FBI special agent to testify on phone records in Naresh Bhatt murder trial
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — The Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney plans to call an FBI special agent to the stand for the trial of Naresh Bhatt, the Manassas Park man who is accused of killing his wife and hiding her body. Prosecutors intend to call Special Agent Luis DeJesus...
Fairfax County police officer transitions from detective to viral video creator
As part of the public information team at the Northern Virginia police department, Palencia handles inquiries from news organizations and sometimes is sent to crime scenes. She writes blog posts on the department’s website, and reviews hours’ worth of footage from officers’ body camera and dashboard camera to figure...
Study ranks Maryland among top three states hardest hit by retail theft
BALTIMORE, MD—A new analysis of FBI crime data reveals that Maryland faces one of the nation’s most severe challenges with retail theft, ranking third highest for shoplifting incidents relative to the number of businesses in the state. The study, conducted by Underwood Law Firm, P.C., compared total reported...
County Councilmember says she was ‘grabbed’ by ICE agent as she filmed apparent arrest
Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink said Tuesday she was “grabbed” by a man Monday morning as she tried to film what she believed to be an immigration enforcement action in Prince George’s County. Mink (D-Dist. 5) posted a video of the interaction to her social media page...
Budget concerns resurface as state faces projected $1.4 billion gap for coming year
Lawmakers will be briefed Wednesday on a $1.4 billion budget gap they could face as they head into the 2026 legislative session, roughly times larger than the amount predicted in April.
Intense Debate: Hogan Criticizes Moore’s Redistricting Effort as a ‘Danger’ to Democracy
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Hogan blasts Moore's redistricting effort as a 'threat' to democracy. Hogan blasts Moore's redistricting effort as a 'threat' to democracy.
Virginia weather: State gets brief relief before brutal Thanksgiving cold snap
A blast of icy air blanketed Virginia in a hard freeze on Tuesday, and while the region is set to get some brief relief, the chill will return for Thanksgiving
Zaxbys Opens First Maryland Location
Zaxby’s, the fast-growing chicken chain known for its fried chicken sandwiches, wings, “Zingers,” crinkle-cut fries, and Texas toast, officially opens its first Maryland location on Wednesday, November 12, at 3068 Waldorf Market Place, near the intersection of Route 301 and Berry Road in Waldorf, MD. The Waldorf...
Why Tourists In Maryland Keep Getting Arrested For Crabbing Without Licenses
Every summer, Maryland’s waterways buzz with excitement as visitors flock to try their hand at crabbing. But what starts as a fun day on the dock can quickly turn into a legal headache. Tourists from all over the country find themselves facing fines and even arrests because they didn’t...
Maryland Transit offers free rides for veterans on Veterans Day
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will provide free transit rides to U.S. military veterans, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserves on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This is the seventh consecutive year the MTA has offered this benefit. Free rides will be available...

















