Man wanted on attempted first-degree murder charges out of Silver Spring: Police
Police in Montgomery County are asking for help in finding a suspect wanted in connection with a murder attempt earlier this summer.
DC police investigating deadly early morning stabbing in Northwest
D.C. police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened early Saturday morning in Northwest.
How a Metro officer uses her photographic memory to fight crime
Imagine you had a photographic memory and could instantly recall any face you’ve seen, like you were flipping through a photo album in your mind. Metro Transit Police Officer Kache Fields has that ability and uses it to catch people suspected of crimes. For the past seven years, the Southeast D.C. native has been...
‘It’s not fully over’: DC leaders talk about what’s next after the crime emergency...
Now that the federal law enforcement surge in D.C. has come to an end, many don’t believe there will be a sudden disappearance of police and National Guard. However, one Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner said he’s heard of fewer interactions with residents. “It’s not fully over, but I think...
Former DYRS employee to spend decades in prison for abusing 17-year-old ward
Kelvin Powell, 63, of Temple Hills, was ordered to spend 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
ICE incident near Silver Spring’s Eastern Middle School stokes fear, advocates say
Two “heavily armed, masked men” without clear identification chased two other men on foot, handcuffed them and then paraded them in front of parents and students at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring Wednesday morning, according to a social media post made by county councilmember Kristin Mink on Thursday.
Woman hit, killed by vehicle on Route 50 in Annapolis, police say
A woman was killed in a serious car accident on Route 50 in Annapolis Friday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
Loudoun County leaders approve ban on streets named after Confederate leaders, segregationists
LEESBURG, Va. — The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors officially changed an ordinance to send a clear message: streets named after Confederate leaders and segregationists are prohibited. In a regular meeting on Tuesday, supervisors unanimously voted to codify the changes, which also includes names of facilities and...
Support Aiden as Toddler of the Year: local preschooler fundraises for Toys for Tots
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The "Toddler of the Year" competition is underway. Aiden, a 4-year-old from Leesburg, has made it all the way to the quarter-finals and joined us live on Thursday before going back to preschool. Every vote for Aiden goes directly to Toys for Tots. You can learn...
6 People Arrested After Drug Bust In Maryland
During a significant narcotics bust last week, authorities confiscated a kilogram of fentanyl, multiple guns, and more than $16,000 in cash, city police said on Wednesday. Following a month-long investigation focused on Carrollton Ridge’s Wilkens Avenue and Dover Street, the Southwest District Action Team conducted...