'Erase his head from his torso': Iranian, Canadian nationals charged in Maryland murder-for-hire plot

A suspected Iranian narcotics trafficker and two Hells Angels members are facing charges and a series of sanctions in connection to a murder-for-hire plot to kill dissidents who fled Iran for the United States, officials say.

Justice Department announces new resources to combat violent crime in DC

The Justice Department announced Friday a set of new resources to help combat violent crime in Washington, D.C., where crime rates have surged in recent years.

US issues travel warning for Bahamas over spike in murders: 'Keep a low profile'

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a warning and travel advisory to Americans, citing the 18 murders that have occurred on the island nation since Jan. 1.

Carroll County volunteer firefighter charged with setting multiple fires

A Carroll County volunteer firefighter has been charged in connection to a series of fires set in the area last year, according to the Mayland State Fire Marshal’s Office. 

North Carolina man shot, killed at Walmart while defending mother, family claims

In a tragic incident at a Walmart in North Carolina, 29-year-old Colton Valdez lost his life while attempting to defend his mother. Garner police reported that Valdez was fatally shot on Tuesday at the Walmart on Fayetteville Road.

Watch: Fleeing suspect screams, yells for mercy after police dog catches up with him

In Sheffield, England, two suspects led South Yorkshire Police on a high-speed chase, with their dog Luna playing a pivotal role in their capture. Despite the suspects attempting to evade authorities, Luna and officers swiftly apprehended them, with one suspect even pleading for Luna to be called off.

2 teens injured in overnight double shooting in Southeast DC

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect's vehicle involved in a double shooting in Southeast.

Woman robbed by 2 men at gunpoint in Northwest while walking in alley: police

The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance to identify suspects who robbed a woman while walking in an alley in Northwest.

51 cars broken into overnight in Northwest DC: police

Dozens of cars were broken into in a northwest D.C. neighborhood, leaving cars damaged and residents concerned.  

Kids, 9, 13, pepper-sprayed by woman during attempted robbery in DC

Two kids were arrested by detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department following an attempted robbery in Northeast D.C. 

Baltimore woman arrested in violent rampage in Prince George's County

31-year-old Tanay Stallings-Brown of Baltimore was arrested for allegedly stabbing two people and hitting multiple others with her car Thursday evening on a violent rampage in Prince George's County.

Alabama man shook violently on gurney during first-ever nitrogen gas execution

A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that once again placed the United States at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment.