D.C. police search for elderly man

By WTOP Staff
December 12, 2012 | 10:06 PM

WASHINGTON – D.C. Metro Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 88-year-old man with dementia.

John Matthews was last seen in the 1400 block of Oglethorpe Street NW Wednesday.

He is described as a black male, about 5-foot-9, weighing 155 pounds, with gray hair. He was wearing brown pants and a blue sweater with a maroon vest.

Anyone in contact with Matthews is asked to contact Detective Randolph at (202) 576-6768 or the D.C. Police at (202) 727-9099.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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