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Metropolitan Police in D.C. arrested a robbery suspect, Gardner Bradley, who also assaulted an officer during the arrest. The incident occurred on March 9 in Southeast D.C.
A Maryland woman was sentenced to 46 months in prison for passing bad checks at various retail stores, resulting in over $300,000 of fraudulent transactions.
The D.C. Council passed the Secure D.C. Omnibus Amendment Act to combat increasing crime, sparking debate over its emphasis on policing over community support.
Politics & Govt in ...
President Biden announced a plan for the U.S. to help construct a temporary port in Gaza for aid delivery, circumventing Israel, and avoiding military deployment.
Sports in ...
The Washington Nationals are offering $5 tickets to D.C. residents as a thank-you gesture, aiming to bolster local fan loyalty and attendance at games.
LGBTQ+ advocate Ruby Corado appeared in court on allegations of embezzling $150,000 from Casa Ruby, Inc. for personal use, facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
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The D.C. Council has passed a bill limiting restaurant service charges to 20% and requiring clear disclosure to customers to improve transparency and reduce confusion.
Victor Scott Terrill faces federal firearms charges for shooting a police officer in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood. He was apprehended after a chase and stand-off.
Adam West received a 4 ½ year sentence under the Youth Rehabilitation Act for carjacking, below the mandatory minimum of seven years. He was apprehended after a police chase in D.C.
The Senate Appropriations Committee released the text for six FY24 appropriations bills, with votes pending on funding affecting a broad range of American sectors.
Metropolitan Police Department reports a fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. with a 31-year-old man killed, prompting an investigation and a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
A man was shot and killed in Southeast Washington, D.C., with police now conducting a homicide investigation and offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
Tyrone Hawkins was sentenced to nine years in prison for a daylight shooting in Northeast Washington after pleading guilty to assault with intent to kill.
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