Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders
The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.
The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.
Washington Navy Yard shooting victims honored with ceremony marking 10 years since deadly massacre
Saturday marks ten years since a former Navy reservist gunned down 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard in the nation's capital.
Saturday marks ten years since a former Navy reservist gunned down 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard in the nation's capital.
School shootings reach all-time high — again
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.
The U.S. has had 30 school shootings so far this year, with 16 people killed and 32 injured. Twelve of those deaths were students or other children.
Bicyclist assaults Rosslyn jogger on an afternoon run
Police continue to investigate a female jogger that was assaulted by a bicyclist while on an afternoon run in Arlington.
Police continue to investigate a female jogger that was assaulted by a bicyclist while on an afternoon run in Arlington.
H Street Corridor gets police officers on bikes; residents hope they will boost safety
There’s a new unit of police officers on bikes, riding around in groups of two to four patrolling the busy H Street Corridor.
There’s a new unit of police officers on bikes, riding around in groups of two to four patrolling the busy H Street Corridor.
Hyattsville community shaken after deadly shooting near apartment complex
Police say 28-year-old Brandon Iziah Green was the man gunned down Wednesday evening just a few steps away from a Hyattsville apartment complex.
Police say 28-year-old Brandon Iziah Green was the man gunned down Wednesday evening just a few steps away from a Hyattsville apartment complex.
Off-duty Pentagon officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder in controversial Takoma Park shooting
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
A Pentagon police officer, who was off duty at the time when police say he shot and killed two people as they were driving away, is now pleading guilty to second-degree murder as part of a new plea deal.
DC police arrest man suspected in 2 homicides from 2020, 2021
Metropolitan Police says a man has been arrested in connection to two different homicides from 2020 and 2021.
Metropolitan Police says a man has been arrested in connection to two different homicides from 2020 and 2021.
Water Bead toys recalled after one baby dies, another seriously injured
A water beads toy sold exclusively at Target has been recalled after a baby's death.
A water beads toy sold exclusively at Target has been recalled after a baby's death.
Peso Pluma gets death threats from Mexican cartel, postpones upcoming shows: reports
Peso Pluma's Tijuana concert has not been canceled, but upcoming shows in the U.S. have been postponed.
Peso Pluma's Tijuana concert has not been canceled, but upcoming shows in the U.S. have been postponed.
Cash, guns, fentanyl seized in Fairfax County over end of summer
Thousands in cash, piles of fentanyl and opiate pills, and several handguns were seized by Fairfax County detectives over the end of the summer, officials say.
Thousands in cash, piles of fentanyl and opiate pills, and several handguns were seized by Fairfax County detectives over the end of the summer, officials say.
Metal detectors fast-tracked at DuVal High School following fatal shooting of student-athlete
Just two weeks into the school year, gun violence claims the life of a DuVal High School student-athlete.
Just two weeks into the school year, gun violence claims the life of a DuVal High School student-athlete.
Ammunition found hidden in bathroom ceiling at Culpeper County High, school officials say
A "stay-in-place" order was issued at Culpeper County High School Wednesday morning after a staff member found a box of ammunition in the ceiling of a bathroom, school officials say.
A "stay-in-place" order was issued at Culpeper County High School Wednesday morning after a staff member found a box of ammunition in the ceiling of a bathroom, school officials say.
Police investigating after naked man broke into Springfield home, passed out and died
Fairfax County police are investigating what led up to the death of a man who broke into a Springfield home while naked and passed out.
Fairfax County police are investigating what led up to the death of a man who broke into a Springfield home while naked and passed out.
Man shot near 2 DC schools
Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened near two schools in D.C.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened near two schools in D.C.
'This is a case of horrific facts:' Suspect in murder of Greenbelt teacher held without bond
A judge has ordered the suspect accused of killing a Maryland teacher to be held without bond on the murder charge, along with an unrelated case.
A judge has ordered the suspect accused of killing a Maryland teacher to be held without bond on the murder charge, along with an unrelated case.
Former LCPS Superintendent requests all three misdemeanor indictments be dropped
The Defense Attorney for the former Loudoun County superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler filed a motion requesting all three of his misdemeanor indictments be dismissed.
The Defense Attorney for the former Loudoun County superintendent Dr. Scott Ziegler filed a motion requesting all three of his misdemeanor indictments be dismissed.
WMATA responds after social media videos appear to show drug use on Metro bus, train
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority says officials have reviewed two videos circulating on social media that appear to show two people using drugs — one on a Metro bus and the other on the train — and alerted Metro Transit Police.
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority says officials have reviewed two videos circulating on social media that appear to show two people using drugs — one on a Metro bus and the other on the train — and alerted Metro Transit Police.
El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro released early from California halfway house
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo" Guzman, was released Sept. 13.
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo" Guzman, was released Sept. 13.
1 of 4 men involved in a Manassas mob assault arrested
Authorities have arrested and charged one adult man for his involvement in a mob attack in Manassas.
Authorities have arrested and charged one adult man for his involvement in a mob attack in Manassas.