$1 Million Scratch-Off Sold in Maryland
A Washington, D.C., resident and retired police officer has claimed a $1 million top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s $1,000,000 Crossword scratch-off game. The winner said he initially noticed a string of zeros while scanning the ticket at a store and asked a friend to confirm the result because he did not have his g
Texas Man Charged After Alleged Credit Card Fraud Scheme in Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit have arrested and charged 24-year-old Elijah Gonzalez of Houston, Texas with theft and possession of a false government identification document. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a victim’s credit card wa
Former DC Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to mortgage fraud
A former D.C. Housing Authority employee pleaded guilty to a mortgage fraud scheme that tried to cost private mortgage lenders over $15 million, the USAO announced.
Man charged after accidentally firing bullet into neighboring apartment
An Arlington man is facing charges after police say he accidentally fired a shot into a neighboring home while cleaning his gun. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 1100 block of S. Highland Street, just south of Columbia Pike. Arlington County police say the 46-year-old acted...
Over 80 University of Maryland workers laid off amid budget concerns
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Over 80 University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) workers were reportedly laid off on Wednesday, weeks after school officials warned of budget concerns for Fiscal Year 2027. The union representing employees for the school, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Emp
Service Dog’s Extreme In-Flight Accident Sickens Passengers, Creates Hazmat Situation at D.C. Airport
An airport spokesperson confirmed medics met the aircraft upon arrival on Tuesday, but none of the passengers required treatment
Man hurt after stabbing at DC Jail, police say
A man was hurt after he was stabbed at the D.C. Jail on Wednesday, police said.
The BEST Wood-Smoked BBQ Locals Are Obsessed With in Riverdale Park, MD
In Riverdale Park, 2Fifty Texas BBQ draws people in with the simple promise of smoke, patience, and serious flavor. Locals first came for the Texas‑style meats cooked low and slow over wood, then kept returning when each visit tasted as good as the last. The line outside started to...
DC police: Suspects pepper sprayed, stabbed victims in argument
Police said that the argument escalated when the suspects pepper sprayed one of the victims and stabbed the other.
Bladensburg man gets 9-year prison term in federal money laundering case
The U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of Maryland said in a news release that the 45-year-old man admitted that almost $1.5 million in money laundering took place after he joined the conspiracy.
