DC's crime lab could regain accreditation

D.C.'s crime lab lost accreditation more than two years ago. But it could regain its accreditation as early as January. 

Reward increased to $20K for escaped inmate

The reward for information leading to the capture of an inmate who escaped a hospital in August has been doubled to $20,000. 

DC voter records hacked in data breach: DCBOE

600,000 lines of U.S. voter data, including D.C. voter records, were accessed by a hacking group known as RansomVC, according to the District of Columbia Board of Elections. 

Makiyah Wilson murder: shooter sentenced to 60 years, accomplice gets 72 Months

One of the defendants convicted in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson was handed down a near-life sentence Friday: 60 years behind bars, according to a D.C. Superior Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesperson.

Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom

A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.

FCPS basketball coach charged with embezzlement

A Fairfax County Public Schools basketball coach has been charged with embezzlement.

Adult woman stabbed in Fairfax County in critical condition

Authorities are investigating a stabbing believed to be domestic-related in Lorton that left a woman in critical condition. 

Off-duty Loudoun County sheriff arrested in Leesburg home for domestic assault

An off-duty Loudoun County Sheriff Officer was arrested and charged with domestic assault and preventing another family member from calling 911.