Man attempts to carjack 61-year-old woman at stop sign in Manassas
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — Police are searching for a suspect who they said attempted to carjack a 61-year-old woman in Manassas, Virginia. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) were called to Sudley Road and Portsmouth Road on July 15 to investigate a carjacking. They discovered that the...
Three charged in firearm trafficking ring linked to Virginia gun purchases
WASHINGTON — Two Richmond residents and one Maryland man have been indicted on federal charges for conspiring to traffic firearms purchased from licensed dealers in Virginia to individuals prohibited from…
Maryland, Virginia state police recognized in national ‘best looking cruiser’ competition
The two states have ranked in the top 10 in “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” competition held by the American Association of State Troopers. Maryland came in fourth and Virginia came in ninth. Florida took the top honors for the third year in a row while Michigan came in second and Ohio came in third.
DC Weather: One last hot Sunday, lower humidity arrives this week
WASHINGTON (7News) — The heat and humidity takes a break this week thanks to an incoming cold front from the Great Lakes. Before the front arrives, expect hot and humid temperatures in the 90s and the heat index up to 100 degrees. A passing shower or storm is possible...
Extreme heat warning issued in DC amid high temps and humidity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An extreme heat warning has been issued in D.C. due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity in the area. According to officials, extreme heat is described as an extended period of time when the temperature is above 95 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is high. Individuals...
GALLERY: Flash floods in DC metro area prompt dozens of rescues and street shutdowns
WASHINGTON (7News) — Heavy rain prompted a rare Flash Flood Emergency in southern Montgomery County, where numerous water rescues were reported, along with water-covered roads and flooding at intersections and low-water crossings. Help is available for those affected by the flooding through the Red Cross at...
Police look for missing 80-year-old woman last seen in southeast DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to locate 80-year-old Frances Woodard. Woodard was last seen around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday in the 3100 block of Lyndale Place Southeast. She is described as 5-foot-6 and around 100 pounds. She was last seen...
OIG Report Uncovers Serious Safety Deficiencies in DC Public Schools, Highlights Gun Violence Risks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly released report from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is raising alarms about safety conditions in D.C. Public Schools (DCPS), pointing to urgent deficiencies that leave students and staff vulnerable—especially when it comes to gun violence. The OIG’s report, titled “Measures to...
Public’s Help Sought in Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Girl from Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, MD — The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Natsumi Rao, who has been reported missing. Natsumi was last seen on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in the area of the 3300 block...
Trader Joe’s Is Opening 30 New Stores—Is One Near You?
If you’ve been hoping for a Trader Joe’s to pop up closer to home, your wish might just be coming true. The beloved neighborhood grocery chain has officially added 30 new store locations to its “Coming Soon” list—marking a major expansion across 18 states and Washington, D.C.
