» Defendant Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Fellow Inmates
A stabbing defendant pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon and stabbing two other inmates in the DC Jail before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Dec. 3. Valentino Allen, 35, was originally charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, unlawful introduction of contraband into a penal...
Virginia Brothers Wiped Nearly 100 Government Databases In Revenge Plot After Firing: Feds
Authorities arrested Alexandria twin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, both 34, on charges they conspired to destroy key government databases hosted by a federal contractor, the DOJ announced this week. Officials say the deleted systems included records for Freedom of Information Act requests, sensitive...
Merrifield Starbucks workers begin picketing as nationwide strike continues
Workers at Fairfax County’s first unionized Starbucks are officially on strike as part of a nationwide campaign to secure a contract from the coffee chain. The Starbucks at 3046 Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield was one of 26 stores around the U.S. to join the picket line today (Thursday), bringing the total number of...
7News exclusive: Woman accused of ‘squatting’ in DC home says that she’s a tenant
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News told you on Wednesday about a homeowner who reached out for help because she says an Airbnb guest tried to take her home. PREVIOUS | Squatter uses extended Airbnb stay to claim tenants' rights, locking out the home's owner. On Thursday, the homeowner, Rochanne Douglas,...
‘Hang up’: Alexandria sheriff warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement
It can be nerve-wracking getting a phone call that says “you’re in trouble” and scammers know it. The sheriff’s office in Alexandria, Virginia, said more and more people are unwittingly handing over their money to crooks. In recent months, scams involving criminals pretending to be members...
DC juvenile detention center overcrowded, raising safety and education concern
WASHINGTON (7News) — A growing crisis is unfolding at the D.C. Youth Services Center, the city’s primary juvenile detention facility. Built to house 98 young people, the center is now holding 124, prompting concerns from lawmakers, advocates, and families about safety, education, and living conditions. The...
Washington, DC, tops list as best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, study finds
Washington, D.C., tops new rankings as the best city for veteran entrepreneurs in 2025, followed by Raleigh, Tampa, Austin and Dallas in a comprehensive study.
WATCH: Firefighters battle DC apartment fire
Fire exploded through an apartment building as DC Fire and EMS Department crews battled the smoke and flames on Thursday.
LIST | All of the school closures and delays in DC, Maryland and Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — 7News' First Alert Weather Team is predicting that Friday will be the area's first proper snow, with up to two inches of snowfall forecasted. A number of schools have already announced weather-related closures and delays. Find out if yours is in the list:. Virginia Schools.
Washington D.C. Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect Caught on Camera During Residential Burglary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect captured on home surveillance footage during a residential burglary in the district. The video, released by authorities, shows the suspect walking through the kitchen of a home and opening a...
