Brothers sentenced for Fairfax-area armed robberies to at least 10 years in prison
Three brothers have been sentenced to federal prison for participating in a series of armed robberies across the D.C. area, including two in Fairfax County. The last of the three, 41-year-old Andre Joel White Jr., received his sentence last Thursday (Aug. 7), bringing an end to the years-long scheme, the U.S....
MPD investigates after Metro Transit officer fired gun during stop in Northeast DC
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a Metro Transit police officer fired their gun during a stop in Northeast on Sunday.
Amy Catherine Baker Gets 2nd DUI With Child In Car: Police
The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, in the 15400 block of Weldin Drive in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say Woodbridge resident Amy Catherine Baker, 36, struck a parked car, causing her own vehicle to overturn, leaving her and the boy trapped...
Amtrak Auto Train: A Stress-Free Ride for Road-Trippers Who Want Their Car in Florida
Traveling between the Mid-Atlantic and Florida can be more relaxed for some. The Amtrak Auto Train, which transports passengers along with their vehicles from Lorton, Virginia to Sanford, Florida, stands out as a unique option, especially if you’d rather avoid the long drive on I-95. But is this the way to go?
6 People Dead, Including 4 Children, After ‘Devastating’ Fire Engulfed Maryland Home
Six people — four of them children — died after a large fire tore through a home in Waldorf, Maryland, on Sunday, Aug. 10. Firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department arrived to find the house on Declaration Court North fully engulfed in flames, with people still trapped inside, according to the Maryland...
DC Police Seek Public’s Aid in Search for Missing Boys, Ages 11 and 12,...
The DC Police Department has issued a critical alert for two young boys, Tayjuan Freeman, 11, and Jayceon Hayes, 12, who were last seen in the 6400 block of Kansas Avenue NE. The police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the children and have encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
Man with active warrants in Washington, D.C. accused of threatening Austintown casino employee
A man with active warrants out of Washington, D.C. is accused of threatening an employee at an Austintown casino on Sunday. According to a police report, the incident happened around 6:30 Sunday morning when a man, identified as Al-Faud Mohommid, spoke with an employee at the window of the Hollywood Gaming Casino,...
DC landlord hit with a $546K fine for housing violations at 15 properties
WASHINGTON (7News) — Fifteen properties in Washington, D.C., are being targeted by the D.C. Department of Buildings (DOB) for 486 housing violations and $546,606 in fines. The 7News I-Team has learned the apartment buildings are associated with Rashid Salem and Petra Development. Since 2018, the District has assessed...
DC man cuffed after wild Benning Road shootout with rival
WASHINGTON, DC – A verbal dispute on Benning Road turned violent early Wednesday when a man pulled a gun and shot another before fleeing, police said. The incident happened around… The post DC man cuffed after wild Benning Road shootout with rival first appeared on Shore News Network .
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Discusses Crime Reduction Initiatives on MSNBC’s ‘The Sunday Show’
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser appeared on MSNBC's 'The Sunday Show' with Jonathan Capehart yesterday to discuss initiatives aimed at reducing crime in the capital. The discussion was focused on practical and pragmatic solutions to curb the increase in criminal activities that have raised concerns among...
