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WUSA9 is a news outlet based in Washington, DC, covering local news including crime, politics, and community events.
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- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Body Camera footage shows police chasing suspect who tried to lure child with candyBody camera footage shows police chasing a suspect who attempted to lure a child with candy. A 6-year-old girl helped protect her younger sister after two men tried to entice a 4-year-old with sweets at a park in Manassas.
- Rabid fox reported in RockvilleRockville City Police warn residents to be cautious after reports of a rabid fox and other animals showing aggressive behavior.
- School bus driver hospitalized following crashA school bus driver was hospitalized after the bus swerved off-road and hit a tree while students were on board.
- Former MPD officer found guilty in fraud case while applying for a job at another police departmentA former MPD officer was found guilty of wire fraud for defrauding taxpayers of over $18,000 in Covid relief funds while applying for a job at another police department.
- Construction on the National Mall continues ahead of the Great American State FairConstruction on the National Mall is ongoing in preparation for the Great American State Fair, with a stage being built at the Lincoln Memorial for the UFC Freedom 250 press conference.
- 6-year-old rescues younger sister in attempted abductionA 6-year-old child rescued their younger sister during an attempted abduction at Dean Park, leading to a police investigation.
- UFC Freedom 250 events bring road closuresUFC Freedom 250 events will cause road closures, requiring residents and visitors to plan ahead for the weekend of June 12.
- 6-year-old rescues younger sister in attempted abductionA 6-year-old child rescued their younger sister during an attempted abduction at Dean Park, leading to a police investigation.
- Oxon Hill man faces murder charge after stepfather diedOxon Hill man faces murder charge after stepfather's death. Delvin Graham, 47, is accused of killing his 79-year-old stepfather, James Venable, who died after 19 days in the hospital.
- Community mourns 15-year-old fatally shot by friend inside Southeast apartmentA 15-year-old was fatally shot by a friend in a Southeast apartment after they found an unsecured gun that accidentally discharged.
- $10 million Prince George’s County plaza remains fenced off as state leaders voice outrage$10 million Prince George’s County plaza remains fenced off as state leaders express outrage over a dispute between current and former county leaders.
- DC voters chime in on ranked-choice votingEarly voting has started for the June 16 primary in DC, where voters are participating in ranked-choice voting.
- 'Why didn't you just leave?' Christine Banfield's family speaks after her murderer is sentenced to life in prison | WUSA9 ExclusiveChristine Banfield's family spoke publicly after her husband was sentenced to life in prison for her murder.
- 15-year-old fatally shot by friend inside Southeast apartmentA 15-year-old was fatally shot by a friend after an unsecured gun they found accidentally discharged in an apartment in Southeast Washington.
- Ahead of Metro hair toucher trial, judge orders prosecution to write memo on legality of hair touchingA judge ordered the prosecution to write a memo on the legality of hair touching ahead of the Metro hair toucher trial, comparing the case to professional sports rules on hair touching during a hearing.