DC mayor says crime is down, residents have mixed views on safety
Violence and crime in the District remain pressing issues, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser's assertion of a decline in gun crime and homicides, which she discussed during a recent appearance on FOX 5.
Violence and crime in the District remain pressing issues, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser's assertion of a decline in gun crime and homicides, which she discussed during a recent appearance on FOX 5.
Two more teens arrested in connection to deadly beating of 64-year-old DC man
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of two additional teenagers in connection to the murder of 64-year-old Reggie Brown.
The Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of two additional teenagers in connection to the murder of 64-year-old Reggie Brown.
DC dog owner desperate for return of stolen Shih Tzu 'Theo'
A dog owner is reeling after thieves snatched her beloved Shih Tzu from her car in Southeast D.C., leaving her family devastated and searching for answers.
A dog owner is reeling after thieves snatched her beloved Shih Tzu from her car in Southeast D.C., leaving her family devastated and searching for answers.
DC summer youth curfew targets juvenile crime in high-risk areas
In an effort to reduce juvenile crime, the nation’s capital is enforcing a youth summer curfew for July and August.
In an effort to reduce juvenile crime, the nation’s capital is enforcing a youth summer curfew for July and August.
DC police invest in high-tech helicopter, new drone program to fight crime
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith unveiled a new $6 million helicopter Monday, and announced the launch of a drone program that they hope will enhance the city's crime-fighting capabilities.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith unveiled a new $6 million helicopter Monday, and announced the launch of a drone program that they hope will enhance the city's crime-fighting capabilities.
Video: DC pharmacy robbed at gunpoint; suspects at large
Police in the nation's capital are seeking the public's assistance in locating two men accused of a brazen armed robbery at Ramdass Pharmacy.
Police in the nation's capital are seeking the public's assistance in locating two men accused of a brazen armed robbery at Ramdass Pharmacy.
Congressmen condemn DC crime after staffers targeted in Navy Yard robbery spree
At least three congressional staffers were victims of a robbery spree over the weekend in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood.
At least three congressional staffers were victims of a robbery spree over the weekend in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Operation Ride Right: DC police begin impounding mopeds, arresting drivers
You’ve seen them all over the city - on the streets, going through traffic – and sometimes parked illegally while the drivers deliver food. Well, the District has had enough, and D.C. police is cracking down on those mopeds.
You’ve seen them all over the city - on the streets, going through traffic – and sometimes parked illegally while the drivers deliver food. Well, the District has had enough, and D.C. police is cracking down on those mopeds.
Off-duty DC police officer shot at; first suspect appears in court
One of two men accused of ambushing an off-duty D.C. police officer on Monday made his first court appearance Friday afternoon.
One of two men accused of ambushing an off-duty D.C. police officer on Monday made his first court appearance Friday afternoon.
Xbox, passports, social security card stolen in Northwest burglary
A burglar who broke into a Northwest home last week made off with a Playstation 4, an Xbox, a Macbook, two car keys, two passports, and a social security card, among other items, according to a police report.
A burglar who broke into a Northwest home last week made off with a Playstation 4, an Xbox, a Macbook, two car keys, two passports, and a social security card, among other items, according to a police report.
Suspects in shooting that left DC police officer injured identified
Prince George’s County police have identified the two suspects arrested after a D.C. police officer was injured in an afternoon shooting Monday.
Prince George’s County police have identified the two suspects arrested after a D.C. police officer was injured in an afternoon shooting Monday.
New surveillance footage released in deadly DC hit-and-run
Detectives have released a new surveillance video of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Northwest D.C.
Detectives have released a new surveillance video of a car involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Northwest D.C.
Republican lawmakers urge DC leaders to clear growing GWU protest encampment
On Wednesday, members of Congress visited the George Washington University campus to observe the pro-Palestinian protest firsthand.
On Wednesday, members of Congress visited the George Washington University campus to observe the pro-Palestinian protest firsthand.
DC police officer in serious condition after being hit by car
A D.C. police officer is in the hospital in serious condition after being hit by a car Thursday morning.
A D.C. police officer is in the hospital in serious condition after being hit by a car Thursday morning.
1 dead, 2 children shot in DC neighborhood; photo of getaway car released
A 9-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy were among multiple people shot outside an apartment complex in D.C. Wednesday evening.
A 9-year-old boy and a 12-year-old boy were among multiple people shot outside an apartment complex in D.C. Wednesday evening.
Armed kidnapping suspects allegedly stole Cartier glasses, Louis Vuitton wallet, and more in DC
D.C. police are searching for two men who they believe are responsible for an armed kidnapping in Southeast. They've released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes the public will help identify them.
D.C. police are searching for two men who they believe are responsible for an armed kidnapping in Southeast. They've released surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes the public will help identify them.
DC police say firearm recovered after man shot by officer in northeast
D.C. police say a firearm was recovered after a man was shot by an officer on Monday night in the District.
D.C. police say a firearm was recovered after a man was shot by an officer on Monday night in the District.
DC police launch undercover initiative to tackle rising retail crimes
D.C. police are cracking down on retail crimes, sending a warning to criminals with a new initiative.
D.C. police are cracking down on retail crimes, sending a warning to criminals with a new initiative.
Police shooting under investigation in District Heights; 3 carjacking suspects arrested
A Prince George's County police officer opened fire on a suspect inside a store in the Silver Hill Plaza Shopping Center Thursday afternoon.
A Prince George's County police officer opened fire on a suspect inside a store in the Silver Hill Plaza Shopping Center Thursday afternoon.
DC police officer shoots man on highway in Bowie
An investigation is underway after a D.C. police officer shot and killed a man in Bowie Wednesday evening.
An investigation is underway after a D.C. police officer shot and killed a man in Bowie Wednesday evening.