Meredith Somers

14-year-old killed in head-on scooter crash

A 14-year-old boy was killed over the weekend when a scooter he was driving collided head-on with a car, D.C. police said. Published June 24, 2012

Chillum man killed in car crash

A Chillum man was killed early Sunday in a two-car collision, Prince George's County Police said. Published June 24, 2012

D.C. man shot and killed Saturday morning

A Northwest man was shot and killed early Saturday, D.C. police said. Published June 24, 2012

Maryland continues cleanup after Friday’s storm

Bladensburg residents and emergency personnel continued the clean up of their storm-ravaged community on Sunday as area power companies struggled to help dark homes and businesses. Published June 24, 2012

11 members of Occupy D.C. found guilty

Eleven members of the Occupy D.C. movement on Thursday were found guilty for varying charges related to a day-long standoff in early December over a wooden structure built in a park. Published June 21, 2012

Muth sent to mental hospital for further evaluation

A D.C. Superior Court judge on Thursday ordered an additional six weeks of mental health evaluations for a Georgetown socialite to determine whether he is competent to stand trial in the murder of his wife. Published June 21, 2012

Doctors say Muth is incompetent to stand trial

Doctors have recommended that Albrecht Muth, the Georgetown socialite arrested for murdering his wife, remain in a psychiatric hospital because he is incompetent to stand trial. Published June 20, 2012

At trial, architect vouches for safety of Occupy structure

The wooden structure that prompted a nine-hour standoff between police and Occupy D.C. members was safe and strong enough to withstand wind, snow and the weight of at least six grown men, an architect said Monday in defense of protesters on trial for disobeying officers. Published June 18, 2012

Metro tries speeding the rush

Metro's much-anticipated Rush Plus service, a new Metrorail schedule intended to bring more commuters to more places on more trains, begins Monday. Published June 14, 2012

One Occupy D.C. member acquitted

A member of Occupy D.C. on Thursday was acquitted of a charge of disobeying a police officer during an emergency because the officer could not prove she was at the scene of the crime. Published June 14, 2012

Occupy D.C. protesters have their first day in court

The last of the Occupy D.C. encampment was swept out of McPherson Square earlier this week, but a dozen protesters began their first trial day Wednesday answering for their actions. Published June 13, 2012

Man hospitalized after dog attack in D.C.

A Northeast man was hospitalized Tuesday after two guard dogs attacked him on his way to work. Published June 12, 2012

Elderly woman hit by bike and killed in Arlington

An elderly walker on the Four Mile Run Bike Path was killed after she was struck by a passing cyclist, Arlington police said Tuesday. Published June 12, 2012

Man who drove SUV into D.C. building promised ‘bloodshed’

The Maryland man who crashed a gasoline-soaked SUV into a crowded downtown office building was ordered held without bond on charges of assault with intent to kill while armed and arson. Published June 11, 2012

Authorities investigate fatal crash on Wilson Bridge

Two people are dead after a fiery collision along the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, but investigators continued to investigate its cause on Sunday. Published June 10, 2012

Man who drove into downtown building appearing in court Monday

The New Market, Md., man who drove his gasoline-soaked SUV into a downtown building and attempted to set it on fire will appear in court on Monday on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Published June 10, 2012

U.Va. president stepping down in August

The University of Virginia's first female president announced Sunday that she would be stepping down from her office, effective Aug. 15. Published June 10, 2012

World War II vets recall D-Day exploits

One of many World War II veterans who spent the 68th anniversary of D-Day on Wednesday at the National World War II Memorial, Jack Hamlin thought back to June 6, 1944, when his rescue flotilla for the U.S. Coast Guard floated miles off the Normandy shore in the early dawn. Published June 6, 2012

WWII vets visit memorial on D-Day anniversary

Jack Hamlin remembers the water. Published June 6, 2012

U.S. marshal, Occupy D.C. member injured in clash over eviction

At least one U.S. marshal and a member of Occupy D.C. were treated for injuries Tuesday when protesters clashed with officers at a foreclosed home on Capitol Hill. Published June 5, 2012