DCThe Bureau of Prisons says special operations resource teams have been deployed to the District, but won't confirm if they are shown in pictures.WASHINGTON — Armed riot officers without identifying marks or badges began manning the perimeter around the White House Wednesday morning, and now a Virginia congressman says he is working on legislation to stop it from happening again.The unmarked security forces appeared early Wednesday following a calmer night in D.C. than the city had seen in recent days. However, unlike MPD or Capitol Police officers, these men manning a pushed-back...…DCThe Bureau of Prisons says special operations resource teams have been deployed to the District, but won't confirm if they are shown in pictures.WASHINGTON — Armed riot officers without identifying marks or badges began manning the perimeter around the White House Wednesday morning, and now a Virginia congressman says he is working on legislation to stop it from happening again.The unmarked security forces appeared early Wednesday following a calmer night in D.C. than the city had seen in recent days. However, unlike MPD or Capitol Police officers, these men manning a pushed-back...WW…

CrimeAn off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency Police Officer says that when two people he thought were breaking into a car fled the scene, he shot his gun.TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Social justice activists are demanding complete transparency, but Takoma Park Police are pleading for patience Thursday as they continued their investigation of an off-duty Pentagon police officer who allegedly fatally shot two people he said he believed were attempting to break into a car early Wednesday.Loading ...Police identified the victims Thursday as 32-year-old Dominique Williams, of Hyattsville, and...…CrimeAn off-duty Pentagon Force Protection Agency Police Officer says that when two people he thought were breaking into a car fled the scene, he shot his gun.TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Social justice activists are demanding complete transparency, but Takoma Park Police are pleading for patience Thursday as they continued their investigation of an off-duty Pentagon police officer who allegedly fatally shot two people he said he believed were attempting to break into a car early Wednesday.Loading ...Police identified the victims Thursday as 32-year-old Dominique Williams, of Hyattsville, and...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Bureau of Prisons says special operations resource teams have been deployed to the District, but won't confirm if they are shown in pictures.5:27 PM EDT June 3, 2020WASHINGTON — Armed riot officers without identifying marks or badges began manning the perimeter around the White House Wednesday morning, and now a Virginia congressman says he is working on legislation to stop it from happening again.The unmarked security forces appeared early Wednesday following a calmer night in D.C. than the city had seen in recent days. However, unlike MPD or Capitol Police officers, these...…Breaking NewsThe Bureau of Prisons says special operations resource teams have been deployed to the District, but won't confirm if they are shown in pictures.5:27 PM EDT June 3, 2020WASHINGTON — Armed riot officers without identifying marks or badges began manning the perimeter around the White House Wednesday morning, and now a Virginia congressman says he is working on legislation to stop it from happening again.The unmarked security forces appeared early Wednesday following a calmer night in D.C. than the city had seen in recent days. However, unlike MPD or Capitol Police officers, these...WW…

Breaking NewsJulian Khater says his family is wiling to put up $1.5M in collateral to get him out of the D.C. Jail while he awaits trial.12:54 PM EDT April 22, 2021WASHINGTON — Julian Khater, a Capitol riot defendant accused of assaulting police with bear spray on January 6, filed a new proposal for his release this week: a $15 million bond secured by collateral from 16 family members.The 32-year-old Pennsylvania resident was indicted in March along with co-defendant George Tanios, of West Virginia, on 10 counts, – both of which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.Khater and...…Breaking NewsJulian Khater says his family is wiling to put up $1.5M in collateral to get him out of the D.C. Jail while he awaits trial.12:54 PM EDT April 22, 2021WASHINGTON — Julian Khater, a Capitol riot defendant accused of assaulting police with bear spray on January 6, filed a new proposal for his release this week: a $15 million bond secured by collateral from 16 family members.The 32-year-old Pennsylvania resident was indicted in March along with co-defendant George Tanios, of West Virginia, on 10 counts, – both of which carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.Khater and...WW…

Breaking NewsActing Chief Yogananda Pittman will put her name in for the job, the department confirmed. A decision is expected by early summer.1:33 PM EDT April 21, 2021WASHINGTON — The United States Capitol Police Department began the search Wednesday for its next chief – a leader tasked with rebuilding a 2,500-person force demoralized by the January 6 insurrection and subsequent investigations that found its officers were ill-equipped and ill-prepared for the job at hand.The department has been under the command of Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman since former days after a mob of thousands...…Breaking NewsActing Chief Yogananda Pittman will put her name in for the job, the department confirmed. A decision is expected by early summer.1:33 PM EDT April 21, 2021WASHINGTON — The United States Capitol Police Department began the search Wednesday for its next chief – a leader tasked with rebuilding a 2,500-person force demoralized by the January 6 insurrection and subsequent investigations that found its officers were ill-equipped and ill-prepared for the job at hand.The department has been under the command of Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman since former days after a mob of thousands...WW…

