Police nab suspect in foiled armed robbery in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery in Northwest Washington on Tuesday night, police said. The incident occurred around 9:26 p.m. on December…

D.C. rocked by violent string of robberies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police in D.C. asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents that occurred during a crime spree on Monday, December 2. The string of…

New Jersey’s Gas Car Ban in Jeopardy as EV Sales Lag State Fails to Meet Required Benchmarks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans the sale…

Three $10,000-winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Maryland; jackpot climbs to $825 million

BALTIMORE, MD — While no one hit the Mega Millions jackpot in the December 17 drawing, three Maryland players are celebrating $10,000 wins after purchasing third-tier winning tickets in Baltimore, Fort Washington,…

Trump pledges swift pardons for January 6 protesters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to “act very quickly” to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, reigniting sharp debate over accountability and the…

Two arrested after 5-year-old girl accidentally shot in D.C. apartment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the accidental shooting of a 5-year-old girl in a Southwest D.C. apartment on Monday evening. Officers responded to…

Coworker dispute leads to arrest after handgun pointed in Northwest D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A workplace argument in Northwest D.C. escalated into a criminal charge after a man allegedly pointed a handgun at his coworker during the altercation. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon…

Man arrested weeks after burglary in Northeast D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary in Northeast Washington that was captured on video earlier this month. The incident occurred on Monday, December 2, around…

Gun-wielding suspect robs victims in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed victims at gunpoint Saturday afternoon in Southeast Washington before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the…

Teen arrested in armed robbery aboard D.C. streetcar

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenager has been charged in connection with an armed robbery on a streetcar in Northeast Washington, where victims were allegedly threatened at gunpoint. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon,…

Teen girl shot near Dunbar High School in Northwest D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A teenage girl was shot Tuesday afternoon near Dunbar High School in Northwest Washington, prompting an alert and temporary lockdown of the school, officials said. The shooting occurred around…

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5-year-old girl critically injured after 3-year-old brother fires unsecured gun in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 5-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother while they were playing with an unsecured firearm inside a Southwest D.C. apartment Monday…

D.C. Police respond to chilling call from man who claims he killed his partner

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of his significant other after calling authorities to report the incident. Police responded to the 700…

FBI investigates drone sightings in New Jersey says no threat, Classified Briefing Scheduled in D.C. Today

NEWARK, N.J. – The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are continuing to investigate reports of drone sightings across New Jersey but have found no evidence of a national security or…

New Jersey Roads Messy, Backed Up for Tuesday Morning Commute

New Jersey Tuesday Morning Traffic Report: Commute Chaos Edition Good morning, New Jersey! If you’re on the roads today, let’s just say you’re going to need a little extra patience—and maybe an…

Fugitive captured in Maryland after fatal shooting in Southeast D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month in Southeast Washington that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man. The shooting…

Woman hospitalized after being struck by D.C. Metro Red Line train

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A woman was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries Saturday night after being struck by a Metro Red Line train at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, according to D.C.…

Armed robbery on a DC streetcar ends quickly with the arrest of a 16-year-old

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 16-year-old male was arrested Sunday after an armed robbery aboard a streetcar in Northeast Washington left victims shaken but unharmed. The incident occurred on December 15 at approximately…

Decades-old Thanksgiving tragedy now sees justice as an arrest is made in DC homicide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly two decades after a Thanksgiving Day tragedy, a suspect has been arrested in the 2005 killing of 23-year-old Makia Mosby in Southeast Washington, police announced Friday. On November…

45 illegal firearms seized in weeklong effort to reduce D.C. gun violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Illegal firearms were recovered across neighborhoods in the District last week, with 45 weapons seized between December 2 and December 9 as part of a coordinated effort to reduce…

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