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Federal agent fires weapon during pursuit in Northeast DC – WTOP News

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

An investigation is underway after a federal agent fired their weapon during a vehicle pursuit in Northeast D.C. on Thursday, according to D.C. police. A federal agent fired…

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WTOP Answers: Is the federal law enforcement surge decreasing crime in DC? – WTOP News

September 18, 2025September 21, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

One week after President Donald Trump’s crime emergency declaration in D.C. expired, WTOP’s Kay Perkins breaks down crime data from D.C. police to get to the bottom of…

Read more WTOP Answers: Is the federal law enforcement surge decreasing crime in DC? – WTOP News

In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag – WTOP News

September 7, 2025September 8, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

In the Anacostia neighborhood, the crime that President Donald Trump has mobilized federal law enforcement to address is something residents would like to see more resources dedicated to.…

Read more In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag – WTOP News

Moore welcomes help from FBI, other agencies, but says National Guard should stay home – WTOP News

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Wednesday he would be willing to accept help from the federal government to fight crime in Baltimore, just not through the deployment of…

Read more Moore welcomes help from FBI, other agencies, but says National Guard should stay home – WTOP News

Pirro: ‘Full court press’ as understaffed DC attorney’s office braces to prosecute more cases – WTOP News

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Listen as U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro talks about President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge and crime in D.C. with WTOP’s Michelle Basch and Mark Lewis. As President Donald…

Read more Pirro: ‘Full court press’ as understaffed DC attorney’s office braces to prosecute more cases – WTOP News

What’s the cost of the National Guard deployment in DC? – WTOP News

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is calling for the Pentagon to provide an estimate of the cost of deploying 2,000 National Guard personnel in the District during the…

Read more What’s the cost of the National Guard deployment in DC? – WTOP News

Faith leaders call for unity amid D.C.’s law enforcement surge – WTOP News

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

About 100 people crammed the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza in Northwest D.C. on Friday afternoon, calling for unity against the federal surge by President Donald Trump. This page…

Read more Faith leaders call for unity amid D.C.’s law enforcement surge – WTOP News

Weekly breakdown: How much control does President Trump have over DC police? – WTOP News

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

It’s the second full week of a federal law enforcement surge ordered in D.C. by the administration of President Donald Trump and it’s still only just the beginning.…

Read more Weekly breakdown: How much control does President Trump have over DC police? – WTOP News

DC mayor responds to criticism that city crime data is inaccurate – WTOP News

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding to criticisms about crime data in the city and reacting to a plan for National Guard members to start carrying weapons. D.C.…

Read more DC mayor responds to criticism that city crime data is inaccurate – WTOP News

Trump’s crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints – WTOP News

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Federal authorities have used checkpoints around the nation’s capital to screen vehicles, sometimes asking people for their immigration status after stopping them, as President Donald Trump’s crackdown reaches…

Read more Trump’s crackdown in DC leaves residents on edge as federal agents set up checkpoints – WTOP News
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