Man accused of trying to abduct woman at Pentagon City due in court
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
A man accused of an attempted abduction in Arlington remains in custody and is due in court Friday morning.
DOJ opens investigation into Fairfax County prosecutor
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
The Justice Department has launched a formal investigation into Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano over policies in his office involving criminal cases tied to non‑citizens.
Virginia man accused of sexually assaulting girl allegedly tried to bribe mother with house: report
A Virginia man already facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8‑year‑old girl is now accused of trying to bribe the child’s mother with a house to make the case go away, according to a Fox News Digital report.
A Virginia man already facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting an 8‑year‑old girl is now accused of trying to bribe the child’s mother with a house to make the case go away, according to a Fox News Digital report.
'Kill me, kill me, kill me': Suspected gunman charged in Secret Service shootout near White House
A Texas man accused of wounding a juvenile bystander while allegedly firing at a U.S. Secret Service officer near the Washington Monument is now facing federal charges, according to the Justice Department.
A Texas man accused of wounding a juvenile bystander while allegedly firing at a U.S. Secret Service officer near the Washington Monument is now facing federal charges, according to the Justice Department.
Over a dozen DC police officers placed on leave amid crime data probe
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
DC Council to take final vote on juvenile curfew bill
The D.C. Council will hold its second and final vote Tuesday on the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025, deciding whether to make the city’s curfew zone laws permanent.
The D.C. Council will hold its second and final vote Tuesday on the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025, deciding whether to make the city’s curfew zone laws permanent.
Child shot on the National Mall; suspect wounded by Secret Service
A child was injured in a shootout on the National Mall on Monday, and the suspected gunman was shot by a U.S. Secret Service agent, authorities say.
A child was injured in a shootout on the National Mall on Monday, and the suspected gunman was shot by a U.S. Secret Service agent, authorities say.
Teen due in court after Blake High School parking lot shooting
The alleged shooter in the Blake High School parking lot incident is expected back in court Monday, as new details emerge about what led up to the shooting and the charges now facing both teens involved.
The alleged shooter in the Blake High School parking lot incident is expected back in court Monday, as new details emerge about what led up to the shooting and the charges now facing both teens involved.
Cole Allen removed from suicide watch; court hearing still set for Monday
The defense team for Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, withdrew its request to remove him from suicide watch after learning the restriction had already been lifted, according to FOX News.
The defense team for Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, withdrew its request to remove him from suicide watch after learning the restriction had already been lifted, according to FOX News.
Loaded guns found in school 2 days in a row, woman found dead in park | Crime in the DMV
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 27, 2026.
Wrapping up this week's crime stories from DC, Maryland, and Virginia during the week of April 27, 2026.
Police arrest man linked to series of retail thefts in DC, authorities say
D.C. police have arrested a man they say is connected to more than a dozen retail thefts committed throughout April in the District.
D.C. police have arrested a man they say is connected to more than a dozen retail thefts committed throughout April in the District.
Officer sprayed with pepper spray by man in Rock Creek Park, authorities say
A U.S. Park Police officer was sprayed with pepper spray by a man in Rock Creek Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
A U.S. Park Police officer was sprayed with pepper spray by a man in Rock Creek Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
Alleged altercation between DuVal High School staff member, student under investigation
An alleged altercation between a DuVal High School staff member and a student is under investigation, according to school officials.
An alleged altercation between a DuVal High School staff member and a student is under investigation, according to school officials.
Loaded ghost gun recovered from student at St. Charles High School, sheriff says
A loaded, semi‑automatic ghost gun was recovered from a 15‑year‑old student at St. Charles High School on Wednesday, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
A loaded, semi‑automatic ghost gun was recovered from a 15‑year‑old student at St. Charles High School on Wednesday, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Students return to Blake High School a day after shooting
Less than 24 hours after a shooting outside Blake High School, students returned to class Thursday under tighter security.
Less than 24 hours after a shooting outside Blake High School, students returned to class Thursday under tighter security.
Gun found in student’s locker at St. Charles High School day after ghost gun incident, officials say
St. Charles High School dismissed students early Thursday after a gun was found in a student’s locker, one day after another student was caught with a ghost gun on campus, authorities said.
St. Charles High School dismissed students early Thursday after a gun was found in a student’s locker, one day after another student was caught with a ghost gun on campus, authorities said.
WHCA dinner shooting suspect won’t fight detention, attorney says
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, agreed to remain in custody during a federal court hearing Thursday, according to FOX News.
'Unwelcome, uninvited adult' on Blake HS campus leads to fight, shooting: 1 detained
A fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School, after an "unwelcome, uninvited adult" came to campus, school officials said. One person was reportedly shot, and one was detained.
A fight broke out in the parking lot of Blake High School, after an "unwelcome, uninvited adult" came to campus, school officials said. One person was reportedly shot, and one was detained.
Homicide investigation underway after woman pronounced dead in Prince George’s County park
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was pronounced dead Tuesday night in a Prince George’s County park, authorities said.
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was pronounced dead Tuesday night in a Prince George’s County park, authorities said.
Man taken into custody after repeated trespassing at CIA Headquarters, court documents say
A man was taken into custody for trespassing at CIA Headquarters after two earlier incidents at the same Fairfax County complex, according to court documents.
A man was taken into custody for trespassing at CIA Headquarters after two earlier incidents at the same Fairfax County complex, according to court documents.