Town hosts ‘Occoquan Snakehead Roundup’ in effort to combat invasive species
The town of Occoquan, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, is hosting a pilot event aimed at taking out snakeheads on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 8-11 p.m. at River Mill Park. The "Occoquan Snakehead Roundup" is a focused effort to control the growing population of the invasive northern...
One hurt in Chillum shooting, two shooters sought
The Prince George's Park Police is investigating a Wednesday shooting that left one man hurt.
Police arrest teen in DC robbery, search continues for 4 more
A teenager was arrested after a robbery in Southeast D.C. on Monday evening.
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...
