Neighbors collect donations for Loudoun Co. family who lost home in toy car battery...
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Neighbors in one Lansdowne, Va., community are collecting donations for a family who lost their home and all of their possessions from a massive fire last week, which was sparked by a lithium-ion battery pack from a remote-control toy car. Just a few doors...
Helena Little Accused Of Killing Mother Norma Little In VA
Officers responded at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to the 2300 block of Dulles Station Boulevard in McNair, after a caretaker arrived and found her patient unresponsive, police said. Detectives said they found Herndon resident Norma Little with stab wounds to her upper body. She was declared dead...
Car found in flames during Frederick shooting investigation
The Frederick Police Department is investigating after a car was found up in flames during a shots-fired investigation on Saturday.
MCPS Requires Financial Experts: $5 Million Squandered and $168M Unlawful Electric Bus Contract
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been under scrutiny for its financial management, with allegations of wasteful spending and illegal contracts. The school district has reportedly spent at least $5 million due to poor financial decisions and has been accused of illegally awarding a $168 million electric...
The fallacy of immigration enforcement as crime prevention: An analysis of 3 Maryland counties
Defenders of 287(g) agreements, that let local police aid in immigration enforcement efforts, say they help lower the overall crime rate, but those claims don't hold up when comparing crime in counties with and without the pact, writes Karl Bickel.
Woman Carjacked at Gunpoint in Parking Lot, Mercedes Stolen
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 7700 block of Eastern Avenue in Takoma Park, where two suspects confronted a woman in a parking lot, displayed a gun, and stole her Mercedes C300. The suspects arrived in a Toyota Highlander...
Virginia Daughter Accused of Stabbing 79-Year-Old Mother in the Neck, Leaving Her Under Chair...
MCNAIR, VIRGINIA — A 31-year-old woman has been arrested after police say she fatally stabbed her 79-year-old mother inside their northern Virginia apartment, left her under an overturned recliner, and fled the scene with the family dog. Caregiver Walks Into Disturbing Scene in McNair Apartment. According to Fairfax...
Who’s Responsible If A Neighbor’s Tree Crashes Into Your Maryland Yard
When a tree from your neighbor’s property falls into your yard, it can create confusion about who pays for the damage. Maryland has specific laws that determine responsibility based on the condition of the tree and whether anyone was negligent. Understanding these rules helps you know your rights and what steps to...
7-Eleven taking over Lansdowne convenience store
It looks like the 7-Eleven convenience store chain will be moving into a busy shopping center in Lansdowne. The Burn has learned that there are plans afoot to take the convenience store currently attached to the Shell gas station in the Lansdowne Town Center and turn it into a 7-Eleven.
Caution: ICE Operations on Georgia Ave between Wheaton and 495 During Weekday Mornings
Reports have emerged from Georgia Avenue, between Wheaton and 495, of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place during weekday mornings. These operations have reportedly involved vehicle stops, with the possibility of individuals being taken into custody. This has occurred twice within the...
