Man accused of killing mom of 2-year-old in DC, sparking Amber Alert, to remain...
WASHINGTON (7News) — The man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Northwest, D.C., which sparked an hours-long search for her 2-year-old boy, was ordered held without bond Thursday on an upgraded murder charge. A D.C. Superior Court judge found probable cause to hold Hakeem Jones, 28. He...
Rockville Ace Hardware to Celebrate Grand Opening with Giveaways, Discounts, Demos, and Family Fun
Rockville Ace Hardware is set to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, May 2 from 11am to 2pm, with a community-focused event featuring giveaways, family activities, and a range of limited-time deals. Ace Hardware officially opened its new Rockville location on Thursday, February 19. The store is located at 835...
Student arrest and threats continue to impact Whitman community
Montgomery County Police arrested a 16-year-old Whitman student at his home last Wednesday in connection with recent arson and threatening vandalism found at Bradley Hills Elementary School. Whitman also faced rumored threats of violence on Friday related to the suspect, leading to heightened security on campus and a low attendance rate.
Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Obstruction on Day One of Trial
A Gaithersburg man changed course on the first day of his federal trial, pleading guilty to bank fraud tied to fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans and admitting he tried to obstruct a grand jury investigation. Eric Tano Tataw, 39, pled guilty in federal court to bank fraud involving multiple Paycheck Protection...
Show Your Face: Montgomery County’s New Law Would Strip ICE Agents of Their Masks
Montgomery County is days away from passing one of the most direct anti-ICE accountability measures in the country — a law that would require every law enforcement officer operating in the county, including federal ICE agents, to show their face and their badge. The County Council’s Public Safety Committee...
Police Report Series of Auto Thefts and School-Related Incidents in April 22 Crime Summary
Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary for April 22, 2026, outlining a series of incidents across multiple districts, including auto thefts, burglaries, robberies, and hate-bias related reports. In the 1st District, which covers Rockville and surrounding areas, officers responded to two auto thefts and a commercial burglary. A...
Rooftop Restaurant and Bar Moves Closer to Opening in Gaithersburg
Plaza Mexico at the North Pointe at Flower Hill development in Gaithersburg is moving closer to opening, with its liquor license hearing scheduled before Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services on Thursday, May 21. The hearing marks a key step in the approval process for the new restaurant. The restaurant, which...
4 teens face charges after bus fight leads to stabbing in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Four teen boys are facing charges following a violent bus fight that ended in a stabbing back in March, according to Montgomery County police. According to investigators, a boy was riding a Ride On bus with friends near Snowden Farm Parkway and New Cut...
Armed duo snatch van in late-night DC carjacking
Armed carjacking sparks late-night alert in Northeast DC Washington, DC
Teenage boy hospitalized after being shot in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — An investigation is underway following a shooting in Northeast D.C., where a teenage boy was wounded by gunfire on Thursday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers responded on April 23, around 5:14 p.m., to the 5300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, for reports of a shooting.
