Chief of Police Smith marched in full uniform at the Capital Pride Parade, demonstrating his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion both as the Chief and as the former Chief Equity Officer.

Kevin Freeman was arrested by the Metropolitan Police for multiple burglaries in Northwest Washington DC, with incidents dating from April to June 2024, targeting the 14th Street area.

A suspect was arrested in Southeast D.C. for an armed carjacking. Raymond Davese allegedly assaulted a victim and stole a vehicle but was quickly apprehended by police.

David Botchway of Maryland was sentenced to 18 years for the armed second-degree murder of Andre Baker in D.C.

A suspect, Tevin Devonta Fletcher, was arrested for a daytime robbery following a car accident in Northeast Washington, D.C., and faces multiple charges.

A man was fatally shot early morning in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Police received calls at 5:11 a.m. and are now investigating; the victim's identity is withheld pending family notification. Authorities seek witnesses.

The DOE awarded $1.2 million to 24 projects under the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Pilot Prize to innovate CO2 capture technologies and bolster the carbon credit market.

Giant Food bans large bags at certain D.C. stores to counter theft, sparking varied customer reactions and reflecting a national increase in retail crime.

D.C. man, Donte Francis Scott, was swiftly arrested by the Metropolitan Police with help from the U.S. Secret Service for a Sunday morning shooting, facing serious assault charges.

Jesse James Rumson, a 38-year-old from Florida, was convicted of assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols set his sentencing date for September 5.

Nicholas Ortt of Mount Airy, Maryland, has admitted to his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Ortt pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers and will be sentenced later this year.

A young man was fatally shot on Minnesota Avenue NE in DC; police arrested 20-year-old Shannon Updike for the murder, urging community cooperation in the ongoing investigation.

Christopher Quaglin received a 12-year sentence for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, convicted of 12 felonies including assaulting law enforcement.