D.C. police say robberies in Southeast may be related
The descriptions of the gunmen and what they were wearing are similar and the incidents occurred within an hour and in relative close proximity.
Acting police chief named in Frederick
The city announced Monday that Frederick Mayor Randy McClement has appointed Capt. Thomas Ledwell.
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- 2 dead, 2 hurt in Sunday wrong-way crash in Md.
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D.C. region mugshots
Click the links to read stories about these recent convictions and sentencings.
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East Coast Rapist
He got the urge. His heart raced. ‘Bam,’ the first rape was committed.
East Coast Rapist suspect for the first time publicly admits to terrorizing women in D.C. area and beyond.
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