Trial begins for teen girls charged in fatal beating of Reggie Brown
A D.C. prosecutor said the five teens charged in the fatal beating and stomping of Reginald Brown were on Georgia Avenue “looking for a victim.”
By Keith L. AlexanderSales underway at 6-condo building in D.C.'s Brentwood neighborhood
Buying New | Modern style Brentwood building has six condominiums
By Scott SowersJury convicts last people charged in the fatal shooting of Makiyah Wilson
Jury convicts final three defendants charged with crimes in the 2018 fatal shooting of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
By Keith L. AlexanderWhen 5 teen girls allegedly beat her son to death, she kept his casket open
The family of Reginald “Reggie” Brown seeks justice for his October 2023 death as trial for two of the five teen girls charged in his fatal beating begins.
By Keith L. AlexanderProtesters voice anger outside Israeli ambassador’s home over hostage deaths
Calling for an end to the Gaza war, protesters rallied outside Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog’s home to express anger over the death of six Israeli hostages.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerD.C. police officer receives probation in sexual assault of colleague
Pearce Then’s victim, a fellow D.C. police officer, said Friday that his actions damaged her ability to feel safe, and changed how she navigates her days.
By Keith L. AlexanderD.C. reviewing violence-intervention contracts after Trayon White’s arrest
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s administration and the D.C. Council are launching probes related to the case.
By Meagan FlynnLayoffs hit food pantries in D.C. as costs and need soar
Leaders say the layoffs, while painful, are necessary as costs increase and a surge in the number of people seeking help comes through their doors.
By Ellie SilvermanD.C. officer sentenced to 5 years in deadly shooting of sleeping motorist
Enis Jevric pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of An’Twan Gilmore, who was found asleep at the wheel of a running car in 2021.
By Spencer S. HsuD.C. officer used metal device to reach gun in drain when it discharged, officials say
Wayne David was fatally shot when a gun he was trying to retrieve “went off.” Officials say he was trying to reach it with a device used to unlock cars.
By Peter Hermann, Emily Davies and Hau ChuFauci contracted West Nile. How risky are mosquitoes in the D.C. region?
Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus, highlighting concerns about mosquito-borne diseases.
By Jenna PortnoyD.C. police starting new unit dedicated to street traffic safety
Traffic enforcement has dropped precipitously since the pandemic, while traffic fatalities have gone up.
By Rachel WeinerBank robber turned Georgetown professor pleads not guilty to new charges
Prosecutors tried to take Shon Hopwood to trial in June on charges that he assaulted his wife. She declined to testify. Now, prosecutors have added new charges.
By Keith L. AlexanderPublic service, secret payments: FBI says Trayon White had two sides
On days FBI says he took bribes, D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) took to social media and posted about serving constituents.
By Paul Schwartzman and Ellie SilvermanA D.C. Ethiopian restaurant was struggling. Then its TikTok went viral.
The TikTok, which got nearly 1 million views in five days, has helped bring a surge of customers to Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerTraffic fatalities have doubled since D.C.’s promise of zero
D.C.'s Vision Zero plan has not reduced traffic deaths, with fatalities rising in all but two years since its launch.
By Susie Webb and Rachel WeinerVIDA Fitness reverses security camera plans after public outcry
The company had originally planned to install cameras inside men’s locker rooms at its Logan Circle and U Street locations to prevent theft.
By Joe HeimD.C. violence interrupters hope bribery scandal won’t undercut their efforts
The relatively small community of people who work on what’s often called “community violence intervention” has been hit hard by the news of Trayon White Sr.’s arrest.
By Jenny GathrightFirst of 5 teen girls charged in fatal attack of D.C. man pleads guilty
One of five teen girls charged in the fatal attack of a D.C. man has pleaded guilty, while the others await trial.
By Keith L. AlexanderHe joined the force after allegedly storming the Capitol. He was just arrested.
John Carl, who recently worked as a police officer in North Carolina, was arrested for his alleged actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
By Kyle Melnick