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Jan 12, 2023

Two Young Children Were Shot And Seriously Injured While Getting Off A Metrobus In Brightwood

The children and an adult victim were hospitalized.

Nov 17, 2022

Former Metro Transit Police Officer Found Guilty Of Unnecessary Use Of Force

The officer was found guilty in a jury trial of beating an unarmed resident with a metal baton.

Apr 23, 2021

Advocates Criticize Report On Metro Transit Police For Lacking Transparency

The two-page report includes no names, dates, or narratives of the incidents reviewed by the independent panel meant to hold the transit police accountable.

Jun 23, 2020

Metro Board Votes To Establish Investigations Review Panel For Transit Police

The seven-member panel will meet each quarter to conduct reviews of MTPD investigations and make policy recommendations.

Jun 22, 2020

Metro Board To Vote On Creation Of Review Panel For Transit Police

The Metro board said earlier this month that it would come up with a plan to address racism in the transit system.

Aug 29, 2017

Metro Police Looking For Woman Who Poured Cup Of Urine On Bus Driver

It happened on the X2.

Aug 08, 2017

Metro Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Taking ‘Upskirt’ Photos Of ‘Potentially Dozens’ Of Women

Detectives say there are “potentially dozens of female victims” who don’t know that photos were taken of them at Columbia Heights and possibly U Street stations.

Aug 07, 2017

14-Year-Old Was Caught In Gunfire On Red Line Train

His half-brother has been arrested.

Jun 26, 2017

Video: Metro Police Pepper Spray Man While Restrained At Gallery Place Station

A witness said it appears police sprayed the restrained man because he wouldn’t put his arms behind his back.

Nov 02, 2016

Report: Metro Transit Officer Is Again Accused Of Excessive Use Of Force

Two women are calling for the officer to be fired after he allegedly assaulted them.

 
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