Grandmother Killed 2 Children, Herself: Cops
A grandmother who was supposed to take her two grandsons from daycare to their birthday party at home instead killed the boys and herself, Connecticut state police said. All three bodies were found in...
View ArticleWoman Dies in Wheaton Hit-and-Run
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occured in Wheaton Tuesday night. The victim has been identified as Marlyn Eres Ali, 53. Ali was crossing Connecticut Avenue at Everton...
View ArticleWatered Down Budweiser?
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2009 file photo, bottles of Budweiser beer are seen at the Stag Brewery in London. Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's largest brewer, said Thursday that the football World Cup...
View ArticleCaps Recall Prospect Grubauer; Neuvirth Out Sick
The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Philipp Grubauer from AHL Hershey Wednesday. According to senior writer Mike Vogel, Michal Neuvirth is ill, so Grubauer will fill in. Grubauer is 6-4-1 with...
View ArticleMan Seeks Pardon for Parents Convicted of Abusing Him
A man whose parents were convicted more than a decade ago in an abuse case that shocked South Florida says he's forgiven them and is hoping they'll receive a complete pardon. Ricardo Davila says the...
View ArticleTeen Back in Jail After Driving School Stolen School Bus Home: Cops
Turn the bus around, it’s back to jail for this Georgia teen. Jonathan Cole Collins, 18, took an interesting “joy ride” Sunday in Flintstone when police said he stole a elementary school bus and drove...
View ArticleHome Invasion Suspect in Custody
Authorities have arrested one suspect in a home invasion and are searching for at least one more following a police-involved shooting in Prince George's County. The incident began around 10 a.m. in the...
View ArticleClara Barton Parkway Closes for Tree Removal
The Clara Barton Parkway between Chain Bridge and Glen Echo will be closed in both directions Wednesday and possibly Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for extensive tree removal. Detours are set in...
View ArticleQuestions Linger After Former Marine Shot by Police
Hundreds of family members and friends gathered to remember Taft Sellers, who was shot Feb. 18 by Alexandria police. Police said he had a gun.
View ArticleVerizon Store Employees Tied Up; Phones, Cash Taken
Three men stormed a Verizon store in Montgomery County Tuesday night, tying up employees before taking cash and several cell phones, police said. Two of the men entered the store in the 2200 block of...
View ArticleMetro's 2nd in Command to Step Down
Metro's second in command, Dave Kubicek, will be stepping down from his position effective March 18, the transit authority said Wednesday. Kubicek has spent the last six years with Metro, and is also...
View ArticleImages: Officer Seriously Injured in Police Chase
A police officer was seriously injured when a man driving a taxi struck him and then led police on a chase through Fairfax County Wednesday.Photo Credit: Mark Segraves
View ArticleAlexandria Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop
An Alexandria police officer is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop, which led to a police chase through Fairfax County Wednesday. The officer, who was on duty and riding his...
View ArticlePerson of Interest Found in Fauquier Co. Couple's Deaths
Police have found a man who they'd been seeking to question in the deaths of a husband and wife in Fauquier County. John Wesley Jeffries was taken into custody Wednesday at 3:50 p.m. in the 2000 block...
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Slain Calif. Police Officers Remembered as "Tenacious," "Skilled"
In a rare display of emotion, Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel teared up on Wednesday, less than a day after two of his officers were killed in the line of duty - the first such occurrence in city...
View ArticleSon Accused of Murder in Mom's Dismemberment: Police
UPDATE: The son has now appeared in court. For the latest details on this story, go here. A 23-year-old man is accused of murder and his friend was arrested on lesser charges in connection with the...
View ArticleAM Read: Md. Senate to Vote on Gun Legislation
The Maryland Senate is expected to vote on Gov. O’Malley’s sweeping gun control package Thursday. The chamber gave preliminary approval to the legislation Wednesday, keeping the key elements of...
View ArticleInconsistency Continues to Plague Caps
The Washington Capitals arrived in Philadelphia flying high -- no pun intended. Entering Wednesday's game, the Capitals had strung together two consecutive dominating performances: a four-goal...
View ArticleWizards' Buckhantz Confuses Airball With Game-Winner
Washington Wizards broadcaster Steve Buckhantz hasn't had many opportunities to exclaim his signature "DAGGER!" call this season, so forgive him for being quick on the trigger (handle?) at the end of...
View ArticleCaps' Grubauer Makes Unexpected NHL Debut
When Philipp Grubauer received the call Tuesday that he would join the Washington Capitals in Philadelphia Wednesday to fill in for the ill Michal Neuvirth, the 21-year-old goaltending prospect was...
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