MPD officer accused of dragging cyclists in Navy Yard
A video recorded by a local resident is raising concerns about how police are enforcing juvenile curfew rules in parts of the District.
A video recorded by a local resident is raising concerns about how police are enforcing juvenile curfew rules in parts of the District.
Woman killed in Foggy Bottom hit-and-run crash, MPD investigates
Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a 61-year-old woman dead Saturday morning in the Foggy Bottom area of Northwest Washington, D.C.
Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a 61-year-old woman dead Saturday morning in the Foggy Bottom area of Northwest Washington, D.C.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: 8 children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Fire breaks out at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Fairfax County, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
Argument turns deadly in Glen Burnie parking lot, man shot and killed, suspect arrested
A man was shot and killed in Glen Burnie after a parking lot altercation, and police say the suspect was arrested at the scene.
A man was shot and killed in Glen Burnie after a parking lot altercation, and police say the suspect was arrested at the scene.
Iowa City shooting injures 5 people near University of Iowa, 1 in critical condition
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.
A shooting in downtown Iowa City injured five people, one critically, after a large fight broke out near the University of Iowa campus.
Three killed in shooting outside Detroit gas station following crash-related fight
Police say a suspect is in custody after three people were killed in a shooting outside a Detroit gas station early Sunday morning, following an altercation tied to a prior crash.
Police say a suspect is in custody after three people were killed in a shooting outside a Detroit gas station early Sunday morning, following an altercation tied to a prior crash.
From carjacking to crash: Bowie teen arrested, accused in separate shooting days earlier
Police say an 18-year-old Bowie man is facing charges in an armed carjacking and is also accused in a separate shooting days earlier.
Police say an 18-year-old Bowie man is facing charges in an armed carjacking and is also accused in a separate shooting days earlier.
Teen shot near Waterfront Metro station in Southwest DC, police investigating
A teenage boy was found shot near the Waterfront Metro station in Southwest Washington, D.C. The investigation is ongoing.
A teenage boy was found shot near the Waterfront Metro station in Southwest Washington, D.C. The investigation is ongoing.
Teen boy shot in Southwest DC, hospitalized
A teenage boy was shot on M Street in Southwest D.C. Saturday night. Police are investigating.
A teenage boy was shot on M Street in Southwest D.C. Saturday night. Police are investigating.
Woman hit and killed in DC crosswalk
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Northwest D.C. late Saturday morning. Police are searching for the driver.
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Northwest D.C. late Saturday morning. Police are searching for the driver.
3-year-old girl dies in suspected drowning in Montgomery County
Police are investigating the girl's death, but say they don't suspect foul play.
Police are investigating the girl's death, but say they don't suspect foul play.
A chemical 100 times stronger than fentanyl is fueling US overdoses
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
A Chinese crackdown on fentanyl-making ingredients could be fueling the resurgence of carfentanil, a chemical so powerful, a dose smaller than a poppy seed can kill a human.
Maryland police airlift man who grounded boat, suffered medical emergency
Police had to lift a boater to safety after he struck ground in a Somerset County lake then suffered a medical emergency.
Police had to lift a boater to safety after he struck ground in a Somerset County lake then suffered a medical emergency.
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.
Woman killed in DC crosswalk hit-and-run, driver flees in white Jeep with Maryland tags
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Northwest Washington, D.C., and the driver fled the scene. Police are searching for a white Jeep.
A woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in Northwest Washington, D.C., and the driver fled the scene. Police are searching for a white Jeep.
Gas station worker shot during attempted robbery in Columbia, suspect on the run
A Columbia gas station employee is hospitalized after being shot during an attempted robbery Friday night. Police are searching for a suspect.
A Columbia gas station employee is hospitalized after being shot during an attempted robbery Friday night. Police are searching for a suspect.
'An absolute tragedy:' Family, friends remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax’s legacy
The family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
The family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
US Coast Guard: Nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine seized in 2 operations
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded nearly 4,000 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million on Thursday at Base Miami Beach. Here’s what to know.