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Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two men who intentionally discharged petroleum products into stormwater systems in Virginia are facing serious charges following an investigation, authorities announced. Fairfax resident Ahmad Adawi and Alexandria native Suhib Derbas are both facing charges in connection with the illegal dumping of "substantial quantities" of gasoline and motor oil into a storm drain, according to the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal. Investigators say that the pair released hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains. "The discharge of petroleum-based products into the storm drainage s…
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says
PA Officer Killed Responding To Call, Department Says A police officer was killed while responding to an emergency call Friday, May 29, after her patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager, 42, a married mom of three from Boyertown, was responding with emergency lights and sirens activated when the crash occurred on West Philadelphia Avenue near Manatawny Road in Earl Township, state police said. According to investigators, Yeager's patrol vehicle traveled off the paved portion of the roadway, crossed the grass shoulder, entered a ditch, and struck a tr…
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops
NJ Rioter Who Bit ICE Agents Faces Federal Charges; Fireworks, Gas Canisters Hurled At Cops A New Jersey man has been federally charged after allegedly biting and kicking ICE officers outside Delaney Hall, where state officials say a small group of protesters also threw fireworks and gas canisters at law enforcement during escalating demonstrations. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Friday, May 29, that Brendan John Geier was charged following an encounter outside the Newark immigration detention center. "We will not tolerate the vicious attacks on ICE officers we've seen in New Jersey the last few days," he said. "Assault a federal officer, you'll be held accoun…
Teen Admits Bringing Fully Automatic, Stolen Glock Into Charter School: Feds Teen Admits Bringing Fully Automatic, Stolen Glock Into Charter School: Feds
Teen Admits Bringing Fully Automatic, Stolen Glock Into Charter School: Feds A 20-year-old man who brought a fully automatic weapon into a Northwest DC charter school will spend more than a year in prison, federal prosecutors announced on Friday. James Adrian Brewer, who was 19 at the time, pleaded guilty in US District Court in February to unlawful possession of a machine gun, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. On May 29, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison. The weapon was inside the Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter School in Northwest on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2025, when a school administrator spotted what appeared to be a firea…
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update
Gunfire Near White House Checkpoint Leaves Suspect Dead, Bystander Wounded: Latest Update A shots-fired incident at a White House checkpoint has left a suspect dead and a bystander wounded, according to reports. Click here for a new, updated story: 21-Year-Old ID'd As Alleged Gunman In Shooting Near White House The White House was briefly placed on lockdown Saturday evening, May 23, after apparent gunshots were heard near the complex, according to authorities. Reporters near the North Lawn heard gunfire just after 6 p.m. Eastern near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, DC, close to the west side of the White House complex and the Eisenhower Executive Of…
Marine Veteran Officer Talks Desperate Man Off Maryland Overpass Above Traffic Marine Veteran Officer Talks Desperate Man Off Maryland Overpass Above Traffic
Marine Veteran Officer Talks Desperate Man Off Maryland Overpass Above Traffic A Maryland police officer used a shared Marine Corps bond to help save a desperate man threatening to jump from an overpass above moving traffic, authorities said. The tense encounter unfolded earlier this month on the Route 29 ramp above Route 40, where officers found the man standing on the outside of a chain-link fence directly over the highway, according to police. Officer Brim-Henderson was first to reach the scene and began speaking with the man as cars passed below. Moments later, PFC Moxley arrived and learned the man was also a Marine Corps veteran, Howard County Police said. Tha…
Pizza Box Perv? DC Cops Hunt Suspect After Broad-Daylight Sex Abuse Incident (VIDEO) Pizza Box Perv? DC Cops Hunt Suspect After Broad-Daylight Sex Abuse Incident (VIDEO)
