Man Gunned Down on Marshall Heights Block Marks D.C.’s 11th Killing
A man was shot and killed Monday evening in the Marshall Heights neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C., according to police. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene as homicide detectives cordoned off part of the block and...
DC Police Union opposes possible release of convicted officer killer
According to MPD, the officer was ambushed in February of 1997 while he was sitting at a traffic light in his marked patrol car. The convicted killer could potentially be released from prison.
‘He Didn’t Even Make It to the Parking Lot’: Jan. 6 Defendant Bryan Betancur...
A strange scene outside an Arlington, Virginia, courthouse is gaining attention online after a man accused of harassing a woman on a Metro train was arrested again almost immediately after leaving his hearing. Bryan Betancur, 28, had just appeared in court on an assault and battery charge connected to an...
2 dead in crash involving car and tractor‑trailer in Prince George’s County
BRANDYWINE, Md. - Two people were killed late Monday night after a car struck a tractor‑trailer in Prince George’s County, authorities said. What we know: — The crash happened around 11:58 p.m. on southbound U.S. Route 301 at Brandywine Road. Police say a Nissan Maxima crashed into the rear of the tractor‑trailer.
Ghanaian national sentenced for creating fake dating profile, gaining $750K from victim
A Ghanaian national will sit in prison for two years after posing as a woman online and receiving about $750,000 while engaging in a fake relationship.
“We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!!” Peep some of the deliciousness and...
A look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque. “Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar. We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”
Members of ‘Fox 5 Gang’ sentenced for daylight shootings in DC
Four members of the “Get Back Gang” and/or “the Z,” were sentenced on Friday after shooting up multiple locations known to be hangout spots of rival gangs.
Man to serve 21 years for killing bystander who defended mother during assault
A 26-year-old was sentenced to 21 years in prison for killing a man who was trying to protect a mother during an assault in D.C.
Woman wrapped in blanket sought after DC stabbing
Woman sought after stabbing in Northeast DC WASHINGTON, D.C. —
Woodbridge couple killed in Cardinal Drive crash involving wrong-way driver
A Woodbridge couple was killed Sunday night after a head-on collision involving a wrong-way driver triggered a multi-vehicle crash on Cardinal Drive, according to Prince William County police. Amanda Chaloupka, 40, and Patrick Michael Chaloupka, 42, both of Woodbridge, were pronounced dead at an area hospital...
