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WASHINGTON (7News) — The District is carrying out a homeless "encampment engagement" on Thursday near the Interstate 66 ramp in Foggy Bottom, the mayor’s office confirmed to 7News. This comes ...

Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police conducted a high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative near the Bay Bridge along US 50 on Tuesday.

Over 50 minors stole and vandalized a store on Friday night in a felony offense, according to new details released by police.

A man was shot on S. Adams Street Thursday evening and taken to the hospital, according to the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD).Officials said his inj ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called the Trump administration's takeover of the D.C. Police "unsettling and unprecedented," but said collaboration with federal leaders will ...

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin called on VSP on Wednesday to investigate FCPS after reports that school officials approved and bankrolled student abortions.

There's an increased police presence in D.C. as part of President Trump's efforts to enhance the city's safety.

President Donald Trump on Monday officially invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

District of Columbia residents can expect an increased federal law enforcement presence in the city on Thursday and Friday.

Fairfax County Public Schools tells 7News Reporter Nick Minock that they are launching an investigation into claims that school staff arranged abortions.

A public safety official in Prince George's County, Maryland, was placed on administrative leave as part of an investigation into hiring practices.