An unattended bag prompted a security alert at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, causing closures and delays until authorities deemed it safe.

DC Police officers lauded for saving a person from a house fire before firefighters arrived; they were honored for their actions, but details remain undisclosed.

Four men were shot and injured in Washington D.C., with police now searching for suspects who fled in a dark sedan. The victims are conscious and breathing. Authorities urge public assistance.

Montgomery County Police reported that a missing 17-year-old, Dante Butler, was found safe after seeking public assistance. No details on his disappearance were provided.

Washington, DC's Metropolitan Police announced arrests for auto-related crimes, including those of Jamal Jackson and Derrik Montgomery, between December 19-24, 2025.

House fires in the Washington D.C. area displaced families on Christmas Eve and Day, with casualties including one firefighter with heat exhaustion and five people injured from a separate fire sparked by a Christmas tree.

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.