Police search for driver in fatal Temple Hills hit-and-run
Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Prince George’s County after a man was fatally struck early Friday morning.
Police ID man killed in Prince George’s County hit-and-run crash
Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run that occurred Saturday morning in Prince George’s County.
Catherine Hoggle reindicted on murder charges of missing children; bond review hearing scheduled
In a stunning development in one of the region’s most haunting missing persons cases, Catherine Hoggle, the mother of two children who disappeared in 2014, has been reindicted for their murders.
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Here are the top crime stories in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region from July 27 - August 2, 2025.
Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police
A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.
Virginia mother who allegedly abandoned 2-year-old son arrested on child neglect charges: police
A Virginia mother is in custody and faces felony child neglect charges after allegedly abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return, police said.
Fairfax man, volunteer EMT charged in child abuse case; investigators seek additional victims
A Fairfax County man with ties to several organizations across the D.C. region faces serious child sex abuse charges in an investigation that spans more than 20 years.
Florida man charged in tech support scam targeting elderly Maryland resident
A Florida man is facing multiple charges after police say he defrauded an elderly Maryland woman out of $20,000 in a tech support scam.
Two charged in Prince William County family abuse case
A man and woman have been charged in connection with the abuse and neglect of a family member in Prince William County, police said.
Court hearing postponed in shooting of Maryland celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon
The preliminary court hearing for the man accused of shooting local celebrity chef Tobias Dorzon has been postponed.
One year since disappearance of Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt
Sunday marked one year since Manassas Park resident Mamta Kafle Bhatt vanished.
3 injured in shooting near DC’s Dupont Circle
Police are investigating after three men were shot early Sunday near D.C.’s popular Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Woman wanted for Friday night stabbing in Navy Yard
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify and locate a suspect they say carried out a stabbing in D.C.'s Navy Yard.
Inmate death at Maryland prison under investigation by state police
A Maryland inmate died this weekend, and police say his cellmate has been identified as a suspect.
Virginia mother wanted for child neglect after allegedly abandoning son, refusing to return: police
Authorities are searching for a Virginia mother accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return.
Maryland pastor, former teacher arrested in private school sex abuse case: police
A Maryland pastor and former teacher has been arrested in connection with alleged sexual abuse of students at a private school where he once worked.
Virginia father charged with felony homicide in 4-month-old son's death
A 22-year-old Woodbridge man has been charged with felony homicide in the death of his 4-month-old son following a suspected case of child abuse.
Third suspect sought in Bethesda rideshare attempted carjacking: police
Police are searching for a third suspect in an attempted carjacking involving a rideshare driver in Bethesda.
Purcellville vice mayor, town manager out on bail; investigation into alleged misconduct continues
The vice mayor and town manager of Purcellville, Virginia, were arrested Wednesday night following an investigation by Virginia State Police into alleged misconduct tied to town leadership and police department operations.
Woman sexually assaulted at Giant grocery store in Centreville: police
Police in northern Virginia are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of sexual battery.