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Man held after D.C. security barrier crash

Man held after D.C. security barrier crash WASHINGTON -- A man was taken into custody Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said. The Secret Service said the man crashed into the temporary security …

Dozens March in D.C. in Solidarity with Immigrants, Women’s Rights

As people across the globe recognized International Women’s Day on March 8, dozens of activists took to Northwest D.C.’s Meridian Hill Park — also known as Malcolm X Park by many in the area — to commemorate the holiday, while simultaneously combating …

D.C. Guard Activates Special Purpose Brigade

MARCH 11, 2026 – The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade at the D.C. Armory, March 7. It is the only brigade in the Army specifically designed to coordinate military support to civil authorities and protect …

Police: D.C. man faces multiple charges after driving on Rt. 50 with woman clinging to hood of car

EASTON, Md. - A Washington, D.C. man is facing numerous charges including kidnapping, carjacking, and assault after police say he unlawfully drove off in a woman’s car while she clung to the vehicle’s hood in Talbot County. According to court documents …

Van crashes through White House barricade, driver arrested A van drove through a security barricade near the White House ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — A van drove through a security barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and U.S. Secret Service (USSS). Around 6:37 a.m., D.C. police officers responded to the vicinity …

Former Logansport Police Department officer, wife plead guilty to neglect of a dependent

A former Logansport Police Department officer and his wife recently pleaded guilty to neglect of a dependent. Cody Scott and his wife, Kylie Scott, each faced two level 6 felony charges of neglect. They each pleaded guilty to the first counts, which stated …

Maryland man detained for a month says DC police lured him into ICE custody

A Maryland man detained by immigration officials for a month says D.C. police coordinated with immigration agents to lure him to a police station and take him into custody. Late last year, after 37-year-old Jose Argueta reported the theft of his car to …

Former Capitol Police officer who served on Jan 6 scores Pelosi endorsement

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, one of the candidates …

Police officers say Jan. 6 plaque is hidden from the public's view

Two police officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are seeking to continue their lawsuit over a plaque commemorating their and other officers' actions that day after it was installed last week "in an area blocked to the public," …

Police say Jan. 6 plaque is unlawfully hidden from public at U.S. Capitol

Police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, have asked a federal judge to allow their lawsuit over the long-delayed installation of a plaque honoring their service to continue, days after The Washington Post revealed it was quietly hung …

Alexandria police’s Walk-In Wednesdays provides recruiting boost

During the Alexandria Police Department's Walk-In Wednesdays event, the process for prospective police recruits begins with a writing prompt, questionnaire and interview. One of the first people a prospective police officer meets at Alexandria Police …

Police in Washington, D.C. shut down streets near White House after discovery of suspicious vehicle

Livonia considers $56.9M police station after $150M bond proposal fails last November

LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — Livonia city officials are considering another plan for a new police station after voters rejected a broader $150 million bond proposal last November. The new plan carries a price tag of up to $56.9 million and marks the first …

Former D.C. police officer accused of sex assaults in Takoma Park, other local communities 

A former officer with Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department has been indicted in connection with multiple sexual assault cases across the region, including in Montgomery County, according to a press release Monday from Takoma Park police.  …

Malaysia blocks access to Grindr, other gay dating websites

Malaysia has blocked access to Grindr, Blued, and other gay dating websites, and is now considering further steps to restrict their mobile application.  Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil on Feb. 25 said the government is pursuing legal measures to curb …

How the Park Police are helping ICE carry out deportation efforts

(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Park Police tailed a man while he commuted home from work – but when he stopped to get some water, ICE showed up and took him away. A pool maintenance man got stopped by the Park Police, but it was ICE agents who scanned his driver’s …

260th Special Purpose Brigade Activated to Strengthen Security in the Nation's Capital

Arizona Free Press ← Back to Our Top Stories March 10, 2026 By Army Capt. Kristy Singletary, Joint Task Force D.C. The District of Columbia National Guard activated the 260th Special Purpose Brigade at the D.C. Armory, March 7. It is the only brigade in …

Pair used counterfeit bills at popular beer mart, sandwich shop, police say

Pair used counterfeit bills at popular beer mart, sandwich shop, police say Pair used counterfeit bills at popular beer mart, sandwich shop, police say A SLIGHT RISK ACROSS THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY FOR SEVERE WEATHER TODAY. WE’LL TIME IT OUT. AND EARLY …

U.S. Attorney’s Office Concludes Investigation Into Fatal Shooting

Arizona Free Press ← Back to Other Stories March 11, 2026 No Charges to Be Filed Against Metropolitan Police Officers WASHINGTON - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced that there is insufficient evidence to pursue federal …