Mother of Dacara Thompson says she wants 'justice served' in daughter's murder
The family of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson spoke to the press Monday afternoon following a court appearance of suspect Hugo Hernandez-Mendez.
The family of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson spoke to the press Monday afternoon following a court appearance of suspect Hugo Hernandez-Mendez.
Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail
The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.
The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.
Judge delays ruling on Catherine Hoggle’s competency to stand trial
Eleven years to the day after two of her children went missing, Catherine Hoggle was back in a Montgomery County courtroom on Monday as lawyers argue whether she will ever be well enough mentally to stand trial for their murders.
Eleven years to the day after two of her children went missing, Catherine Hoggle was back in a Montgomery County courtroom on Monday as lawyers argue whether she will ever be well enough mentally to stand trial for their murders.
DC weather: Fall-like start to week across DMV
A cool start to the workweek with a fall-like feel across the D.C. area accompanied by mostly sunny and dry skies into the weekend.
A cool start to the workweek with a fall-like feel across the D.C. area accompanied by mostly sunny and dry skies into the weekend.
Taylor Swift's new album will have midnight release at these Target stores in DC area
Attention Swifties! If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on Taylor's newest music, prepare to get in line.
Attention Swifties! If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on Taylor's newest music, prepare to get in line.
Hugo Hernandez-Mendez: Who is the man charged in Dacara Thompson’s murder?
Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, has been arrested and charged in the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, authorities announced Friday during a news conference.
Hugo Hernandez-Mendez, 35, has been arrested and charged in the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, authorities announced Friday during a news conference.
Teen killed, another injured after shooting at park in Montgomery County
Two suspects are in custody for a double shooting that left one teen dead, and another in critical condition.
Two suspects are in custody for a double shooting that left one teen dead, and another in critical condition.
Two men shot in Silver Spring, Maryland; 'active' police investigation underway
Police are investigating a double shooting that left two men injured in Silver Spring, Maryland last night.
Police are investigating a double shooting that left two men injured in Silver Spring, Maryland last night.
Armed suspect apprehended after domestic dispute inside Maryland home
A man is in police custody in St. Mary's County after police say he fled the scene of a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning. What We Know
A man is in police custody in St. Mary's County after police say he fled the scene of a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning. What We Know
Police release new photos in unsolved 2022 parking garage murder investigation
Police have released images of a man who they believe was near the downtown Silver Spring parking garage where Charles "Joe" Reynolds was fatally shot just before Christmas in 2022.
Police have released images of a man who they believe was near the downtown Silver Spring parking garage where Charles "Joe" Reynolds was fatally shot just before Christmas in 2022.
Dacara Thompson investigation: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez arrested, charged with teen's murder
Police say 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez of Bowie was arrested and is facing first and second-degree murder charges after detectives linked him to the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, whose August disappearance prompted an investigation by agencies across Maryland.
Police say 35-year-old Hugo Hernandez-Mendez of Bowie was arrested and is facing first and second-degree murder charges after detectives linked him to the killing of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, whose August disappearance prompted an investigation by agencies across Maryland.
How obtaining a COVID vaccine in DC, Maryland and Virginia has changed
There has been a major shift in the nation's COVID-19 vaccine policy. The change impacts vaccine availability across the country, including in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
There has been a major shift in the nation's COVID-19 vaccine policy. The change impacts vaccine availability across the country, including in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
MCPS rolls out enhanced safety protocols amid parent frustration
Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025–2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.
Montgomery County Public Schools has adopted a new emergency response protocol for the 2025–2026 school year, but not all parents are on board with how the rollout has been handled.
Near 90 degrees Friday in DC region; weekend storms possible
Summer heat returns to the D.C. area Friday, with highs nearing 90 degrees before the chance of showers and storms on Saturday and into early Sunday morning.
Summer heat returns to the D.C. area Friday, with highs nearing 90 degrees before the chance of showers and storms on Saturday and into early Sunday morning.
70-year family mystery solved, siblings reunite from new evidence in Maryland county's oldest cold case
Howard County police have finally identified the Jane Doe from the county's oldest cold case homicide and reunited her surviving children after 70 years apart.
Howard County police have finally identified the Jane Doe from the county's oldest cold case homicide and reunited her surviving children after 70 years apart.
Police investigate suspicious activity at Montgomery County church amid rising security concerns
Montgomery County Police are searching for a man spotted lurking around St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Norbeck Road.
Montgomery County Police are searching for a man spotted lurking around St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church on Norbeck Road.
Gaithersburg man arrested for sexually assaulting children at local library: police
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a child.
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a child.
Seat Pleasant police officers reunited with twins they helped deliver
Three years ago, these officers helped deliver twin girls while on the job, and on Friday, they're set to reunite with them for the first time as they join the family in celebrating their adoption.
Three years ago, these officers helped deliver twin girls while on the job, and on Friday, they're set to reunite with them for the first time as they join the family in celebrating their adoption.
Missing Maryland woman last seen in Hyattsville left apartment in shambles, photos show
Authorities in Maryland are investigating the disappearances of two Prince George’s County women who vanished days apart in late August.
Authorities in Maryland are investigating the disappearances of two Prince George’s County women who vanished days apart in late August.
DC weather: Afternoon, evening storms possible Thursday
After a stretch of dry days, showers and thunderstorms return to the D.C. forecast Thursday afternoon and evening.
After a stretch of dry days, showers and thunderstorms return to the D.C. forecast Thursday afternoon and evening.