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Former Bowie police officer sentenced to home detention for shooting at unarmed man in 2024
September 12, 2026, 12:26 am | Source
Former Sgt. Robert Warrington was convicted of attempted second-degree murder charges, but testimony during sentencing may have kept him from prison.
Bribery trial against Trayon White pushed back as jury selection continues
September 11, 2026, 11:45 pm | Source
The Ward 8 Councilmember has pleaded not guilty to single federal bribery count. He is facing up to 15 years in prison and would lose his seat on the council.
Montgomery County Schools reinstates 54 employees as TPS status guidance changes
September 11, 2026, 10:56 pm | Source
Montgomery County Public Schools reinstates 54 employees after new federal guidance allows them to maintain their work status, amid shifts in immigration policy.
'Never seen anything like that,' 2 truck drivers killed in fiery I-81 crash involving oxygen tanks in Frederick County
September 11, 2026, 10:33 pm | Source
A tractor-truck driver was on his route from Connecticut to South Carolina when he saw the fiery explosion. He says the road was closed for three hours.
Fire station near the Pentagon honors 9/11 victims 25 years later
September 11, 2026, 9:14 pm | Source
More than 200 first responders attended Friday's ceremony. Many of them were called to the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001
'I'll never forget them' | 25 years later a DC school is keeping the memory alive of those lost on 9/11
September 11, 2026, 6:57 pm | Source
Sixth-grade teacher Hilda Taylor and 5th-grade student Bernard Brown, 11, died aboard American Airlines flight 77.
15-year-old charged after kids run from stolen cars in Gaithersburg, police say
September 11, 2026, 6:50 pm | Source
This comes a little more than a month after a man was killed while driving to work after children crashed into him in a stolen car in Germantown.
Volunteers pack meals for 9/11 Day of service
September 11, 2026, 4:29 pm | Source
Thousands of volunteers gathered at the DC Convention Center to 'unite for good' and pack up food for families in the DC area.
Man who stole nearly $30K in cigarettes from Loudoun Co. shop sentenced to 20 years
September 11, 2026, 2:56 pm | Source
"You are clearly content living outside the law," the judge said at sentencing.
'It was literally my second day' | Arlington County Sheriff who joined the department a day before 9/11 shares his story
September 11, 2026, 2:54 pm | Source
Thursday night, Sheriff Jose Quiroz and other first responders were honored at Yorktown High School in Arlington.
2 dead after I-81 crash triggers oxygen tank explosion
September 11, 2026, 2:13 pm | Source
Charges are pending against a driver in a passenger car thought to have triggered the fiery crash.
Former New Carrollton mayor plans legal action after being ousted over hiring freeze allegations
September 11, 2026, 3:46 am | Source
Phelecia Nembhard plans to take legal action after a council vote removed her for allegedly overstepping authority, which she denies.
Man charged with running website delivering narcotics, marijuana, mushrooms across DC
September 11, 2026, 3:36 am | Source
Prosecutors say the suspect built a sophisticated online distribution network that delivered illicit substances to customers in the D.C. area.
Couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Centreville home, police say
September 11, 2026, 3:34 am | Source
A couple was found dead from gunshot wounds in their Centreville home, according to Fairfax County police.
Metro and bus service to pause for 1 minute in honor of 9/11
September 11, 2026, 3:33 am | Source
Buses and metro services will pause starting at 9:37 a.m. on Friday, Metro officials announced.
25 years later, a US Capitol officer remembers the day she thought the dome might fall
September 11, 2026, 1:30 am | Source
The fourth flight in the air was destined for DC before crashing in PA. US Capitol and the White House were suspected targets.
Democratic nominee for Montgomery County Executive addresses his recovery after a heart attack
September 11, 2026, 1:13 am | Source
Councilmember Will Jawando was discharged on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack during a baseball game over the weekend.
Purple Alert: non-verbal toddler found
September 11, 2026, 12:50 am | Source
Montgomery County Police have safely located the missing 4-year-old from Silver Spring.
1 person confirmed dead after White Oak shooting, Montgomery County police say
September 11, 2026, 12:07 am | Source
Police have yet to release suspect information after a deadly shooting in White Oak.
Virginia contractor Richard Tadlock sentenced to 12 years for construction fraud
September 10, 2026, 11:29 pm | Source
Richard Craig Tadlock was sentenced to 12 years for construction fraud, impacting multiple Virginia families emotionally and financially.
