Fairfax soccer coach embezzled $60K in fake camp scheme, police say

A Fairfax County soccer coach faces multiple counts of embezzlement and computer‑related fraud after investigators say he scammed victims with promises of international soccer camps.

Woman struck and killed after exiting vehicle on I-295 in DC, police say

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed early Monday after police say she exited a vehicle on Interstate 295 in southeast Washington.

Montgomery County leaders target growing problem of street takeovers

The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events.

Frisco man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Victim killed in DC shooting identified as Laurel man

The victim killed in a weekend shooting in northeast Washington has been identified as a man from Laurel, authorities say.

Kitten rescued after being thrown from moving vehicle on Woodrow Wilson Bridge

A kitten was rescued Sunday after witnesses reported it was thrown from a moving vehicle on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, according to Maryland National Capital Park Police. 

Armed Mississippi man arrested during US Capitol security scare: USCP

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a Mississippi man who allegedly was carrying a firearm Monday during a security concern at the North Barricade of the Capitol Building.

DC police ID 13-year-old killed in Rosedale Street shooting

Authorities have identified the 13-year-old boy fatally shot over the weekend as Ahmad Mims of northeast Washington.

Math professor charged after wife killed in Fair Oaks shooting

A retired math professor was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife in what Fairfax County investigators described as a domestic‑related incident Sunday night. 

3 killed in overnight Route 301 crash in Prince George's County

Three people were killed, and another person was injured early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a rideshare vehicle and a hit-and-run driver on Route 301 in Prince George's County.

Charges filed against knife-wielding suspect shot by officer at Fairfax Wawa

A knife-wielding suspect shot by police at a Fairfax Boulevard Wawa is now facing charges as the officer-involved shooting investigation continues.

DC double shooting leaves 2 men wounded on MLK Jr. Avenue SE

D.C. police say two men were shot early Sunday on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. Both were taken to hospitals.

Minnesota Avenue shooting leaves man dead in Northeast DC

A man died after being shot Saturday night on Minnesota Avenue NE in D.C., police said. MPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating, and more details are expected later today.

13-year-old killed in Northeast DC shooting; suspect last seen on bike

A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in Northeast D.C., police said. MPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating as officers search for a juvenile suspect last seen on a bike.