DC crime stats show promising decreases, but mixed feelings persist among residents
Numbers reported by the Metropolitan Police Department show decreases in violent and property crimes for 2024 compared to this point in 2023. But a deeper look at the month-over-month data indicates a decrease across some major categories coincided with the D.C. Council passing emergency legislation last July.
Numbers reported by the Metropolitan Police Department show decreases in violent and property crimes for 2024 compared to this point in 2023. But a deeper look at the month-over-month data indicates a decrease across some major categories coincided with the D.C. Council passing emergency legislation last July.
Missing French Bulldog 'Recardito' found after vehicle stolen in Northwest
A 4-year-old French Bulldog named Recardito has been found after going missing over the weekend.
A 4-year-old French Bulldog named Recardito has been found after going missing over the weekend.
Alexandria man charged after trying to grab officer's gun while resisting arrest, police say
A man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab an Arlington police officer’s gun while resisting arrest.
A man was arrested after he allegedly tried to grab an Arlington police officer’s gun while resisting arrest.
Former Maryland teacher facing 16 child pornography charges
A Maryland educator has been charged with 16 counts of child pornography possession.
A Maryland educator has been charged with 16 counts of child pornography possession.
Annandale man facing a dozen charges for 'brutal and horrifying' rapes of 2 women, police say
An Annandale man is in custody for the "brutal and horrifying" rapes of two northern Virginia women, police say.
An Annandale man is in custody for the "brutal and horrifying" rapes of two northern Virginia women, police say.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has had history of legal troubles
Homeland Security raided Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home on Monday as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, officials revealed. This event adds to a series of legal entanglements involving the musician.
Homeland Security raided Sean "Diddy" Combs' Los Angeles home on Monday as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, officials revealed. This event adds to a series of legal entanglements involving the musician.
WATCH: Diddy's home raided by Feds
The home of Sean "Diddy" Combs was raided by Homeland Security Monday in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation.
The home of Sean "Diddy" Combs was raided by Homeland Security Monday in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Woodbridge mom found dead in trash truck remembered as 'a fun-loving and beautiful person'
The family of a woman tragically found dead in a trash truck in northern Virginia is speaking out.
The family of a woman tragically found dead in a trash truck in northern Virginia is speaking out.
Watch: Miami ATV chase ends with driver taken down by police
Helicopter footage showed the driver repeatedly leaving the highway and getting back on, at times speeding the wrong direction into oncoming traffic.
Helicopter footage showed the driver repeatedly leaving the highway and getting back on, at times speeding the wrong direction into oncoming traffic.
Mother's body found in trash truck • Fatal shooting at Club Tempo in Dumfries • $25K reward for DC shooting
A Woodbridge mother was found dead in a trash truck after a welfare check last week.
A Woodbridge mother was found dead in a trash truck after a welfare check last week.
DC’s second round of drug free zones ends in 3 arrests
The second round of Washington, D.C.’s designated Drug Free Zones expired early Monday, ending with three arrests.
The second round of Washington, D.C.’s designated Drug Free Zones expired early Monday, ending with three arrests.
Maryland students charged with hate crimes after showing swastikas, making Nazi salutes: officials
Three Maryland middle school students are facing hate crime charges after they displayed swastikas, made Nazi salutes, and directed offensive comments to a classmate over religious beliefs over the course of several months, according to the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Three Maryland middle school students are facing hate crime charges after they displayed swastikas, made Nazi salutes, and directed offensive comments to a classmate over religious beliefs over the course of several months, according to the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Welfare check leads police to find woman's body in trash truck in Woodbridge; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after the body of a northern Virginia mother was found in a trash truck over the weekend.
A suspect is in custody after the body of a northern Virginia mother was found in a trash truck over the weekend.
$25K reward offered for suspect wanted in deadly Southeast DC shooting
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Friday.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. Friday.
Ohio dad arrested for complaining too much about son's homework
An Oxford, Ohio dad fed up with the amount of homework his son was getting found himself handcuffed for complaining too much.
An Oxford, Ohio dad fed up with the amount of homework his son was getting found himself handcuffed for complaining too much.
Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt videos released: What led to heinous child abuse charges
Newly released police videos show the disturbing moments that led to the arrests of popular YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.
Newly released police videos show the disturbing moments that led to the arrests of popular YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.
Mother killed in Prince William County home, body found in trash truck: police
Authorities have arrested and charged a suspect for his involvement in the murder of a mother in Woodbridge.
Authorities have arrested and charged a suspect for his involvement in the murder of a mother in Woodbridge.
6 outdoor fires cause smoke and hazy conditions across Fairfax County
Fairfax County Fire officials have responded to six outdoor fires throughout the county.
Fairfax County Fire officials have responded to six outdoor fires throughout the county.
Northeast trash fire causes large flames and smoke
Authorities responded to a large morning fire in Northeast.
Authorities responded to a large morning fire in Northeast.
Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years