‘CIA operative’ romance scammer dies after jumping from high-rise, fleeing arrest warrant

A man who jumped to his death last week was fleeing arrest over charges related to romance scams, in which he manipulated multiple women he met on online dating websites out of tens of thousands of dollars, according to court documents. 

No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car

Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.

Virginia State Police say they are not investigating mass child abductions after viral social media claims

Virginia State Police are pushing back against a wave of social media posts claiming there has been a spike in mass child abductions across the Commonwealth, saying there is no evidence to support those claims. 

Police arrest 4 for stealing $4K of household goods, car care items, jewelry & more

Patrol officers in Charles County arrested four suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise during an alleged shoplifting operation at a business on Western Parkway. 

DC police announce Navy Yard juvenile curfew zone starting Friday amid Trump’s takeover push

D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings. The move comes as President Donald Trump took control of the city’s police department and activated National Guard members to help reduce crime in the District.

Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault

D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges. 

Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion

A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.

43 arrested in DC Tuesday as National Guard presence expected to increase: official

A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.

DC psychotherapist charged with distributing child pornography

Victor Renato Blythe, 60, of the District of Columbia, has been charged by a federal complaint with distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. 

Purcellville mayor calls special meeting after town leadership arrests

The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.

Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights

Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.