Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail

The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.

Judge delays ruling on Catherine Hoggle’s competency to stand trial

Eleven years to the day after two of her children went missing, Catherine Hoggle was back in a Montgomery County courtroom on Monday as lawyers argue whether she will ever be well enough mentally to stand trial for their murders.

NJ man charged in sexual assault of elderly woman at Virginia senior facility: police

A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an 89-year-old woman at a senior living center in Virginia, according to police.

Bondi: Over 2,100 arrests since start of Trump’s DC federal crackdown

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that 2,120 arrests have been made and 214 illegal guns have been seized since the start of President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

Howard University student arrested by DC police who say he was fleeing from officer: MPD

A Howard University student was arrested and charged after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop and possessing drugs early Saturday morning in northwest Washington, Metropolitan Police Department officials say.

Deadly DC gunfire as federal crime emergency set to expire

A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in D.C., marking the city’s seventh homicide since the federal crime emergency began on August 11.

Hugo Hernandez-Mendez: Who is the man charged in Dacara Thompson’s murder?

Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, has been arrested and charged in the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, authorities announced Friday during a news conference.

3 teens charged in congressional intern's death
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Police have charged three teens with the shooting and killing of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym over the summer. One of the suspects still has not been arrested.

How long could National Guard remain in DC?

National Guard troops remain stationed across Washington, D.C., with growing questions about how long they’ll stay and what role they’ll play in the months ahead. 

Bowser announces DC police pay raises, pushes crime-fighting strategy

Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside City Council Chair Phil Mendelson and other officials, announced a new labor agreement with the D.C. Fraternal Order of Police that includes a 13% pay raise for officers beginning October 1.

Epstein Files: Survivors rally in DC, demand full disclosure

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, demanding transparency and justice following the release of thousands of pages of federal documents tied to the Epstein investigation.

Congress back in session amid push to extend DC takeover
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President Donald Trump's federal takeover the Metropolitan Police Department is nearing its 30-day limit, and White House officials are urging Congress to take swift action to extend it.

Trump's DC takeover enter 4th week
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President Trump says the takeover is working, and he is now threatening to extend it past the original 30 days.

Car crashes into Oxon Hill home
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A driver had to be hospitalized after their vehicle plowed into a home in Oxon Hill on Sunday.

13-year-old escapes attempted abduction at Shenandoah County Fairgrounds: police
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Police in Shenandoah County are investigating a report of a suspicious attempted abduction at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds that involved a 13-year-old boy.

Bondi: Over 1,300 arrests since start of Trump’s DC federal crackdown

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that 1,369 arrests have been made and 140 illegal guns have been seized since the start of President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

Suspects sought in Virginia Walmart armed abduction, robbery: police

Authorities in Virginia are searching for a man and woman accused of abducting a driver from a Walmart parking lot in Culpeper and forcing them to drive to a residence where cash and personal items were stolen.

Wawa ‘fraud hopping’ suspect hit with 67 charges in Virginia: sheriff

A New York man is facing 67 charges after allegedly carrying out an identity theft scheme at multiple Wawa stores in Stafford County, Virginia, authorities say.