Accessibility statement Search Sections Democracy Dies in Darkness Subscribe Sign in Advertisement Peter Hermann Washington, D.C. Reporter covering crime, specifically the D.C. police department Education: Marquette University, BA in journalism, communications Peter Hermann has covered D.C. police and fire since the summer of 2012 for The Washington Post. He previously worked for the Baltimore Sun for 22 years, covering a Baltimore suburb and then the Baltimore Police Department. He wrote about crime as a columnist and served as an editor overseeing crime coverage. He also served as the Sun's Jerusalem bureau chief, covering the Middle East, including Israel, Egypt and Lebanon. He went to Iraq twice to cover the war. He now covers daily cops and crime, at times returning to Baltimore to report on crime and law enforcement. Read more Share confidential news tips with The Post Latest from Peter Hermann Local Crime & Public Safety Prosecutors decline to pursue murder charge in fatal shooting over vehicle in Northeast Washington The U.S. attorney’s office filed only one charge of carrying a pistol without a license. November 23, 2021 Local D.C. records 200th homicide of the year, a mark not seen since 2003 A man shot Monday night was latest victim of months of rising violence that has frustrated and angered city leaders and residents. November 23, 2021 Local Crime & Public Safety Man who fled traffic stop dies in crash after brief chase by Pr. George’s police, officials say Police are investigating after a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop crashed during a pursuit. November 22, 2021 Local Crime & Public Safety D.C. police, ATF up reward for people turning in ‘ghost guns,’ other modified firearms Police in the District are increasing rewards for people turning in illegal firearms. November 22, 2021 Local Crime & Public Safety One injured in isolated shooting at Potomac Mills Mall Prince William County police are investigating a shooting in Potomac Mills Mall on Thursday afternoon after two men got into a physical altercation inside a store. There is no active threat, they said. November 18, 2021 Public Safety Police charge man with killing motorist in Northeast Washington Victim had worked for District’s housing department and had his own transportation business. November 16, 2021 Public Safety Man fatally shot in possible road rage incident in D.C., police say The incident was one of two fatal shootings Monday in the District. November 15, 2021 Public Safety Teenager charged with fatally stabbing man in Southeast Washington The victim has been identified as a 41-year-old man November 9, 2021 Public Safety Man died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound near Lincoln Memorial The victim has been identified as Kenneth Omar Santiago, 31, of Southeast Washington. November 9, 2021 Local The rise and fall of the Jack Daniel’s committee: How D.C.’s police lodge made thousands selling whiskey online Liquor regulators are probing the operation, which generated $500,000 but mostly covered expenses for union leaders. November 5, 2021 Load more Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity and Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Newspaper in Education Print Archives (Subscribers Only) e-Replica Today’s Paper Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2021 The Washington Post