The FBI has made an arrest in its investigation into pipe bombs planted in the nation’s capital on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Nearly five years after pipe bombs were found near RNC and DNC HQs, Brian Cole Jr. has been arrested in the DC pipe bomb case.

Chief Pamela Smith expresses pride in MPD's progress and hope for DC's fight against crime in her parting statement.

Chief Pamela Smith said she will step down from her position leading D.C. police at the end of the month, telling reporters Monday, “It’s time.” Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the move Monday morning, nearly two weeks after saying she herself would not seek a fourth term.