DC Attorney General on juvenile carjackings: There's a problem
The D.C. Attorney General discussed juvenile carjackings on Wednesday, telling FOX 5 when you look at the big picture; violent juvenile crime in the District has actually decreased, according to cases presented to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) by police.
Former DC Police Chief Peter Newsham denies he kept a watch list
Former Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham is denying allegations in a lawsuit filed last week that he delayed or denied public records to people he thought would embarrass the department.
DC Attorney General wants restorative justice for all juvenile cases, even murder
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine said Friday, during an American University Law Review discussion on Race and the Juvenile Justice System, that he wants restorative justice to become "the default way of dealing with juveniles" – even for some of the most serious crimes, like murder.
DC extends indoor mask requirements through February
On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the indoor mask requirements for the District until Feb. 28, 2022, according to a press release.
DC Attorney General Karl Racine and three other attorneys general sue Google over location tracking
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine joined three other attorneys general Monday by suing tech giant Google.
DC restaurants adjusting to new vaccine mandate
This weekend marked the first with a proof-of-vaccine requirement for most indoor places in Washington D.C.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to seek re-election for 3rd term in office
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will seek re-election for a third term in office.
Virginia police investigating threat against Terry McAuliffe
Authorities in Virginia are investigating a threat received by Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
DC councilmember withdraws sugary drink tax proposal
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
District man calls on President Biden to release his father from prison
President Joe Biden was criticized on the campaign trail for his 1994 crime bill that activists say led to the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black and brown Americans.
DC mayor takes heat for sharing 'preventing auto thefts' video after Mohammad Anwar's death
"Blame the victim huh?" wrote one Twitter user.
Black Lives Matter DC calls on city to shut down right-wing protesters, tells counter-protesters to stay home
Black Lives Matter D.C. is calling on city leaders to shut down right-wing activists who are expected to flock to the nation’s capital this week in an effort to protest the 2020 elections results.
Councilmember’s vehicle stolen as car thefts surge in DC region
A DC Councilmember's vehicle was stolen Thursday after it was left running in Northwest.
DC Council to vote on Second Look Amendment Act next week
The D.C. Council is on the verge of passing a bill that could put some violent offenders back on the streets.
Mayor Bowser finally speaks on D.C. police chief’s departure
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser finally spoke on news of D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham’s departure. Her comments come six days after Prince William County, and not the Mayor’s office, announced Newsham would be starting a new role as the Prince William County Police Chief on February 1st.
Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID-19 aid this year
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
DC mom celebrates after campaign to decriminalize magic mushrooms approved
A D.C. mom is celebrating after her successful campaign to decriminalize magic mushrooms in her city.
What's on the DC ballot?
D.C. voters will have several contests, plus a measure, on their ballots when they vote in the 2020 election.
DC Council chairman officially scraps ad tax
Lots of questions still linger around the District’s budget – but one thing is certain, there won’t be an ad tax attached to it.