Crime Up 23% in Washington DC This Year as City Moves to Reduce Punishments

After District officials initiated an initiative to lower criminal penalties in recent months, crime in Washington, DC has increased 23 percent since 2022.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), homicides are on the rise. Increasing In 2023, it will be 25 percent. This includes vehicle theft (111%) (21%)), theft (16%), and arson (300%). In the last five years, gun crimes have increased by 5 percent. Increasing Despite numerous gun control initiatives, this figure was 40 percent

The most recent analysis of crime in a city Shows Black men are the most victims of homicide (78%). Black women make up 15%. Only four percent of white males are represented, while nearly zero percent of white females is.

In the city, violence has escalated to such an extent that criminals seem to be becoming more brazen.

Angie Craig (D–MN), democrat representative, was present in February at a very early hour. attacked Inside her Washington, DC apartment building. Craig was severely injured in the attack. Later, she said that the coffee she had thrown at Craig was the reason. “really saved the day.”

As she talks about the issue, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Mn.) shows a photo of Noah, her grandson, from her phone. “Build Back Better Act’s” Investments in children to reduce economic inequality, during a press conference with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Calif., on Capitol Hill, Washington, Tuesday December 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta).

Despite rampant crime, D.C. Council passed Revised Criminal Code Act of 20202, a measure that will help to reduce it. Reduce The bill allows misdemeanor cases and criminal punishments to be tried before a jury. The bill is still not in effect. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democratic candidate for the office, has not yet signed it.

“Under the current code, for example, possession of a firearm by an unauthorized person who has been convicted of a violent crime is punishable with a three-year mandatory minimum and a maximum of 15 years,” The Washington Post reported:

The proposed crime bill removes the mandatory minimal sentence and sets the maximum sentence at 4 years. The current maximum sentencing practices average around six years and fifteen-year sentences are rarely handed down. Mandatory minimums allow judges more discretion. However, the proposed crime bill eliminates the mandatory minimum and sets the maximum sentence at four years.

Many members of Congress are against the District’s proposal to reduce punishments for criminals. The District law can be blocked by Congress.

“These misguided efforts would allow crime to run rampant and disenfranchise American citizens in our nation’s capital,” Rep. James Comer, R-KY  About the law D.C. plans to enact.

“These misguided efforts would allow crime to run rampant and disenfranchise American citizens in our nation’s capital.”
Reaction JUST IN from “a href=”https://twitter.com/GOPoversight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@GOPoversight Chairman @RepJamesComer Two ‘Resolutions of Disapproval’ were passed regarding two new D.C. statutes. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/jIU3NDNKYx

— Adam Longo (@adamlongoTV) February 9, 2023

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