DC man arrested after victims pistol-whipped and robbed
Gun-wielding robbery suspect busted after wild Friday night assault in DC WASHINGTON, DC – A violent robbery unfolded just after sundown in Northwest when a suspect pulled a gun, beat…
Benny DiForza’s Pizza closed in Del Ray after eviction notice posted
Benny DiForza’s Pizza, which opened in Del Ray in February 2024, has been served with a legal notice barring access to its Mount Vernon Avenue location, according to signage posted on the restaurant’s door. The notice of no trespass, dated Oct. 26, was filed by a petitioner and...
Silver Spring middle schooler struck in head during PE by thrown ‘metal object,’ suffers...
The mother of a Montgomery County Public Schools middle schooler says her son suffered brain injuries after being struck by a thrown “metal object” during gym class last Wednesday. Emily Diaz, who said her son’s name is Lenny, established a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised more than $30,000...
DC mayor and police chief call on stricter youth curfew following violent weekend
WASHINGTON — Following a violent weekend in the District that left 12 people injured in seven shootings, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Police Chief Pamela Smith are calling for a stricter youth curfew. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) says that between Friday night into early Saturday morning, 12 people...
Police Investigating Incident at Middle School That Left Student Hospitalized
Montgomery County Police officers are investigating an incident that left an Odessa Shannon Middle School student in serious condition after being struck in the head by a metal object during a gym class Oct. 22. “A student was struck by what was described as a metal object thrown by another...
Elijah Bell Arrested With 10 Pounds Of Pot, Coke In Maryland
Rockville resident Elijah Bell, 33, is behind bars following an investigation into drug distribution in the area, police said. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, last week, detectives executed multiple search warrants "as part of a months-long investigation into Bell’s suspected drug...
World Central Kitchen to feed furloughed feds Monday as food insecurity concerns grow
World Central Kitchen is set to distribute free meals to federal employees and their families in Washington, D.C., Monday, as food banks sound an alarm about increased need during the government shutdown. José Andrés’ nonprofit, which has provided food assistance in disaster zones and war-torn regions, including...
Violent car attack among carjackings near Logan Circle in one night
WASHINGTON — Three separate carjacking incidents happened near Logan Circle Saturday night — two of them just 10 minutes apart. The first incident was at 7:16 p.m. on 7th Street and Rhode Island Avenue Northwest. A person was driving when a group of teenagers surrounded the car. He abruptly braked and got out of the...
DC police investigate violent weekend of shootings, carjackings
WASHINGTON (7News) — The nation's capital experienced an uptick in violent crimes over the weekend as 12 people were shot in just nine hours, prompting investigations by D.C. police. The shootings unfolded at seven different locations between Friday and overnight Saturday. At least three of the shootings involved...
Boy hospitalized after being mauled by dog in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A boy was taken to the hospital after being mauled by a dog in Northwest D.C. on Sunday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the dog was being walked in the 2000 block of Rosemont Avenue NW when the boy was bitten. It is unclear whether the boy was walking the dog or if someone else was.
