Afghan national charged in ambush killing of National Guardsman in D.C.

Washington, DC – Federal prosecutors have charged 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national living in Bellingham, Washington, in connection with the ambush-style shooting that killed National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom and critically wounded…

Armed thugs chase down and rob D.C. Metro rider

Gun-toting robbers stalk Metro rider through city streets Washington, DC – Two armed suspects are wanted by police after a violent robbery in Northwest early Saturday morning, where a victim was followed,…

Speeding car slams into MPD officer on I-695

D.C. officer hospitalized after being struck by speeding car while aiding motorist on I-695 Washington, DC – A late-night act of service nearly turned fatal for a Metropolitan Police Department officer who…

Dispute erupts into gun threat on Pennsylvania Avenue

Man arrested after pulling gun during ongoing dispute on Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC — A long-simmering argument between two men came to a head Thursday morning when one allegedly pulled a gun…

Armed robbers flee in black SUVs after Mississippi Ave heist

Armed robbery under investigation on Mississippi Avenue SE involving two black SUVs Washington, DC – Authorities are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday night in Southeast DC, with suspects reportedly fleeing…

Hooded gunman wanted in D.C. shooting

Gunfire erupts overnight on V Street NW as police search for suspect Washington, DC – A manhunt is underway after a shooting in the early morning hours Friday in the 200 block…

Brooklyn gas station ticket nails Powerball jackpot

Brooklyn Powerball ticket hits for $50K as jackpot fever grips New York BROOKLYN, NY – A Powerball ticket sold at a Brooklyn gas station matched four white balls and the red Power…

Columbia Road robber arrested after knife-point attack

Man charged in Columbia Heights knife robbery after early morning street attack Washington, DC – A man is facing armed robbery charges after police say he pulled a knife and robbed a…

Attempted robbery on 4th Street SW caught on camera

MPD searching for suspects in attempted robbery near 4th Street SW Washington, DC — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects caught on camera after an…

H Street bank target arrested after trying to collect cash curbside

Alabama man arrested after failed DC bank robbery note scheme Washington, DC — A 61-year-old man from Alabama was arrested Saturday after police say he handed a demand note to a bank…

Surveillance footage shows suspect in MLK Avenue shooting

Gunman shoots victim during attempted robbery inside Southeast DC business WASHINGTON, DC – A brazen daylight shooting inside a Southeast Washington business has prompted police to release surveillance footage as they search…

7-Eleven ticket leads to $50K payday for Prince George’s County grandma

Forestville grandmother wins $50K on Jurassic Park scratch-off ticket bought at local 7-Eleven FORESTVILLE, MD — A Forestville woman struck it big on a $5 scratch-off ticket, winning $50,000 after buying the…

ICE arrests Mexican national who illegally crossed border five times for child abduction conviction

WASHINGTON, DC – Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Mexican national in Chicago who has been convicted of child abduction and repeatedly entered the United States illegally, officials said. U.S. Immigration and…

Trump declares Biden-era autopen documents void, cancels all prior executive actions

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump announced that all documents and executive actions signed by President Joe Biden using an autopen are “hereby terminated” and “of no further force or effect,” in…

‘I’ll be back’ coffee drinker wins $50,000 Holiday Raffle prize in Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MD – A Washington, D.C. maintenance worker who calls himself “I’ll Be Back” walked away with the first $50,000 Early Bird prize from Maryland Lottery’s new Holiday Raffle game. The winner,…

Capitol Heights man dies in high-speed I-295 crash

High-speed I-295 crash kills Capitol Heights man after vehicle slams into wall Washington, DC – A deadly solo crash on Interstate 295 took the life of a 60-year-old man from Capitol Heights…

Serial thief hits same block twice in one day before arrest

Serial burglary suspect busted after string of break-ins across Northwest DC WASHINGTON, DC – A months-long string of burglaries and thefts across Northwest DC ended Saturday when a Southeast man was arrested…

We Won’t Pay Federal Taxes: Mikie Sherrill Says She Will Withhold “Magical Pile of Money” to Fight Trump

TRENTON, NJ – Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is facing criticism after suggesting New Jersey could “withhold” federal tax dollars as a form of protest against the Trump administration. Her remarks, made during an…

Teen charged after holding up teen for designer shoes

Teen robbed at gunpoint for designer sneakers in brazen Northeast holdup Washington, DC – A teenager was forced to give up his ski mask and designer tennis shoes at gunpoint during an…

New Jersey Senator Shows Support for Congress Members Who Called for Military to Rebel Against White House ‘Unlawful Orders’

Washington, DC – A political firestorm erupted Wednesday after six Democratic members of Congress — all military veterans — released a joint video reminding U.S. service members of their duty to refuse…

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