D.C.'s Department of Forensic Sciences regained crucial accreditation for in-house crime scene evidence analysis after past mishandling issues. This is expected to enhance criminal justice efficiency in the area.

Fairfax County fire crews rescued a trapped individual from a house fire on Steeple Chase Ct; the patient is stable and the cause is under investigation.

A Colombian narco trafficker, Aldemar Soto-Charry, was sentenced to 78 months for conspiring to import cocaine into the U.S. and aiding the operation.

The NWS predicts a cloudy and windy day in Washington with a high of 46 degrees, cooling to 29 at night. The week will be partly sunny with mid-40s temperatures and possible weekend rain and snow.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and RAMW launched Winter Restaurant Week in DC from Jan 27 to Feb 2, offering special menu options at local restaurants to support the industry.

A young man named Antoine Pratt was fatally shot in Northeast D.C. Police are investigating and offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Washington D.C. residents face cold January end, with NWS predicting clear, chilly days and some cloudiness, but with a slight warming trend into the week.

MPD seeks community assistance in identifying a suspect from a Southwest shooting that occurred on January 24, prompting a response from First District officers. The victim was found wounded at 3rd Street and K Street Southwest.

A 17-year-old was arrested for multiple robberies and related crimes in Northwest, D.C., with the latest incident involving a weapon and phone transfer of victim's funds.

DC Police are searching for a missing 73-year-old man, Claude Lee Davis, since January 23, 2025, in NE Washington and seek public help via social media.

Montgomery County extends grace period for compliance with 2021 building codes emphasizing safety and energy efficiency, with enforcement starting March 31. Upcoming virtual workshops will help clarify new requirements.

DC Police seek assistance to find missing 14-year-old Ronald Bryant Jr., last seen January 22, 2025, in NE Washington. Public urged to contact authorities with any information.

MPD made a second arrest in a 2023 homicide case; a 22-year-old from Florida faces First Degree Murder charges for the death of Leo Colter in McPherson Square.