ICE detained driver who killed California tourist near Arlington
Immigration police say they’ve detained an undocumented man who was previously convicted of killing a pedestrian with his car just south of Arlington. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said yesterday (Wednesday) that it had detained Alvaro Alejandro Pacheco Ramos, describing him as “an illegally present...
DC police address false claims of rise in missing person cases
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued a statement Saturday about misinformation circulating on social media about missing women.
DC police respond to barricade incident in Southeast
Police asked residents to avoid the area in Southeast during the response.
Southeast D.C. Homicide Investigation Underway, MPD Seeks Public’s Help and Offers $25,000 Reward
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a homicide that shook Southeast D.C. early Friday morning. The incident, which resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, took place in the 4200 block of 4th Street, according to a press release from the Metropolitan Police Department...
Accidental Firearm Discharge at Rockville Shooting Range Sends One to Hospital
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Gilbert Indoor Range at 14600 Rothgeb Drive, off East Gude Drive in Rockville, for the report of an accidental firearm discharge on Sunday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult sustained serious injuries and was...
Miss Virginia 2025 crowned
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A new Miss Virginia has been crowned. Miss Arlington, Madison Whitbeck, took home the title Saturday night at the Berglund Center in Roanoke. Whitbeck joined WDBJ7 to talk about her journey to the crown and what she’s looking forward to as she represents the Commonwealth.
Maryland Weather Alert: Large Hail, Wind Risk in Alexandria and Fairfax by Tuesday—NWS Issues...
Washington, D.C. – Heat will build across the region this weekend, but the bigger concern hits Tuesday when damaging storms could sweep through the metro area. According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for central Maryland, northern Virginia, and...
People Drive From All Over Virginia To This Unassuming Restaurant For Its Mouth-Watering Oysters
Those distinctive purple window frames on a brick facade in Alexandria aren’t just a quirky design choice – they’re practically a beacon for food lovers who know what awaits inside Southside 815. The unassuming exterior might fool you into thinking this is just another neighborhood joint, but...
Notes: Chewish Deli leads tight race for Alexandria’s Best Bagel Shop as voting nears...
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Saturday, June 28, the 179th day of 2025. There are 186 days left in the year. ⛈️ Today’s weather: Areas of drizzle before 8 a.m. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest around six mph in...
US-Born Kenyan George Njoroge Missing in Maryland
Family and friends, we are urgently asking for your assistance in locating George Njoroge, who has been missing since Wednesday, June 25, 2025. George is the son of Peter and Virginia Njoroge of Silver Spring Maryland. George is a 29-year-old US-born Kenyan, last seen on Wednesday morning, June 25, in...