» Ailing Homicide Defendant Motions for Bond Review
A homicide defendant in failing health asked for a bond review to reconsider his current detention in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Oct. 8. Byron Sneed, 40, has been charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Raymond Washington, 18,...
» Judge Won’t Let Unescorted Homicide Defendant Attend Mother’s Funeral
DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson denied a homicide defendant’s release to attend his mother’s funeral in an Oct. 9 hearing because he wouldn’t have an escort. Stephen Herring, 25, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed and carrying a dangerous weapon outside of a home or business for his...
Del Ray beer garden to stay open through winter amid eviction battle with landlords
A popular beer garden in Del Ray will remain open in the winter as its owners fight a legal battle with their landlords, who are seeking to evict them. For the last five years, Jeremy Barber and Justis Frank, the owners of The Garden (1503-1505 Mount Vernon Avenue), shut down during the winter and reopened in the...
Man arrested for threatening victims with gun in DC assaults
Police said that in three instances, victims reported that a man threatened them with a gun.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says fear of ICE is disrupting business: ‘People aren’t...
D.C.’s mayor says the city is still on edge amid National Guard deployments, immigration sweeps, and a shrinking federal footprint.
Simon Getachew Mourned By Family After Deadly DC Shooting
A community is "in shock and deep sorrow" after 30-year-old Simon Getachew was gunned down in DC. Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 3800 block of 9th Street SE, where they found Getachew suffering from gunshot wounds. He...
Macy Gray to perform ‘On How Life Is’ 25-year anniversary show at Birchmere
Grammy winner Macy Gray is performing her greatest hits at The Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria next month, and spoke with ALXnow for a few minutes. Gray is performing across the country this and next month on the final leg of an international tour marking the 25-year anniversary of the release of her hit album “On...
» Probable Cause Found in Sneaker Store Homicide
Detective testimony and surveillance footage provided evidence of probable cause in a homicide case before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Oct. 8. Andre Townsend, 31, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of Derrick Howard, 39, on the 3000 block of...
DC mayor’s race taking shape as councilmembers consider bid, Bowser mulls whether to run
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — It is still more than a year before voters will cast their ballots in the Washington, D.C. mayoral race, but the contest is already starting to take shape. 7News confirmed reports that multiple councilmembers are considering running to replace Mayor Muriel Bowser. Sources close to...
1 hurt after shots fired in Rockville; suspect in custody
An investigation is underway after police responded to shots fired in Montgomery County on Tuesday night.