Pizza Box Perv? DC Cops Hunt Suspect After Broad-Daylight Sex Abuse Incident (Video) A man carrying a pizza box while wearing a vintage football jersey is being hunted after police say he sexually assaulted a victim in broad daylight along a busy Southeast DC corridor. The disturbing encounter happened around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Investigators say the suspect approached the victim and made unwanted sexual contact before taking off from the area. The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest in reference to a Mi…
Woman Breaks Free, Screams For Help During Pentagon City Bathroom Abduction Attempt: Police Woman Breaks Free, Screams For Help During Pentagon City Bathroom Abduction Attempt: Police
Woman Breaks Free, Screams For Help During Pentagon City Bathroom Abduction Attempt: Police A Virginia woman escaped a terrifying attempted abduction inside a Pentagon City business bathroom after police say a man covered her mouth and tried forcing her further inside before she broke free and screamed for help. Koby Berry, 28, who police say has no fixed address, was arrested on Wednesday, May 6, and is being held behind bars in Arlington County after assaulting a woman  The frightening encounter unfolded around 7:50 p.m. inside a business in the 1400 block of South Hayes Street, according to the Arlington County Police Department. Investigators say the woman was entering t…
WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA WATCH VIDEO: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA
Watch Video: Jewelry Robbery Plot Led To Fatal Shooting At One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs, DA A deadly mass shooting during homecoming at one of America’s oldest historically Black colleges has now been tied to a targeted robbery scheme — and newly released court documents include video showing a gunman moments before shots rang out. Four people have been charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2025, shooting at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutors announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. William Sells, 20, Makaveli Valera, 19, and a 17-year-old boy — all of Wilmington, Delaware — are charged with murder, robbery, conspiracy, and related offenses after investiga…
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence
Slain NJ College Student's Grieving Family Reacts To Killer's Prison Sentence The Nashville, TN man who killed an 18-year-old college student from New Jersey in 2023 has been sentenced to prison, and the victim's family is far from pleased with his sentence. Jillian Ludwig, who was raised in Wall and Brick townships, was in critical condition ever since Tuesday, Nov. 7,  2023, when she was struck by a stray bullet fired by 29-year-old Shaquille Taylor,  who was shooting at a car from a public housing complex across the street, Metro Nashville police said. The Belmont University freshman, an avid runner and musician, died less than two days later. …
Motorcyclist Rides On Sidewalk, Nearly Hits Cars While Fleeing Troopers In Virginia: Police Motorcyclist Rides On Sidewalk, Nearly Hits Cars While Fleeing Troopers In Virginia: Police
Motorcyclist Rides On Sidewalk, Nearly Hits Cars While Fleeing Troopers In Virginia: Police A motorcyclist is on the run after leading Virginia State Police on a dangerous chase, weaving through traffic, riding on sidewalks, and nearly striking multiple vehicles. The incident unfolded in Fairfax County, where a trooper attempted to stop the rider for speeding shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, May 4, along westbound I-66 in the Express Lanes near Monument Drive. Instead of pulling over, the rider took off. Police say the motorcyclist exited at Stringfellow Road, where he rode onto the sidewalk, nearly struck several cars, and continued speeding through the area. The pursuit ended w…
Woman Groped, Man Exposes Himself On Canal Path In Virginia, Police Say Woman Groped, Man Exposes Himself On Canal Path In Virginia, Police Say
Woman Groped, Man Exposes Himself On Canal Path In Virginia, Police Say Detectives in Northern Virginia are investigating a new case of sexual assault on the Canal Path after a woman was groped and a man exposed himself to her, police say. At around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department were called to investigate a reported assault on the path involving a Hispanic man who targeted a woman. The victim said she left the Fredericksburg Shopping Center and was walking along Emancipation Highway when she accessed the Canal Path from the southbound side. After walking under the bridge, a man ran up behind her, grabbed her, as…
Maryland DOT Worker, Navy Veteran Remembered As Devoted Father After Tragic Death Maryland DOT Worker, Navy Veteran Remembered As Devoted Father After Tragic Death
