Former Alexandria day care teacher abused toddlers over months, report finds

A former teacher at the Two Birds child care center in Old Town Alexandria is accused of physically abusing toddlers over several months, according to a Virginia Department of Social Services report.

Body Cam Footage: Howard County fatal officer involved shooting
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Warning: This video contains violent and graphic material that may be disturbing and is not suitable for all viewers. Please proceed with caution. Howard County police released this body camera footage of the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Micah Booker.

Juvenile on the run after courthouse escape, assault in Leesburg

Authorities are searching for a juvenile girl they said fled the Loudoun County Courthouse and assaulted the driver of a passing vehicle before running away on foot Wednesday morning.

1999 cold case: Arrest made in deadly stabbing of young DC woman

More than 25 years after a 24-year-old woman was found stabbed to death in her Northeast apartment, police say a man has been taken into custody for her murder.

Former '16 & Pregnant' star Whitney Purvis left obit comment before arrest

New details are emerging in the case of Whitney Blake Purvis, a former star of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, who is now facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges in connection to a man’s fatal overdose.

Deadly Prince George’s County hit-and-run under investigation

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Prince George’s County.

PGPD officer under investigation after fatal crash in Brandywine

A Prince George’s County police officer is under investigation following a deadly crash Monday night that killed a retired D.C. police detective at a dangerous Brandywine intersection.

Police increase reward for info on slain Capitol Hill intern to $40K

D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C. 

Woman found guilty of killing in-laws with poisonous mushrooms in beef Wellington

Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives by serving them a beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms, in a case that shocked Australia.

Man allegedly kills girlfriend days after his release from jail
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29-year-old Sharity Cristwell was allegedly killed by her boyfriend just days after he was released from jail following a previous Domestic Violence allegation.

Man arrested, charged with killing 29-year-old woman in Maryland

The Prince George’s County Police Department Homicide Unit (PGPD) has arrested and charged a Landover man in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault

Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.

DC tightens youth curfew after chaotic weekend

Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended and expanded the city's youth curfew through the end of summer following another weekend of large, unruly teen gatherings, including incidents involving illegal fireworks.