News Releases

On Sunday, May 28, 2006, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

The Capitol Police continue to investigate the accident and the circumstances surrounding the incident involving Congressman Patrick Kennedy. Appropriate action will be taken as necessary.

The United States Capitol Police are continuing to investigate a traffic accident that occurred early Thursday morning, May 4, 2006 at the intersection of 1st and C Street, SE. In addition to determining the existence of any evidence that would support traffic charges, the Department is also reviewing steps taken during the initial accident investigation to ensure compliance with existing policies and procedures.

The United States Capitol Police are investigating a traffic violation that occurred in the early morning hours on May 4, 2006 in the 100 Block of C Street, SE.

On April 24, 2006, the parties in The Estate of Gary Thompson v. United States, et al., Civil Action No. 04-2002 (JR), filed a Stipulation for Compromise Settlement with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

There was a power outage today at approximately 12:00 p.m. at the United States Capitol. This was the result of a power spike that affected a large portion of the Metropolitan Area.

Last week, there was an incident involving Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) and a United States Capitol Police Officer. The United States Capitol Police has referred its investigative findings to the United States Attorney.

Statement announcing Chief Terrance W. Gainer's retirement.