Car crashes into Hip Hop Fish & Chicken sending 3 to hospital
WASHINGTON — Three people have been hospitalized after a car crashed into a local restaurant on Tuesday afternoon. Prince George's County Fire Department was called to the 7500 block of Annapolis Road on Tuesday at 12:22 p.m. for reports of a car crash. When first responders arrived, they found a car had crashed into...
Man in Maryland jail accused of asking girlfriends to kidnap, stab DC woman
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — For months, investigators said that 20-year-old Kayvon Edwards planned a kidnapping and stabbing of a woman in D.C., all while he was locked up in Prince George’s County. The plan was to stop the victim from showing up to the court hearing on a...
Man murders bystander who defended young mother from assault in DC
The heroic act by one man to defend a young mother as she was being assaulted resulted in his murder. Now, his killer has been held accountable.
Virginia DOC names inmate accused of killing Southwest Virginia corrections officer
A report from the Department of Corrections says a Fairfax County thief is responsible for the death of Southwest Virginia corrections officer Jeremy Hall. The convict was identified as John Russell, 32, who will ultimately be charged with Hall’s murder by the Grayson County state prosecutor. Russell has been...
Washington Restaurants Where Fried Catfish Is The Star Of The Menu
Fried catfish brings a taste of Southern comfort right to Washington’s dining tables. Whether you’re craving a crispy sandwich or a full plate with all the fixings, these restaurants know how to prepare this classic dish perfectly. From Seattle to DC, I’ve found spots where catfish isn’t just...
Alexandria Restaurant Recognized by National Magazine
The Cooper Mill restaurant is now open at Alexandria's waterfront. Alexandria restaurant Cooper Mill along the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, recently received recognition in Preservation Magazine, published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which highlights places of local and national importance...
14-year-old accused of attempted armed robbery in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery in Southeast D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident occurred on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at around 5 p.m. in the 2100 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast. The boy allegedly approached another...
2 People Arrested After Months-long Drug Investigation In Charles County
Two people have been arrested following a months-long narcotics investigation in Charles County, which resulted in cocaine seizures during a traffic stop and searches of two homes. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the arrests came after a lengthy investigation into Persel Stephane Hughes’ suspected...
Man accused of assaulting 2 with bottle in DC
D.C. police arrested a 34-year-old man after an assault on Nov. 14.
One year in, Alexandria Police Chief talks crime drop, building trust, and ICE enforcement
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Next week marks exactly one year since Tarrick McGuire became the Alexandria Police Department's 16th police chief. "Every single day is an opportunity, every single day is very busy," said McGuire in an interview with WUSA9 Monday evening. McGuire took over the department in November 2024...
