Washington, D.C
Robbery suspects fled on Lime bike, DC police say
WASHINGTON – D.C. police say two suspects involved in several robberies Monday night fled on a Lime rental bike.
What we know:
Investigators said robberies were reported on the 200 block of Harry Thomas Way NE and the 300 block of Florida Avenue NE, and an attempted robbery was reported at Georgia Avenue and Howard Place NW.
All the incidents occurred after 10:30 p.m., and police said the suspects were wearing ski masks.
No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Metropolitan Police Department.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has “grave concern” about federal police pursuits after a chase in Southeast D.C. two weeks ago ended in a crash that left a man paralyzed and another two months ago near the Tidal Basin that killed an 18-year-old.
Prior to August, when President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington and ordered federal law enforcement surge, U.S. Park Police officers only pursued suspects if a violent felony had taken place or the suspect was known to be in possession of a firearm.
A change in policy implemented at the beginning of the federal surge, as described by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, drew laughter in a White House Cabinet meeting.
“I was shocked to find out when we were talking to them and you just pull somebody over and they just drive away and you can’t pursue ‘em, and they said, ‘No, we can’t.’ They said, ‘Old rules,’” he said. “We got that rule changed in 24 hours because of President Trump’s leadership. The next night, they had so much fun. They pulled people over, they started to take off, they chased ‘em, they stopped ‘em.”
According to the general orders published on the U.S. Park Police website, Park Police may pursue vehicles when the suspect is wanted for or suspected of committing a felony offense or a threat exists to the public.
Just after 11 p.m. May 3, firefighters responding to a horrific crash found a red Audi in the woods near the intersection of 9th Street and Southern Avenue in Southeast.
According to a court affidavit, a federal task force working in Southeast stopped the driver for “speeding and changing lanes without caution.” The driver, identified as Blake Washington, suddenly accelerated around the agents and took off at speeds exceeding 100 mph, according to the affidavit.
Shortly after federal agents began to pursue the vehicle, it hit a car with a man and woman inside, the affidavit says.
A court affidavit says the man was knocked unconscious and doctors said he had a 50% chance of walking again.
“Here’s the thing with car chases: People get hurt, and it’s not always the bad guys, and nobody should be speeding for minor crimes in the city,” Bowser said.
The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed one of its officers was a passenger in the vehicle that initiated the pursuit and they are investigating for any role they had in the chase.
On March 12, U.S. Park Police officers saw a stolen car on Hains Point and began a pursuit. A tire deflation device was deployed, police said, but the car continued at a high rate of speed before crashing into a tree near the Tidal Basin.
Josue Chavez, 18, died, and two passengers were injured.
News4 has been unable to reach Chavez’s family.
U.S. Park Police denied requests to talk to News4 about the pursuit policy. The U.S. Marshals Service also declined to comment.
Washington, D.C
Gregory Barbaccia and Amy Gleason among senior federal speakers at Washington D.C. conference
By Richard Johnstone on 18/05/2026 | Updated on 18/05/2026
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where Government Service Delivery 2026 will be held. Photo by APK via Wikimedia Commons under CC 4.0
Senior leaders from across the US federal government will come together in Washington, D.C. this June for Government Service Delivery 2026, a conference focused on improving how government delivers services through technology, data and digital transformation.
The event, hosted by Global Government Forum, will bring together federal CIOs, senior officials and international government leaders to share practical insights on how public services can become more efficient, secure and user-centred.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Gregory Barbaccia, Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget (subject to final approvals)
- Amy Gleason, Acting Administrator, U.S. DOGE Service (USDS) and Strategic Advisor, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (subject to final approvals)
- Michael Lynch, Deputy Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
The conference, taking place on June 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, will provide a rare opportunity for federal leaders to share insights directly with an audience of government practitioners.
Government Service Delivery 2026: Find out more and register here
Sessions will explore key challenges and priorities across government, including:
- Implementing artificial intelligence in public services
- Strengthening cybersecurity and resilience
- Improving the use of data in government decision-making
- Delivering greater efficiency in IT procurement
- Tackling fraud and risk across public services
- Building a workforce equipped for digital government
Additional speakers from across US federal government include:
- Brian Epley, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Sonny Bhagowalia, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Pavan Pidugu, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation
- Dawn Zimmer, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
- David Shive, Chief Information Officer, U.S. General Services Administration
- Eric Sidle, Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development
The conference will also feature international perspectives from senior leaders including:
- Dario Genua, Secretary of Innovation, Science and Technology, Argentina
- Katarzyna Zajkowska, Director of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland
- Emily Middleton, Interim Director General for Digital Transformation, Government Digital Service, UK
- Gulsanna Mamediieva, Adviser to the Vice Prime Minister, Ukraine
- Elsa Pilichowski, Director for Public Governance, OECD
View the full list of speakers here
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4 things to know about the weather:
- Hot Monday
- Potentially record heat Monday and Tuesday
- Dry start to the week
- Showers, then milder end of week
After a hot end to the weekend, the heat continues to crank up for the start of the new workweek. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be near record levels, possibly tying or beating them. Temperatures will elevate to the mid to upper 90s.
Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.
Wednesday will also be hot, but a cold front will come and bring showers and storm chances, then knock temperatures down for the end of the week. Highs will be in the 60s by Friday.
QuickCast
TONIGHT:
Few clouds
Wind: S light
LOW: Mid 60s
MONDAY:
Sunny
Wind: S 5-10 mph
HIGH: Mid 90s
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
HIGH: Upper 90s
WEDNESDAY:
Shower & storm chance
Wind: W 5-10 mph
HIGH: Mid 90s
SUNRISE: 5:53 a.m. SUNSET: 8:16 p.m.
AVERAGE HIGH: 77° AVERAGE LOW: 59°
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
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