Man, 30, Stabbed To Death Inside DC Jail, Found Unresponsive In Infirmary: Police
A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death inside DC Jail, leaving homicide detectives investigating a deadly attack behind bars.
Malik Williams, of Southeast DC, was found unconscious and not breathing in the infirmary at the DC Central Detention Facility on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers were called to the jail in the 1900 block of D Street SE at approximately 11:36 a.m. for a reported stabbing.
Williams had suffered apparent stab wounds, and despite efforts by DC Fire and EMS personnel to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have…
Secret Service Veteran Who Protected Presidents Saves Four Lives After His Death
He protected presidents, stood guard at the White House during 9/11, and spent four decades serving his country. For Sgt. Jeffrey Edgar Kleinsmith, protecting others wasn't just a career. It was a way of life.
The longtime US Secret Service veteran, who had deep ties to the DC area and South Riding in Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, following a medical emergency at a Secret Service firing range in Maryland.
Kleinsmith was walking off the range on a Friday afternoon when he suddenly collapsed, according to his brother, Erik Kleinsmith, who said fellow Secret Service Uniformed Division s…
Two Boys, 12, 14, Murdered In Nation's Capital: Suspects Arrested Months Later, DC Police Say
Two young boys were gunned down on a DC street in broad daylight. More than six months later, two suspects, including an 18-year-old, are facing murder charges.
The victims, identified as 14-year-old Tyale Coates and 12-year-old Mhilo Young, were shot in the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue NE at approximately 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers responding to reports of gunfire found both boys suffering from gunshot wounds, and DC Fire and EMS personnel were called in to help.
One boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was …
Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major Pothead'
President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host.
Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011.
“Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!”
The attack followed the Friday, Oc…
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt, Sean Hannity Marry After Mar-a-lago Celebration: See Who Attended
Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity have tied the knot, with a wedding weekend drawing familiar faces from television and Washington.
Earhardt, 50, and Hannity, 64, married Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida, Fox News reported. It is the same church where Hannity proposed over Christmas in 2024.
Their ministers officiated as the couple exchanged personal vows. Bible readings included Romans 12 and the Song of Solomon, reflecting their shared Christian faith.
Earhardt wore a white Oscar de la Renta gown. Hannity wore a white tuxedo ja…
Former Top FBI Official From Alexandria Accused Of Lying To Congress About Hunter Biden: DOJ
A former senior FBI official from Virginia is facing federal charges after prosecutors alleged that she lied to Congress about her knowledge of and involvement in investigations involving Hunter Biden.
Nicole "Nikki" Floris, 46, of Alexandria, and Bradley Benavides, 56, of Aiken, South Carolina, surrendered to federal authorities on Friday, Oct. 23, following the filing of a criminal complaint charging each with making false statements to Congress, according to the US Department of Justice.
Floris previously served as deputy assistant director and head of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Fo…
DC Police Found Crashed Motorcycle Saturday Night, But Rider Was Nowhere To Be Found: MPD
Police found a crashed motorcycle in DC, but it would be hours before they discovered the 18-year-old rider who had been thrown from it and died.
The rider, identified as Southeast DC resident Francisco Benavides, was found unconscious and not breathing on Sunday, Oct. 18, after officers initially discovered his motorcycle near Suitland Parkway and Stanton Road SE at approximately 10:40 p.m. the previous night, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Investigators said Benavides was speeding when he lost control of the motorcycle, struck a guardrail, and was thrown from the bike, w…
DC Felons Wanted An Audience For Their Guns, Got Federal Investigators Instead: DOJ
Turns out, the feds have Internet access too.
Two felons in the DMV weren't shy about showing off their guns for social media clout.
Federal investigators in DC were watching the whole time.
The online showboating helped launch a federal probe that ultimately landed Travis Foster, 25, and Reginald Monroe, 23, both of DC, in prison after authorities uncovered an arsenal of firearms, hundreds of suspected fentanyl pills, and evidence of drug dealing.
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The two men were sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 22, to a combined 103 months behind bars, federal prosecutors …
Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company
Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and other major grocery chains are back online after a cyberattack disrupted services for more than a week, their parent company confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant, confirmed that the cybersecurity incident first reported on Monday, Oct. 12, was caused by malicious activity within its IT infrastructure.
The company took websites, apps, and other systems offline as a precaution, affecting grocery customers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massa…
Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Dessert Product
A frozen-dessert recall is prompting shoppers to check their freezers before serving a popular treat.
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The FDA posted the company announcement on its website.
The recalled gelato was sold at Lidl stores in Delaware, Washington, DC, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Consumers should check for 16-fluid-ounce containers of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sa…
Army Veteran, DC Investigator Known As 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Dies After Cancer Battle
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez, a decorated Army combat veteran and longtime DC police investigator who spent much of his life serving others, has died following a battle with cancer.
Nunez, a husband and father of five young daughters, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, just days after friends and fellow officers organized a fundraiser to help his family as he underwent cancer treatment.
The DC Police Union announced his death over the weekend, remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and friendship left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him.
Nunez joined the Metropolitan Police Dep…
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community.
The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad.
Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer.
For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment.
"Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …
They Called Her 'Cray': DC Woman Learns Prison Fate For Violent Robbery Spree Across Region
Ashley Gause helped turn a string of armed robberies across Maryland and neighboring states into a $300,000 criminal enterprise, and now she's headed to federal prison.
Gause, 33, of Washington, DC, was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to 140 months in prison for co-leading a crew that terrorized employees at more than a dozen pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, DC, and New Jersey.
Known as "Cray," Gause helped orchestrate the robberies between May 2020 and May 2021, targeting businesses for prescription drugs and cellphones that could be resold in DC, according to fede…
Fake Police Badge, Storage Unit, Threats: DC Predator Who Terrorized Two Women Learns Fate
A single date turned into a three-day nightmare for a woman who was threatened with death, held in a storage unit, and sexually assaulted by a DC man who claimed to have police officers in his pocket.
Maurice Spears, 34, was sentenced to 65 years and 180 days in prison for sexually abusing two women in separate attacks in 2024, including a second victim he approached with the promise of helping her get shoes.
According to federal prosecutors, Spears used threats, intimidation, and claims of connections to law enforcement to control both women, subjecting them to a combined eight days of abu…
Boy Among Three Critically Injured As DC House Fire Sends Six To Hospitals (Photos)
Three people, including a child, were critically injured when a fire ripped through a DC home before sunrise, sending six people to the hospital.
The blaze broke out shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, in the 600 block of Geranium Street NW, where firefighters arrived to find flames and smoke coming from both the front and back of a two-story house.
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A man, woman, and boy suffered the most serious injuries, according to DC Fire and EMS.
Another woman and two children were also rushed to hospitals, though their injuries were not considered life…
