Fla. Men Accused in Va. Thefts From Vehicles
Four men from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles in Virginia and Missouri. Police say 23-year-old Leonard Wright, 22-year-old Chadrick...
View ArticleLobsterman Falls Overboard, Rescued 40 Miles Away
A New York lobsterman who fell off his boat and was missing for nearly 12 hours was rescued by the Coast Guard about 40 miles from the vessel, floating in the ocean using his rubber boots as a raft....
View ArticleEmergency Dispatcher Investigated After Alleged Racial Slur
An emergency dispatcher in Hartford, Conn., is under investigation after he allegedly made a racial slur over a police radio. The emergency dispatcher was caught on tape saying: "That's going to be 198...
View ArticleChicago Police Files Found in Wisconsin Cemetery
Chicago Police Department documents, some of them marked as confidential, were found this week in a trash bin in a Wisconsin cemetery. The manager of Prairie Home Cemetery, in Waukesha, just west of...
View ArticleThree Boats Destroyed in Md. Marina Fire
Three pleasure boats were destroyed in a fire at an Edgewater, Md., marina Thursday morning. Anne Arundel fire crews were called to the Oak Grove Marina on Old Solomons Island Road around 4:40 a.m. At...
View ArticleSecurity Badge Breach at Reagan National Airport
Tilahune Engida appeared in Arlington District Court Wednesday to face charges of trespassing and breaking and entering. He used to work for Flight Services and Systems as a ramp agent, unloading bags...
View ArticleNew Metro Wait Times Mulled: Max of 15-20 Min.?
During off-peak hours and weekends, thousands of Metrorail riders are faced with long waits -- much longer than in other major U.S. city subways. WMATA is set to vote on a new policy Thursday that...
View ArticleWATCH: Apple Store Tantrum Goes Viral
It doesn't take a genius to know that if you don't schedule an appointment at an Apple Genius Bar, chances are you will have to wait for help. That did not go over well with one customer, who walked...
View ArticleSeniors Unhappy They Can't Take Arcade Winnings Home
At Johnny's Rec Room, a senior arcade in Pompano Beach, Fla., two former frequent customers walked in and then right out when they heard about the new rules. Fliers let seniors know they're now paying...
View ArticleWeiner Admits to Even More Online Affairs as Support Erodes
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner admitted Thursday to having online sexual relationships with as many as three women after he resigned from Congress, while a new poll showed his support...
View ArticleDepleted Uranium Found at Opa-Locka Airport
Authorities were investigating after a part of the Opa-locka Executive Airport was evacuated on Thursday when depleted uranium was detected inside a 55-gallon drum and a wooden pallet. Miami-Dade Fire...
View ArticlePlans for New Soccer Stadium Unveiled
At a midday press conference Thursday, Mayor Vincent Gray announced a deal to build a new, $300 million, 25,000-seat pro soccer stadium for D.C. United near the Nationals' ballpark. "The winningest...
View ArticleSmarTrip Prices to Lower in October
The price of Metro's SmarTrip cards will go down Oct. 1. The new cards will be $2, said WMATA General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles. Currently, SmarTrip cards cost $5, but when riders register their...
View ArticleComputer Virus Sends Child Porn Suspect to Police
A computer virus posing as a message from the FBI led to the arrest of a Woodbridge man who was allegedly watching child pornography. Jay Matthew Riley, 21, came to the Prince William County Police...
View ArticleEx-Principal to Enter Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case
The Clifton, Va., man accused of sexually assaulted a 9-year-old boy during a church-sanctioned trip over three years ago will enter a plea deal in September. Police arrested Thomas H. Clement and...
View ArticlePhotos From Redskins Training Camp
The Washington Redskins' training camp is underway and News4 has the photos to prove it. Are you going to camp? If so, share your photos by emailing them to isee@nbcwashington.com or tweeting them to...
View ArticleGiant Military Blimps Could Soon Monitor D.C. Area
The D.C. skyline could soon look like something out of a science-fiction movie. Two massive military blimps -- each the length of a football field -- are set to begin a new testing phase in Maryland....
View ArticleArmed Preteen Robs Man in NE D.C.: Police
Police are investigating an alleged robbery by an armed boy who appeared to be about 12 years old in Northeast D.C. Wednesday. The D.C. Police Department tweeted Wednesday about a robbery in the 4900...
View ArticleRedskins Fans Line Up Early for Camp
I'm not sure if you've heard, but the Redskins -- or Washington's local football team, if you prefer -- open training camp Thursday. The first day begins with a walkthrough at 10 a.m. followed by...
View ArticleAlexandria Shooting Victim Identified
Authorities confirmed a body found at an Alexandria apartment complex Wednesday is being investigated as a homicide. The body of 40-year-old Bradley Bostick was found inside of a stairwell at a complex...
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