DC man who admitted to father’s killing escapes custody

A Southeast D.C. man who admitted he shot his father to death in 2017 has escaped custody and is on the loose, according to police.

Prince George’s County reaches $20M settlement in case of officer allegedly shooting handcuffed man to death

Prince George’s County officials have reached a $20 million settlement in the case of a man who was shot to death by an officer while he was handcuffed in the back of a police vehicle.

DC Public Schools may move forward with in-person instruction soon

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has said, and a D.C. Public Schools spokesperson confirmed, DCPS is moving toward resuming some type of in-person instruction by November 9, the start of Term 2 for students. Schools are allowed to include in-person instruction under the District’s guidance for Phase 2 COVID-19 reopening.

Virginia pair arrested for allegedly carrying backpack with a gun, ammo near Trump rally: report

Two Virginia residents were arrested on Monday after they were found walking on railroad tracks behind an Ohio airport with a backpack containing a gun and ammunition before President Donald Trump was set to conduct a rally nearby, according to authorities.

DC sex abuse suspect touched victim on Metro station escalator, chased her when she tried to get away: police

A D.C. sexual abuse suspect who reportedly touched a victim inappropriately on a Metro station escalator and then pursued to a location on Quincy Street, Northwest where he tried to pull off her clothes was caught on camera, police say.

Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.

Northeast DC shooting leaves 1 man dead, woman hospitalized

D.C. police say one man is dead and a woman is hospitalized after they were found shot in a vehicle in a Northeast Thursday night.