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Haitian gang leader charged for kidnapping US citizen
A Haitian gang leader, Johnson Andre, known as "Izo," has been charged with the hostage-taking of a U.S. citizen in Haiti in March 2023. -
Aerospace start-up leaders charged with massive investor fraud
An indictment has been unsealed, charging five former principals of the aerospace start-up company Theia Group, Inc. with a scheme to defraud investors and lenders out of $250 million. -
Man sentenced to over 17 years for fatal shooting in Northeast D.C
Antonio Johnson, a 33-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., received a 204-month prison sentence on March 18, 2025. -
Fifth person charged in March assault on DC police officers
Ronald Butler, a 44-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault on Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers that occurred on March 11, 2025. -
Florida attorney sentenced for attempted bombing near Chinese Embassy
Christopher Rodriguez, a 45-year-old attorney from Panama City, Florida, has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for his involvement in an attempted bombing near the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C. and a previous bombing incident in... -
Postal worker convicted in $1.6 million mail theft scheme
Hachikosela Muchimba, a 44-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was convicted by a federal jury for charges related to mail theft and bank fraud, leading to illegal gains exceeding $1.6 million. -
Guilty plea entered for fatal fentanyl sales resulting in two deaths
Jevaughn Mark, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has entered a guilty plea related to his involvement in distributing significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine in the area. -
Indictment unsealed against twice-convicted felon for firearm possession
An indictment was recently unsealed in federal court in Washington D.C., charging Kelon Von Dukes, aged 20, with being a convicted felon in illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. -
New Orleans man indicted for alleged Smithsonian museum attack
Kelly Williams, a 52-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been indicted by a grand jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. -
Dog care worker pleads guilty to animal cruelty resulting in dog's death
Jovon Hawkins, a 25-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has admitted to felony animal cruelty in connection with the death of a dog named Appa. -
Man indicted under new secure DC law for multiple sex offenses
Michael Hilliard, 65, has been indicted by a D.C. Superior Court grand jury on four felony counts. -
Maryland pawn shop burglary leads to fourth guilty plea
Tyjuan McNeal, 27, has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court related to the burglary of 34 firearms from a Maryland pawn shop in December 2023. -
Washington woman pleads guilty to armed aggravated assault
Marquitta Holloman, a 36-year-old resident of Washington D.C., has pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault while armed. -
Washington man sentenced to federal prison for designer drug distribution
Shelvin Jovan Barnes, a 33-year-old resident of Washington D.C., received a 36-month federal prison sentence for possession with intent to distribute illegal designer drugs. -
Chinatown Walgreens robbers plead guilty to inside-job heists
Michael Robinson, 34, and Kemanye Williams, 25, have entered guilty pleas in a U.S. District Court for their involvement in a series of seven inside-job robberies at a Walgreens store located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The... -
Man found guilty in March 2020 Southeast D.C. homicide
Guy Johnson, a 57-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a Superior Court jury on five charges related to a March 2020 homicide in Southeast D.C. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. and Chief... -
Guilty pleas entered in Maryland pawn shop firearm burglary case
Vincent Lee Alston and Niquan Odum, both 23 and residents of Washington D.C., have entered guilty pleas in a U.S. District Court concerning their involvement in the December 2023 burglary of 34 firearms from a Maryland pawn shop. -
Two sentenced for brutal revenge killings in D.C., receive life plus 60 years
Marcel Vines and Malique Lewis, members of the Clay Terrace crew, received life sentences plus 60 years in U.S. District Court for their roles in the kidnappings and murders of two individuals. -
Sentences handed down for members of transnational criminal organization '18th Street
Elvis Mauricio Maradiaga, a 23-year-old from Bladensburg, Maryland, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for his involvement with the 18th Street gang. -
Former police officer pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud
Kalynn Fields, a former patrol officer with the Metropolitan Police Department, has admitted to filing false information to secure $35,000 in loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.