Emily Davies

The Washington Post

Bowser names Ashan Benedict interim D.C. police chief

By: Emily Davies, Peter Hermann, Michael Brice-Saddler

Benedict has served as the department’s executive assistant police chief since April 2021.

The Washington Post

Woman charged with murder in Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed three

By: Luz Lazo, Emily Davies

Nakita Marie Walker was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the crash that killed a Lyft driver and his two passengers.

Spokesman-Review

Woman charged in Rock Creek Parkway crash that killed 3 had history of DUIs

By: Luz Lazo, Emily Davies

A woman with a history of DUIs has been arrested and charged in connection with a March 15 crash on Rock Creek Parkway that killed a Lyft driver and two men he was taking home from a night out in D.C., according to Park Police and court records.

The Washington Post

Man, 37, fatally shot Monday afternoon in Southeast D.C., police say

By: Emily Davies

Michael Ashby Jr. was killed just after 1:50 p.m. in the 5000 block of Benning Road, SE

The Washington Post

Driver in D.C. crash that killed 3 had blood alcohol above limit, police say

By: Luz Lazo, Keith L. Alexander, Emily Davies

Nakita Marie Walker, a 43-year-old from Washington, was arrested and charged Monday with second-degree murder in the March 15 crash on Rock Creek Parkway.

The Washington Post

Court official: DMV knew of DUIs of woman charged in fatal D.C. crash

By: Luz Lazo, Emily Davies

The assertion from the Superior Court spokesman increases pressure on city officials to explain how they handled the woman’s license.

The Washington Post

D.C. official who led agencies focused on reducing gun violence dies

By: Peter Hermann, Michael Brice-Saddler, Emily Davies

Linda Harllee Harper led two D.C. agencies tasked with reducing gun violence and seeking alternative ways to reduce crime.

The Washington Post

After teen’s killing, activists fear Metro violence becoming ‘normal’

By: Emily Davies, Justin George

“I remember when crimes committed on buses and trains was something that you’d be like, ‘Oh my god, what happened?’ Now it’s like, ‘Oh, again,'” one activist said.

The Washington Post

11-year-old charged in robberies as D.C. struggles to quell youth violence

By: Keith L. Alexander, Emily Davies, Peter Hermann

Authorities said the youth is among the youngest arrested in the District this year in an armed robbery.

The Washington Post

Man pleads guilty in attack on Rep. Angie Craig in D.C. apartment building

By: Emily Davies

Officials in Craig’s office have said the attack did not appear to be politically motivated. The man's defense attorney says he needs mental health treatment.