25-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Prince George’s County Hit-and-Run; Both Drivers Fled Scene
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. — Authorities in Prince George’s County are searching for two drivers involved in a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 25-year-old Antone Brooks of Upper Marlboro. The fatal crash occurred on July 26, 2025, in the 9000 block of Central Avenue in Seat Pleasant.
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspects in Southwest D.C. Independence Day Shooting
Metropolitan Police are on the lookout for individuals connected to a Southwest shooting, seeking help from the public. The incident in question unfolded in the early hours of Independence Day, with patrol officers from the First District responding to a shooting near P Street and Carrollsburg Place, Southwest,...
Man arrested for multiple burglaries
Fairfax County Police detectives from the Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team arrested the man wanted for burglarizing a plumbing supply store on General Washington Drive in Mason District and multiple burglaries across the county. FCPD detectives, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional...
Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 35 Years
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun sentenced a homicide defendant to 35 years in prison on July 25. Dennis Chase, 33, was found guilty of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during a crime...
Rare Essence, D.C.’s legendary go-go band, proves they still have the magic touch
Rare Essence, Washington, D.C.’s iconic go-go band, has performed to the delight of its ever-growing fanbase for more than four decades. Now considered a D.C. institution, the band has secured a throng of supporters which today represents multiple generations and ethnic groups. It all began back in 1976, when...
‘New York Times’ List of 25 Best Restaurants in DC Includes 2 in Northern...
Mama Chang in Fairfax and Bostan Uyghur in Arlington make repeat appearances on the list. Two Northern Virginia restaurants are getting praise from New York. The New York Times released a new list of its 25 Best Restaurants in Washington, DC, and two NoVA spots are represented: Mama Chang in Fairfax and Bostan Uyghur...
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 15-Year-Old Elijah McMillan in Washington D.C.
The search is on for 15-year-old Elijah McMillan, who was reported missing after he was last seen in the 2000 Block of Maryland Ave NE, Washington, D.C., on Sunday. The DC Police Department released a public call for any information regarding Elijah's whereabouts, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.
D.C. wants to stop kids from gathering at night
At some point before this weekend, large yellow signs are likely to pop up in a “hot spot” D.C. neighborhood warning kids to, well, stay away – at least after 8 p.m. The extended curfew is part of a new policy pushed by Mayor Muriel Bowser and adopted by the D.C. Council to manage what some say is a worrying uptick...
11 Unsolved Cold Cases in Northern Virginia
Local detectives continue to look for leads in these cold cases. This is part of our August cover story, which also highlights the work of NoVA cold case squads and includes information about advancements in DNA technologies and the use of forensics to solve a decades-long cold case. Advancements in...
Construction to begin on Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge, expect two-year delays
Arlington County will begin reconstruction of the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge over Four Mile Run in mid-August, launching a $23.8 million project expected to last two years. The bridge is in poor condition, with the west side sidewalk already closed due to structural deficiencies. The joint capital improvement project...
