DC Fire and EMS mourns the loss of probationary firefighter after off-duty death
The DC Fire and EMS Department is mourning the loss of Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, Cadet Class of '27, after her off-duty death on Sunday.
Notes: Alexandria Fire Department responds to two vehicle fires
Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2025. There are 129 days left in the year. 🌧️ Today’s weather: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 8 mph. The chance of...
$1,200 Theft Ends In Crash: D.C. Pair Apprehended Following Waldorf Grocery Store Heist
On August 20, at around 10:59 a.m., patrol officers responded to a grocery store located on King Street in Waldorf for a report of a theft in progress. Store security stated that two suspects stole a shopping cart containing $1,200 worth of laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, personal care goods, steaks, and other...
American Airlines flight forced to land at Dulles due to reported ‘fire’
An American Airlines flight destined for Phoenix was forced to land at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after the crew reported a fire in one of the plane's passenger rows, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Driver Ejected in Chaotic High-Speed Rollover Crash That Struck 5-6 Vehicles in Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. — A 23-year-old female was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being ejected from her vehicle during a chaotic, high-speed rollover crash late Friday night in Waldorf. The incident occurred on Friday, August 22, 2025, at approximately 9:41 p.m., at the intersection of...
Kennedy Center workers union says dance programming employees were fired without warning
WASHINGTON (7News) — Several employees with the Kennedy Center tasked with dance programming at the performing arts venue were fired from their positions earlier this week, the union representing Kennedy Center employees said. The Kennedy Center confirmed that three employees were fired from the center, and said they...
One hurt in Woodbridge armed robbery, police investigating
The Prince William County Police Department is investigating a Sunday robbery that left one person hurt.
Motorcyclist, 21, Killed In I-495 Crash With Work Truck In Fort Washington, State Police...
Upper Marlboro resident Camron Amirion Stroud has been identified by investigators as the rider who was involved in a crash and later died at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. The crash was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 in the southbound lanes of the...
Measles Warning: Possible Exposure Reported At Dulles International Airport
Virginia health officials are warning about a possible measles exposure at Dulles International Airport, urging anyone who passed through key areas earlier this month to check their vaccination status. The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) says the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed a measles case in a...
Security guard injured in shootout in exclusive NW Washington neighborhood
WASHINGTON (7News) — Police have released more details about the shooting incident that happened early Friday in the exclusive Palisades neighborhood of Northwest Washington. According to the Metropolitan Police Department report, police were called to the 3000 block of Chain Bridge Road NW around 3:05 a.m. for a...