Maryland DOT Worker, Navy Veteran Remembered As Devoted Father After Tragic Death Saturday, April 25, started out like any other day for Robert Dempsey in Maryland. The 40-year-old Ellicott City man woke up and went to work serving others as an Emergency Response Technician on the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Then he was gone. Dempsey was struck and killed shortly before noon that day while working along the Inner Loop near Route 414 in Forestville, according to state police. The preliminary investigation indicates a highway worker, later identified as Dempsey,…
Person Climbs Frederick Douglass Bridge, Sparks Barricade, Traffic Shutdown (DEVELOPING) Person Climbs Frederick Douglass Bridge, Sparks Barricade, Traffic Shutdown (DEVELOPING)
Person Climbs Frederick Douglass Bridge, Sparks Barricade, Traffic Shutdown (Developing) A person climbed to the top of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in DC on Friday afternoon, triggering a barricade situation that shut down traffic and brought negotiators to the scene. Metropolitan Police said the individual walked onto the arch of the bridge, prompting an emergency response involving negotiators from the department. Authorities urged drivers to stay away from the area as crews worked to resolve the situation. “Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident,” police added. Police Activity. S Capitol Street NB (Inbound) on the Douglass Bridge. Washington…
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect
Swatting Group ‘Purgatory’ Linked To 10+ Hoax Active Shooter Calls As FBI Charges Suspect A swatting group calling itself Purgatory is believed to be behind more than 10 hoax active shooter reports that triggered lockdowns at universities nationwide — and now, federal prosecutors have filed charges against a suspect tied to the spree, officials announced Thursday, April 30. Villanova At The Center The wave of hoaxes began on Aug. 21 at Villanova University, where families and new students attending orientation Mass were sent scrambling after an alert warned of an “ACTIVE SHOOTER” on campus. Students and parents barricaded doors and hid as heavily armed officers flooded the Main L…
9th Street Tunnel Still Closed Day After Metro Bus Fire As Crews Clear Heavy Damage (PHOTOS) 9th Street Tunnel Still Closed Day After Metro Bus Fire As Crews Clear Heavy Damage (PHOTOS)
9th Street Tunnel Still Closed Day After Metro Bus Fire As Crews Clear Heavy Damage (Photos) Nearly 24 hours after a Metrobus burst into flames underground, a major DC tunnel remains shut down as crews work to clear debris, assess damage, and restore the roadway. The 9th Street tunnel remained closed as of late Friday morning following the dramatic bus fire that filled the area with thick smoke the night before. We are working closely with the manufacturer and our bus team is developing plans to mitigate any impacts to bus service as a result of us taking this proactive measure. Safety is our core value, and we appreciate our partners who responded to scene. — Metro Forward (@wm…
Cruisers Smashed, Flare Lit, Suspects Arrested In Maryland Street Takeover: Police (VIDEO) Cruisers Smashed, Flare Lit, Suspects Arrested In Maryland Street Takeover: Police (VIDEO)
Cruisers Smashed, Flare Lit, Suspects Arrested In Maryland Street Takeover: Police (Video) Three suspects have been arrested months after a chaotic Maryland street takeover that left a police cruiser smashed — and a fourth is now charged in a separate shooting tied to a similar rally. Months after a street takeover spiraled into chaos in Montgomery County, additional arrests have been made. Detectives announced on Tuesday, April 21, that three suspects have been taken into custody for their roles in the Feb. 22 incident that damaged two police cruisers in Silver Spring. The takeover began shortly before 12:40 a.m. that morning, when a large group of vehicles linked to simil…
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit
Kash Patel Fights 'Excessive Drinking' Exposé With $250M Lawsuit FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250 million over a story that accused him of abusing alcohol and other forms of misconduct. Patel filed the defamation lawsuit against the media outlet and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick on Monday, April 20. The suit comes three days after The Atlantic published an article that included numerous claims about Patel's "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences" as leader of the nation's top law enforcement agency. Fitzpatrick interviewed more than two dozen people for her story, including current and former FBI employees, national intelligenc…
'Blessing' Scam Targeting Seniors In Virginia Leads To Jewelry Thefts: Sheriff 'Blessing' Scam Targeting Seniors In Virginia Leads To Jewelry Thefts: Sheriff
