Tlaib Has Her Flag, I Have My Uniform As Congressman Dons IDF Service Top

WASHINGTON, DC – In a unique move, U.S. Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) appeared on Capitol Hill wearing an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) uniform. Mast, the only sitting congressman with service experience in…

Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 59-Year-Old Man in Southeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC – Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Southeast, DC. The…

No Trick-Or-Treating on Halloween Day in Toms River, Here’s Why

Toms River Reschedules Trick-or-Treating for 84th Annual Halloween Parade Toms River, NJ — The 84th annual Toms River Fire Co. #1 Halloween parade is set to take place on Tuesday, October 31.…

Man Charged with Murder Following Shooting in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT, MD – A shooting incident in Williamsport on Thursday led to the death of a woman. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) responded to a residence on the 11700 block of…

Former bank manager pleads guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft

Tacoma –A 44-year-old former bank manager from Battle Ground, Washington, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identify Theft, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M.…

Here Are The House Republicans Who Say They Won’t Vote For Scalise

Here Are The House Republicans Who Say They Won’t Vote For Scalise Mary Lou Masters on October 12, 2023 Numerous House Republicans have said they will not support House Majority Leader Steve…

United States seeks to forfeit more than $72 million involved in bribery and money scheme

MIAMI – On Sept. 29, the United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to forfeit more than $72 million involved in a bribery and money laundering scheme centered around Ecuador’s public…

Former Executive Director of Tribal non-profit job training program pleads guilty to embezzling federal funds

Tacoma – The former Executive Director of the Western Washington Indian Employment Training Program (WWIETP) pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to embezzling from a program receiving federal funds,…

Erie County District Attorney Honored with Lifetime Membership to CCJ

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn has been recognized with a lifetime membership to the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ). The CCJ, a nonpartisan organization headquartered in Washington,…

Ghanaian National and a Florida Resident Indicted for Money Laundering

PITTSBURGH, PA – A Ghanaian National and a resident of Florida have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh for money laundering, United States Attorney Eric G Olshan announced today.…

IRS Contractor Pleads Guilty to Disclosing Tax Return Information to News Organizations

An IRS contractor, Charles Littlejohn, 38, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty today to disclosing tax return information without authorization. “By using his role as a government contractor to gain access to private…

Former Olympic Equestrian Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Minor Student

PORTLAND, Ore.—A former Olympic equestrian who in retirement became a world-class equestrian coach was sentenced to federal prison today for sexually abusing a minor student. Richard Rankin Fellers, 63, of Sherwood, Oregon,…

Former Indiana Police Officers Sentenced For Civil Rights Violations In Assault Of Handcuffed Detainee

WASHINGTON-A former police officer with the Elkhart Police Department, Joshua Titus, 34, was sentenced today to 12 months and one day in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release for…

Teen Injured in D.C. Shooting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A teen was wounded in a shooting near the Deanwood Recreation Center, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department. The incident occurred shortly before 9:45…

D.C. Metro Police Investigate Robbery, Release Suspect Descriptions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An investigation is underway following a robbery at an establishment in the 1200 block of Brentwood Road in Northeast D.C. yesterday evening. The D.C. Metro Police have released descriptions…

D.C. Robbery And Assault Suspects Caught On Camera

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery and assault that took place on Tuesday…

US Watching For Escalation In Iran-Backed Activities In South America After Hamas Attack, General Says

US Watching For Escalation In Iran-Backed Activities In South America After Hamas Attack, General Says Micaela Burrow on October 11, 2023 The U.S. military is watching closely for an uptick in Iranian…

MPD Focuses on Traffic Safety with Compliance Checkpoint on South Capitol Street

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 11, 2023 – In a bid to combat rising traffic fatalities in the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) conducted a high-visibility Traffic Safety Compliance Checkpoint on…

Nineteen-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Trafficking 3D-Printed “Glock Switches” and “Auto-Sears”

PEORIA, Ill. – A Washington, Illinois, man, Zavien James Ross, 19, was sentenced today to 27 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to…

D.C. Teen Arrested for Rideshare Carjacking Over Dog Dispute

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Northeast D.C. teen is in custody for carjacking a rideshare vehicle after a disagreement with the driver about allowing a dog in the car. The incident occurred on…

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