Lawrence Meekins, 50, was shot and killed in Southeast D.C., prompting an MPD homicide investigation with up to $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Ronald Aiken, 48, from D.C., has been indicted for illegal firearm possession following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of a gun and ammunition in his vehicle.

A D.C. man, Robert Varez Williams, is sentenced to four years for possessing a firearm as a felon, after being caught with guns and drugs during a traffic stop.

A former employee of DYRS, Kelvin Powell, was found guilty of sexually abusing a teen under his care, with sentencing scheduled for September 5, 2025.

The Metropolitan Police Department announced street closures and parking restrictions in Washington, D.C., for the CNN/USAF Band Fourth of July Celebration.

Silver Alert: 80-year-old William Heyward missing since June 27, 2025; Montgomery County Police seek public help.

The Montgomery County Department of Police is searching for Serenity Elizabeth Rush, a missing 16-year-old from Rockville. She was last seen at home and has brown eyes and black hair. Public assistance is requested.

A man in D.C. has been indicted for assaulting a Metro Transit Police Sergeant, including using a sharpened tool, at Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station.

Metropolitan Police arrested a 17-year-old for a robbery in Northeast D.C., where AirPods were snatched from a victim. The incident emphasizes urban theft issues and the risks of carrying valuables.

The MPD is investigating a shooting in Northwest Washington that killed one man and injured two others. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Mayor Bowser invites the public to Washington, DC's 3rd Annual Fourth of July concert with artists like Jeremih, free of charge, and a fireworks show by the National Park Service.

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month; Maryland agencies highlight the risk of theft, especially from unlocked vehicles, and offer advice on anti-theft devices and practices.

MCDOT received a $250,000 grant to design a mixed-use development near North Bethesda Metro, focusing on community engagement and enhancing transit access.