New Conviction Integrity Unit to review felony cases in Fairfax County
Imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Fairfax County is taking a big step to prevent that from happening by launching its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit, a new effort to review possible wrongful felony convictions.
Imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. Fairfax County is taking a big step to prevent that from happening by launching its first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit, a new effort to review possible wrongful felony convictions.
Wave of teen muggings sparks fear, increased patrols in Northwest
A string of violent muggings and robberies allegedly carried out by the same group of juveniles has residents in Northwest D.C. on edge, with police stepping up patrols in response.
A string of violent muggings and robberies allegedly carried out by the same group of juveniles has residents in Northwest D.C. on edge, with police stepping up patrols in response.
Two kids found dead in van at Hollywood Casino at Greektown, Detroit police believe children froze to death
Detroit police said two kids were believed to have frozen death as they were living inside a van at Greektown Casino.
Detroit police said two kids were believed to have frozen death as they were living inside a van at Greektown Casino.
USPS employee sentenced to prison after stealing $24 million worth of checks: officials
Nakedra Shannon worked for the USPS from March 2021 to July 2023.
Nakedra Shannon worked for the USPS from March 2021 to July 2023.
Virginia teacher suspected of being drunk at school arrested: police
Authorities have arrested a teacher suspected of being drunk at his school in Virginia.
Authorities have arrested a teacher suspected of being drunk at his school in Virginia.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
17-year-old shot in DC, suspect at large
A 17-year-old teenager was located, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound in Southeast, D.C.
A 17-year-old teenager was located, conscious and breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound in Southeast, D.C.
Music teacher accused of sexually assaulting 2 young girls in Fairfax County
A music teacher in Fairfax County is accused of sexually assaulting a 10 and 11-year-old girl.
A music teacher in Fairfax County is accused of sexually assaulting a 10 and 11-year-old girl.
Chilean migrants pose with stolen Joe Burrow diamonds, police say
The Chilean migrants were in the country illegally when they targeted the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, authorities say.
The Chilean migrants were in the country illegally when they targeted the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, authorities say.
Wrong-way driver nearly hits semi-truck on Route 301, arrested for DUI
A Delaware man was arrested early Tuesday after driving the wrong way on Route 301 and nearly colliding with a semi-truck, authorities said.
A Delaware man was arrested early Tuesday after driving the wrong way on Route 301 and nearly colliding with a semi-truck, authorities said.
Seattle police hunting for Luna Park Cafe egg thieves
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Hundreds of eggs are missing from a West Seattle restaurant in what police are calling a “breakfast heist."
Florida boy, 15, sentenced to 25 years in prison for beating and rape of 91-year-old
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman.
Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in New Orleans hotel
A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.
A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.
'My dad shot my Pop Pop': Toddler witnesses father kill grandfather in DC
A D.C. man is in jail after police say he shot and killed his father inside a Navy Yard apartment.
A D.C. man is in jail after police say he shot and killed his father inside a Navy Yard apartment.
Missing Virginia teen found safe nearly 24 hours after CODI Alert issued
A Loudoun County teen who went missing Wednesday night has been found safe.
A Loudoun County teen who went missing Wednesday night has been found safe.
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, sentenced for stealing millions
Ippei Mizuhara admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to pay off illegal gambling debts.
Ippei Mizuhara admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from Shohei Ohtani's bank account to pay off illegal gambling debts.
Ex- PGPD officer fights to overturn sex assault conviction
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy took the witness stand Thursday, testifying in a hearing for a former police lieutenant convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow officer.
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy took the witness stand Thursday, testifying in a hearing for a former police lieutenant convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow officer.
Intoxicated man mistakes bible study for 'human trafficking operation': police
A man was charged with breaking and entering, assault, and public intoxication after mistaking Wednesday bible study for a “human trafficking operation."
A man was charged with breaking and entering, assault, and public intoxication after mistaking Wednesday bible study for a “human trafficking operation."
$25K reward offered in murder of food delivery driver
D.C. police are offering a $25,000 reward in the murder of 22-year-old food delivery driver E’Zell Hill.
D.C. police are offering a $25,000 reward in the murder of 22-year-old food delivery driver E’Zell Hill.
Nurse shot dead in ‘targeted’ attack, police say
A Maryland nurse was shot dead while leaving her parents’ home in Anne Arundel County in what police are calling a “targeted" attack.
A Maryland nurse was shot dead while leaving her parents’ home in Anne Arundel County in what police are calling a “targeted" attack.