Jail Employee Says Mass Shooting Defendant Previously Attacked at DC Jail
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. A DC Jail correction officer testified about an inmate incident involving one of six co-defendants in 2016 before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz on May 1. Erwin Dubose, 30, Kamar Queen, 27, Damonta...
Police seek public’s help in solving armed robbery in NW DC
WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery in Northwest D.C. According to investigators, the robbery happened on April 29 in the 800 block of H Street NW. Police say the suspects approached the victims, displayed...
2 dead from electrocution in Camp Springs, Maryland
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. - FOX 5 DC is on the scene of an apparent electrocution in Camp Springs, Maryland. What we know: — The incident occurred on the 6000 block of Allentown Road in Camp Springs, Maryland. FOX 5 has learned that two men working on the roof of...
Maryland man convicted of murdering friend after fight in Georgetown
A jury returned a guilty verdict for a Beltsville man who killed his friend in Georgetown after they had a fight, according to officials.
Neighbors frustrated at DC DPW ignoring illegal dumping in neighborhood until now
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The historic First Baptist Church at the corner of Kirby Street and New York Avenue has been subject to illegal dumping over the past year. “I’m just frustrated. I just want to live in a clean place, and I’m willing to do my part, and so are our neighbors — […]
“Tea Time” Arrives in Olney
Tea Time has arrived in Olney with the inaugural event taking place at Lone Oak Brewery’s “Whispering Spirit Speakeasy” located at the Fallen Oak Distillery (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd.). Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis stopped by to support and shared a video of the experience...
Nearly 50 Cars Broken Into In One Night During Laurel Crime Spree, Police Say
The early morning crime spree unfolded on Saturday, May 4, when more than 47 cars in the City of Laurel were broken into and valuables stolen, the Laurel Police Department announced to the community. Multiple suspects — some wearing headlamps — were captured on residential surveillance video smashing car windows...
Brianna Burton Was ‘Bright Light’ Before Murder In Maryland
A young Virginia mother was shot and left at a Maryland hospital. Now, her family is remembering her as a “beautiful soul” and rallying to support the little boy she left behind. Brianna Burton, 24, of Centreville, was a devoted mom to a 3-year-old boy when she was...
Driver dies after running into traffic on I-495 to escape police in Prince George’s...
Prince George's County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash after a driver abandoned their vehicle and ran from an officer, police said.
Goodbye and thank you, Testudo Times
I’ve mulled over how to start this article all weekend but haven’t quite found the right words to truly encapsulate how I feel. I’m not quite as witty as some of my predecessors, so I’ll stick to my strengths and keep it clear and concise: I am stepping down as managing editor at Testudo Times.
