» Judge Orders Detailed Mental Competency Assessment For Murder Suspect
DC Superior Court Neal Kravitz ordered Leon Bryant to undergo a more intensive mental competency assessment during a hearing on Jan. 16. Bryant, 35, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 31-year-old Jonathan Simmons-Miller. The incident occurred on July...
Hooded suspects flee after DC robbery with rifle and handgun
Armed robbery reported on Georgia Avenue NW as MPD searches for four suspects WASHINGTON, DC — Police are investigating an overnight armed robbery that occurred early Friday morning in the 4800 block of Georgia Avenue NW involving multiple suspects, at least two of whom were armed. According to the Metropolitan…
Man breaks into DC apartment and steals credit cards
Man arrested after breaking into occupied apartment and using stolen credit cards in DC WASHINGTON, DC — A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at an occupied apartment on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest, where the suspect allegedly stole credit cards later used without the victim’s consent.…
» Judge Denies Request to Reconsider Release for Shooting Co-Defendant
DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson declined to reconsider releasing a shooting defendant while he awaits trial during a hearing on Jan. 15. Lorenzo Covington, 20, Zion Greely, 19, and Gregory Nelson, 19, are charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of...
California Fish Grill Opens in Alexandria Area
California Fish Grill, a fast-casual dining restaurant known for serving premium, responsibly sourced seafood, celebrated the opening of its first Alexandria area location this week in Kingstowne, at 7003A Manchester Blvd. Founded in 1998, California Fish Grill has become a favorite for its crave-worthy menu and...
Judge Denies Motion to End Financial Aid Collusion Lawsuit Against GU
A federal judge rejected a motion by five universities, including Georgetown University, to end a financial aid collusion lawsuit and ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold a trial in a Jan. 12 ruling. Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled...
Stolen Ride, Loaded Gun: White Plains Man Held Without Bond After High-Speed Crash
WHITE PLAINS, Md. — A White Plains man is being held without bond after authorities say he was found in a stolen vehicle and later fled from deputies during a pursuit that ended in a crash and a foot chase in Waldorf. Court records identify the defendant as Khobe...
DMV Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 for Residents in Washington, Baltimore, and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington, DC – Residents across the DC–Maryland–Virginia region could face renewed winter travel disruptions as a late-January weather pattern increases the potential for accumulating snow across the...
VSP trooper and K9 injured
A Virginia State Police (VSP) trooper and a K9 were slightly injured early Friday morning during a pursuit on I-495. Police say a trooper spotted a vehicle traveling 90 mph on I-95 with stolen license plates around 3:38 a.m. The driver, later identified as Jared D. Rodriguez, 20, of Silver...
Charges against DC man dropped after court learns of federal officer firing at him
WASHINGTON — Charges against a DC man accused of fleeing a traffic stop have been dropped after the court learned that a police report declined to mention that a federal officer had fired his gun at him. Police reportedly pulled Phillip Brown over on Benning Road NE for having...
