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18-year-old dead after being shot, then crashing in wooded area in Prince George's Co. 01/11/2024 01:36pm • An 18-year-old is dead following a shooting late Tuesday night in Prince George's County, Maryland, according to police. The shooting happened around 11:20 p.m. and police have identified Olamide Olakanye, of Upper Marlboro, as the victim. Officers responded to the 5300 block of Sheriff Road f Vegas man accused of spraying fire extinguisher at police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot 01/11/2024 01:17pm • A rioter from Las Vegas has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges connected to his role in the attempted Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, according to the Department of Justice. Mario Gonzalez, 51, was arrested by the FBI in Nevada this week. The DOJ said Gonzalez came She knocks on doors in Fairfax Co. with a bouquet of roses. It's a ruse to break into homes and steal things, police say 01/11/2024 12:29pm • This is not quite a kiss from a rose. Fairfax County police in Virginia say they're searching for burglars who are using flower bouquets as part of their break-ins. According to police, five times in the last two weeks, a woman has approached a home with flowers and knocked on the door. If Feds charge member of Maryland Board of Elections with Jan. 6 crimes 01/11/2024 11:04am • A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections was arrested by federal authorities this week and charged for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. Carlos Ayala, 52, of Salisbury, was charged in a criminal Alexandria officer hospitalized after cruiser struck by carjacked vehicle 01/11/2024 08:14am • An Alexandria, Virginia, police officer is in the hospital after his cruiser was struck by a carjacked vehicle, police said Thursday morning. Alexandria police said it happened at North Quaker Lane and Preston Road. One person is in custody. Arlington County police told WTOP the incident start US Capitol Police union says not enough done to improve security after Jan. 6 attack 01/11/2024 04:47am • The union representing U.S. Capitol Police is warning that the federal law enforcement agency doesn’t have enough manpower to address threats to members of Congress and is criticizing the Architect of the Capitol for not implementing some of the changes proposed following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack. WATCH: Capture of 2 shoplifting suspects aided by Montgomery Co. police drone 01/10/2024 09:51pm • A new Montgomery County, Maryland, program that uses drones as first responders is yielding results. Recently released video shows how a drone helped police nab two suspects in a theft. Drones also helped them track down dozens of suspects in other cases. Last November, police arrested 26-year After major flooding in parts of DC area, clean-up from drenching storm continues 01/10/2024 05:32pm • The heavy rain may be over, but the D.C. area was still dealing with its impact Wednesday as cleanup from historically high waters and damaging winds continued. Flood warnings for parts of the region continued into Wednesday evening as residents dealt with issues related to the severe weather 'We have an emergency' — can DC bill address spike in crime? 01/10/2024 04:57pm • While most parts of the country have seen decreases in crime, including violent crime, that has not been the case in D.C. After finishing 2023 with big spikes in homicides, carjackings, car thefts and other violent crimes, the chair of the D.C. Council’s public safety committee wants to move ag Maryland lawmakers wrestle with budget deficit, public safety, housing as session opens 01/10/2024 04:46pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly opened its annual 90-day legislative session on Wednesday with lawmakers set to wrestle with budget challenges as well as measures on affordable housing and public safety. Like other states, Maryland greatly benefited from federal pandemic aid Heavy winds, rain batter DC area: 80 mph wind gusts clocked at Bay Bridge prompting 4-hour shutdown 01/10/2024 04:57am • Heavy wind and drenching rain hammered the D.C. region Tuesday, shutting down both sides of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge for four hours, inundating roadways and knocking out power to thousands. Here's what you need to know. Wind gusts as high as 80 mph were clocked at the Chesapeake Bay Bridg Fairfax Co. cracks down on convicted felons who have guns 01/09/2024 02:35pm • A new crime-fighting strategy in Northern Virginia that Fairfax County police unveiled Tuesday focuses on dedicating more time and resources to the investigation and prosecution of convicted felons who have guns illegally. The initiative aims to enhance the ability of law enforcement to investiga Celebrate MLK Day with free 10th anniversary screening of 'Selma' at AFI Silver Theatre 01/09/2024 02:34pm • Are you looking for a powerful way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your neighbors next Monday, Jan. 15? The AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland is hosting a free 10th anniversary screening of "Selma" (2014). "This is a long tradition of having a free screening on MLK Day Driver in custody after crashing into White House gate 01/09/2024 08:52am • U.S. Secret Service police investigate near a vehicle that hit a security barrier at a entry point for the White House complex Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) A driver was taken into custody after their vehicle smashed into the exterior gate at the White House c French bulldog puppy reportedly stolen in DC — yes, again 01/08/2024 05:14pm • A French bulldog puppy was stolen in Northwest on Sunday amid a series of dognappings that D.C. police have investigated over the past several weeks. Dax, a 10-week-old French bulldog was last seen in his owner's parked vehicle on Sunday night, according to D.C. police. His owner left the vehi