Two sentenced for defacing U.S. Constitution and National Gallery exhibits in climate protest

WASHINGTON – Donald Zepeda, 35, of Maryland, and Jackson Green, 27, of Utah, were sentenced to federal prison for their February 14, 2024, attack on the U.S. Constitution at the National Archives…

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A California man’s illegal firearm conviction tied to investigation into his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

FRESNO, Calif. — A Madera man was sentenced Thursday to three years and two months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Benjamin Martin, 46,…

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15-year-old victim seeks help at high school after East Capitol Street shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 15-year-old boy was shot Friday morning behind an apartment complex on East Capitol Street Southeast, prompting an investigation as police search for suspects caught on camera. The shooting…

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Four charged in $800,000 retail theft scheme across six Maryland counties

BALTIMORE, MD — Four men have been indicted for their roles in an organized retail crime ring accused of committing 37 thefts across six Maryland counties, resulting in approximately $800,000 in losses,…

Police Blotter

Maryland police officer sentenced to 18 months for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Maryland police officer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors…

Gunshots on Banner Lane prompt search for three suspects

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gunfire erupted Thursday afternoon in the unit block of Banner Lane, Northwest, prompting a search for three suspects captured on surveillance footage, officials announced Friday. Officers responded to reports…

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A D.C. Metro Police Department patrol car.

Gunfire on East Capitol Street as police hunt for armed suspects

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning in the 1700 block of East Capitol Street, Northeast, and are asking for the public’s help in locating four suspects…

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Teen arrested in armed coat robbery at Dunbar High School

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Monday at Dunbar High School in Northwest, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Friday. The…

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DC man sentenced to 20 years for armed carjacking and robbery

WASHINGTON — A 22-year-old Washington, D.C., man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for an armed carjacking and a separate armed robbery in 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Matthew M.…

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Texas man sentenced to 22 months for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

WASHINGTON — A Texas man was sentenced Thursday to 22 months in prison for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, which disrupted the certification…

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New Jersey Congressman Admits America’s Public Trust in Government at Record Lows Under His Party’s Leadership

In a recent statement, New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim acknowledged the historically low levels of public trust in government, emphasizing the need for officials to prioritize the interests of the American people…

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Vivek Ramaswamy Says DOGE Plan For Gov’t Employees Has Bureaucrats ‘In Tears’

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) co-leader Vivek Ramaswamy indicated Monday that federal employees will be required to return to the office full time, and that the push has left union bureaucrats “in…

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Woman arrested for assaulting officer during shoplifting incident at Potomac Mills

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Washington, D.C., woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a shoplifting investigation at the North Face store in Potomac Mills Mall, authorities said. The…

Suspect charged after months on the run for Rhode Island Avenue robbery

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Northeast D.C. after turning himself in months after the incident, police announced Monday. The robbery occurred on…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

Man killed in brutal stabbing on Kansas Avenue

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 31-year-old man was killed Saturday evening in a stabbing on Kansas Avenue Northwest, prompting an active investigation into the fatal attack. Vance Contee of Northwest, D.C., was found…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

DAVID BLACKMON: Zeldin And Burgum Take On Daunting Roles In Second Trump Term

President-elect Donald Trump has set Washington, D.C. afire over the past week with a series of controversial picks for cabinet-level offices and other senior advisory positions. The Senate confirmation hearings for nominees…

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Dem Senator-Elect Says Party Ignored Latino Voters, Calls Out ‘Ivy League’ Candidates Lacking ‘Pulse’ On Working Class

Democratic Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego said Sunday on CNN that his party had ignored Latino voters, calling out how “Ivy League” candidates lacked a “pulse” on the Latino working class. Following President-elect…

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RICK MANNING: Why Matt Gaetz Makes Sense As Attorney General

You could almost hear the audible gasp by establishment Washington, D.C. when they learned that Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz was going to be appointed attorney general by President Donald Trump. Truthfully my…

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Virginia Senator Pushes to Censor Online Video Game Platform Steam Over Alleged Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Mark Warner of Virginia has intensified his scrutiny of Valve Corporation, the owner of Steam, the world’s largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, citing concerns over the…

Tech and Gaming·The Buzz

Scooter rider dies after crash with Metro bus in Northeast DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 60-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a crash involving a scooter and a Metro bus last week in Northeast DC. The collision occurred on Thursday, Nov.…

D.C. News·Police Blotter

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Two sentenced for defacing U.S. Constitution and National Gallery exhibits in climate protest

A California man’s illegal firearm conviction tied to investigation into his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot

15-year-old victim seeks help at high school after East Capitol Street shooting

Four charged in $800,000 retail theft scheme across six Maryland counties

Maryland police officer sentenced to 18 months for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Gunshots on Banner Lane prompt search for three suspects

Gunfire on East Capitol Street as police hunt for armed suspects

Teen arrested in armed coat robbery at Dunbar High School

DC man sentenced to 20 years for armed carjacking and robbery

Texas man sentenced to 22 months for assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot

New Jersey Congressman Admits America’s Public Trust in Government at Record Lows Under His Party’s Leadership

Vivek Ramaswamy Says DOGE Plan For Gov’t Employees Has Bureaucrats ‘In Tears’

Woman arrested for assaulting officer during shoplifting incident at Potomac Mills

Suspect charged after months on the run for Rhode Island Avenue robbery

Man killed in brutal stabbing on Kansas Avenue

DAVID BLACKMON: Zeldin And Burgum Take On Daunting Roles In Second Trump Term

Dem Senator-Elect Says Party Ignored Latino Voters, Calls Out ‘Ivy League’ Candidates Lacking ‘Pulse’ On Working Class

RICK MANNING: Why Matt Gaetz Makes Sense As Attorney General

Virginia Senator Pushes to Censor Online Video Game Platform Steam Over Alleged Discrimination

Scooter rider dies after crash with Metro bus in Northeast DC

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