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Jul 01, 2013

Washington Humane Society Seeking Information About Possibly Toxic ‘Pill Pockets’ in Logan Circle (UPDATE)

A man says his black labrador was likely sickened by “pill pockets” filled with acetaminophen.

Mar 27, 2013

Virginia Teens Accused of Poisoning Teacher

Two middle-schoolers in Newport News, Va. are being charged in an attempt to poison one of their teachers.

Oct 31, 2012

MPD Warns Parents and Kids to Avoid Candy That’s Not Factory-Wrapped

D.C. police today warned parents and kids to avoid candy that isn’t factory-wrapped. Well, at least they’re not advising that you get your kids’ bounty X-rayed. (Yes, it has happened.)

 
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