Breaking NewsThe D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says chemical irritant exposure did not play a role in Sicknick's death.4:45 PM EDT April 19, 2021WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes the day following the Capitol riot after suffering two strokes, the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Monday.Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Francisco J. Diaz said Sicknick died of “acute brainstem and cerebellar infarcts due to acute basilar artery thrombosis,” or strokes caused by blockages in the arteries in his brain and brainstem.Diaz ruled...…Breaking NewsThe D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says chemical irritant exposure did not play a role in Sicknick's death.4:45 PM EDT April 19, 2021WASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes the day following the Capitol riot after suffering two strokes, the D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Monday.Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Francisco J. Diaz said Sicknick died of “acute brainstem and cerebellar infarcts due to acute basilar artery thrombosis,” or strokes caused by blockages in the arteries in his brain and brainstem.Diaz ruled...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Maryland Department of Health says people under 30 now make up almost half of all new coronavirus cases in the state.4:48 PM EDT April 16, 2021WASHINGTON — The state of Maryland has seen surging COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past month – and health officials are pointing to the so-called UK variant and rising cases among young people as a big part of it.On Monday, the Maryland Department of Health reported there were more than 1,200 patients hospitalized with the coronavirus in the state. That’s a more than 60% increase from just a month prior.According to Bob Atlas,...…Breaking NewsThe Maryland Department of Health says people under 30 now make up almost half of all new coronavirus cases in the state.4:48 PM EDT April 16, 2021WASHINGTON — The state of Maryland has seen surging COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past month – and health officials are pointing to the so-called UK variant and rising cases among young people as a big part of it.On Monday, the Maryland Department of Health reported there were more than 1,200 patients hospitalized with the coronavirus in the state. That’s a more than 60% increase from just a month prior.According to Bob Atlas,...WW…

Breaking NewsIt's now been 90 days since Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of injuries sustained during the Capitol riot, and we still don't know how.3:54 PM EDT April 7, 2021A woman captured on video being trampled during the Capitol riot died of acute amphetamine intoxication, according to a release Wednesday from the D.C. Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner.The medical examiner’s office released the official causes and manners of death Wednesday for four people who died at the Capitol January 6, while attempting to climb through a barricaded door.Two other men, 55-year-old...…Breaking NewsIt's now been 90 days since Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died of injuries sustained during the Capitol riot, and we still don't know how.3:54 PM EDT April 7, 2021A woman captured on video being trampled during the Capitol riot died of acute amphetamine intoxication, according to a release Wednesday from the D.C. Officer of the Chief Medical Examiner.The medical examiner’s office released the official causes and manners of death Wednesday for four people who died at the Capitol January 6, while attempting to climb through a barricaded door.Two other men, 55-year-old...WW…

Breaking NewsThe Justice Department revealed the new communications in its latest motions opposing the release of Donovan Crowl and Jessica Watkins.4:30 PM EDT March 25, 2021WASHINGTON — In the days following the January 6 Capitol riot, the Justice Department says several Oath Keepers discussed plans to continue efforts to resist the peaceful transition of power – including the possibility of building fighting tunnels similar to ones used by the North Vietnamese Army.Federal prosecutors filed motions Wednesday evening opposing new efforts by two Oath Keepers, Donovan Crowl and Jessica...…Breaking NewsThe Justice Department revealed the new communications in its latest motions opposing the release of Donovan Crowl and Jessica Watkins.4:30 PM EDT March 25, 2021WASHINGTON — In the days following the January 6 Capitol riot, the Justice Department says several Oath Keepers discussed plans to continue efforts to resist the peaceful transition of power – including the possibility of building fighting tunnels similar to ones used by the North Vietnamese Army.Federal prosecutors filed motions Wednesday evening opposing new efforts by two Oath Keepers, Donovan Crowl and Jessica...WW…

Breaking NewsThe FBI says the group worried it could face gang charges following the arrest of leader Enrique Tarrio in January.4:29 PM EDT March 19, 2021WASHINGTON — A federal indictment against four leaders of the Proud Boys unsealed on Friday lays out in detail the steps the group allegedly took to avoid law enforcement detection while planning to disrupt the joint session of Congress on January 6.The indictment includes charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, obstruction of law enforcement and destruction of government property against four high-ranking members of...…Breaking NewsThe FBI says the group worried it could face gang charges following the arrest of leader Enrique Tarrio in January.4:29 PM EDT March 19, 2021WASHINGTON — A federal indictment against four leaders of the Proud Boys unsealed on Friday lays out in detail the steps the group allegedly took to avoid law enforcement detection while planning to disrupt the joint session of Congress on January 6.The indictment includes charges of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, obstruction of law enforcement and destruction of government property against four high-ranking members of...WW…