Marijuana Activists Arrested At US Capitol On ‘4/20’ Day

Police arrested seven pro-marijuana activists near the US Capitol on Thursday as they handed out free joints to mark “4/20 day” and highlight their effort to legalize pot. US Capitol Police (USCP) said three adults were arrested near the Capitol and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, while four were charged with possession. … Read more

Woman Arrested For Driving Into Police Car Near US Capitol

A woman was arrested Wednesday near the US Capitol after driving into a police vehicle and narrowly missing several officers on foot, but police said the incident appears unrelated to terrorism. Capitol Police communications director Eva Malecki told reporters officers had “observed an erratic and aggressive driver” in the area, and attempted to stop the … Read more

Shots Fired On Driver ‘attacking Police’ Near US Congress

Police have not released the driver’s identity or any motive Police in Washington have fired on a woman in a car after she struck a police vehicle near the US Capitol and tried to run over several officers. The woman was not shot, Washington Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachel Reid told the BBC, and no injuries … Read more