Germantown Man Charged After Scooter Crash Near National Mall
A Germantown man faces DUI and hit-and-run charges after a 79-year-old woman on a mobility scooter was struck near the National Mall and died a week later. Police say charging documents include a field breath test above the legal limit and a detention by a National Guard member at the scene.
Upper Marlboro Census Boss Gets 2 Years In $790K Family Kickback Scheme
A former Census supervisor from Upper Marlboro was sentenced after prosecutors say she steered a multimillion-dollar contract to a relative in exchange for roughly $790,000 in kickbacks.
Dead Men Eating, Stolen Identities Milk Millions From Welfare
A new watchdog report says stolen Social Security numbers and deceased identities helped fraudsters siphon millions from SNAP and Medicaid. Watchdogs urge identity checks and new reporting.
San Antonio Feds Make Omaha Grain Giant Fork Over $10 Million In Border Bribe Case
Federal prosecutors say Omaha‑based Scoular reimbursed customs brokers for payments at the U.S.–Mexico border; the company entered a three‑year DPA and will pay over $10 million.












