Crime Report: Capitol Police Officer Indicted for Georgetown Incident; Metrobus Stabbing
• June 6, 2022

In a bizarre case, a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer was indicted on six counts, including federal civil rights charges after allegedly engaging in an unauthorized high-speed chase with two […]

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 […]

ANC 2E Highlights: Smoke Shop Raid; Starr Restaurant Due Late 2023 
• May 11, 2022

The Georgetown-Burleith Advisory Neighborhood Commission — ANC 2E — held its monthly meeting remotely on Monday, May 2. The following are selected highlights.   Police Update    Metropolitan Police Department representative, Sgt. […]

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 Report, Jan. 24: Officer Shot, 3 GU Incidents 
• January 24, 2022

An officer of the 4th District was shot in the line of duty in the 1400 block of Quincy Street NW. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from […]