Wise High School moves football games to Saturdays to boost security

After reports of violent altercations and robberies following recent football games, Prince George’s County school officials are making changes to improve safety at athletic events.

Trump laser pointer incident: Man arrested for allegedly aiming beam at Marine One

A man has been arrested on a federal charge after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One while President Donald Trump was aboard, according to a court filing released Monday.

Person accused driving through homeless encampment
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Police have arrested a suspect they said drove through a homeless encampment in Prince George's County, injuring one person.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools roll out weapons detection system at football games

Starting Friday, September 19, all students, staff, and guests attending home high school football games at a Spotsylvania County Public Schools facility will be required to pass through a weapons detection system before entering the stadium.

2 teens shot near DC charter school; back-to-school night canceled

Two teenage boys were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon near KIPP DC Public Charter School, prompting a lockdown and cancellation of the school’s back-to-school night.

Mayor Bowser, DC leaders testify on crime policies

A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation’s capital. 

Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS

A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Maryland man sentenced to 16 years for killing girlfriend’s husband in DC

A Maryland man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for fatally shooting his girlfriend’s husband inside a southeast D.C. apartment in 2022.

DC man killed in Carroll Street stabbing, suspect at large
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Officers from the Fourth District responded to a stabbing report on the 200 block of Carroll Street, Northwest, at around 6:57 p.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, they found an adult male unconscious and not breathing, suffering from stab wounds.

House to vote on bill allowing 14-year-olds to be charged as adults in DC

House lawmakers are set to vote Tuesday on a controversial bill that would allow 14-year-olds in Washington, D.C. to be charged as adults.

Woman wanted in fatal stabbing of grandmother in Fort Washington: police

Prince George’s County Police are searching for a woman accused of fatally stabbing her grandmother and critically injuring another relative inside a Fort Washington home.

Trump threatens national emergency in DC if mayor does not cooperate with ICE

President Donald Trump says he’s ready to declare a national emergency and federalize Washington, D.C. after Mayor Muriel Bowser said she does not expect police to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Man fatally shot in Fairfax County; 1 suspect in custody: police

Fairfax County Police say a man was shot and killed early Monday morning in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.

Preparations underway for Charlie Kirk's funeral
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Charges are expected soon for Tyler Robinson the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk, while Kirk's family and loved ones are making preparations for his funeral.

DC man found guilty of sexually abusing 5 women at Metro stations

Nicholis Dorsey was convicted of sexually abusing five women at various metro stops, and had been convicted of sexual assault three times before

Lockdown at U.S. Naval Academy causes confusion
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The United States Naval Academy was locked down on Thursday night, a midshipman is recovering from a gunshot wound.

Mom reacts to lockdown at US Naval Academy
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The mother of a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy said she is "afraid for the children" as the school is on lockdown.