Matt Delaney

D.C. lawyer’s courtroom victory over speed camera ticket prompts revision of policy

The District Department of Transportation is on the verge of changing the language in its traffic camera policies after a local lawyer beat a speeding camera ticket by discovering that camera readings may not be as precise as the citations claim.

July 30, 2026

D.C. police sloppy with crime data, inspector general finds

The D.C. Office of the Inspector General said the Metropolitan Police Department suffered serious issues in how it collected and verified crime data, the latest development in a saga that started with the White House accusing police of fudging the numbers to make the city appear safer than it is.

July 29, 2026

COVID-era ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ captured in Jamaica, brought back to U.S.

The Justice Department said that a woman listed as one of the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters has been hauled back to the U.S. after she was caught hiding out in Jamaica for the past year.

July 28, 2026

Prince George’s County lawmakers take next step in bringing Sphere venue to National Harbor

The Prince George's County Council approved a financing plan for the proposed Sphere entertainment venue in National Harbor, giving the ambitious project a stronger likelihood of coming to Maryland.

July 28, 2026

Murder trial for Massachusetts mom Lindsay Clancy opens for strangulation of three young children

The trial began Monday for Massachusetts woman Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children in what prosecutors told jurors was a planned attack, but defense attorneys said was the result of a postpartum psychotic episode.

July 27, 2026

Son charged in shooting wife of Chiefs’ coordinator Bieniemy in Virginia

The son of current Chiefs and former Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was charged with shooting the veteran coach's wife Sunday evening at the family's home in Loudoun County, Virginia.

July 27, 2026

Man accused of yelling ‘Allahu Akbar’ in Manhattan stabbing spree faces hate crime charges

New York City prosecutors accused a knife-wielding man of hate crimes after he allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" before stabbing an Asian man and a Jewish man in a violent spree last week.

July 26, 2026

D.C. youth basketball coach, 5 players arrested, accused of mini-mart shoplifting spree in Florida

Florida authorities said they arrested a D.C. basketball coach and five of his teenage athletes after the youths were accused of stealing from a mini-mart while visiting Polk County for a tournament.

July 26, 2026

U.S. trending toward fewest killings on record in 2026, report says

The Council on Criminal Justice's midyear report released Thursday shows homicides are on track to hit their lowest point in U.S. recorded history amid an overall decline in crime nationwide.

July 23, 2026

House Oversight moves bill to veto D.C. tax raises in response to prospective socialist mayor

The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would give Congress veto power over the District's attempts to raise taxes and fees, in what the bill's top sponsor framed as a bulwark against a likely socialist mayor.

July 22, 2026

Portland ballot initiative to increase police staffing accused of misleading voters

A Portland, Oregon, ballot initiative intended to divert surplus climate funds to boost police hiring has been dogged by accusations that canvassers are misleading voters to get their signatures -- an allegation proponents of the measure said is part of an organized campaign to taint their effort.

July 22, 2026

Mexican man accused of killing 2-year-old girl in Virginia

Virginia authorities on Tuesday said they charged a Mexican man in the slaying of a 2-year-old girl this month.

July 21, 2026

California city manager charged with burglary after trying to steal boat

California prosecutors arraigned the Sausalito city manager on felony burglary charges on Tuesday after she was accused of trying to steal a yacht from a local marina over the weekend.

July 21, 2026

ICE wants custody of illegal immigrant charged in Utah veteran’s slaying

Federal immigration authorities said they lodged a detainer for the Salvadoran man accused of gunning down a 71-year-old military veteran at his Utah home this year.

July 21, 2026

Anti-ICE suspect arrested outside New York City federal building after lighting incendiary device

Three people, including two firefighters, were injured Monday and a suspected anti-ICE activist hauling weapons was arrested after he started a fire outside a Manhattan building that houses immigration enforcement, the FBI and other federal agencies, federal officials said.

July 20, 2026

Body found at Boston home owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s husband

Boston police said Saturday they found a body inside a home owned by Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband.

July 19, 2026

White House taps former Arlington prosecutor to be U.S. attorney in Virginia

The Trump administration named former Arlington County Commonwealth's Attorney Theo Stamos to be the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

July 19, 2026

Two plead not guilty in foiled UFC terror plot at White House

Two suspects pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges in the alleged terror plot targeting President Trump and other attendees at last month's UFC showcase at the White House.

July 16, 2026

Trump fires Seattle’s new U.S. attorney less than an hour after he took office

President Trump fired the new U.S. attorney in Seattle less than an hour after he was sworn in because federal judges appointed the top prosecutor without the White House's consent, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.

July 16, 2026

Canadian woman facing deportation after accusation of slapping N.J. teen wearing Trump apparel

ICE said Wednesday it is looking to deport a Canadian woman who was charged this week with slapping a teenage girl wearing clothing with "pro-Trump memorabilia" along the Jersey Shore.

July 15, 2026