'Blessing' Scam Targeting Seniors In Virginia Leads To Jewelry Thefts: Sheriff A bizarre scam is targeting seniors in Virginia, with suspects approaching victims with offers of a “blessing” — only to walk away with their jewelry. In Loudoun County, the Sheriff’s Office issued a warning after responding to multiple distraction thefts involving older adults in public areas. Investigators say suspects are approaching members of the South Asian community, often using cultural gestures to gain trust before making their move. In several cases, suspects offered a “blessing” or placed a necklace around the victim’s neck — then quietly removed their real jewelry without them …
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists
Security Alert Issued For European Destination Popular With US Tourists A new warning for travelers is raising concerns about potential risks in a well-known international destination frequented by Americans. US officials said a security alert has just been issued for Tirana, Albania, urging increased vigilance due to possible threats linked to foreign-linked groups. According to the US Embassy in Tirana, groups associated with Iran may seek to target entities connected to the US or Iranian opposition elements in the country. The alert also warns that common public locations could be at risk, including tourist sites, shopping malls, hotels, restaurants, and ni…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Third Teen Arrested In Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police Third Teen Arrested In Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police
Third Teen Arrested In Basketball Court Shooting That Left 18-Year-Old Dead: Police Another teen has been arrested for his role in a deadly basketball court shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and four others wounded in Virginia. Weeks after Dumfries native Louis Anthony Boone was killed during a dispute, authorities announced on Wednesday that they have arrested Kennsington Duane Adams, 18, for his role in the murder. Adams is the third to be arrested following the apprehension of Ryan Alexander Butler in Triangle and J'Shaun Zomari Williams last month. The incident happened near the 1800 block of Potomac Shores Parkway in Dumfries, where officers were called to an ou…
Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail
Deputy Sheriff Fired, Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Drugs Into Jail A former deputy sheriff in Virginia who attempted to smuggle drugs inside a jail for a convict has been fired and arrested, authorities confirmed. Amarachukwu Igwe, who joined the Alexandria Sheriff's Office in July 2025, is facing charges after attempting to bring drugs into the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on Friday night. According to the sheriff's office, Igwe attempted to smuggle drugs into the facility with the intent to provide them to an inmate. Officials say that "following investigative measures by ASO's Investigations, Professionalism & Oversight Section, ASO took Igwe …
Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Maryland Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Maryland
Teen With 'History Of Violent Offenses' Arrested For 11th Time, Released Again In Maryland Some top lawmakers in Baltimore are speaking out after a teen offender who has run afoul of the law repeatedly was released and reoffended — again. On Tuesday, March 31, officers arrested a 14-year-old on an open warrant while he was in the 2200 block of Kirk Avenue.  His offense this time? Failure to appear in reference to a previous crime. But, which previous crime?  The teen is well-known to police, with 10 prior arrests for failure to appear, theft, robbery, and assault. Arrest number 11 resulted in more of the same: the teen was taken to the Juvenile Justice Center, a…
Maryland Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate Maryland Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate
Maryland Man Who Sprayed Bullets Into Home With Child Inside Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man who unleashed a barrage of bullets toward a home — nearly striking a 6-year-old child sitting inside — is headed to prison for decades. Montrelle Alusine Musa was sentenced on March 30 after a jury found him guilty in connection with a late-night shooting on Huff Court, according to the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office. The 28-year-old Pasadena man was sentenced to 75 years with all but 25 years suspended following his conviction on six counts of first-degree assault and multiple firearm charges. The harrowing night began shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 12, 202…
DHS Eyes ICE Facility In Maryland Warehouse, County Says It Has No Legal Power To Stop It DHS Eyes ICE Facility In Maryland Warehouse, County Says It Has No Legal Power To Stop It
