Shooters and conspirators responsible for 2021 triple murder in DC sentenced to prison
WASHINGTON (7News) — Five people from D.C. and one from Rockville, Maryland received prison sentences on Oct. 30 for their role in a mass shooting that happened during Labor Day weekend in 2021. Erwin Dubose, Kamar Queen, Damonta Thompson, William Johnson Lee, Mussay Rezene and Toyia Johnson accumulated 27...
State of snow: D.C.’s winter outlook looks mild — but could get wild
The winter weather oracles have spoken: Sorry, snow lovers.*. The big picture: Forecasters predict less-than-average snowfall and a mild-ish winter, according to the Capital Weather Gang. State of snow: Predictions are mostly in the 8- to 11-inch range. Meteorologists say the La Niña climate pattern is to blame,...
Northwest DC restaurant offering free pizza to people affected by SNAP suspension
The owner of Little Beast Café & Bistro in Northwest DC said it’s difficult to see so many people impacted by the SNAP benefits suspension.
Halloween ‘hoax’ sparked by 9-year-old who planted needle in their own candy: cops
A Halloween candy conundrum that spooked an entire Maryland town turned out to be nothing more than a “hoax” created by a wily 9-year-old who stuffed a sewing needle inside a bag of their own candy, authorities said. Police in Rockville, Maryland, advised families to “inspect all candy” on Halloween after receiving a...
18-year-old found shot to death in apartment complex parking lot
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Police Department says an 18-year-old from Alexandria was found shot to death in an apartment complex parking lot early Saturday. Police were called to the scene at 3:24 a.m. at West Bacon and Hickory streets. Edguin Zelaya-Mendez was found shot to death next to...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Puppies Of Alexandria, VA Need You!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near alexandria.
Thieves wanted for assaulting armored truck driver, taking money at Maryland bank
Robbers held up the driver of an armored truck outside a bank in Clinton, Maryland, Monday morning, police say. Several men, including an armed suspect, went up to the armored truck and assaulted the driver about 8:30 a.m. at the Navy Federal Credit Union on Woodyard Road, Prince George's County police said.
Back Away: Knife Flash Alleged In Waldorf Domestic Dispute
WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man has been charged with first- and second-degree assault following a domestic incident in which a knife was reportedly displayed, according to court records. Charging documents identify the suspect as Julius Novil Day, 44. He faces one felony count of first-degree assault and one...
2 people, firefighter hospitalized after house fire in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A house fire in Maryland's Oxon Hill area sent two people and a Prince George's County firefighter to the hospital Saturday afternoon, according to the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD). Emergency crews responded just after 5:30 p.m. on Nov....
Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Chelsea Cubias Garcia, a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring. Garcia was last seen on Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., in the 400 block of...
