Two people were shot Tuesday near a Northwest D.C. charter school; both were conscious and taken to a hospital, police say.

A plea that would have capped a sentence at 16–22 years was turned down in a D.C. Superior Court hearing. The case stems from a June 18, 2024 NE stabbing; a Nov. 6 readiness hearing is set.

After two alleged payors were acquitted in D.C., retired Adm. Robert P. Burke is pursuing appeals, a 2255 challenge and even a possible presidential pardon.

Police are investigating an overnight shooting near MedStar Washington Hospital Center; a lookout is out for three juveniles who fled on a scooter.

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.

A Fairfax County man was indicted on aggravated murder and child‑abuse charges in the March death of his 3‑month‑old daughter. Prosecutors say a grand jury returned the upgrade; trial begins July 23.

A 29-year-old Alexandria man was arrested after a months‑long probe into thefts from cars parked outside Fairfax County gyms. Investigators say stolen cards were used at nearby stores.

A D.C. jury convicted Wonell Jones Jr. of first-degree murder after prosecutors say he shot Audora Williams more than 20 times while children were inside the home.

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.

A man was injured in a stabbing Sunday night in Cleveland Park; police responded and the investigation is ongoing.

Two adult men were stabbed Sunday in Edgewood and hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. Police are investigating and asking for tips.

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.

A man was found shot to death early Saturday on the 5100 block of Sheriff Road NE in Deanwood; homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.