Lively Mayoral Debate at Georgetown’s Gaston Hall

June 2, 2022

Mayor Muriel Bowser and her main Democratic challengers, Council members Robert White and Trayon White met at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall June 1 in the only televised debate before the […]

Crime Report: Nine GU Incidents Including Sexual Assault

May 16, 2022

Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) representative, Sgt. Robinson, spoke before the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2E to give a crime update for the Georgetown area at their monthly meeting held on […]

Crime Report: Kidnapping, Robberies, 2 GU Incidents

May 2, 2022

Minus a few cold spells, the weather around the District is warming up so expect the crime rate to rise as well. Over the last week, crime has mostly consisted […]

Crime Report: MPD’s Sexual Assault Unit Asking for Help

April 4, 2022

Arrests were made in a robbery offense on Water Street NW. Police are also asking for help with a burglary one and attempted fourth-degree sexual abuse.   April 3 – […]

Crime Report: 5 Serious GU Incidents and One Fatal Hit-and-Run

March 21, 2022

Property theft and stolen auto were low compared to previous months. Traditionally, crime will rise with the temperature so stay aware of your surroundings as the weather turns warmer. Below […]

Crime Report: Gun Arrest Near Ukrainian Embassy, Armed Robberies

March 7, 2022

Lieutenant John Merzig of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) joined the March Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2E meeting and provided a public safety update. MPD has increased its presence in […]

Crime Report, Feb. 22: Armed Robberies Up

February 22, 2022

Last Saturday, a homicide arrest was made for an incident that occurred on Jan. 27 in the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to […]

Crime Report: Two Sexual Assaults, Spike in Armed Thefts

February 7, 2022

Last week, The Georgetowner reported on a Jan. 31 fatal shooting, linked here at 33rd and M Streets NW. Find additional details on the incident in a Metropolitan Police Department […]

Crime: GU Observatory Vandalized, Gun Wielder Threatens BID Employee

January 3, 2022

Regarding crime related activity, 2021 was an eventful year. Fortunately, the District’s men and women in blue have stayed on top of the situation by vigilantly safeguarding our streets 24/7. […]

Crime Report: Stolen Car, Almost Carjacking at 31st & N Streets, NW, Dec. 18

December 20, 2021

From the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), here are the latest crime and police reports in or near Georgetown.  Top Story: There was a quasi-carjacking in Georgetown at 31st & N […]