Driver hurt after fleeing traffic stop, struck by vehicle on I 295, police say
A driver was hospitalized after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing their vehicle and then running onto Interstate 295 in D.C., where they were struck by oncoming traffic, according to U.S. Park Police.
A driver was hospitalized after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing their vehicle and then running onto Interstate 295 in D.C., where they were struck by oncoming traffic, according to U.S. Park Police.
1 killed, 6 injured in shooting linked to illegal car rally in Columbia, police say
Howard County police are investigating a shooting they say is tied to an illegal car rally in Columbia that left one person dead and six others injured.
Howard County police are investigating a shooting they say is tied to an illegal car rally in Columbia that left one person dead and six others injured.
3 month investigation leads to narcotics ring bust at Fairfax County motel, authorities say
A three‑month investigation led to the takedown of a narcotics distribution ring operating out of a Fairfax County motel, authorities said.
A three‑month investigation led to the takedown of a narcotics distribution ring operating out of a Fairfax County motel, authorities said.
Teen sentenced for groping classmates, pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty | Crime in the DMV
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 19, 2026.
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 19, 2026.
23 years after she vanished, husband charged with murder
The husband of a Baltimore County woman who vanished more than 23 years ago has been arrested and charged with her murder, authorities said.
The husband of a Baltimore County woman who vanished more than 23 years ago has been arrested and charged with her murder, authorities said.
Student detained after firearm found at Watkins Mill High School, police say
A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.
A student at Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was detained Friday after police said the student was in possession of a firearm.
13-year-old dirt bike rider arrested in Bethesda; police issue warning to parents
Montgomery County police arrested a 13‑year‑old dirt bike rider after a series of complaints about teens speeding through Bethesda on dirt bikes and e‑bikes, ignoring traffic laws and nearly hitting pedestrians and drivers.
Montgomery County police arrested a 13‑year‑old dirt bike rider after a series of complaints about teens speeding through Bethesda on dirt bikes and e‑bikes, ignoring traffic laws and nearly hitting pedestrians and drivers.
Death investigation after person found dead inside vehicle in DC
A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a vehicle Thursday morning near a gas station in southeast Washington, police said.
A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a vehicle Thursday morning near a gas station in southeast Washington, police said.
2 arrested after attempted jewelry robbery in Ashburn, sheriff says
Two undocumented Romanian nationals with active ICE detainers were arrested Wednesday in Ashburn after an attempted jewelry robbery, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two undocumented Romanian nationals with active ICE detainers were arrested Wednesday in Ashburn after an attempted jewelry robbery, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said.
2 year old located unharmed after mother found shot dead in alley: DC police
D.C. police say a 2-year-old boy missing after his mother was found shot dead in a northwest alley has been found unharmed. MPD canceled an AMBER Alert and arrested a suspect in the case.
D.C. police say a 2-year-old boy missing after his mother was found shot dead in a northwest alley has been found unharmed. MPD canceled an AMBER Alert and arrested a suspect in the case.
Death investigation after body found in burning car in Prince George’s, police say
A death investigation is underway after a body was discovered inside a car that was found on fire Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County.
A death investigation is underway after a body was discovered inside a car that was found on fire Wednesday morning in Prince George’s County.
Virginia woman accused in Columbia gas station shooting in custody
A Virginia woman accused of shooting a Shell gas station clerk in Columbia during an attempted robbery is now in custody, police said.
A Virginia woman accused of shooting a Shell gas station clerk in Columbia during an attempted robbery is now in custody, police said.
DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew plan
The D.C. Council has taken a key step toward making juvenile curfew zones permanent, approving the measure in an initial vote as city leaders respond to a rise in teen takeovers across the District.
The D.C. Council has taken a key step toward making juvenile curfew zones permanent, approving the measure in an initial vote as city leaders respond to a rise in teen takeovers across the District.
Maryland man arrested in DC road rage gun incident, police say
Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in northwest D.C., according to authorities.
Police have arrested a Maryland man accused of pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in northwest D.C., according to authorities.
Fairfax County Police sergeant charged with aggravated sexual battery
A Fairfax County police sergeant has been arrested in Fauquier County and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection to an off‑duty incident, authorities said.
A Fairfax County police sergeant has been arrested in Fauquier County and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery in connection to an off‑duty incident, authorities said.
Fairfax murder-suicide, naked burglar caught, amputee cornhole player indicted: Crime in the DMV
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 13, 2026.
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 13, 2026.
DC expands juvenile curfew zones across four neighborhoods
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated a limited juvenile curfew for youth under 18 and D.C. police have ordered a Juvenile Curfew Zone for this weekend citing several weeks of disorderly behavior, including large groups of young people causing disruptions in the Navy Yard neighborhood.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated a limited juvenile curfew for youth under 18 and D.C. police have ordered a Juvenile Curfew Zone for this weekend citing several weeks of disorderly behavior, including large groups of young people causing disruptions in the Navy Yard neighborhood.
Shot fired in Navy Yard, no injuries, police say
D.C. police say a single shot was fired Thursday night in the District’s Navy Yard neighborhood, prompting a response from officers but causing no injuries or property damage.
D.C. police say a single shot was fired Thursday night in the District’s Navy Yard neighborhood, prompting a response from officers but causing no injuries or property damage.
Justin Fairfax killed wife and himself 2 weeks before court deadline to move out
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, once a rising Democratic star before sexual assault allegations derailed his political career, fatally shot his estranged wife and then himself just weeks before a judge’s deadline requiring him to move out of their family home, according to police and court records.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, once a rising Democratic star before sexual assault allegations derailed his political career, fatally shot his estranged wife and then himself just weeks before a judge’s deadline requiring him to move out of their family home, according to police and court records.
Police identify man killed outside Addison Road Metro station
Authorities have identified the man killed in an assault outside the Addison Road Metro station in Capitol Heights early Thursday.
Authorities have identified the man killed in an assault outside the Addison Road Metro station in Capitol Heights early Thursday.