Crime & Safety stories in DC / Maryland / Virginia

An undocumented man living in Maryland described a grueling 12-hour ordeal after his arrest was ultimately deemed unlawful by a federal judge.

Some district families, staff express support for increasing officer presence, according to survey results The post ‘We can’t cover all the schools’: MoCo police discuss youth safety with County Council, MCPS appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

At least two students said she claimed she would "light them up," according to a police report.

With domestic violence accounting for a growing share of homicides and assaults with a dangerous weapon in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro today announced new legislation to enhance protections for survivors and penalties for offenders.

Two Fairfax County Police Department employees were among 19 individuals statewide honored yesterday (Friday) at Virginia’s ninth annual Unsung Heroes Awards. Presented by the Virginia attorney general’s office, the awards […]

No injuries were reported after a vehicle crashed into a building at the corner of King and Washington Streets in Old Town. The Alexandria Police and Fire Departments were called […] Read more on ALXnow: JUST IN: No injuries after vehicle crashes into building in Old Town

Authorities in Florida say they have found the body of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students and a suspect is in custody.

See below for video and highlights of Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA07) on CNN discussing this insane story : Federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his remo

Court hearing for Maurquise James postponed until May 8 The post Medical tech indicted for 1st-degree murder in death of philanthropist at Potomac assisted living facility appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long fires Police Chief Teresa Theetge, saying the department needs a change in leadership. On Cincinnati Edition, the reasons the city manager cited, the settlement the former chief requested, and what comes next. Then, the Gratis police chief is put on leave after tr

This, not that: Israel Flores Ortiz was convicted of misdemeanor battery and assault for groping girls at their Virginia high school. Conservative commentators have latched onto the 18-year-old’s case, in part because federal officials say he came to the United States illegally from El Salvador. But

County police working with regional task force to prevent events such as February street takeover in Chevy Chase The post ‘Highly dangerous’: After local arrests, MoCo officials warn of risks of car rallies and street takeovers appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Teen released to his mother, faces charges including disorderly conduct and driving without a license The post Police arrest boy, 13, for reckless dirt bike driving along Bethesda Row  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

if I visit VA in my car with 70% tint on the windshield, will that get me pulled over? yes, I have a medical waiver from my state's DMV. I assume that the police will let me go once they verify that I'm from out-of-state and have the proper official waiver and sticker for my state's DMV....

A mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana resulted in one death and five injuries, prompting a closure of the mall. Five suspects are in custody as police investigate the targeted incident that began after an argument in the food court.

Mauricio Jimenez, a former Home Depot manager in Florida, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fraud scheme that cost the company over $4 million. He faces felony charges including organized fraud and grand theft.

Jonathan and Jolene Harms were found guilty of multiple felonies related to a threatening 'kill list' manifesto. They face over 200 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 20.

Maurquise James has been indicted for first-degree murder in the death of 87-year-old Robert Fuller, Jr. at an assisted living facility. Evidence includes surveillance footage and ballistic testing linking James to the crime.

A man was killed after a Thursday shooting in Southeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Only saw it from 110 but there is significant police and fire department activity around a bus on that loop into the Pentagon Bus Station. No idea what happened but I would say to expect delays.

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Plus: Facial recognition error leads to woman’s six-month wrongful jailing; $380M boost for Chevy Chase’s Blue Energy to build first prefab reactor The post Downtown Silver Spring sees sharp drop in crime amid safety push appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested in downtown Bethesda for reckless driving on a dirt bike, facing multiple charges including resisting arrest. Police received complaints about the teen and others riding dangerously, prompting a response that led to his arrest.