Man who tried to carjack deputy US Marshal in unmarked vehicle gets prison sentence
WASHINGTON — A young man will spend the next decade behind bars after he tried to carjack a deputy U.S. Marshal in July last year. Kentrell Flowers pleaded guilty to firearm charges in February. On July 5, 2024, just after 1 a.m., two deputy U.S. Marshals were working a...
Education Department Opens Investigation Into Admissions at Virginia High School
"We will further investigate this complaint to ensure that all students being assessed fairly, according to merit and accomplishment."
“Gas station at V and 9th/Florida Ave, NW Ordered Closed by ABCA” (Near 9:30...
There is a ABCA closure sign on the tobacco portion of the storefront. Suspect they were selling something illegal and forced the while gas station to close. Gas station blocked off with caution tape.”. From ABCA:. “On May 21, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) Enforcement Division,...
UPDATED: One killed, suspect arrested in triple shooting near Potomac Mills mall
A 45-year-old Fredericksburg man has been arrested in connection with a Wednesday shooting behind Prince William Square in Woodbridge that left a man dead and two others wounded. Police were called to the 14200 block of Smoketown Road near Potomac Mills at 5:13 a.m. to investigate a shooting, but could find no one...
People and Places – Week of May 23, 2025
Sheehy Subaru of Springfield recently presented a $75,000 donation to Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital as part of the 2024–2025 Subaru Share the Love Event, reinforcing its commitment to supporting local children and families facing medical challenges. “At Sheehy Subaru of Springfield, we believe in making a...
Southeast D.C. Fatal Shooting Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC.- A 16-year-old Southeast, D.C. boy became the latest victim to fall prey to gun violence plaguing Washington, D.C., after he was fatally gunned down Tuesday night in Southeast, D.C. According to D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, shortly after 9:30 p.m., members...
MPD Seeks Public’s Help to Identify Suspects in Southeast Armed Robbery, $10,000 Reward Offered
The Metropolitan Police Department is on the lookout for two suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place earlier this week in Southeast. According to a press release posted on MPD's website, the incident occurred inside an apartment building on the 1200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Southeast. The victim,...
Judge Gives Non-Compliant Murder Suspect Another Chance
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. A murder defendant cited for a number of release violations was told by DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman that he needs to do better if he expects more lenient terms. The exchange came in a May 22 hearing to determine...
Road reopens in Southeast DC after sinkhole shuts it down
DC Water said a road in Southeast was reopened after a sink hole shut it down for a few days.
Alexandria Police ‘spoofed’ by call alleging man with large gun intended to rob 7-Eleven
The Alexandria Police Department got a fake phone call Thursday afternoon warning that a man with a gun was walking into the 7-Eleven at Mount Vernon Avenue and W. Glebe Road, intent on committing a robbery. Police believe that the call to the Alexandria Department of Communications Center was made...