Southeast D.C. Residents Speak Out as Gun Violence Persists in Their Neighborhood
WASHINGTON (7News) – Frustration and fear are rising in Southeast Washington, D.C., as residents face yet another string of violent incidents, including recent shootings that have left the community rattled. Locals are calling for immediate action and long-term solutions to curb the gunfire that continues to plague...
DC man sentenced to over 12 years for ‘inside-job’ robberies of Chinatown CVS
A D.C. man was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his role in multiple "inside-job" robberies at a Walgreens in Chinatown.
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...
