Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors

As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related convictions, prosecutors say he could face "substantially" more time in prison than they originally thought.

DOJ sets up compensation fund for Backpage sex trafficking victims

The Department of Justice is launching its largest-ever victim compensation effort for survivors of sex trafficking facilitated through Backpage.com.

Volusia County dog attack: 5-month-old boy killed by 130-pound dog on mother's birthday, sheriff says

A 5-month-old boy was killed by a 130-pound dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Investigators say the baby was being watched by family members while the boy's parents went out for dinner to celebrate the young mother's 21st birthday.

Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police

A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.

Old Glory DC rugby player charged with rape, other sexual offenses

A professional rugby player for Old Glory DC has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the sexual assault of a female victim in Arlington, according to court records. 

Virginia mother who allegedly abandoned 2-year-old son arrested on child neglect charges: police

A Virginia mother is in custody and faces felony child neglect charges after allegedly abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return, police said.

Woman says she found camera in Potomac Yard Target dressing room

A local woman is issuing a warning to always be aware of your surroundings—for all of us—after she says she found a hidden camera in a Target fitting room. 

Third suspect in brutal Cincinnati beatdown arrested, charged with assault

Authorities made a third arrest in the Cincinnati beatdown case after viral footage showed a couple being attacked by a crowd outside a nightclub.

Arkansas Devil's Den murders: Teacher charged with killing couple

A 28-year-old teacher has been charged with the “senseless" killings of a couple who were hiking with their children at a popular state park in Arkansas.

Law enforcement issues warning after vape shops robbed for Kratom

First it was federal health officials… now local police are warning about the addictive danger of a product sold at most vape and tobacco shops. It's called Kratom.

Suspect accused of setting Virginia politician on fire identified

The Danville Police Department has identified the man accused of setting a Virginia councilman on fire has been identified. 

Manhattan gunman bought rifle and car from Las Vegas boss, NYPD says

The man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought his AR-15-style rifle and getaway car from his Las Vegas boss, NYPD officials said, as funerals for victims begin across New York.

Police search for two suspects in Southeast DC 'bikini' burglary

Two suspects broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her in Southeast DC on Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

12-hour boat chase in the Caribbean leads to seizure of 1.5 tons of cocaine

Authorities in the Dominican Republic chased a suspicious speedboat for more than 12 hours before seizing over 1.5 tons of suspected cocaine in one of the country’s largest-ever maritime drug busts.