DC Man Sentenced to 24 Years for 2021 Northeast Apartment Building Shooting
DeJuan Bell received a 24-year sentence for a 2021 shooting in a D.C. apartment building, which resulted in one death and one injury. Bell pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was also given five years of supervised release.
Police Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot in Confrontation During Welfare Check in Northwest D.C.
In Northwest D.C., a welfare check turned violent when a man stabbed a police officer, leading to another officer shooting the attacker. Neither suffered life-threatening injuries, and an investigation is ongoing.
New Allegation Emerges Amid $750K Probe into Ex-DC Deputy Mayor Suspected of Sexual Harassment
A third staffer has accused former DC Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio of sexual harassment, with an independent report criticizing transparency in the city government's handling of such allegations.
D.C. Man Indicted on Child Pornography Distribution Charges, Faces 5 to 20 Years if Convicted
A DC man was indicted for distributing child pornography, with an undercover agent alleging he shared explicit videos, including one of a toddler being assaulted. The crime can result in 5-20 years in prison.
District Man, 19, Pleads Guilty to February Carjacking Incident in Northeast D.C.
Antwan Mitchell, 19, pled guilty to a carjacking incident on February 6, 2024, in Northeast D.C. Police captured him after a brief chase; his accomplices are still at large. His sentencing is set for August 5, 2024.
Washington D.C. Police Seize 45 Firearms in a Week, Including "Ghost Guns" as Crackdown on Illegal Weapons Continues
The MPD in Washington D.C. seized 45 firearms in a week, targeting illegal handguns, shotguns, and "ghost guns" across the city, resulting in various individuals facing charges.
Another Teen Arrested in Connection with Navy Yard CVS Theft and Assaults in D.C
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested another teen involved in a Navy Yard CVS theft and earlier assaults on an officer and a security guard. Ten youths in total are charged with various crimes, including Aggravated and Simple Assault.