6 charged in DC based international auto theft ring, prosecutors say

Six people have been indicted in a 15‑count federal case accusing them of stealing at least 20 vehicles in the D.C. region and Pennsylvania, then transporting and selling them in the United States and Ghana.

20+ cars broken into around Old Town Laurel

Over 20 airbags were stolen from cars in Laurel neighborhoods overnight, according to Laurel Police Department.

Suspect dead after shooting ex-girlfriend, another victim in DC

A domestic-related shooting in Southeast D.C. left one man dead and two others injured Tuesday evening, according to police. Investigators say the suspected gunman shot two people before taking his own life.

DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew bill

The D.C. Council on Tuesday moved forward with a permanent juvenile curfew bill aimed at addressing the rise in large teen gatherings that in recent years have led to violence, brawls and, in some cases, gunfire.

Virginia woman accused in Columbia gas station shooting in custody

A Virginia woman accused of shooting a Shell gas station clerk in Columbia during an attempted robbery is now in custody, police said.

Suspect breaks into store, steals cigarettes and liquor
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Fairfax County police are searching for a burglary suspect caught on camera smashing into a store and stealing cigarettes and alcohol, with a reward offered for information leading to an arrest.

Maryland man charged with threatening to kill ex-wife, her family in social media videos

Abid Mirza has been charged with threatening mass violence and stalking after police said he posted social media videos saying he planned to kill his ex-wife, her father and an attorney.

Southern Poverty Law Center accused of paying $3M to extremists

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal fraud and money laundering charges after investigators alleged the group secretly funded the same extremist organizations it claimed to oppose.

Suspect identified in Columbia gas station shooting

A suspect has been identified in a shooting during an attempted robbery at a Columbia gas station that left an employee seriously injured, according to Howard County police. 

Two puppies stolen during break-in, police say

D.C. police are asking for the public’s help locating two stolen puppies taken during a burglary in Southeast. 

Teen sentenced for groping girls at Fairfax High
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A Fairfax County teen convicted of groping nine classmates at school has been sentenced to jail time, with possible deportation after serving his sentence.

Suspect in bizarre church disruption faces kidnapping charges
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A Maryland man is being held without bond after prosecutors say he disrupted a church service before carjacking and kidnapping a man in Lanham.

DC Council advances permanent juvenile curfew plan

The D.C. Council has taken a key step toward making juvenile curfew zones permanent, approving the measure in an initial vote as city leaders respond to a rise in teen takeovers across the District.

Multiple suspects arrested after dangerous car rallies in Montgomery County

Montgomery County police have arrested multiple suspects connected to dangerous street takeovers and car rallies, including an incident that damaged police cruisers and another that led to a shooting. 

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 80 latest updates

Tuesday marks Day 80 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt

Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.

DOJ: Former Army soldier from Georgia convicted of abusing minors while stationed in Germany

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says on April 17, a former U.S. Army soldier from Georgia was convicted by a federal jury of sexually and physically abusing two minors while he was stationed in Germany.