A 5-year-old boy was struck and killed by a speeding hit-and-run driver Friday evening on Ridgecrest Court SE in Southeast D.C.; police are searching for a dark blue Nissan (VA TAK‑9548).

Federal prosecutors say an Arizona man pleaded guilty after postal inspectors intercepted roughly 20,300 carfentanil‑laced M‑30 pills bound for the Birmingham area.

Five D.C.-area teens and their coach were arrested in Polk County after deputies say they stole $37.60 worth of snacks from a Davenport 7‑Eleven while on an AAU trip.

Two Washington County residents were arrested after deputies say a three-month-old was flown to Children’s National with severe head injuries. Authorities say the infant suffered subdural and retinal hemorrhages.

Tenants at Congress Park I & II in Southeast D.C. have sued their landlord, alleging years of neglect, 1,100+ code violations, failing safety systems and recurring violence. Plaintiffs seek repairs, oversight and damages.

Two Topeka cousins received nearly six‑year federal sentences after a March 2024 gunpoint robbery of a food truck, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Treasury blacklisted more than 50 people and companies tied to the Jalisco New Generation cartel, including alleged new leader Juan Carlos “Pelon” Gonzalez. The move targets the cartel’s leadership and the businesses that launder its proceeds.

A man pumping gas on the 1500 block of Kenilworth Ave NE was carjacked at gunpoint; police recovered a shell casing and are searching for a dark-gray Toyota Yaris.

A D.C. firefighter was seriously injured after being struck by a ladder truck at a Southwest D.C. blaze and was airlifted to a trauma center. The department and police are investigating.

An arrest was made Thursday after a woman was found stabbed near Eastern Market. Police recovered a knife and the victim was taken to the hospital.

A maintenance worker who fell from a penthouse ledge on 15th Street NW was rescued by DC firefighters and taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

A Virginia pastor was arrested after state police say he repeatedly sent explicit photos to a York County teen beginning after a 2024 sermon. Investigators say the contact lasted into late 2025 and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A judge has ordered 'Top Chef' alum Eric Adjepong to stay away from his daughter for a year; the order blocks access to her home, school and childcare while details remain under seal.