Teens attack police after shoplifting leads to foot chase near Pentagon City mall
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Charges are being sought for three teenagers involved in shoplifting and assaulting a police officer near the Pentagon City mall on Thursday. Around 6:15 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street, an officer was alerted by a security guard of a theft involving a boy who had went into a...
Woman found guilty of carjacking, shooting in Chevy Chase
A woman who lost her shoe while running away from an attempted carjacking was found guilty by a Montgomery County Circuit Court jury. Roniyah Thomas, 21, of District Heights, will be sentenced June 26 on charges of attempted carjacking, first-degree assault, armed robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a...
Coming Soon Signage Up for Massive 49,000 Sq. Ft. Entertainment Destination
“Coming soon” signage is now up at Westfield Wheaton, where Round1 Bowling & Arcade is preparing to open a massive 49,000-square-foot entertainment complex, bringing one of the country’s fastest-growing arcade and bowling concepts to Montgomery County. It will be Round1’s second Maryland location, with the first...
After the city tells Alan’s Oasis to move, its future is uncertain
Earlier this month, Alan stood at his usual post on a median on Missouri Avenue, surrounded by the chaotic rhythm of the busy intersection. He handed water bottles to drivers, receiving — but never asking for — a few crumpled dollars in return. But it was not a usual day, as the city-owned trucks that rolled into the...
Man accused of defrauding victims in romance scheme, including one in Delaware
A Maryland man was arrested Wednesday, March 25, in connection with a multimillion-dollar international romance fraud scheme, according to the United States Attorney's Office District of Delaware. According to court documents, 63-year-old Kwame Boahene and his co-conspirators orchestrated the romance fraud scheme...
The Fairfax Girl Exclusive: Bagel Street Opens in Vienna
Bagel Street Cafe is Vienna’s newest eatery. The shop, located at 523 Maple Avenue W, is a family-owned business. Owners Jenny Liu and her husband Julio Santana say that the bagels are a reflection of their mixed cultural heritages: Jenny is Chinese-American and Julio is Dominican, and those flavors will be evident...
“After 27 wonderful years, we have made the decision to close our shop”
“After 27 wonderful years, we have made the decision to close our shop as well as the online store. The in-person shop will remain open through April 16th,. and we would love to see you before then. We are incredibly grateful for the support and loyalty of our customers over...
Three Suspects Sought in Strong-Arm Robbery
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District Investigative Unit are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a strong-arm robbery that occurred on Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 9:03 pm in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive in Silver Spring. According...
University of Maryland police investigating peeping tom case
The idea of a person peeping through a hole in a library bathroom to look at a student has many University of Maryland students shocked and concerned.
Teens wanted after assault at Westfield Wheaton Mall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Police are investigating another attack at Westfield Wheaton Mall in Montgomery County. They’re asking the public for help to identify nine teenage suspects, all captured on camera, violently assaulting another teen inside the mall. What we know:. Montgomery County police say they’re...
