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District of Columbia Most Wanted at a Glance
The Metropolitan Police Department takes tips on DC's Most Wanted and unsolved crimes, and the DC Superior Court posts its active warrant list.
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District of Columbia Most Wanted Resources
Wanted lists and related District of Columbia agencies, each on its own official site.
- MPD Unsolved Crimes and Missing PersonsTips and rewards for DC's Most Wanted and open cases
- DC Superior Court Active Warrant ListSearch active warrants by name and year
- DC Department of Corrections Inmate LocatorHow to find a person held by DC Corrections
- Office of the Attorney General Public SafetyProsecutor for youth crimes and some adult misdemeanors
- MPD Sex Offender RegistryClass A and Class B registered sex offenders
- FBI Washington Field OfficeWanted and missing persons sought by FBI Washington
Wanted person listings change quickly. Before you act on one, confirm the warrant or fugitive status with the agency that posted it.
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Warrants and Tips
MPD takes anonymous tips at (202) 727-9099 or by text to 50411, and tips that help capture DC's Most Wanted can earn a reward.
General questions about a person held by DC Corrections go to its Records Office at (202) 523-7060.
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Federal Most Wanted & Fugitive Resources
Federal agencies publishing official fugitive, most-wanted, and high-priority suspect bulletins. These cover crimes that cross state lines or fall under federal jurisdiction.
- FBI Most WantedFederal Bureau of Investigation's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, terrorism suspects, kidnappings, and cyber criminals
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most WantedThe Marshals Service is the primary federal fugitive-apprehension agency with the 15 Most Wanted and Major Case Fugitives lists
- DEA Fugitive ListDrug Enforcement Administration major fugitives wanted for narcotics trafficking and related crimes
- ATF Most WantedBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives most-wanted suspects for firearms, arson, and explosives crimes
- ICE Most WantedImmigration and Customs Enforcement most-wanted fugitives for human smuggling, trafficking, and customs crimes
- U.S. Secret Service Most WantedSecret Service most-wanted suspects, primarily for financial crimes, counterfeiting, and cyber fraud
Straight answers
District of Columbia Most Wanted, questions
Can I see a person's active arrest warrant online?
Sometimes. A few states and large counties publish active-warrant rosters; many do not. Calling the sheriff's non-emergency line (or the issuing court clerk) is the reliable confirmation method.
What should I do if I recognize a wanted fugitive?
Do not approach. Call 911 for immediate sightings, or use the agency's tip line (FBI: tips.fbi.gov; USMS: usmarshals.gov/tips). Reward programs exist for many Top Ten and 15 Most Wanted.
Are 'wanted' lists kept up to date?
Federal lists (FBI, USMS) are updated as cases change. State lists vary, some are near-real-time, others updated weekly. Treat any public list as a starting point, not a legal determination of current status.
Is there a national warrant database for the public?
No. The FBI's NCIC contains wants/warrants but is law-enforcement-only under 28 U.S.C. § 534. Public lists are agency-by-agency.
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