Samantha Gilstrap

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Devonne Keith Brown, who previously worked at a school in Northeast D.C., is also believed to have been involved with a youth track club in the area. WASHINGTON — The FBI’s Washington Field Office is asking the public for help after arresting a D.C. man on charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Devonne Keith Brown, 56, of Washington, D.C., was taken into custody on Monday, by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

Credit: wusa WUSA9 PLUS NATIONAL ZOO SPECIAL WASHINGTON — What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo took a tense turn Saturday after a fight broke out between two adults, prompting police to respond. Just after 4 p.m., the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Park Police were alerted to an altercation on zoo grounds. Authorities say the situation quickly escalated with reports of a potential threat circulating among zoogoers.

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

One teen held the victim down while the other assaulted him and stole his belongings, police say. WASHINGTON — Two boys, just 13 and 14 years old, are facing serious charges after a late-night robbery near the Southwest Waterfront. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 200 block of N Street SW just after midnight on Monday. A victim told police he had been attacked by two individuals he knew.

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

Scammers have been targeting through text messages and fake postings on job sites, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. RICHMOND, Va. — You’re going about your day when your phone buzzes. It’s a text from what looks like the Virginia DMV. The message claims you’ve got an overdue traffic ticket and urges you to pay up or risk losing your license and registration. Panic sets in. Did I miss a ticket? Was it that camera on Broad Street? There’s a link. Should you click it?

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Samantha Gilstrap

FAIRFAX, Va. — Prom season always brings surprises, but this Fairfax High School moment? Straight out of a movie. Over the weekend, students were living their best lives, dancing, snapping selfies, and soaking in the prom night magic, when in walked none other than Benny Blanco. Yes, that Benny Blanco ─ the Grammy-nominated music producer behind hits with Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran and Halsey. The Reston, Virginia-raised hitmaker.