DHS Eyes ICE Facility In Maryland Warehouse, County Says It Has No Legal Power To Stop It A proposed ICE facility is moving forward in Maryland, despite local officials saying they have no legal authority to stop it. Washington County officials confirmed Friday, March 27, that the US Department of Homeland Security has proposed converting a warehouse in Williamsport into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The site targeted is a warehouse at 10900 Hopewell Road, also known as 16220 Wright Road, in Williamsport. The federal government wants to buy and convert the warehouse into a facility supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Plans call for upg…
Masked Stranger Exposed Himself To 12-Year-Old Girl Walking Alone After School, Police Say Masked Stranger Exposed Himself To 12-Year-Old Girl Walking Alone After School, Police Say
Masked Stranger Exposed Himself To 12-Year-Old Girl Walking Alone After School, Police Say A masked man exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl walking alone in Virginia in the middle of the afternoon, causing concern in her community, police say. The disturbing encounter happened in Prince William County, near Manassas, where officers are now searching for a suspect who targeted the child along a neighborhood footpath. Police say the incident unfolded around 3 p.m. on Monday, March 23, near Rhode Island Drive and Packard Drive. The 12-year-old victim was walking along the path when she came face-to-face with a stranger, according to investigators. Without warning, the man expose…
More Explosive Devices Found In Fort Washington Park Day After Bomb Squad Sweep (DEVELOPING) More Explosive Devices Found In Fort Washington Park Day After Bomb Squad Sweep (DEVELOPING)
More Explosive Devices Found In Fort Washington Park Day After Bomb Squad Sweep (Developing) New explosive devices were found in Fort Washington Park a day after five were removed from the same area, officials say. On Sunday, March 22, technicians with the Prince George's County Fire Department's Bomb Squad were called to the park after several explosive devices were located, prompting a mass evacuation. According to the agency, US Park Police assisted and five devices were rendered safe before operations were suspended shortly after sunset. On Monday afternoon, crews were called back to the park when additional explosive devices were located. The Bomb Squad was working to remove …
Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say
Gunman In Sports Car Opens Fire Across PG County Highways In Late-Night Rampage, Police Say A gunman in a speeding sports car is being hunted after a string of late-night shootings lit up major highways across Maryland. The chaos unfolded in Prince George’s County, where Maryland State Police say three separate shootings — all within hours — are now believed to be connected. It started around 10:35 p.m. Monday on Route 5 at Allentown Road. Then, just minutes later, more gunfire — this time on the ramp from northbound Route 5 to I-495/I-95. Hours passed, but it didn’t stop. Around 1:30 a.m., on Tuesday morning, shots were fired again — on the Beltway near Ardwick Ardmore Road. …
VA Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper, State Police Say VA Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper, State Police Say
VA Fugitive Shot By Trooper In Delaware After Threatening To Blow Up Camper, State Police Say A fugitive wanted for terroristic threats in Virginia was shot by a Delaware state trooper after barricading himself inside a camper and threatening to detonate gunpowder during a tense standoff with police, authorities said Thursday, March 12. Jeffrey Mitchem, wanted in Arlington on a felony, was the victim of an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood after he barricaded himself in a camper on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, Delaware State Police said. At around 1:30 p.m. on March 11, several agencies sought to execute a search warrant to apprehend the 60-year-old after he allegedly made th…
All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (UPDATED) All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (UPDATED)
All Clear At Reagan National After Suspicious Package Forces Concourse Evacuation (Updated) The security scare that briefly disrupted operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning is over. Airport officials said the suspicious package that triggered an evacuation in Concourse D was cleared around 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, after being examined by the Arlington County Fire Department. Passengers are now being allowed back into the area as airport operations return to normal. Travelers were advised to check their gate assignments and flight times with their airline, as schedules may have shifted during the investigation. The incident began around …