A dry start to Wednesday will give way to rising heat and humidity, fueling unsettled conditions and the threat of thunderstorms across the D.C. region on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News rolling in Washington DC's sixth district with Curtis Brothers. "I'm a violence interrupter," said Brothers. Curtis patrols the streets on the daily.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith credited reductions in crime to public safety initiatives and community engagement.

Dangerous heat closed the Washington Monument, which lies in the heart of the nation’s capital, as the region experiences intense temperatures.

The June 4 Democratic primary in deep blue Washington, D.C., will largely focus on crime and law enforcement after a significant spike in crime last year.

The Washington, D.C., Police Union is set to declare a "crisis" during its testimony at a hearing before lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday.

An alarming occurrence of violent crime could be seen throughout Washington, D.C., in 2023, as other big cities saw rates of crime plummet. End-of-the-year crime data released by the Metropolitan ...

New regional crime dashboard offers near real-time data from 24 D.C.-area jurisdictions, aiming to address misconceptions and improve public safety.

Crime Five months into 2025, violent crime is down 22% in DC All crime categories, but one, recorded decreases or stayed steady.

Media Washington, DC shatters homicide record not seen in quarter century as leaders warn of 'state of emergency' Until crime is taken seriously 'more blood will be spilled on the streets,' one DC ...

The number of carjackings in the D.C. region soared during the pandemic, baffling authorities and rattling communities.

President Joe Biden on Monday signed into law a resolution to block a controversial Washington, DC, crime bill that opponents have criticized as weak on crime.