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Gokhan Dugan was arrested in Germantown for threatening his child with a knife during a domestic disturbance, which was diffused by police using a Taser.
Politics & Govt in ...
The White House announces plans to build a new State Ballroom, funded by Trump and donors, designed to accommodate larger events than current facilities allow.
Five individuals plead guilty to smuggling items, including a knife and drugs, into the D.C. Jail. They face up to five years in prison for the crime.
SBA revokes USAID's 8(a) contract authority after a bribery scandal involving $550 million, as announced by Administrator Kelly Loeffler. An audit is promised.
The SBA warned federal contracting officers to curb fraud in the 8(a) Program and stressed their duty to report misconduct, following cases of fraud and a new focus on accountability.
Metropolitan Police are searching for suspects in a Southwest shooting on Independence Day, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Elijah Porter sentenced to over eight years for two armed robberies arranged via Facebook Marketplace; authorities recover stolen MacBook and praise MPD's efforts.
DC Police Department is seeking help to find missing 15-year-old Elijah McMillan from Maryland Ave NE, Washington D.C.
The DC Police Department is searching for 66-year-old Joseph Allen Brown, last seen on July 28, 2025, and urges anyone with information to contact them.
Facebook Marketplace sale in Gaithersburg turns into an attempted armed carjacking; suspects arrested after chase.
The Prince George's County Police is investigating the fatal shooting of William Askew in Laurel. A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Community & Society in ...
Washington Metropolitan Police Department partners with CVS for Retail Safety Pop-Ups in the First District, with a focus on enhancing store security and community relations.
Rodney Baggott was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in a 2024 D.C. road rage case that resulted in the death of an Uber Eats driver.
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