Accused driver in deadly Bladensburg birthday tent crash held without bond
WASHINGTON (7News) — Charging documents reveal new details of the car crash that hit a birthday party tent in Bladensburg, Md., leaving one dead and several injured. Prince George's County Police Officer Tanksley was patrolling near Annapolis Rd and 55th Ave when he was flagged down by multiple people. He discovered...
Man robbed for gold chain in Northeast DC, MPD searches for thief
WASHINGTON (7News) — Police in D.C. are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of a person who robbed a man of his gold chain in the Northeast area last month. The robbery happened on Monday, Sept. 29, in the 2100 block of Queens Chapel Road,...
‘There’s no justice’: Maryland family wants answers in 2024 Shaw murder
A Maryland family is desperately searching for answers after their son was shot and killed in the Shaw neighborhood last year. The case has still never been solved. The family says police told them their son was likely defending a friend from robbers. Vaughn Dozier Jr., 21, from Upper Marlboro...
Alexandria police: Employee hid cameras in restaurant’s restroom
Police in Alexandria charged a Maryland man accused of placing hidden cameras inside a restaurant's employee restroom.
MCPD: One Injured in Wednesday Night Shooting
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) are investigating a late-night shooting that occurred Tuesday in the 3500 block of Sheffield Manor Terrace in Silver Spring. Officers from the department’s 3rd District were dispatched to the scene around 11:05 pm for the report of a shooting. According to police, upon arrival, they...
Bowie man arrested by ICE moved to Louisiana facility
BOWIE, Md. — The Bowie husband and father who was arrested by ICE in front of his children last week has been moved to Louisiana. His wife confirmed the move to WUSA9 on Tuesday night. The man, who WUSA9 is not identifying due to safety concerns, was stopped by...
DC teacher’s aide on leave after hot sauce incident involving a non-verbal child with...
WASHINGTON — A teacher's aide in DC has been placed on leave after allegedly putting hot sauce in the mouth of a non-verbal child with autism. The boy's mother said, her son is traumatized, and she wants justice. "My son is so bright, so smart, he's playful, he's funny,...
» Mutual Friend of Homicide Defendant, Victim Discusses Neighborhood Rivalries
A witness, identified as both a friend of the victim’s and the defendant’s, testified about an ongoing feud between rival neighborhoods that may have inspired a murder and a series of shootings before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Oct. 16. Reginald Steele, 26, is charged with...
Alexandria sticker campaign warns adults against buying alcohol for kids
Teams of Alexandria kids and parents will visit dozens of stores this weekend to put warning stickers on beer, wine, and other alcohol containers. The annual Project Sticker Shock Campaign is intended to highlight the consequences of buying alcohol for underage youth. Participating Alexandria City High School...
Alexandria cancer survivor receives notice of higher insurance premium as ACA subsidies are set...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans starting next week, Virginians are receiving letters warning that their health insurance premiums are about to rise as a result of expiring federal tax credits now tied up in the government shutdown. Laura Packard of Alexandria knows the...

















