Hunter William Bell, 29, was sentenced to 216 months after pleading guilty to distributing child pornography. Prosecutors say an iPhone seized by agents contained more than 600 images.

Antisemitic graffiti was discovered at Greenwood Elementary in Brookeville on May 2, prompting an investigation and extra security. School officials offered counseling while police review footage.

A jury convicted Robert Lowe in a U Street bar killing; sentencing is set for July 17, 2026.

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A Gaithersburg man admitted he sold fentanyl to a 15-year-old who later died; sentencing is set for Sept. 17.

A law enforcement shooting near the Washington Monument left one person injured and shut down major roads around the National Mall.

A 28-year-old man was killed after his car crashed on Indian Head Highway minutes after a reported shoplifting call. Police say no pursuit occurred; investigators are seeking tips.

Officials say an active gas leak from a rooftop grill likely sparked a late‑night blaze on the 1300 block of 4th St SE; crews extinguished it after midnight and no injuries were reported.

A man was shot near Nationals Park late Sunday; police say his injuries are not believed to be life‑threatening and are searching for two suspects.

A hybrid vehicle caught fire after a crash at 9th Street and Southern Avenue SE Sunday night; three people were hospitalized and hazmat crews responded.

A Pakistani national admitted leading a visa‑fraud smuggling ring that used sham film companies to move migrants through Latin America to the U.S. border.

A man was found shot multiple times early Saturday on the 2700 block of Langston Place SE and was pronounced dead; MPD says detectives are investigating.

Pras Michel has surrendered to federal authorities and begun a 14‑year sentence after his 2023 conviction in a wide‑ranging foreign‑influence and campaign‑finance case.