Many holiday shoppers concerned about safety amid rising crime
Holiday shoppers say they are taking precautions to avoid becoming a victim this holiday shopping season as crime remains a main concern for many.
Holiday shoppers say they are taking precautions to avoid becoming a victim this holiday shopping season as crime remains a main concern for many.
'The status quo is unacceptable:' DC leaders debate how to tackle rising crime rates
There were some vast disagreements at a Wednesday Public Safety Committee Hearing in D.C. Council Chambers. But there was a big thing everyone agreed on: As it relates to D.C.’s current crime problems, something has to change.
There were some vast disagreements at a Wednesday Public Safety Committee Hearing in D.C. Council Chambers. But there was a big thing everyone agreed on: As it relates to D.C.’s current crime problems, something has to change.
Ashburn man charged with destroying $20k of property at 3 different restaurants
An Ashburn man was arrested for destroying about $20,000 worth of property, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says.
An Ashburn man was arrested for destroying about $20,000 worth of property, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says.
Suspect steals multiple purses and backpacks from Michael Kors at Potomac Mills
Prince William County Police continue to investigate a robbery that occurred at the Michael Kors store in Potomac Mills.
Prince William County Police continue to investigate a robbery that occurred at the Michael Kors store in Potomac Mills.
Suspect robbed at gunpoint, shortly after leaving ATM in Anne Arundel County: police
Police continue to investigate an armed robbery of a man in Glen Burnie, shortly after he retrieved cash from an ATM.
Police continue to investigate an armed robbery of a man in Glen Burnie, shortly after he retrieved cash from an ATM.
Surveillance video shows gunman suspected of killing man outside Hyattsville nightclub: police
Newly released surveillance video shows the gunman police say shot and killed a man outside a Hyattsville nightclub.
Newly released surveillance video shows the gunman police say shot and killed a man outside a Hyattsville nightclub.
University of Maryland student attacked by man with knife in campus parking garage
Police are searching for a man with a knife who attacked a person in a University of Maryland campus garage.
Police are searching for a man with a knife who attacked a person in a University of Maryland campus garage.
Suspect attempts to steal 3 French bulldogs, leaves with 1, Queen in Springfield home burglary
Police continue to investigate a home burglary where a French bulldog was stolen in Springfield.
Police continue to investigate a home burglary where a French bulldog was stolen in Springfield.
Customer struck in face with mug attempting to stop shoplifter in Marshall's: police
Hyattsville Police continue to investigate the assault of a shopper attempting to stop a shoplifter in Marshall's.
Hyattsville Police continue to investigate the assault of a shopper attempting to stop a shoplifter in Marshall's.
Driver who crashed into parked car in Silver Spring had been shot, police say
The driver who crashed into a parked car in Silver Spring had been shot, according to police in Montgomery County.
The driver who crashed into a parked car in Silver Spring had been shot, according to police in Montgomery County.
DC reaches 250 homicides as violent crime continues to rise
The nation's capital recorded its 250th homicide of the year over the weekend as city leaders struggle to handle steadily rising violent crime rates.
The nation's capital recorded its 250th homicide of the year over the weekend as city leaders struggle to handle steadily rising violent crime rates.
'Tired and fed up:' Juvenile crime top of mind in PG County as numbers rise
How to fight violent crime was the topic of discussion at a forum Tuesday night in Prince George’s County – especially surrounding the youth.
How to fight violent crime was the topic of discussion at a forum Tuesday night in Prince George’s County – especially surrounding the youth.
Susan Smith, nearing parole after murders of young sons, says she'd be 'good stepmom': report
Susan Smith gained notoriety in 1994 when she claimed a Black man took her kids, before admitting she sent car into lake with her kids strapped inside.
Susan Smith gained notoriety in 1994 when she claimed a Black man took her kids, before admitting she sent car into lake with her kids strapped inside.
DC woman reunited with stolen 6-month-old French Bulldog
A northeast D.C. woman who had her dog stolen was reunited with ther six-month-old French Bulldog Tuesday night.
A northeast D.C. woman who had her dog stolen was reunited with ther six-month-old French Bulldog Tuesday night.
Man arrested after child pornography, illegal machine guns found at home: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested after officials found child sexual abuse material and four illegal machine guns at his residence.
A 31-year-old man was arrested after officials found child sexual abuse material and four illegal machine guns at his residence.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years in prison for financial fraud crimes
Alex Murdaugh's sentencing came after several of his 18 victims let him know how much he harmed them. Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence without parole for the slayings of his wife and younger son, a conviction he is appealing.
Alex Murdaugh's sentencing came after several of his 18 victims let him know how much he harmed them. Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence without parole for the slayings of his wife and younger son, a conviction he is appealing.
3 suspects arrested with 44 stolen checks, 29 stolen credit card, in $8000 retail theft ring: police
The Tyson’s Urban Team apprehended three suspects apart of a retail theft crew from Maryland.
The Tyson’s Urban Team apprehended three suspects apart of a retail theft crew from Maryland.
$1M safety grant to aid businesses in Adams Morgan, Shaw and Downtown DC
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice announced a grant program to aid public safety in three commercial corridors.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice announced a grant program to aid public safety in three commercial corridors.
DC leaders hold town hall meeting to discuss ongoing crime wave
An important town hall meeting is being held Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crime wave in the District.
An important town hall meeting is being held Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crime wave in the District.
Hagerstown man brings loaded 9mm handgun in carry-on at Dulles International Airport
TSA officers at Washington Dulles International Airport confiscated a loaded 9mm handgun from a Hagerstown man.
TSA officers at Washington Dulles International Airport confiscated a loaded 9mm handgun from a Hagerstown man.