Fairfax Co. Man Tries To Light Fire Outside US Capitol: Police

US Capitol Police arrested a Fairfax County man who tried to light a fire on top of his car near the Grant Memorial.

Man With Machete Arrested At U.S. Capitol Ahead Of Trump Visit

Police said the north side of the Capitol Visitor's Center was briefly closed Wednesday after a man with a machete and knives was arrested.

DC Man Accused Of Stealing Mail From Luxury Homes In NoVA, MD

The 25-year-old man is also accused of robbing a U.S. Postal Service worker at gunpoint in August, federal prosecutors said.

Man Carrying Torch, Flare Gun Arrested At U.S. Capitol: Police

U.S. Capitol police said the man carrying a torch "smelled like fuel" when he was stopped by security for screening.

Baby on Board, But Is Baby Properly Buckled?

AAA and NSC Share Important Reminders During National Child Passenger Safety Week

Driver Accused Of Striking Girl Had $18K In Unpaid Traffic Fines

A D.C. councilman claims Earl Curtis of District Heights had accumulated more than 80 speeding tickets before he struck the girl on Sept. 9.

Keep Thieves From The Keys

District of Columbia and Maryland Lead the Nation in Year-Over-Year Auto Theft Increases

Thousands Fill DC Streets To Protest Israel's War In Gaza

The protests came amid a scheduled visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.

$1K Ransom For Stolen French Bulldog Leads To Arrests: Police

Yurman, a French bulldog stolen at gunpoint, was returned to his owner after police staked out suspected thieves seeking $1K for the dog.

1 Arrest In Demonstration At White House Correspondents Dinner: Report

Many in the crowd were showing support for Palestine as they shouted "Shame on you! Shame on you!"

Vehicle Thefts Surging: DC Ranks In Top 3 For Most Vehicle Thefts

Lock your car, take your keys, and park in a well-lit area: vehicle thefts are up 64 percent in the DC metro, according to a new report.

20 Years Later, Abu Ghraib Detainees Get Their Day In Federal VA Court

Three survivors of Abu Ghraib will finally get their day in U.S. court against the military contractor they hold responsible.

MD Man Dead, 2 Kids Among 5 Hurt In DC Shooting; Suspects At Large

Police said 2 suspects fired gunshots at a group of people in Northeast D.C. on Wednesday night. A Largo man was killed, 5 people were hurt.

ICE Agents Roll Out Body Cameras In Washington, DC, 4 Other Cities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in five cities will start wearing body-worn cameras.

DC Man Suspected Of Shooting 3 Officers Faced Eviction After Dog Bite

Court documents said officials found more than 30 dogs in the Southeast D.C. home after two bit a toddler and her guardian, a report said.

4 DC Police Officers Wounded, Armed Standoff Ends After 13 Hours

Police were injured in a shooting and standoff in the 5000 block of Hanna Place Southeast Wednesday. An arrest was made 13 hours later.

DC Firefighters Battle Fires Amid Freezing Temperatures

DC firefighters responded to several fires with single-digit wind chills. One was a two-alarm fire in a vacant building.

2 D.C. Buildings Damaged In Explosion After Gas Leak

BREAKING: One person was injured following the explosion of the building located in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue Southeast.

Man Rescued From Anacostia River In Critical Condition: Report

It happened near the 11th Street bridge on Monday, DC News Now reported.

Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint From D.C. Woman Whose Former Dog Died

Nearly $3,000 has been raised through GoFundMe so far to assist awoman in finding her stolen puppy. She lost a dog in D.C. flooding earlier.

Uber Cracking Down On Rider Verification

Starting in 2024, Uber will confirm account details against trusted data sources or an identification document.

Man With Gun Arrested Near U.S. Capitol: Police

Authorities said the man was arrested Tuesday in a park near Union Station, prompting police to close several nearby roads.

VA Murder Suspect Captured After 7 Weeks On The Run: Reports

Christopher Haynes attacked an officer and escaped from The George Washington University Hospital while in custody Sept. 7, police say.

VA Murder Suspect Still At Large A Month After Escaping DC Police

Christopher Haynes, a suspect in a Northern VA murder, escaped from The George Washington University Hospital while in custody on Sept. 7.

TX Congressman Carjacked In DC; FBI, MPD, Capitol Police Investigate

A member of Congress from Texas was carjacked by three men Monday night in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol Police Clear Suspicious Vehicle After HQ Evacuation

The building was evacuated Tuesday after a K-9 unit showed interest in a car located in the 100 block of D Street Northeast, police said.

DC Man, 19, Charged In Killing Of 10-Year-Old Arianna Davis: Police

Arianna Davis died on Mother's Day when she and her family were caught in a barrage of gunfire while driving home in D.C., police said.

Escaped DC Murder Suspect Not Evading Capture On His Own: Report

Police said Christopher Haynes is "not out there surviving on his own" after escaping authorities at a D.C. hospital on Sept. 7.

Murder Victim's Family Seeks Answers As D.C. Suspect Search Continues

Police are searching for murder suspect Christopher Haynes, who escaped from a D.C. hospital. Family of the VA victim's family want answers.

Reward For Escaped DC Murder Suspect Grows To $30K: Police

Christopher Haynes, 30, escaped police custody last week while receiving treatment at The George Washington University Hospital.

Bomb Threat At Smithsonian National Zoo Prompts Evacuation

The zoo was evacuated as a precaution Tuesday, but a preliminary sweep found no explosive devices, police said.

2 Double Shootings Within Hour Saturday Investigated By DC Police

Two men and a man and woman have been hospitalized with serious injuries following two shootings within an hour on Saturday night.

Buildings Cleared After 'Concerning' 911 Call From Senate Offices

U.S. Capitol Police said officers were investigating a "possible active shooter" Wednesday at the Senate Office Buildings in D.C.

Man Fatally Shot On Howard University Campus In D.C.: Police

Police said the shooting happened around 6 a.m. Thursday during an attempted robbery.

Teacher Gunned Down At D.C. University, Suspect In Custody

Jaime Maceo, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 25-year-old Maxwell Emerson, of Kentucky.

Black Bear Captured In DC After Leading Police On Neighborhood Chase

The large black bear darted through backyards after spending hours perched in a tree in D.C.'s Brookland neighborhood.

Man Killed On Metro Train: Police

Authorities responded shortly before noon to a shooting aboard a train, police said.

Oath Keepers Founder Sentenced To 18 years For Jan. 6 Seditious Attack

"The moment you are released, whenever that may be, you will be ready to take up arms against your government," the judge said.

U-Haul Truck Crashes Into Barrier Near White House, Driver Charged

A Missouri man is charged with threatening to kill or harm a president after police said he intentionally crashed outside Lafayette Park.

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee To Retire, Take Job At FBI

Contee, a 33-year veteran of the department, was sworn in as chief four days before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.