MPD Units are investigating a Stabbing in the 1900 block of Bruce Place, SE. No lookout at this time.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260070539.
Sent to 7th District (PSA 701-708) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #10770
Reviewer: 9495
February 18, 2026 - 6:46 PM
[AlertDC] The U.S. Capitol Police report the following road closures due to a gas leak in the area of 1st and Independence Avenue SE:
-Intersection of 1st and Independence Avenue SE
-East Capitol Street between 1st and 2nd Streets
-Independence Avenue between Washington Avenue and 2nd Street SE
Please avoid the area.
February 18, 2026 - 4:46 PM
[AlertDC] On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Chinese New Year Parade will take place 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 Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
• H Street from 6th Street to 7th Street, NW
• I Street from 5th Street to 8th Street, NW
• 8th Street from I Street to G Street, NW
• G Street from 8th Street to 7th Street, NW
• 7th Street from G Street to I Street, NW
• 6th Street from H Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW
The following street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.:
• H Street from 6th Street to 7th Street, NW
The following street will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
• I Street from 5th Street to 7th Street, NW
• 6th Street from H Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
• G Street from 7th Street to 9th Street, NW
• H Street from 5th Street to 9th Street, NW
• I Street from 6th Street to 9th Street, NW
• 6th Street from F Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW
• 7th Street from F Street to Massachusetts Avenue, NW
• 8th Street from G Street to I Street, NW
For timely traffic information, please visit: x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.
The public should expect parking restrictions along the street and should be guided by the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wishes to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.
February 18, 2026 - 12:45 PM
[AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports the 5600 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, between Madison and Longfellow Streets is closed due to a disabled vehicle. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.
February 18, 2026 - 8:45 AM
MPD units are Investigating a Robbery Force and Violence in the 5300 block of Colorado Ave, NW. Lookout for a black male, 5'10", slim build, approximately 18 years of age, wearing a dark hat.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260069638
Sent to 4th District (PSA 401-409) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad # 7381
February 18, 2026 - 2:43 AM
MPD Units are investigating a shooting in the 1400 block of Columba Rd, NW. Lookout is for a white sedan occupied by 4 black males wearing black clothing armed with guns.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260069715
Sent to 3rd District (PSA 301-308) Alert DC
Sent by MPD CAD #13246
Reviewer: 7381
February 18, 2026 - 2:43 AM
MPD Units are investigating a robbery in the 5500 block of Central Ave SE. Lookout for (2) B/M's, 5'7" wearing grey jackets, black pants in an unknown make black vehicle.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260069573
Sent to 6th District (PSA 601-608) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #6972 / 7381
February 18, 2026 - 12:42 AM
[AlertDC] On Thursday, February 19, 2026, a special event will be hosted at the United States Institute of Peace in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 12:01 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking:
• 23rd Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 5:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic:
• 23rd Street from E Street to Lincoln Memorial Circle, NW
• Outbound Theodore Roosevelt Bridge from Constitution Avenue, NW
• Inbound Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to Constitution Avenue, NW
• Constitution Avenue from Henry Bacon Drive to 23rd Street, NW
Inbound traffic on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge will be diverted to E Street Expressway or Independence Avenue via Potomac River Freeway.
For timely traffic information, please visit x.com/DCPoliceTraffic.
February 17, 2026 - 10:41 PM
MPD units are investigating an armed robbery in the 4300 block of Lowell Street NW. Lookout for 4 B/M's, occupying a white 4-door sedan possibly a KIA Optima. All Subjects LSW dark clothing and ski masks. At least 3 suspects armed with handguns.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20260068140
Sent to 2nd District (PSA 201-208) Alert DC
Sent by MPD Cad #11967
Reviewer: 8297
February 17, 2026 - 8:38 AM
