DC police investigate homicide after human remains were found during welfare check
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — There's a homicide investigation underway in Southeast D.C. after human remains were found inside a residence on Sunday. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) were dispatched to the residence in the 4600 block of B Street, Southeast, on July 20 to conduct a welfare check....
Alexandria pet groomer charged in dog’s death, accused of abusing several others
Following a months-long investigation, an Alexandria pet groomer is facing charges for the death of one dog and the abuse of several others at a boarding and grooming facility in Del Ray, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria said Tuesday.
ICE arrests surge in DC region — Most have no criminal record, data shows
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Immigration enforcement across the D.C. region are ramping up sharply — and a majority of the people being arrested have no criminal convictions, according to newly released data. A report from the UC Berkeley Deportation Data Project shows that in early June, about...
1-year-old girl recovering after being shot in DC
A 1-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after being shot Monday in southeast Washington, police say.
It’s official: D.C. has the worst traffic in the country
Pull over, Los Angeles — D.C. ranks No. 1 for the worst traffic in the nation, per a new Consumer Affairs ranking. Why it matters: You're not imagining it. It's bad out there. Driving the news: D.C. dethroned LA for its famous congestion, topping the list of America's 50...
‘They’re gross’: Invasive spotted lanternflies take over DMV
RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — They’re on trees, they’re on buildings, and sometimes they fly on you. The invasive spotted lanternflies have taken over the DMV. Just about everywhere you look lately, there are spotted lanternflies. “They’re everywhere. And they have no fear, and they don’t get out of your way, and they...
Metropolitan Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Southeast Washington, D.C.; Seek Public’s Help
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a deadly motorcycle collision that took place in Southeast Washington, D.C., over the weekend. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 20, on the intersection of 51st Street and Southern Avenue, Southeast, and tragically resulted in the loss of one...
Southeast DC residents frustrated with crime after recent shootings speak out
WASHINGTON (7News) — What occurred on V Street in Southeast, D.C., on Wednesday is something that's all too familiar for people who live here. "Same old story," said one man who didn't want to be identified. "Lots of rounds fired. I heard dozens. Dozens." That man pointed 7News to...
Juveniles arrested after string of armed hold-ups in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with six armed robberies that spanned several neighborhoods in Northeast DC over a five-day period this spring, police announced Monday.…
JUST IN: Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso hired as Chief of Fairfax City...
The City of Fairfax has hired Alexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso to be its next chief of police, ALXnow has confirmed. The Fairfax City Council hired Pedroso in a recent meeting, and his start date is Monday, Aug. 11. An official announcement is expected to be made this week, according to Matthew Kaiser,...
