Local rapper killed in Northwest DC apartment shooting, teen girl injured
A local rapper was shot and killed, and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting at an apartment in Northwest D.C. Wednesday night, and now police are searching for suspects.
A local rapper was shot and killed, and a teenage girl was injured in a shooting at an apartment in Northwest D.C. Wednesday night, and now police are searching for suspects.
Bus driver in deadly I-95 crash appears in court
The driver of a charter bus involved in a deadly Interstate 95 crash in Stafford County made his first court appearances Thursday, as investigators continue trying to determine why the vehicle never slowed before plowing into traffic near a construction zone.
The driver of a charter bus involved in a deadly Interstate 95 crash in Stafford County made his first court appearances Thursday, as investigators continue trying to determine why the vehicle never slowed before plowing into traffic near a construction zone.
3 year old boy grazed by bullet in DC shooting
A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.
A 3‑year‑old boy was hospitalized Tuesday night after a bullet grazed his ear during a shooting in the 1700 block of Benning Road, D.C. police said.
Court date postponed for suspect in National Guard shooting
The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.
The hearing for the man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members in the District late last year has been postponed.
Police search for suspect after deadly broad daylight shooting near DC post office
A southeast D.C. neighborhood was shaken Tuesday by a deadly afternoon shooting near homes, businesses and a post office.
A southeast D.C. neighborhood was shaken Tuesday by a deadly afternoon shooting near homes, businesses and a post office.
Maryland man charged with arson after investigators say he set his home on fire
A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.
A Maryland man is facing arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his home Saturday night in Washington County.
Ghost gun debate at center of Montgomery County hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday on a proposed update to Montgomery County’s gun control law, as county leaders move to revise restrictions on ghost guns and firearms near public gatherings after portions of the existing law were struck down by Maryland’s highest court.
2 men wanted in attempted kidnapping of Manassas toddler; police body camera video shows chase
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
A 6‑year‑old girl is being hailed as a hero after police say she stopped two men who were trying to kidnap her 4‑year‑old sister in Manassas.
Virginia chase and abduction suspect taken into custody, police say
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
The man wanted in connection with a multi‑state police chase and abduction is now in custody. Herndon Police tell FOX 5 that 25‑year‑old Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga was taken into custody in Herndon around 8 a.m. on Tuesday.
Mugshot released of bus driver charged in deadly Stafford County crash
Authorities have released the mugshot of Jing Sheng Dong, the bus driver charged in last month’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Authorities have released the mugshot of Jing Sheng Dong, the bus driver charged in last month’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
American flag may be target in Laurel BB gun attacks
An American flag may be the target of a shooter firing several rounds of gunshots at a Laurel, Maryland home.
An American flag may be the target of a shooter firing several rounds of gunshots at a Laurel, Maryland home.
Deadly bus crash; Mother chased, killed by father of her kids | Crime in the DMV
Crime stories throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. Week of June 1, 2026.
Crime stories throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. Week of June 1, 2026.
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.
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.
Suspects sought after argument ends in stabbing in Navy Yard
D.C. police are searching for several suspects after an argument escalated into a violent attack in Navy Yard.
D.C. police are searching for several suspects after an argument escalated into a violent attack in Navy Yard.
Man on moped attacked woman, stole gold necklaces in DC robbery, police say
DC police say a man on a moped attacked a woman and snatched gold necklaces from her neck Monday in northwest Washington.
DC police say a man on a moped attacked a woman and snatched gold necklaces from her neck Monday in northwest Washington.
DC Council will not vote on emergency curfew bill
The DC Council will not vote on emergency legislation to extend special juvenile curfew zones before Mayor Muriel Bowser’s order expires this weekend.
The DC Council will not vote on emergency legislation to extend special juvenile curfew zones before Mayor Muriel Bowser’s order expires this weekend.
DC police investigate possible double shooting near city line
Authorities are investigating a possible double shooting in southeast D.C.
Authorities are investigating a possible double shooting in southeast D.C.
Man suspected of killing Virginia deputy apprehended in North Carolina
The man authorities say shot and killed a Virginia law enforcement officer and wounded another has been taken into custody in North Carolina.
The man authorities say shot and killed a Virginia law enforcement officer and wounded another has been taken into custody in North Carolina.