DC Police Union calls for regulations on Flock cameras, claiming MPD management has used data improperly
September 10, 2026, 10:37 pm | Source
The president of the D,C. Police Union says the use of Flock cameras requires guardrails and transparency, claiming that MPD has done neither while misusing data.
Domestic assault with baseball bat leads to hours-long barricade in Dumfries
September 10, 2026, 10:18 pm | Source
The incident prompted police to evacuate nearby homes while negotiators spoke with the suspect.
'He's just trying to ruin people's day' | DC Police searching for suspect who slashed tires on 15 cars
September 10, 2026, 9:51 pm | Source
Investigators say it happened Sept. 3 on Chapin Street Northwest at around 11 p.m. So far, no arrests have been made.
Man found guilty of lighting his foreclosed townhome on fire, killing neighbor and filing insurance claim the next day
September 10, 2026, 9:44 pm | Source
Jacob Bogatin, 80, has been found guilty of first-degree murder and arson in a deadly insurance fraud scheme involving a fatal fire in Sterling, Virginia.
'Kids should be able to ride their bikes safely' | 13-year-old killed when struck by truck, renewing calls for road safety changes
September 10, 2026, 9:28 pm | Source
Three Fairfax County students were involved in separate crashes while riding bikes or scooters Wednesday, prompting renewed calls for safer roads around schools.
Is a Commanders PSL worth the price? What a decade of data says before you buy
September 10, 2026, 7:16 pm | Source
Personal seat licenses can cost tens of thousands of dollars before you buy a single game ticket. A researcher who's studied their resale value says buyer beware.
Family says rock thrown from overpass nearly caused tragedy on Dulles Greenway
September 10, 2026, 5:33 pm | Source
A Loudoun County family says a rock thrown from an overpass shattered their SUV's windshield as they drove home on the Dulles Greenway with children inside.
Montgomery County looks to transform Friendship Heights neighborhood
September 10, 2026, 4:39 pm | Source
Here's how the public can weigh in on the plan.
Traffic deaths surge in DC, data shows
September 10, 2026, 3:24 pm | Source
The DC Department of Transportation points to behavioral factors as the main cause of the uptick.
Fairfax leaders urge caution after 13-year-old hit and killed
September 10, 2026, 1:14 pm | Source
FCPS leaders are urging drivers and students to stay alert.
Fairfax High School student deported after groping girls
September 10, 2026, 12:37 pm | Source
Israel Flores-Ortiz, 18, was found guilty of groping his classmates at Fairfax High School. He was deported to El Salvador, federal officials said.
A daughter's journey through grief: Remembering lives lost on 9/11 and beyond
September 10, 2026, 3:39 am | Source
Jalin Debeuneure is reflecting on 25 years of loss and resilience after losing her father on Sept. 11, 2001 — her grief now compounded by her son's tragic death.
Salvadorans can continue to work in the area, says U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
September 10, 2026, 3:37 am | Source
A spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security says Salvadorans with TPS are still protected despite the expiration of the program.
New Carrollton Council votes to remove mayor
September 10, 2026, 3:28 am | Source
The New Carrollton City Council voted to oust Mayor Phelecia Nembhard amid allegations she violated a hiring freeze, with council citing budgetary concerns.
Herndon considers new e-bike rules amid safety concerns on local roads, W&OD Trail
September 10, 2026, 3:27 am | Source
An community meeting about e-bike safety was put on by the Herndon Police Department Wednesday night.
Couple found dead from gunshot wounds inside Centreville home
September 10, 2026, 1:35 am | Source
A couple was found dead from gunshot wounds in their Centreville home, according to Fairfax County police.
13-year-old dies after being hit by truck in Fairfax County
September 10, 2026, 12:58 am | Source
Investigators believe the truck was leaving the shopping center when the driver hit the juvenile, who was riding on a bicycle.
Residents question New Carrollton council’s authority to remove mayor
September 10, 2026, 12:06 am | Source
Council is considering whether Mayor Phelecia Nembhard should forfeit her office over alleged personnel violations
E-bike rider killed after hit-and-run crash in Temple Hills
September 9, 2026, 11:32 pm | Source
Manuel Mateo-Molina, 20, of Temple Hills, died on Tuesday after being hit by a car on Monday while riding an electric bicycle.
2 men accused of shooting were out on bond when teenage girl was shot to death, Manassas City Police say
September 9, 2026, 11:09 pm | Source
Two more men arrested for the shooting that killed 16-year-old Ashley, for a total of three suspected gunmen.
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