DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor

The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.

Virginia man accused of sexually assaulting girl allegedly tried to bribe mother with house: report

A Virginia man already facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8‑year‑old girl is now accused of trying to bribe the child’s mother with a house to make the case go away, according to a Fox News Digital report.

Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme. 

Chaos at Cinco de Mayo event: 3 shot, 2 stabbed
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Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Laurel turned violent when three people were shot, two others were stabbed and an officer was maced during a chaotic night in Prince George’s County.

Special Forces vet accused of attacking wife found dead, ending Tennessee manhunt

The retired Army Special Forces Veteran accused of trying to kill his wife is dead after the incident sparked a massive multi-agency manhunt, according to an official.

7 injured in 2-vehicle crash in Frederick County

Seven people were injured Tuesday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Frederick County, Maryland, according to state police.

15-year-old arrested in connection with Northeast DC shooting that killed teen

Police have arrested a teenage suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old in Northeast Washington last month.

DISH Network to repay $17M over allegations of misusing COVID-era funds

DISH Network has agreed to pay $17.2 million after it allegedly claimed federal funds through a COVID-19-era program that helped low-income families.

DOJ probes Fairfax prosecutor over alleged bias involving undocumented immigrants

The DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing policies.

Bowser responds to growing MPD crime data scandal

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser responded Wednesday to a growing scandal inside the Metropolitan Police Department that could lead to the firing of more than a dozen senior officials accused of manipulating crime data.

National Mall shooting: Suspect identified as Texas man

Federal authorities have charged a Texas man in connection with a shooting near the Washington Monument.

FAA employee accused of emailing death threat to Trump

Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.

3 shot, 2 stabbed during Cinco de Mayo violence in Laurel

Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Laurel turned violent when three people were shot, two others were stabbed and an officer was maced during a chaotic night in Prince George’s County.

'Kill me, kill me, kill me': Suspected gunman charged in Secret Service shootout near White House

A Texas man accused of wounding a juvenile bystander while allegedly firing at a U.S. Secret Service officer near the Washington Monument is now facing federal charges, according to the Justice Department.

Officials warn of banking spoof callers draining customers' accounts

Officials are warning customers about banking spoof calls that could trick them into emptying their accounts. Here's what to know.