DC drug dealer sentenced to 20 years for deadly fentanyl, cocaine overdoses

A D.C. man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking operation that caused the deaths of two people, officials say. 

Police now investigating Maryland woman's 'suspicious death' as a homicide

Police in Maryland say they’re now investigating a Maryland woman's “suspicious death” as a homicide after she was found alone in her home in Brunswick. 

Missing DC man found dead behind Rock Creek boating center, police say

A D.C. man who had been reported missing over a week ago was found dead behind a boating center along Rock Creek Saturday, police say. 

Good Samaritan killed while helping drivers on I-495 in Maryland

A good Samaritan was tragically killed on I-495 around midnight Wednesday when he stopped to help two drivers, whose cars were both left disabled following a crash. 

Maryland brothers arrested for allegedly stealing $3.5M in lottery scheme

Two brothers were indicted by a federal grand jury for a lottery scheme where victims were led to believe they won the lottery, but were required to send money in advance for taxes and fees. 

Charles Barrett Elementary School evacuated after bomb threat: police

There WAS a heavy police presence at Charles Barrett Elementary School in Alexandria Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat was made against the school, police say. 

Columbia Heights CVS plagued by crime closing in February

A CVS store in Columbia Heights that has been plagued by robberies is closing its doors after struggling with months of near-constant crime that left shelves empty. 

In-N-Out Burger's closure in Oakland due to crime issues 'heartbreaking' but necessary, observers say

Security guards said they receive more theft reports at the soon-to-be closed In-N-Out restaurant than at any other location they patrol and that multiple break-ins are reported daily, according to reports.

12-year-old DC boy charged in violent robbery, assault

A 12-year-old boy is behind bars Tuesday after police say he was part of a group that assaulted two men and stole one of their cars back in September. 

Police: Newborn in 'good condition' after being dragged by umbilical cord by homeless mother

In Hawaii, police are investigating a distressing incident where a homeless woman reportedly gave birth on a sidewalk and was discovered dragging the baby by its umbilical cord.

Watch: Quick-thinking officer rescues child from partially frozen pond in Arkansas

Body cam footage released by the Jonesboro Police Department showed the officer crawling on top of the ice to reach the child, who was clinging to the edge with his body submerged.