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DC police officers are being investigated over COVID-19 relief fraud

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12 months ago

April 8, 2025

DC police officers are being investigated over COVID-19 relief fraud

WASHINGTON – Over two dozen D.C. police officers are under investigation after allegations that they pocketed federal pandemic relief dollars, reports say.

What we know:

The Metropolitan Police Department tells FOX 5 DC that the Internal Affairs Division is investigating “several members related to fraudulent PPP loans.”

MPD confirmed that no member connected to the investigation has been terminated.

The investigation includes a number of issues, including potential violations of law to department policy, reports the Washington Post. An anonymous source told the Post that some of the loans appear to have been fraudulently obtained. Investigations into other issues were in connection with policy infractions, including officers having unapproved secondary employment.

Big picture view:

The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help small businesses during COVID-19.

According to an analysis by the Associated Press, more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding was fraudulently stolen.

Former D.C. police officer Kalynn Fields pleaded guilty last month in connection to receiving $35,000 in Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program loans. Court documents say Fields used two companies to apply for the loans, all while employed by the MPD. Fields was required to report outside businesses to MPD, but failed to do so.

Fields pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Sentencing is scheduled for June 20.

The Source: This story includes information from the Metropolitan Police Department and references an article from The Washington Post and an analysis by the Associated Press.

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North Dakota National Guard Being Sent to D.C.

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10 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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North Dakota National Guard Being Sent to D.C.

(Photo courtesy of North Dakota National Guard. via the North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota will send 60 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., starting in April, for an estimated three months to help police the city.

The move is in support of President Donald Trump’s August executive order declaring an emergency in D.C. The president said assistance from states is necessary to address what he described as rampant crime in the nation’s capital.

“Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these Soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” Gov. Kelly Armstrong said.

Most of the 60 North Dakota members will come from the 131st Military Police Battalion, based in Bismarck, according to the announcement.

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Thousands turn out – again – as third 'No Kings' rallies take over Maryland streets

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March 28, 2026

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Thousands turn out – again – as third 'No Kings' rallies take over Maryland streets

Thousands turned out at the dozens of No Kings rallies scattered across Maryland, part of the millions expected across the country for the third such event. In Maryland, turnout was particularly heavy in Hagerstown, near a proposed ICE detention facility.

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WATCH LIVE: No Kings march and rally in DC

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March 28, 2026

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WATCH LIVE: No Kings march and rally in DC

WASHINGTON – Thousands are expected gather in Washington, D.C. for a “No Kings” march and rally.

Here’s everything you need to know:

What is the No Kings protest?

What we know:

Organized locally by area chapters of Indivisible and allied grassroots groups, the event aims to draw protesters to downtown Washington and surrounding counties to oppose policies of the Trump administration and to voice broader concerns about civil rights and democratic norms.

No Kings protest details

Timeline:

The march will kick off at 10 a.m., with participants gathering at Memorial Circle near Arlington Cemetery, with additional access from the Blue Line or nearby parking at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to the event organizers. There is no public parking in the immediate area, but participants can be dropped off at the circle.

From there, the procession will head across the Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial and continuing on to the Washington Monument.

At the conclusion of the march, participants can walk to a downtown rally, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Other ‘No Kings’ rallies in the DMV

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In addition to the main rally in downtown D.C., several other demonstrations tied to “No Kings 3” are scheduled around the DMV this Saturday.

In Arlington, Virginia, activists are organizing a march across the Memorial Bridge beginning at 10 a.m., with protesters expected to continue into West Potomac Park before joining larger crowds in the District proper, for example.

There are hundreds of “No Kings” events scheduled to take place this Saturday throughout the DMV. You can click here to find a list of all of them.

How to watch No Kings march and rally in DC

What you can do:

FOX 5 DC will be covering No Kings in D.C. all day on FOX LOCAL and in the liveplayer at the top of this story.

FOX 5 DC is available to watch for free on Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, Google Android TV and Vizio with the FOX LOCAL app. Here’s how to download FOX LOCAL on your mobile phone.

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