Off-duty Prince George's County police officer and family carjacked in Oxon Hill

At least a dozen Prince George's County police cruisers gathered along Oxon Hill road, not far from the National Harbor Tanger Outlets, Thursday night after an off-duty officer was allegedly involved in a shooting. 

MGM National Harbor heist: Group steals chips, 2 arrested

Detectives from the Prince George's County Police Department are in the midst of a thorough investigation following a bold robbery at the MGM National Harbor casino. 

Body cam footage released of MPD shooting in Penn Quarter

On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department released body worn camera footage from a December 18 officer-involved shooting. 

Judge denies release of student accused of bringing loaded gun to Flowers High School

An 18-year-old arrested for bringing a loaded handgun to Flowers High School — just days after multiple fights broke out at the school — was ordered held without bond by a judge on Tuesday.

Man dies after crashing into Anacostia River on Christmas Day

A man has died after his car got stuck in the Anacostia River on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. 

Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks

A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.

New training program helps DC police officers diffuse tense situations

The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a new training, beginning in January 2024, that will teach officers how to better handle tense situations involving a person in crisis. 

More Black female cops allege harassment, mistreatment, retaliation in DC police department

Inappropriate behavior, unwanted sexual advances, and fear of retaliation are just a few of the many terms being described in a recent lawsuit brought against the Metropolitan Police Department.

Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024

The earliest version of Disney's most famous character, as well as other characters, will become public domain on Jan. 1, 2024. Here's what to know.

Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads

Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.

Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program

Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.