More than 50 arrested by police holiday crime task force in Silver Spring
More than 50 people were arrested in Silver Spring by the Montgomery County Police Department’s Holiday Crime Suppression Task Force in December and January, according to MCPD. The team of six officers focused on retail theft, robberies and organized shoplifting with goals to deter crime and apprehend offenders. The...
One person arrested following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — The Salisbury Police Department arrested a man Thursday after officers said he was found in possession of illegal narcotics. According to police, officers were patrolling the 600 block of Smith Street on Jan. 29 when they observed a group of individuals displaying behavior indicative of criminal activity....
Virginia Democratic leader responds to outrage about tax increase proposals
RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — Despite campaigning on making life more affordable for Virginians, Democratic lawmakers in Richmond introduced more than 50 new taxes and tax increases this month during the General Assembly session. Taxes on concerts, counseling, electric leaf blowers, Amazon deliveries, Door Dash, Uber Eats,...
Maryland Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Vehicular Manslaughter in Crash That Killed Six...
In a grave turn of events, Maryland courts have handed down a 30-year sentence to Lisa Lea for her role in a devastating crash on I-695 that resulted in the death of six construction workers. In November of last year, Lea entered a guilty plea to six counts of vehicular manslaughter after her vehicle, navigating...
This Little Diner In Virginia Has Turned All-Day Breakfast Into A Local Tradition
What makes a breakfast spot worth driving across town for, even when it’s tucked into a shopping center next to a Dollar Tree? Some would argue it’s the fancy decor or trendy menu items, but locals in Gainesville know better. The real magic happens when a place serves...
4 people displaced in Aldie townhouse fire
The fire was determined to be an accident due to combustibles being put in a gas fireplace.
Reimagined Austin Grill opens its doors in Loudoun County
As The Burn has been reporting, the new Austin Grill started a soft opening this week at its new location in Loudoun County – and this gave us our first good look inside the new Tex-Mex restaurant. Austin Grill took over the spot that previously a Velocity Wings in...
State Police Trooper and His K-9 Praised for Finding Teen With Autism Who Went...
A Maryland State Police Trooper and his bloodhound tracked down the juvenile during severe weather conditions
18-year-old accused of blowing up several manhole covers in Northern Virginia
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Loudoun County fire officials have arrested a Leesburg teenager in connection with an explosion that rattled a northeast neighborhood last fall and sent manhole covers flying. The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office announced that Trent Lasher, 18, of Leesburg, was...
Trash truck rolls over in Montgomery County crash
The crash happened in the area of Woodfield Road and Watkins Road.

















