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Homing in on D.C. homicides
In an age of decreasing crime, homicide convictions can still be tough to come by.
Latest crime news
Deputy claims self-defense in man’s killing
Craig Patterson, an Arlington sheriff’s deputy, is charged in the death of 22-year-old Julian Dawkins.
Woman killed in District crash is from Alexandria
Police say the 44-year-old woman was struck by a truck while crossing I Street in Southeast Washington.
Family of Navy Yard shooting victim files court claim
The family of Mary Frances Delorenzo Knight says the Navy was negligent in not stopping the gunman.
Deadly shootings in Capitol Heights, Temple Hills
Police say shootings, just after midnight and at 7:30 a.m. Friday, do not appear to be linked.
Man fatally shot in Southeast Washington
Victim was found wounded in front of Nalle Elementary School at 3:20 a.m. and died at an area hospital.
Police say gunman who wounded four was angry at one
Argument between two men appears to have led to Wednesday’s shooting spree outside a shoe store in NE.
Leader of smash-and-grab ring sentenced to 20 years
A judge said she was moved by Walter Douglas’s long criminal record in imposing the stiff prison term.
Local activists plan typhoon relief efforts for Philippines
Benefit concerts are already scheduled for Friday in Alexandria and for Saturday in Virginia Beach.
Prep school worker charged with bringing gun to school
Montgomery County police say a Frederick man brought a revolver and drug paraphernalia to school campus.
Oxon Hill fire injures man and woman in their 60s
Firefighters rescued a woman from a burning building.
D.C. police make arrest in 30-year-old killing
Detectives got a “hit” on fluid taken from the crime scene, an apartment in Congress Heights.
Police charge man in shooting of four in Northeast D.C.
Police say the suspect was identified by witnesses and at least one victim.
Police seek assailants in Aspen Hill slaying
Police search for assailants after what they think was a home invasion in Aspen Hill.
Third plea in bribery scheme at Virginia DMV
A third person admitted helping get state IDs for illegal immigrants by bribing a Va. DMV employee.
Man killed in Fairfax County blaze
The townhome in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County was a total loss.
Woman killed when hit by car outside Marine Barracks
Police said crash occurred at 8th and I streets SE shortly before 11 a.m.
Pr. George’s police release sketch of sexual assault suspect
Two assaults occurred Oct. 29 in the Chillum area, on Belcrest Road near Northwestern High School.
D.C. police investigate slaying in Congress Heights
Police said victim was shot multiple times, ran five blocks before he collapsed.
D.C. police seek men in armed robbery of grocery store
Two men were armed with handguns, the third with a knife, according to police.
Fire in District Heights was arson, officials say
No injuries were reported, but the blaze displaced about 20 people.
D.C. police investigating multiple-victim shooting in NE
Chief Cathy L. Lanier said four people were wounded, two seriously, outside a shoe store on Minnesota Avenue.
Brothers arrested in connection with fatal stabbing
Two men charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fight that left one man dead.
For a bribe, IDs for illegal immigrants at Va. DMV
A DMV clerk and Sterling man pleaded guilty in a scheme to give IDs to people without proper documents.
Pr. George’s police officer charged with rape
21-year-veteran is suspended after arrest on sex crimes charges.
Va. gun rights activist pleads guilty to gun charges in D.C.
Adam Kokesh, a gun rights advocate, had posted a video of himself loading a gun in Freedom Plaza.
Foreign Service officer admits taking $3 million in bribes
Michael T. Sestak accepted more than $3 million in bribes to process visas from Vietnam to the U.S.
Thieves in Virginia targeting HVAC, heat-pump systems
Large-scale thefts in Prince William County involved equipment worth more than $60,000, police said.
Md. trooper who accused Gansler is target of probe
Police in three agencies are investigating whether lieutenant was properly licensed for private security.
D.C. government settles lawsuit over inmates’ rights
The settlement resolves allegations of unnecessary strip searches and over-detention at the D.C. jail.
Police arrest man in 1984 killing of woman
Authorities said the victim was sexually assaulted and stabbed on New Year’s Day 1984.
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