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Antoinette Forbes, a 53-year-old DC resident, has been missing since September 4. Her ex-partner and son's father, Russell Ashford, was arrested in Pennsylvania for violating probation terms that prohibited contact with Forbes and their child. While police have not linked the arrest to her disappearance, investigators are treating her home as a crime scene.
A man matching the identity of the father of missing D.C. mother Antoinette Forbes has been taken into custody in Pennsylvania, though local police have not yet linked him to her disappearance. Forbes, a 53-year-old executive at Eli Lilly, vanished from her home on September 4, leaving behind her dog, car, and personal items. Her family and friends are urging the public to provide any information, emphasizing that she would never abandon her 10-year-old son. While D.C. police have not named a suspect, court records reveal a history of assault and custody disputes between Forbes and the man now in Pennsylvania custody.
In Northwest DC, a man who allegedly killed a woman in a domestic-relationship incident was chased by police and shot dead aboard a northbound Metrobus after reaching into his bag and pulling out a gun; witnesses described the suspect and the bus, and officers evacuated riders before the fatal confrontation. The woman died at the scene, and authorities noted the suspect had prior domestic-violence involvement in DC’s Second District.
A man suspected of killing a woman at a bus stop died in a police-involved shooting in Northwest Washington, DC, as investigators closed part of Wisconsin Avenue (3600–4000 blocks) for a police operation with limited details released.
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.