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Metropolitan Police arrested Odalis Cisneros for a stabbing in Northwest DC following a forcible home entry; bystanders intervened until law enforcement arrived.
DC Police are seeking information about missing 15-year-old Xynai Lawson last seen in SE, asking the public to call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411 with tips.
DC Police issued an alert for missing 11-year-old Jacori Raj Toliver, last seen January 25, 2026, at Call Place, SE, and are seeking public assistance.
A Maryland man, Duane Barnes, faces 22 charges including burglaries and larcenies, related to a series of property crimes in Arlington. His arrest followed a thorough investigation.
The Arlington Police crime report details several thefts, identity thefts, and assault cases, urging residents to secure their belongings and personal information.
A man is in custody for a fatal shooting in Landover; he's charged with first-degree murder after a woman died from gunshot wounds following an argument.
Yoel Christ Tie, 18, has been charged with the fatal shooting of Gavin St. Aubyn Boothe in Silver Spring, and was arrested with the help of the U.S. Marshals.
Two WMATA train operators pleaded guilty to health care fraud, admitting to fraudulent claims totaling nearly $60,000. Sentencing is set for June 2026.
A 76-year-old man, Lawerence Perryman, has been charged with child cruelty and murder of a 17-month-old in 2025 and remains in custody awaiting a hearing.
The Maryland IID is probing the death of Jamal Thompson post-police hospital transport; details are under investigation, with cooperation from local police.
Maryland man, Daniel Ivan Cruz Ramirez, remains detained on charges of producing child pornography involving the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old.
DC Police are seeking help to find 15-year-old Cedric Covington, last seen January 21, 2026, on East Capitol Street NE. Call (202) 727-9099 with info.
Elmer Bonilla, a 23-year-old, received an 84-month sentence for his involvement in violent carjackings across Washington, DC, and Maryland, after pleading guilty to related charges.
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