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Md. bill on the docket would ban arrest of homeless living on public land 02/17/2025 10:24am • The discussion continues in Annapolis, Maryland, over a bill that would enshrine certain rights to homeless Marylanders. “The Supreme Court decision in the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, has basically given a license for localities to move an unhoused person, even if there are no safe 1 adult dead, 4 children critically injured in Prince George's Co. crash 02/16/2025 04:20pm • One adult is dead and four children are critically injured following a crash in Prince George's County, Maryland, on the Suitland Parkway Sunday, police say. It happened around 11:20 a.m. when a vehicle overturned in the southbound lanes of the Suitland Parkway in the area of Suitland Road, accor 2 hospitalized, including teen in critical condition, after shooting in Aurora Highlands 02/16/2025 07:50am • Two people have been hospitalized following a shooting in a residential building in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood of Virginia, according to Arlington County police. A teenage boy who was wounded was in "critical but stable condition." A man had non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting, Prince George's Co. funeral director found guilty of shooting, killing pallbearer during service for slain 10-year-old 02/15/2025 03:38pm • A Suitland, Maryland, funeral home owner was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of a pallbearer during a 10-year-old girl's burial service, according to a press release from the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. The shooting took place Proposed Maryland law seeks to ease interactions between police and those with invisible disabilities 02/15/2025 03:05pm • A bill being considered by Maryland lawmakers aims to make interactions between law enforcement and those with "invisible" disabilities safer. Known as Eric's ID Law, the measure would place a marker on the driver's license or other identification card of someone who has a disability that can't b DC police: Death of local DJ ruled homicide 02/15/2025 01:41pm • The death of a beloved local DJ, who was attacked during an attempted robbery last October after performing at the 9:30 Club, has officially been ruled a homicide, D.C. police announced Saturday. The Northern Virginia Medical Examiner's Office determined Thursday that blunt force trauma was the c Why a curfew is back at National Harbor 02/14/2025 04:59pm • A curfew is returned to National Harbor on Friday night — not because things have gotten out of hand, at least compared to last year when the curfew was first instituted — but because police, residents, and business owners there want to make sure it doesn't escalate to levels seen last year. Maryland lawmakers push for a crackdown on reckless driving with option for jail time 02/13/2025 07:32pm • A Montgomery County police officer who lost his legs after a driver struck him in 2023 testified in favor of a bill that would boost the penalties for reckless drivers, including adding potential jail time. Sgt. Patrick Kepp explained that under current law, "baiting the police, speeding well ov Thousands sign petition to rename Prince William Co. football field after former coach who died in crash 02/13/2025 06:19pm • Wherever students at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Virginia, were, security guard and coach Vernon Lee was too. He greeted students as they arrived in the morning, and made sure to be present for almost all of lunch. At the end of the day, he spent time near the bus loop, ensuring dismissal Youth curfew at National Harbor starts Friday, police say 02/13/2025 05:37pm • Kids and teens are once again getting a curfew at National Harbor in Maryland on Fridays and Saturdays, according to Prince George's County police. The new rule goes into effect Friday at 5 p.m. Police announced the curfew Thursday afternoon, saying an "increasing number of unaccompanied j Mayor Bowser speaks to report of Trump executive order targeting DC homeless encampments, local crime 02/12/2025 11:16pm • An executive order targeting D.C. that could be handed down by the Trump administration in the coming days was met with a mostly supportive tone from Mayor Muriel Bowser, as she addressed some of the items that may be included in the order Wednesday. "We have had a briefing that I would call at t Chinatown Commercial Corridor Hub addresses safety concerns, connects DC residents to services 02/12/2025 09:26pm • Renetta Martin was looking for somewhere to make a copy in November when she stumbled upon the city’s Safe Commercial Corridor Hub across the street from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. It looks like an ordinary office space from the outside, but when she and her son, Zion, entered, DC police trying to ID suspect after deadly shooting at Union Station parking garage 02/12/2025 10:45am • Homicide detectives in D.C. are asking for the public's help after a person was shot dead inside the parking garage of Union Station on Monday afternoon. D.C. police said the shooting happened at about 4:47 p.m. in the parking garage at 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, behind Union Station. Amtrak and D Online sting operation nets several alleged predators, including a Fairfax Co. teacher 02/12/2025 05:09am • A Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher was among several people arrested in connection with a local sting operation targeting online predators. According to Fairfax County police, seven men — ranging in age from 24 to 50 — are facing a total of 25 felony charges. One of the suspects, Richard DC police offer reward for information leading to stolen 500-pound dog sculpture in SE 02/12/2025 12:59am • It's another classic case of a stolen pup — only this one weighs 500 pounds and is made of bronze. D.C. police say the statue of a Scottish terrier named "The Scottie" was stolen from a dog park in Southeast near Navy Yard between midnight and early afternoon on Jan. 24. Usually located