Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
- Scam Alert: Police Impersonator Phone Scam
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) would like to warn the public about a financial telephone scam, where callers posing as representatives of MPD falsely assert criminal legal action in exchange for monetary funds.
The Metropolitan Police Department has been notified of multiple phone calls regarding scammers impersonating members of MPD who have attempted to extort individuals, claiming that federal subpoenas and warrants have been issued against them. These calls are fake and not from anyone at MPD.
The Metropolitan Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds.
If you happen to receive unsolicited phone calls similar in nature:
- Don’t give in to pressure to take immediate action.
- Don’t engage in any conversation, as scammers may record your response.
- Don’t provide your credit card number, bank account information, or other personal information to a caller.
- Don’t send money if a caller tells you to wire money or pay with a prepaid debit card.
- Don’t travel to any location the caller asked you to go to.
Instead, call your local police department immediately to report this crime.
The Metropolitan Police Department will never solicit anyone for monetary funds.
If you have been a victim of this scam in the District of Columbia, please contact the Financial and Cyber Crimes Unit at 202-727-4159 or mpd.fraud-unit@dc.gov
- Suspect Sought in an Unarmed Carjacking Offense: 1300 Block of Half Street, Southwest
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Unarmed Carjacking that occurred on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in the 1300 block of Half Street, Southwest.
At approximately 7:39 am, the suspect approached the victim at the listed location. The suspect grabbed the victim and demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied and the suspect fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos above.
- Arrests Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 1200 Block of Morse Street, Northeast
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District announce arrests have been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in the 1200 block of Morse Street, Northeast.
At approximately 10:42 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and fired at the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. A handgun was recovered at the time of arrest. The detectives’ investigation revealed this offense was domestic in nature.
On September 30, 2022, 22 year-old Alexys Hebron, and 22-year-old James Lindsay, both of Southeast, DC, were arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun)