Multiple high-ranking officials in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are facing termination in connection with allegations about how they handled and possibly manipulated […] Source
'Violent crime is not being accurately documented.'
A House Oversight report last year found the then-outgoing police chief manipulated crime statistics by pressuring commanders to create the appearance that the situation in the nation's capital is better than the numbers in fact show.
A former D.C. Police Union leader faces charges of soliciting child pornography and attempting to meet a minor for sex after allegedly attempting to groom an undercover detective posing as a boy.
A former D.C. Police Union leader faces charges of soliciting child pornography and attempting to meet a minor for sex after allegedly attempting to groom an undercover detective posing as a boy. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Former D.C. Police Union Chairman Matthew Mahl, the union’s first gay leader, was arrested and charged with soliciting child pornography and attempting to groom a minor last Tuesday. Mahl, who believed he was communicating with a 15-year-old boy via Reddit, was actually corresponding with an undercover detective from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. DETAIL: Mahl is accused of grooming someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy named Nate by sending sexually explicit messages and naked photos via the Reddit…Open
Washington, D.C., is experiencing a significant decrease in violent crime, with murder rates projected to hit a historic low. The post D.C. Sees Plunge in Murders, Carjackings, Under Tough-on-Crime Regime. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Washington, D.C., is experiencing a significant decrease in violent crime, with murder rates projected to hit a historic low. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Washington, D.C., is on track to record approximately 42 murders this year, marking the lowest number since at least 1930. This is a dramatic decrease from two years ago, under former President Joe Biden, when the U.S. capital saw 274 murders. Carjackings have also seen a significant reduction, dropping by 44 percent. DETAIL: The decline in crime rates is attributed to several key changes, including the appointment of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who has prosecuted offenders much more aggressively than Biden-era predecessors, seeking capital punishment in the most severe cases.…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Pentagon will maintain the National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., until 2029.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, National Guard members, and local D.C. residents.WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., through 2029 during Trump’s term.IMPACT: The National Guard presence has coincided with a sharp decline in crime, […] The post Trump Set to Extend D.C.’s National Guard Deployment Until 2029. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Pentagon will maintain the National Guard presence in Washington, D.C., until 2029. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump , Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, National Guard members, and local D.C. residents. WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., through 2029 during Trump’s term. IMPACT: The National Guard presence has coincided with a sharp decline in crime , but sparked resistance from Democrat lawmakers and far-left political groups. IN FULL The Trump administration is expected to extend the deployment of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. until 2029. While the Pentagon has not formally announced the deployment extension, it is anticipated that the order will soon be approved by Secretary of War…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A former Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer, already incarcerated for rape and linked to multiple sexual assault cases in Northern Virginia and Maryland, is among the law enforcement “honored” by a commemorative January 6 plaque installed this past weekend in the U.S. Capitol.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former D.C. officer Timothy Valentin and […] The post Democrats’ Jan 6 ‘Insurrection Memorial’ Honors Ex-Cop Suspected of Drugging, Raping Ten Women. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A former Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department officer, already incarcerated for rape and linked to multiple sexual assault cases in Northern Virginia and Maryland, is among the law enforcement “honored” by a commemorative January 6 plaque installed this past weekend in the U.S. Capitol. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former D.C. officer Timothy Valentin and multiple victims across Maryland and Virginia. WHEN & WHERE: Offenses occurred in 2024 and 2025 in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Valentin was arrested in December 2025, and the plaque was installed on March 7, 2026. IMPACT: The investigation into numerous allegations of rape and sexual assault tied to Valentin continues, with potential further charges…Open
Congress, the Justice Department and the city's Metropolitan Police Department are all looking into whether MPD under-reported crime data.
The Metropolitan Police Department also concluded its investigation into the allegations
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Crime in Washington, D.C. has seen a dramatic decrease in early 2026, with homicides dropping 80 percent, robberies down 58 percent, and overall crime down by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2025.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and federal law enforcement agencies have contributed […] The post Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Has Slashed Crime, 80% Drop in Homicides. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Crime in Washington, D.C. has seen a dramatic decrease in early 2026, with homicides dropping 80 percent, robberies down 58 percent, and overall crime down by 26 percent compared to the same period in 2025. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and federal law enforcement agencies have contributed to these results through targeted interventions. WHEN & WHERE: The data reflects crime statistics in Washington, D.C. for the early weeks of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025. IMPACT: The significant decline in crime demonstrates the effectiveness of the President’s law and order policies, offering a model for other cities to follow. IN FULL President Donald…Open