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At a news conference in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 9, 2026, Prince George’s County and Alexandria officials announce charges against a former Washington, D.C., police officer accused of sexually assaulting women. (The Washington Post News Service)
May 21, 2026

How a carjacking and shooting rampage terrorized a MD county

Larry James Simpson allegedly carried out a violent rampage involving shootings and carjackings across multiple locations in Prince George’s County.

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Dedham District Court in Massachusetts on May 5, 2026, for the second day of his assault trial. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 5, 2026

‘Focus on real victims’: MD native Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assault of chef

A jury found former New England Patriots wide receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs not guilty on both charges he faced after being accused of assault.

NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at the Dedham District Court in Massachusetts ahead of jury selection on May 4, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 4, 2026

Private chef testifies at MD native Stefon Diggs’s assault trial

The trial is underway for former New England Patriots wide receiver and native Marylander Stefon Diggs on assault charges.

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Apr 9, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Jury instruction, common-law marriage, freedom of information, more

Jury instruction — common-law marriage — freedom of information

Baltimore, known for consistently having one of the highest homicide rates in the country, has seen a steep drop in homicides in recent years.
Apr 1, 2026

Why is crime down in Baltimore and DC? The answer isn’t simple.

Violent crime in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., has dropped significantly since 2015, driven by demographic shifts, policing changes and community programs.

A model of a Washington, D.C., Metro 8000-series train at the factory. (Tom Brenner/For The Washington Post)
Mar 16, 2026

MD man, pardoned after Jan. 6 riot, barred from DC Metro for allegedly touching women’s hair

A Maryland resident pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection was barred by a judge from all D.C. Metro stations after being accused of touching women’s hair on trains and filming it.

State Del. Caylin Young, D-Baltimore City, speaks at a December press conference in front of the Baltimore Youth Detention Center. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Feb 24, 2026

Assault charge dropped against Baltimore Del. Caylin Young

Prosecutors on Monday dropped a misdemeanor assault charge against Maryland Del. Caylin Young, D-Baltimore City.

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Feb 9, 2026

Cumberland police captain indicted on assault, misconduct charges

A Cumberland police captain faces 11 criminal charges, including assault and a fourth-degree sex offense, tied to alleged abuse of female officers.

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Jan 23, 2026

MD hairstylist’s viral video dragging teen became evidence against her

A Maryland hairstylist was sentenced to six months of home detention after a viral video showed her dragging a 15-year-old client during dispute.

Decatur boys basketball head coach Bryon Johnson is shown during a game against Bennett on Feb. 15, 2025, in Salisbury. Decatur defeated Bennett 69-61. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 13, 2026

MD basketball coach charged with sex offense against minor, more

A Maryland boys basketball coach has been arrested and charged with felony 3rd degree sex offense involving a child under 14, and more.

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Jan 5, 2026

Lawsuit against Kent Island daycare follows staffer’s child assault conviction

Two families are suing after a caregiver was convicted for assaulting children and the owner was charged with failing to report child abuse.

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs after a catch against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the first half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Dec 21, 2025. (James Lang-Imagn Images)
Dec 30, 2025

Stefon Diggs, NFL player and MD native, facing criminal charges

New England Patriots receiver and Maryland native Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges for felony strangulation or suffocation.