Harmeet Dhillon Says ‘Homeless Person’ Tried To Steal Her Phone In DC
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, stated in a post on X that a “malodorous” individual unsuccessfully tried to steal her phone in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
“A malodorous homeless individual attempted to take my phone today while I was walking in D.C. back to the DOJ from an appointment — but he was not in his right mind, and I skillfully evaded the attempt. It will take some time before this city feels safe, so everyone should remain vigilant!” Dhillon wrote.
In another post, she mentioned that she was “okay,” and that “nothing happened.”
“I was quicker than the homeless man. It occurred next to the NY Ave Presbyterian Church. There were several other homeless and mentally unstable individuals nearby. Close to the White House and tourist attractions,” Dhillon elaborated.
President Donald Trump is ramping up his initiatives to tackle crime in the nation’s capital.
“This is liberation day in D.C., and we are going to reclaim our capital,” Trump proclaimed during a press conference on Monday.
A memorandum instructs “the Secretary of Defense to mobilize the District of Columbia National Guard and order members to active duty, in such numbers as he considers necessary, to address the crime epidemic in our Nation’s capital.”
An executive order states that “Effective immediately, the Mayor of the District of Columbia (Mayor) shall provide the services of the Metropolitan Police force for Federal purposes for the maximum duration allowed under section 740 of the Home Rule Act.”
Statistics indicate that the capital of the nation is suffering from violent crime in comparison to other metropolitan areas across the country.
During a press conference on Monday, Trump declared his intention to send National Guard troops to the streets of the city while taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to restore order and address violence.
“You can be anything you want, but you want to have safety in the streets,” Trump remarked. “You want to be able to leave your apartment or your house where you live and feel secure, to go into a store to purchase a newspaper or something else, and that is not the case now.”
This measure is a response to the fact that the capital of the nation “averaged one of the highest robbery and murder rates among large cities nationwide,” as stated in an executive order titled “Declaring a Crime Emergency in the District of Columbia.”
“Indeed, the District of Columbia currently has a higher rate of violent crime, murder, and robbery than all 50 states, with a homicide rate in 2024 of 27.54 per 100,000 residents,” the order specifies.
“The recent surge of federal law enforcement officers throughout Washington, D.C., has already curtailed the activities of vicious criminals, the distribution of lethal narcotics, and the violent use of stolen firearms,” a White House spokesperson stated in a communication to Fox News.
“President Trump’s courageous leadership and decisive measures will restore beauty and safety to our nation’s capital for its residents and visitors from around the globe. The president’s initiatives to combat crime are highly popular among everyday Americans.”
Trump intends to intensify efforts against crime in Washington, D.C., by deploying federal law enforcement to patrol the city, yet statistics reveal that the capital of the nation is afflicted by violent crime when compared to other metropolitan areas across the country.
During a press conference on Monday, Trump announced his plans to send National Guard personnel to the streets of the city while taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to restore safety and combat violence.
“At that point, the federal government intervenes to assess a police department,” Porcher informed Fox News Digital. “They will provide a set of recommendations based on the shortcomings of the police department.”
Porcher highlighted the capacity of federal law enforcement to work alongside local agencies in cities plagued by crime to enhance a department’s approach to violence.
“A significant aspect would be the involvement of task forces,” Porcher remarked. “The federal agencies can deploy a number of agents from the FBI, DEA, or ATF to a specific city, where they would join a task force collaborating with local police departments. The combined resources from both the city and the federal government would aim to address the rampant criminal activities occurring in that area, including homicides, robberies, and burglaries.”