Violent crime in DC drops 35% in 2024, US Attorney says

Violent crime in D.C. is showing a decline this year compared to 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Knock on door leads to threat at knifepoint in Silver Spring: police

Authorities have released an image of the person they say threatened a Montgomery County apartment resident with a knife in the building’s stairwell.

Stolen Budget van crashes into grandfather’s DC home

A Northeast D.C. grandfather’s Christmas plans were shattered Thursday when a stolen van crashed into his home, leaving it uninhabitable.

Baking behind bars offers a fresh start for inmates at Maryland correctional facility

Deep within a Maryland jail, a group of inmates are choosing to rise above their pasts, transforming simple ingredients into sweet possibilities, and baking their way toward a future sprinkled with hope. 

Karen Huger: Body camera video of Real Housewives of Potomac star released after verdict

In a series of wild videos showing the aftermath of her March arrest for driving under the influence, Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger verbally lashed out at first responders, name-dropped Andy Cohen, and identified herself as Thomas Jefferson’s concubine.

"That’s a failure in all of our parts": Alexandria mayor addresses student school altercations

"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.

'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges

Karen Huger, a star of Bravo’s "The Real Housewives of Potomac," was found guilty Wednesday of five out of six charges stemming from a March car crash in Potomac, Maryland, including the lead charge of Driving Under the Influence.

'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger on trial for DUI crash in Maryland

A “Real Housewives of Potomac" star is on trial this week after an alleged drunk driving incident in March resulted in a car wreck.

Teen turns himself in following shooting near Dunbar High School

A teenage boy turned himself in to police on Wednesday for shooting a 17-year-old girl during an attempted robbery near Dunbar High School. 

9-year-old student found with knife in Maryland school: sheriff

A 9-year-old student will face disciplinary action after authorities say they were found with a knife on school grounds.

Driver flees after crash sends vehicle into building: DC police

The driver of a vehicle involved in an early morning crash in D.C. drove off from the scene before authorities arrived, police say.

Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School, police investigating

A 17-year-old Dunbar High School student is recovering from a gunshot wound after being shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C., according to police.

Thieves steal car with child inside; Police find both in DC

A vehicle with a young boy in the back seat was stolen Tuesday evening in Oxon Hill, leading to a multi-agency search that ended with the child being found safe in Washington, D.C., authorities said.

DC Council committee votes to recommend Trayon White for expulsion amid bribery allegations

The ad hoc committee investigating bribery allegations against Washington, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White has voted to recommend the expulsion of the embattled lawmaker. This unanimous decision follows the committee's review of a damning report, which found "substantial evidence" that White violated the D.C. Code of Conduct in office.

3-year-old boy shoots sister, 5, in DC

A young girl is fighting for her life after being shot Monday evening in Southwest D.C., authorities confirmed.