A New Yorker investigation and local reporting show how Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Palm Beach are woven into the Andrew Tate network, from recruitment to politics and legal fights.

Denis Obrezko appeared in Boston federal court after an arrest in Thailand and is charged in a case tied to Void Blizzard, a Russia‑aligned cyber‑espionage group. Prosecutors say investigators traced crypto payments to infrastructure used in the campaign.

Patrick Bruel was formally charged with rape and other sexual offenses and released under strict judicial supervision as investigators pursue complaints spanning years.

A late-night double shooting on Banner Lane NW left one man dead and a juvenile girl hospitalized; police are searching for a suspect and asking for tips.

A Mexican national was extradited Wednesday to face federal production-of-CSAM charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas said. The post referenced McAllen and Project Safe Childhood.

MPD released surveillance images of two people wanted in a June 2 assault and robbery off Banner Lane. Police say one suspect struck a woman with a firearm and are asking residents to call with tips.

A stolen-car chase from Washington, D.C., ended on the northbound I-495 ramp in Fairfax County; two people were arrested and two handguns were recovered.

A man was found unconscious on the 600 block of Southern Avenue SE and taken to an area hospital. Police are searching for a suspect and ask anyone with information to contact MPD.

A 3-year-old was grazed by a bullet on the 1700 block of Benning Road NE Tuesday night. Police are investigating and asking neighbors to share tips.

The FBI says a nationwide HSTF surge since April led to 1,343 arrests and major drug, gun and cash seizures.

A woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in a case tied to a May crash at the CIA’s McLean gate. The incident drew FBI and local responses and earlier coverage flagged a prior DUI.

Two separate shootings in D.C. Monday night left two people injured in incidents about 15 minutes apart. Police say both victims were conscious and are asking for tips.

A former MPD officer linked to PPP fraud has seen a conviction, an appeals remand and fresh reporting that could affect sentencing or a retrial.