Man, roommate charged in killing of 81-year-old mother in Maryland
An elderly woman's body was found in Montgomery County last week, and now her son and his roommate are appearing in court in connection with her death.
An elderly woman's body was found in Montgomery County last week, and now her son and his roommate are appearing in court in connection with her death.
Man convicted in Fourth of July shooting that killed 6-year-old in Temple Hills
Authorities say 34-year-old Rakeem Gilgeours has been convicted in the 2024 Fourth of July shooting that killed 6-year-old Ahsan Payton.
Authorities say 34-year-old Rakeem Gilgeours has been convicted in the 2024 Fourth of July shooting that killed 6-year-old Ahsan Payton.
National Guard expands patrols to DC Metro stations amid crime crackdown
National Guard troops are now patrolling several Metro stations across the District as part of an expanded federal crime crackdown.
National Guard troops are now patrolling several Metro stations across the District as part of an expanded federal crime crackdown.
Man charged with fatally shooting mother in Arlington home, police say
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his mother inside their Arlington home.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed his mother inside their Arlington home.
WAWA BATHROOM ATTACK: Suspect in custody after man attacks woman in stall
A suspect is in custody after a woman was attacked in the women's bathroom of a Wawa in Spotsylvania County.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was attacked in the women's bathroom of a Wawa in Spotsylvania County.
Brother speaks after 27-year-old charged with shooting and killing his mom
Arlington Police have charged a 27-year-old with shooting and killing his mother, Renee Baldwin.
Arlington Police have charged a 27-year-old with shooting and killing his mother, Renee Baldwin.
Woman arrested for attempting to kidnap child at a county fair | Crime in the DMV
Here are the top crime stories in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region from August 10-16, 2025.
Here are the top crime stories in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region from August 10-16, 2025.
Fairfax County police seek public’s help identifying suspect in indecent exposure case
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man caught on surveillance video who is suspected of masturbating in public along a street in Oakton.
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man caught on surveillance video who is suspected of masturbating in public along a street in Oakton.
FBI Director says over 120 arrests since Trump’s DC takeover began
FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that more than 120 arrests have been made in the District since President Donald Trump’s federal takeover began.
FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that more than 120 arrests have been made in the District since President Donald Trump’s federal takeover began.
DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief amid Trump takeover
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles introduces resolution to extend Trump's DC police takeover
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
DC police announce Navy Yard juvenile curfew zone starting Friday amid Trump’s takeover push
D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings. The move comes as President Donald Trump took control of the city’s police department and activated National Guard members to help reduce crime in the District.
D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings. The move comes as President Donald Trump took control of the city’s police department and activated National Guard members to help reduce crime in the District.
Federal agents arrest man near food truck at the National Mall
HSI and Park Police arrested what appeared to be a food truck vendor at the National Mall on Wednesday afternoon.
HSI and Park Police arrested what appeared to be a food truck vendor at the National Mall on Wednesday afternoon.
43 arrested in DC Tuesday as National Guard presence expected to increase: official
A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
Purcellville mayor calls special meeting after town leadership arrests
The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.
The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.
Woman arrested for kidnapping child at county fair in Maryland: police
A child is safe, and the suspect is in custody thanks to the quick actions of family and bystanders during an attempted abduction in Maryland this week.
A child is safe, and the suspect is in custody thanks to the quick actions of family and bystanders during an attempted abduction in Maryland this week.
Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
DC mayor, leaders, police union react to Trump's takeover of MPD
Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.
Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.
When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.