» Three Witnesses Testify Against Defendant in Murder Trial
Three witnesses testified against the defendant in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Dec. 3. George Sutton, 46, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction...
Man sentenced for setting fires at three Crystal City restaurants
A man has been sentenced for setting fires at three restaurants in Crystal City earlier this year and reportedly trying to frame a past employer. Timothy Clark Pollock last Friday received the maximum 10-year sentence for arson of an unoccupied building, but all but two and a half years is suspended, according to...
7News uncovers history of evictions and nonpayment cases from accused DC Airbnb squatter
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News has been digging into the history of an Airbnb guest turned accused squatter. The accused squatter, Shadija Romero, was an Airbnb guest who stopped paying in July, homeowner Rochanne Douglas said. PREVIOUS | Squatter uses extended Airbnb stay to claim tenants' rights, locking out the...
LIVE MAP | Buddhist monks to trek from Texas to DC in ‘Walk for...
WASHINGTON (7News) — A group of Buddhist monks is on its way to the nation's capital after embarking on a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas, with one mission: to promote unity, compassion, and healing across the nation. The monks departed on Oct. 26 from the Huong Dao...
Northeast Business Altercation Leads to Arrest for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
An altercation at a Northeast business escalated into an armed conflict last Saturday, leading to an arrest by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident unfolded on the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, where MPD officers from the Sixth District rushed to the scene following a robbery report at approximately...
Serious Crash On Route 301: Child Flown Out, Woman Transported To Area Trauma Center
WALDORF, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a two‑vehicle crash in Charles County that sent two people, including a child, to area hospitals Monday evening. Police and emergency personnel responded to the collision around 7:40 p.m., Dec. 8, 2025, on northbound U.S. Route 301, just south of Substation Road...
13 Northern Virginia Houses with the Best Christmas Decorations
The lights are extra bright at these holiday displays around NoVA. These Northern Virginia houses have taken “Deck the Halls” to a whole new level. With dancing lights, synchronized shows, and over-the-top Christmas decorations, these houses and neighborhoods are spreading yuletide cheer. 21260 Rosetta Pl., Ashburn....
DC crack dealer sentenced to more than 3 years in prison
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for illegally possessing a semi-automatic pistol and dealing crack cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Cevin Belton pleaded guilty to the crimes on Sept. 5. His arrest came earlier this year when he led police...
Sheriff’s Office Captures Fugitive In Waldorf Murder And Escape Case
WALDORF, Md. – On December 2, 2025, the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Erica Terry on an open warrant related to an ongoing homicide investigation. Terry was taken into custody and charged with Murder and Second-Degree Escape. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on...
Woodbridge woman accused of assaulting police officer
DUMFRIES, Va. (7News) — A 23-year-old Woodbridge woman is facing several charges after allegedly hitting a police officer, according to the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD). It happened Dec. 8 at a home in Dumfries as officers were investigating a report of someone with a gun making threats.
