Pat Collins
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Arson, Vandalism Under Investigation at 3 Bethesda Churches
Investigators may have a break in a case after vandals targeted three churches in Bethesda, Maryland. → Read More
ER Nurse, EMT Save Fan Suffering Heart Attack at Nats Park
The Clements were sitting in the front row of section 209 when John suffered a heart attack. → Read More
Father of 3 Killed in Drive-by Shooting in Southeast DC
A father of three was killed in a drive-by shooting in Southeast D.C. Tuesday afternoon. → Read More
Woman, Man Found Dead at Germantown Townhome Community
A woman and a man are dead after a shooting Monday morning at a townhome community in Germantown, Maryland, police say. → Read More
Arrest Made in DC Mother's Murder
A mother of five found stabbed to death on Mother’s Day was the daughter of a woman who also was stabbed to death 16 years ago. → Read More
Former Chevy Chase Village Manager Believed to Have Known His Killer
Investigators believe a Maryland man shot in his home last week knew his killer, sources said. → Read More
Impostor Uses Maryland Police Captain's Name in Phone Scam
An impostor used a Maryland police officer's name to try to steal money from an unsuspecting victim. → Read More
Beloved Capital City Checkers Might Be Coming to an End
The beloved Capital Checkers Club on S Street in Shaw might be coming to an end. The club has been served a notice that they have to move by March 20. → Read More
DC Police Believe Victim in Weekend Carjacking Died Before Crime Was Committed
D.C. police believe a victim died before his car was taken and he was left on the street. Carjacking in the city of Washington is on a record-breaking pace.... → Read More
DC Mourns Elite Hairstylist Liz Nolan, Remembered for 52 Years of Influence in Beauty
It doesn’t look like much today, but for 52 years a corner building on Georgia Avenue was a centerpiece of beauty in Washington, D.C. At the center of it all... → Read More
Man Arrested For Two DC Murders — 22 Years Apart
A Southeast D.C. man has been arrested for two murders, one that occurred in 1996 and the other 22 years later in 2018, bringing both cold cases to a close. → Read More
Former NBA Player Chris Herren Opens Addiction Recovery Center in Virginia
A former NBA player who battled addiction for years opened a holistic addiction recovery center in Virginia. “It started with alcohol, probably 13; went on to... → Read More
Lost & Found: Missing Virginia Dog Reunited With Family
At 55 pounds, and playful as can be, 8-month-old pup Scarlett might seem hard to miss. But just days ago, the mixed rescue counted among the missing. It began... → Read More
Voting Through the Ages: Virginia Woman Reflects on 7 Decades of Voting
Mabel Hairston has words for anyone thinking about sitting out this election. “You’re just missing the privilege. You just need to get out and vote,” she... → Read More
‘Brave and Proud': Twins Honored for Saving Boy's Life in Virginia
Some little heroes received a big award Tuesday. Twins Ella and Ethan Cuyler, 8, were honored in Fairfax County, Virginia, for saving the life of a 4-year-old... → Read More
Victim Posting Racial Injustice Flyers Assaulted by Cyclist on Capital Crescent Trail
Police are looking for a cyclist wanted for attacking a man with his bike on the Capital Crescent Trail. The victim, who asked to remain anonymous, said he and... → Read More
DC Restaurants Feed Police Officers at Nationals’ Park
A special food line for police is being supplied by several D.C. restaurants at Nationals’ Park. The restaurants are under the direction of Chef Jose Andreas... → Read More
‘Stay Home’: DC 11-Year-Old Has Social Distancing Plea After Liver Transplant
Stay home not just for yourself but for people like 11-year-old Orli Wildman Halpern. The Washington, D.C., fifth-grader is fighting for a normal life after... → Read More
DC’s First Coronavirus Patient Home After 3 Weeks in Hospital
The first coronavirus patient in D.C. is now home and recovering after spending three weeks in the hospital. The Rev. Timothy Cole, the pastor at Christ Church... → Read More
$60,000 in Jewelry Stolen From Bethesda Store
Three men stole thousands of dollars in jewelry from a Bethesda, Maryland, store Friday. The men robbed The Jewelry Exchange on Old Georgetown Road about 5:45 p.m. Dec. 13. One man pulled out a handgun and demanded a display case be opened and emptied. He warned employees not to trigger the alarm. While he and a masked man got the… → Read More