Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Bowser’s youth curfew order set to expire this weekend
D.C.’s extended juvenile curfew zone law is once again set to expire, with the current order scheduled to sunset at 11:59 p.m. Saturday as police and city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers.
D.C.’s extended juvenile curfew zone law is once again set to expire, with the current order scheduled to sunset at 11:59 p.m. Saturday as police and city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers.
DC faces summer youth curfew gap after council emergency vote fails
A heated debate over youth curfews in the District is intensifying just as summer break begins for many students, following a D.C. Council vote that leaves a gap in the city's enforcement tools.
A heated debate over youth curfews in the District is intensifying just as summer break begins for many students, following a D.C. Council vote that leaves a gap in the city's enforcement tools.
Manhunt underway for 2 women charged with murder of mother in Silver Spring
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.
Former Marine reportedly fights off armed teen robbers in Oxon Hill
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
An afternoon working on a pickup truck reportedly turned into a life-or-death struggle for an Oxon Hill man Wednesday afternoon, when a group of teenagers pointed a gun at his face in an attempted robbery.
Watch: Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
A woman was out for a walk when a man came from behind, handcuffed her and forced her into a car. Her dramatic escape was caught on dashboard camera.
Manassas teen wanted after high-speed stolen car chase ends in Bealeton crash
A manhunt is underway for a Manassas teenager who led Fauquier County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing into a home and fleeing the scene, police say.
A manhunt is underway for a Manassas teenager who led Fauquier County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing into a home and fleeing the scene, police say.
DC mom held without bond in toddler's death; attorney says she is pregnant again
A D.C. mother has been ordered held without bond in the death of her 13‑month‑old daughter, a case police say was ruled a homicide caused by neglect.
A D.C. mother has been ordered held without bond in the death of her 13‑month‑old daughter, a case police say was ruled a homicide caused by neglect.
13 arrested in federal drug bust at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Local and federal agents, some in tactical gear, have made their way to Los Angeles for an active narcotic operation.
Karen Read sues police after acquittal in boyfriend's murder
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
Karen Read, the woman acquitted of killing her police officer boyfriend, is suing police and officials, alleging an "embedded culture of bigotry, misogyny, systemic failures, and institutional rot."
Detective accused of pulling gun on officer over microwaved fish
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
A South Carolina detective has been arrested and fired after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside the Myrtle Beach Police Department, according to authorities.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Airport suspect packed explosive device for flight, caught with cryptic message on phone: feds
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.
A California man is facing federal charges after authorities say he attempted to pass through security at Sacramento International Airport with an explosive device in his carry-on luggage while preparing to board a flight to North Carolina.
Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims — but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs
A team from Florida's Broward County was in the Bahamas near where Lynette Hooker was last seen before she disappeared, as U.S. investigators reignite the search for the missing American.
A team from Florida's Broward County was in the Bahamas near where Lynette Hooker was last seen before she disappeared, as U.S. investigators reignite the search for the missing American.
Police: Woman dies days after being shot by ex in Upper Marlboro
A woman who police say was shot Tuesday morning in Upper Marlboro by a former partner has died from her injuries.
A woman who police say was shot Tuesday morning in Upper Marlboro by a former partner has died from her injuries.
$5 million multi-state theft ring targeting cigarettes, meat, copper dismantled by FBI, NYPD
A massive and highly coordinated retail theft ring has been taken down following a joint operation by the FBI, the NYPD and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
A massive and highly coordinated retail theft ring has been taken down following a joint operation by the FBI, the NYPD and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Ohio State approves $100M settlement for former student athletes abused by doctor
Ohio State University agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims from hundreds of former student athletes.
Ohio State University agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle sexual abuse claims from hundreds of former student athletes.
Fairfax schools accused of hiding full report on groping case
An external investigation cleared Fairfax County Public Schools of any wrongdoing in the case of Israel Ortiz, who was convicted of groping multiple female classmates. Now a lawyer for one of the victims is speaking out, criticizing the district for not releasing the full report.
An external investigation cleared Fairfax County Public Schools of any wrongdoing in the case of Israel Ortiz, who was convicted of groping multiple female classmates. Now a lawyer for one of the victims is speaking out, criticizing the district for not releasing the full report.
Mom killed by father in Fredericksburg car chase shooting
A mother was killed in Fredericksburg after crashing her car while trying to get away from the father of her children. The father was shooting at her car with their two kids inside
A mother was killed in Fredericksburg after crashing her car while trying to get away from the father of her children. The father was shooting at her car with their two kids inside
Fredericksburg car chase shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured
A mother and father were killed, and two children were injured after a car chase and shooting in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, police announced.
A mother and father were killed, and two children were injured after a car chase and shooting in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, police announced.