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‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

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‘Shopping cart killer’ sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murders

Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him

Man accused of hurling keg through Georgetown Cupcake window turned in after father recognized him

Hairs found on handheld power saw in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance, presumed death

Hairs found on handheld power saw in Mamta Kafle Bhatt’s disappearance, presumed death

Bowser creates emergency youth curfew in DC ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Bowser creates emergency youth curfew in DC ahead of Memorial Day weekend

2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

Rockville man accused of smashing Georgetown Cupcake’s window with beer keg

Rockville man accused of smashing Georgetown Cupcake’s window with beer keg

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Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway

Bowie police officer found guilty on all charges after shooting at man on Md. highway

One of DC police’s highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe

One of DC police’s highest ranking officials resigns amid crime stats probe

17-year-old charged with 6 counts of sexual battery in Woodbridge scooter assaults

17-year-old charged with 6 counts of sexual battery in Woodbridge scooter assaults

Police release photos in search for suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl

Police release photos in search for suspects after Navy Yard Chipotle brawl

Police want the public’s help finding a potential child stalker in a Pink Panther costume

Police want the public’s help finding a potential child stalker in a Pink Panther costume

Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns

Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns

‘I’m not going to end up on the news’: Why a Md. man was let out of prison after 1987 murder conviction

‘I’m not going to end up on the news’: Why a Md. man was let out of prison after 1987 murder conviction

DC Council member Trayon White’s bribery trial now set for September

DC Council member Trayon White’s bribery trial now set for September

‘Horrendous’: After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

‘Horrendous’: After decades behind bars, Glen Burnie man goes on shooting spree

FBI aiding in investigation into teenage brawl at Navy Yard restaurant

FBI aiding in investigation into teenage brawl at Navy Yard restaurant

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

Trial begins for former Virginia assistant principal after 6-year-old student shot teacher

Search for suspect who threw beer keg through Georgetown bakery window in Northwest DC

Search for suspect who threw beer keg through Georgetown bakery window in Northwest DC

Farm manager at Haymarket ranch pleads guilty in firearms, drug trafficking case

Farm manager at Haymarket ranch pleads guilty in firearms, drug trafficking case

Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment, police say

Officers fatally shoot man who killed woman inside Alexandria apartment, police say

Man charged after injuring 6 in north Prince George’s County shooting and carjacking spree

Man charged after injuring 6 in north Prince George’s County shooting and carjacking spree

Virginia’s longest-living state police trooper dies at 102

Virginia’s longest-living state police trooper dies at 102

Man found not competent to stand trial in killing of philanthropist inside Maryland senior living facility

Man found not competent to stand trial in killing of philanthropist inside Maryland senior living facility

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in shooting at Cinco de Mayo celebration at Laurel restaurant

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in shooting at Cinco de Mayo celebration at Laurel restaurant

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