DC Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Xavier Carroll in Southeast Washington
The DC Police Department has issued an updated flier in their ongoing search for 12-year-old Xavier Carroll, a critical missing person who was last reported seen in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, Southeast. As per the latest social media post, anyone with information regarding Xavier's whereabouts is urged to...
Armed suspects pistol-whip driver and steal car in DC ambush
Washington, DC – A man sitting in his parked car on Minnesota Avenue was ambushed by two armed suspects who demanded he exit the vehicle before striking him in the… The post Armed suspects pistol-whip driver and steal car in DC ambush first appeared on Shore News Network .
Overturned tractor-trailer ties up traffic on I-495 in Oxon Hill
OXON HILL, Md. - An overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 in Oxon Hill is causing significant delays on Thursday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on the outer loop just past Maryland Route 210. Vehicles were only able to pass on the right shoulder as crews worked to clear the scene.
Local criminologist weighs in on viral Virginia kidnapping rumors
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — One local expert weighed in on viral videos circulating, with rumors of a mass kidnapper in Virginia. The rumors online have caused widespread panic, with many claiming that Virginia has seen an uptick in the number of missing children. The Virginia State Police has discredited those rumors.
Bidding suspended on Alexandria home as two other properties head to tax sale Wednesday
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with developments as of Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. Bidding has been suspended on one of the three properties originally scheduled for tax sale. Bidding was suspended Friday on one of three Alexandria properties scheduled for tax sale next week, while the other...
Washington D.C. Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years for Armed Robberies at Chinatown Walgreens
A 26-year-old man, Kamanye Williams, was sentenced to 16.5 years in federal prison on charges related to a series of armed robberies at a Chinatown Walgreens in Washington, D.C. According to a statement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Williams pled guilty to conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery...
Person stabbed in stomach, thigh after being robbed in Northwest DC, police say
A person was hospitalized with stab wounds following a robbery in Northwest early Friday morning, according to D.C. police.
Nation’s largest landlord agrees to stop using AI to set rental prices
WASHINGTON - In a major move for renters in the DMV, the nation's largest landlord has struck a deal with the Justice Department, agreeing to stop using artificial intelligence when it comes to setting prices. Dig deeper: — We're talking about Greystar—they own thousands of apartment buildings across the country,...
Washington D.C. Woman Advises People to Be Careful as Police and FBI Patrol Streets:...
Public unease is rising in Washington D.C. as residents notice a sudden surge of police and federal agents patrolling neighborhoods. Many videos and posts that show the tense situation in the area have appeared online, with many pointing out that the city hasn’t felt this tightly controlled in years. Such is the case...
Shattered Family Grieves, Cries For Justice at Murderer’s Sentencing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. In a courtroom awash with emotion, DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan sentenced a murder defendant for killing his girlfriend to 24 years in prison on Aug. 8. Mario Banegas Deras, 43, pleaded guilty...
