Security tightens near White House ahead of high-profile visit
Temporary fencing and concrete barriers are going up around the White House this week as security ramps up ahead of a high-profile visit, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
2 unrelated hit-and-run investigations underway in Virginia and Maryland
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
Scooter accident sends man into water at Tidal Basin
A man was pulled from the water at the Tidal Basin Wednesday morning after a scooter accident sent him over the edge.
DC weather: Showers possible Wednesday; storms likely Thursday
A mild and humid Wednesday across the District, with morning temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s and the possibility of afternoon showers.
Levee test installation prompts road closures near National Mall
Crews are conducting a test installation of the 17th Street levee Wednesday.
National Guard remains in DC following Trump's federal takeover
The federal takeover of D.C. police may be over, but the National Guard is still in the city and wards across the city are deciding how to put them to work.
Suspects wanted for killing man, kidnapping 2 others: police
The search is on for more suspects after a man was found dead in a North Bethesda apartment and police say two loved ones of the victim were also kidnapped.
Maryland high school shifts football schedule following violence at game
Another high school has changed its security policies at football games after two teens were injured and another taken into custody during a game.
Woman seriously injured after being hit by car in Wheaton, police say
A woman is facing life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Montgomery County.
Charges for 17-year-old accused of shooting DC firefighter upgraded
The 17-year-old accused of shooting a firefighter on Capitol Hill was in court, now facing upgraded charges from the U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro.
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
Statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall
A 12-foot statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall this week, put up by an anonymous group to mark “Friendship Month."
UDC student athlete attacked on campus
Nhaikyia Smith said she was walking to basketball practice on the campus of the University of the District of Columbia, when a man came up from behind her and started choking her.
Augusta Mall shooting: 1 dead, 2 arrested after fight ends in gunshots
One person is dead and two people have been arrested after a shooting at the Augusta Mall.
Virginia school officer fired, accused of inappropriate contact with underage student
A school officer at James Wood High School was fired after an alleged incident involving inappropriate conduct with an underage student.
Leesburg infant dies days after strangling, 22-year-old brother facing murder charges
Alvaro Mejia Ayala has been charged with strangling his 8-month-old sister, and will soon face murder charges, officials said, after the girl died from her injuries.
Son of woman murdered by man on death row asks Alabama officials to stop his execution
The son of a woman murdered in 1997 is asking Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to stop the execution of Geoffrey Todd West, saying he forgives his mother’s killer and does not want the state to take his life, according to the Associated Press.
Missing New York girl found in Chicago area with 2 men in US illegally: officials
A missing girl from New York was found last week in a Chicago suburb with two men who authorities said were in the country illegally.
Expensive Prada bag stolen from security guard at Lidl in DC
D.C. police say they’re searching for a man accused of stealing a designer bag from a security guard at a grocery store.
Wise High School moves football games to Saturdays to boost security
After reports of violent altercations and robberies following recent football games, Prince George’s County school officials are making changes to improve safety at athletic events.