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DC police arrested five individuals after a large group caused a disturbance near Navy Yard, involving fights and traffic disruptions, prompting police and National Guard response; the incident is ongoing.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed at her home by individuals posing as cleaning workers, charging nearly $4,400 for services not rendered. The incident raised concerns about her health, with police reports suggesting early dementia, which her office disputes. The case is under investigation, and Norton, the oldest member of the House, faces calls to consider retirement amid questions about her capacity.
A person was arrested outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C., before the Red Mass after setting up a tent with suspicious items, including potential fireworks and liquid-filled vials. The individual, Louis Geri, was previously barred from the premises and now faces charges including unlawful entry and possession of a Molotov cocktail. The scene was secured, and public safety was not threatened.
A man was arrested outside a Washington, DC church before the Supreme Court's new term, facing charges related to possession of explosives and threats, amid heightened security concerns.
A man from New Jersey was arrested outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington during the annual Red Mass, after refusing to leave despite being previously barred, and was found with potentially dangerous materials; no threat to public safety was reported.
President Trump threatened to retake control of D.C. police if Mayor Bowser does not cooperate with ICE on immigration enforcement, citing concerns over crime and illegal aliens.
President Trump is willing to let his 30-day federal takeover of Washington, DC's police lapse, as the city has taken steps to cooperate, and the White House considers the emergency effectively over, despite ongoing legislative efforts to limit DC's self-governance.
Since President Trump placed D.C. police under federal control and deployed the National Guard, over 1,600 arrests have been made, primarily for immigration and minor offenses, with some cases facing legal challenges and dismissals due to overreach or procedural issues.
President Trump announced plans to target Chicago with a federal crime crackdown following his successful intervention in Washington, DC, where federal forces have been deployed to reduce crime, and suggested he might extend similar measures to Chicago, raising concerns about federal control over local police and the potential long-term presence of National Guard troops.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith faces leadership challenges amid federal attempts to take control of the department by the Trump administration, leading to confusion over command and concerns about department morale and community trust, especially regarding immigration enforcement policies.
The driver of a D.C. National Guard armored vehicle received a red-light ticket after colliding with a civilian SUV on Capitol Hill; the incident occurred amid heightened security measures in Washington, and an investigation is ongoing.
President Trump has taken limited control over D.C.'s police and National Guard amid protests and legal challenges, with the duration and legality of his actions uncertain due to limited case law and potential court rulings, raising concerns about federal overreach and the use of military force in domestic law enforcement.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police officials falsified crime data to lower crime rates, amid political tensions over police control and claims by President Trump about rising violence, though recent crime trends have shown decreases. The investigation follows reports of a police commander suspected of data manipulation and reflects broader disputes over public safety and political influence.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police manipulated crime data to appear safer, following reports of an officer allegedly altering crime statistics, with broader inquiries into potential misconduct among police and city officials.
The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police manipulated crime data to appear as though crime rates were lower, amid tensions over law enforcement control.