Fugitive arrested, charged with rape of 13-year-old girl he met online: police

Officials say he first met the victim online when she was 12 years old. He engaged in friendly conversations, and eventually convinced her to sneak out.

DC Mayor Bowser looks to expand juvenile curfew in effort to curb youth violence

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has introduced emergency legislation to impose stricter juvenile curfews across the District, aiming to curb a surge in youth-related disturbances and violence during the summer months. 

Virginia man charged in series of indecent exposure incidents

A Virginia man has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents, including one in which he allegedly touched a female victim inappropriately while she was accompanied by two children, police said.

Solutions to ease airplane noise near DCA could be on the way following year-long study

A year-long study is finally complete, and residents across the DMV could be one step closer to less noise from aircraft traffic coming in and out of Reagan National Airport.

Man fatally struck by driver in Montgomery County hit-and-run

A man was fatally struck in a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian collision on Wednesday at 12:50 a.m.; The driver of the vehicle was quickly apprehended. 

'Zoey's Law' would limit police chases following tragic death of toddler

On Tuesday, Prince George’s County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha is introducing a bill that would restrict a police officer’s ability to initiate a car chase.

DC Council set to vote on ‘Peace DC’ public safety legislation

The D.C. Council is scheduled to vote on the Peace DC measure, a follow-up to last year’s Secure DC legislation aimed at addressing public safety.

Downed tree closes Westland Middle School for second straight day

Westland Middle School remained closed for a second day on Tuesday after heavy rains brought down a massive tree onto the building, officials said.

Prince George's County parents react to naming of district's new superintendent

As Prince George's County gets ready to say goodbye to their superintendent Millard House II, the newly appointed superintendent, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is getting a warm welcome from county leaders.