Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces federal charges after shooting two National Guard members near the White House, with discussions of the death penalty possible in federal court.

A fire on Fleming Ave in Montgomery County resulted in burn injuries and prompted Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service's response and a safety reminder.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office humorously advised residents to watch for a "suspicious" Santa-like figure entering homes, noting he's "jolly and non-threatening."

Laura Johnson, 49, died after a two-car collision in Hyattsville near Annapolis Road and Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

A home in Carroll County was destroyed by a fire caused by improperly discarded cigarettes. Four residents escaped unharmed, and the American Red Cross is assisting them. The incident highlighted the importance of fire safety.

A pedestrian was found dead in Fair Oaks, possibly hit by a vehicle; the driver returned to the scene and police don't suspect alcohol but are investigating.

The D.C. Police are searching for 16-year-old Zariya Garner, last seen in Northeast D.C. They have asked for public assistance and provided contact numbers for tips.

DC Police issued an alert for missing 10-year-old Delonte Garvin and are seeking community assistance to locate him. No details on the circumstances of his disappearance were provided.

The Montgomery County community is asked to help find missing teenager Dante Butler during the holiday season, with a plea issued by local police for public assistance.

A person trapped in an elevator was rescued by Special Ops firefighters using a vortex system, as reported by the DC Fire and EMS Department. The operation was successful and the individual was unharmed.

Montgomery County Police arrested two juveniles for auto thefts, using a drone to observe their attempts to enter vehicles. A stolen gun was also recovered.

A D.C. police officer was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on I-695 while helping a motorist. The driver remained at the scene; the officer is hospitalized.

MPD seeks public help to find a suspect for a non-fatal shooting after a fight on December 7 in Northwest D.C. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.