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White House Touts Arrests Amid Trump's Takeover of Washington, DC

Federal and local agencies made 23 arrests, including murder and gun charges, and seized six illegal firearms during the first day of the federal takeover of DC police.

  • On Tuesday, federal and local agencies reported 23 arrests during their first full day of patrols in Washington, D.C., including murder and gun suspects.
  • Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, President Donald Trump said Monday he would federalize the police department under U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s authority, and Leavitt suggested this will last at least 30 days.
  • About 850 officers and agents were deployed, with arrests for homicide, gun offenses, drug distribution, and federal partners seized six illegal firearms, Leavitt said.
  • After one night of federal patrols, authorities seized drugs and multiple firearms, making Washington, D.C., safer than the night before.
  • After the 30-day period ends, Leavitt said officials will reevaluate and make further decisions.
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Spectrum Local News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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