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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.
Two Indiana men were arrested for assaulting officers during the January 6 Capitol riot, facing various charges including civil disorder and misdemeanors.
D.C. police arrested armed suspect Davonta McBride after a failed carjacking attempt on Bryant Street, recovering a firearm and charging him with multiple offenses.
A teen was arrested for a failed robbery attempt in Northwest D.C.; his accomplice is still at large. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks public assistance, offering a reward for information.
A third suspect, Charles Edward Owens, was arrested in the Mother's Day murder of 10-year-old Arianna Davis in Washington D.C., already in jail on unrelated charges.
Los Angeles woman Kayla Reifschneider was arrested by the FBI on charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot, including felony obstruction and misdemeanors.
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.
A man in D.C. pleaded guilty to firearm and drug trafficking charges in Chinatown, awaiting sentencing with potential for heavy fines and prison time.
Keith Williams, a 23-year-old from DC, was indicted on first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Brendan Ofori on a Green Line train after a heated clash.
Shaquille Taylor received a 12-year prison sentence for aggravated assault and other charges after a high-speed chase in D.C. resulted in serious injuries to another driver.
Four teens aged 13 to 15 were arrested by the Metropolitan Police for an attempted robbery and assault at a D.C. bus stop, with one suspect brandishing a gun.
Anthony Mastanduno pled guilty to six felonies for his part in the January 6 Capitol riot, including violent offenses and assaulting police officers. He will be sentenced on June 27, 2024.
Police are seeking assistance to identify suspects in a Northeast street robbery and assault on March 2, using surveillance footage from the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue.
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