DC police search for suspects in robbery tied to Navy Yard teen takeover

D.C. police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects linked to a robbery during a large teen gathering in Navy Yard earlier this month.

Man accused in hit-and-run that injured officer arrested after pursuit shut down DC beltway

A man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in the District and striking a police officer was arrested early Thursday after a pursuit that moved from Maryland into Virginia and brought traffic on the Capital Beltway to a standstill.

School community reacts after report outlines failures in MCPS shooting response

A new 50‑page report details significant failures by Montgomery County Public Schools in the response to last month’s shooting at Wootton High School.

US Park Police officer released from hospital after DC ambush shooting; suspect search continues

A U.S. Park Police officer has been released from the hospital after being seriously wounded Monday in the District after being shot in what the agency’s chief described as an ambush.

Suspicious package closed Capitol Visitor Center screening areas, several nearby roads Monday

A suspicious package found Monday on the East Plaza of the U.S. Capitol prompted the closure of screening areas at the Capitol Visitor Center and several surrounding roads, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Navy Yard, Wharf added back to DC’s juvenile curfew zones this weekend

Navy Yard and the Wharf are back on the list of D.C.’s juvenile curfew zones for the weekend, a week after a large gathering of teens turned violent in a nearby park.

Woman arrested after crashing carjacked vehicle into Virginia 7 Eleven, police say

A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she carjacked a vehicle and then crashed it through the front of a 7‑Eleven store in Luray early Thursday.

IRS 2026 tax scam alert: How to avoid the Dirty Dozen fraud schemes this filing season

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual list of tax schemes to watch for in 2026, warning taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals about the most common and damaging threats circulating this filing season. 

Police release body-worn camera footage in deadly Fairfax family stabbing, shooting

Fairfax County Police have released body‑worn camera footage Thursday as they continue investigating a case in which a man fatally stabbed his daughter and wife, then attacked his son‑in‑law before officers arrived and shot him inside a Mantua apartment last month.

Prince George’s County targets illegal car rallies with new legislation

Prince George’s County is moving to tighten enforcement on illegal car rallies and street takeovers by introducing new legislation that would penalize not only drivers but also spectators who attend the events.

Man charged in 3 Prince George’s County highway shootings: police

A man has been arrested after three separate highway shootings in Prince George’s County late Monday and early Tuesday, including one on Interstate 495 in which a driver was struck.

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says

A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

3 Prince George’s County highway shootings tied to same suspect, police say

Three highway shootings in Prince George’s County appear to be connected, and investigators are searching for a single suspect, police said Tuesday.

Washington Monument closes briefly after nearby car set on fire: police

The Washington Monument was temporarily closed Tuesday after U.S. Park Police detained a person who they say poured gasoline on a vehicle nearby and set it on fire.

2 teens arrested, guns recovered after Navy Yard teen gathering erupts into chaos

A teen meet‑up at the Navy Yard turned into chaos over the weekend, prompting D.C. police to urge parents to step in as large youth gatherings continue to escalate.