Fireworks ignited by children caused a significant fire in a D.C. apartment, displacing over 75 residents and highlighting the dangers of fireworks misuse.

Vice President Harris announced $85 million in grants to help communities increase housing construction, aiming to reduce housing costs amidst a national affordability crisis.

Haitian gang leader Joly Germine was sentenced to 35 years in prison for gun smuggling and money laundering, involving ransoms from kidnapped U.S. citizens.

It was announced last Friday that a District woman has been convicted of involvement in a Christmas Day robbery in 2023, according to an annou...

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a non-fatal shooting during a car theft attempt in Northwest Washington, D.C. The victim survived, and 19-year-old Elijah Hernandez faces assault charges.

MPD arrested Vanessa Bonaparte for the first-degree murder of Dwayne Boyd in a suspected domestic stabbing incident.

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the DC area with high temperatures and a risk of heat illnesses. Residents are advised to take precautions.

Metropolitan Police seek public help in identifying a suspect who carried out a lewd act in Northwest DC. The incident involved indecent exposure and occurred on the 2200 block of 12th Place, Northwest.

A male suspect rammed into police cars while attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle at Pentagon City Mall; he was arrested without injuries being reported.

Philip Dupree, 40, was convicted of deprivation of rights under color of law for using excessive force during a traffic stop. He faces up to 10 years in prison with sentencing pending.

The Middle East Institute has settled for $718,558 over allegations that it falsely claimed PPP loan eligibility despite engaging in political activities.

Indiana man gets 30-month prison term for assaulting police with a flagpole during the January 6 Capitol riot.

A Utah man, Odin Meacham, was convicted of assaulting law enforcement with a deadly weapon during the January 6 Capitol riot and faces sentencing in September 2024.