DC man arrested after allegedly using knife in Southeast robbery, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly used a knife during a robbery, police said. Kenneth Stewart, 61, of Southeast D.C., approached a person at Ridge Road and D Street, Southeast, around 7:08 p.m. Steward then waved around a knife and demanded the person’s items, according to the...
Families on Obamacare brace for higher health care premiums next year
Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, pay just $278 a month for health insurance. But starting Jan. 1, their monthly premium could jump to as much as $1,800. Safford’s family is among the millions who could be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more for their health insurance premiums next year as enhanced...
Employee seriously hurt after altercation with man in Arlington store
First responders took the employee to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Despite searching the area, Arlington police said officers were not able to find the suspect.
Family of woman killed in DC hit-and-run crash pleads for help identifying driver
WASHINGTON D.C. - The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead in Northeast, D.C., on Saturday night. The incident occurred on Eastern Avenue, and police are now asking for the public's help in locating the driver who fled the scene. What we...
Two hurt in Woodbridge shooting, investigation underway
The Prince William County Police Department is investigating after two people were shot on Saturday.
Man found fatally stabbed near Reeves Municipal Center in Northwest
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was killed early Saturday after he was found stabbed near the Franklin D. Reeves Municipal Center in Northwest Washington, police said. Officers responded around 3:53 a.m. to the 2000 block of 14th Street NW. That is between U and V streets in the Cardozo neighborhood.
Person dies after being struck by Metro train outside Vienna overnight
A person has died after being struck by an Orange Line train outside Vienna overnight into Saturday. The initial investigation into their death shows that the person placed themselves onto the Metro tracks intentionally before they were hit, Metro said. The person was struck just before 3 a.m. on Saturday,...
DaCara Thompson funeral services announced
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Funeral services for a Prince George’s County woman who was murdered in a Bowie home have been announced. The search for 19-year-old DaCara Thompson galvanized people in the Hyattsville community and beyond. The search took a tragic turn when a body that was discovered in...
Ashburn Magazine out with another ‘Doggone Good’ issue
The September/October issue of Ashburn’s award-winning Ashburn Magazine is out with its latest issue – and it’s got a new local celebrity on the front cover – Bogey the Boxer. Bogey is the inspiration behind Bogey’s Mix, a local company trying to make some waves in...
Car crash causes gas leak, fire in Herndon, police say
Herndon police said a car crash caused a gas leak and fire early Saturday morning.