Ex-Prince George's Co. sheriff's deputy to serve 12 years in prison for rape

An ex-Prince George's County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to twelve years in prison Tuesday after being found guilty of raping his child's mother inside her home. 

US drowning deaths on the rise after years in decline, CDC says

The U.S. has seen a rise in drowning deaths, particularly among young kids and older adults. Here's what experts say may have led to the increase.

Armed robbery at DC smoke shop caught on camera

A brazen robbery took place at a smoke shop in Northwest D.C., where authorities say a thief made off with cash and thousands of dollars worth of marijuana. 

Howard County police recover 15,000 stolen construction tools in major theft scheme

Howard County police have recovered approximately 15,000 stolen construction tools and uncovered one of the largest theft schemes in the area in recent years. 

2 dozen members of rival DC crews charged in multi-agency drug bust

A massive multi-agency drug bust resulted in the arrests of 23 people as law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney for D.C. work to crack down on crime in the District. 

Gaithersburg pitching coach charged with sexually abusing a minor

A pitching coach from Gaithersburg has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a minor for over two years. Police believe there could be additional victims. 

Police investigating after man shot to death while sleeping in car in Manassas

Prince William County police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a car in Manassas overnight. It's the 10th murder in the county, according to police records. 

Man killed in southeast DC shooting

Authorities say a man is dead after a shooting in southeast Washington.

Cassie breaks silence on release of shocking Diddy assault video

Cassie Ventura shared an emotional statement on Instagram in response to the release of surveillance footage that allegedly shows Diddy physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016.

DC teacher's Porsche stolen from high school parking lot

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft at H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast, D.C.

Suspect arrested in car meetup shooting that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Prince George's County

Police have arrested the suspect accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old man and injuring another at a late-night car meet-up in Prince George’s County over the weekend. 

70-year-old man dies days after hit-and-run in Alexandria: police

Police in Alexandria are investigating a hit-and-run from earlier this month after the victim succumbed to his injuries over the weekend. 

Virginia father detained in Turks and Caicos for stray ammo pleads guilty

A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of ammunition in Turks and Caicos (TCI) after airport security found stray bullets in his luggage as he prepared to fly home last month.