Firefighter injured, 2 cats rescued after Southeast DC fire
A firefighter sustained a minor injury while battling an apartment fire in Southeast D.C.
Suspicious package at Tenleytown firehouse draws large emergency response; all lanes clear
A suspicious package found at a firehouse in Northwest Washington, D.C., spurred a large response early Wednesday that shut down busy Wisconsin Ave. NW during the morning rush. Investigators cleared the suspicious package, and a thermos was deemed safe, D.C. officials said. All lanes have reopened on Wisconsin Avenue N
Car Crash Turns Violent, Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 55-year-old Takoma Park man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder following an assault that left a 47-year-old man critically injured, according to the Takoma Park Police Department. Police Chief Antonio DeVaul announced the arrest of Nebiyu Teklu G. Michael, 55, of Takoma Park. Michael has
Man who recorded himself touching woman’s hair in Metro convicted for assault
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. judge found a Maryland man guilty of assaulting a woman on a Metro train and posting videos online of the incidents earlier this year. Bryan Betancur received the verdict during Wednesday's non-jury trial after he was arrested in March after Metro Transit police investigated the assault reco
Warning Period for New Stop Sign Cameras Begins August 17
The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that the city’s newest automated stop sign enforcement cameras will begin a 30-day warning period on Monday, August 17, before citations begin in September. During the warning period, motorists who commit a stop sign violation at one of the camera locations will...
How to avoid the flesh-eating bacteria on the rise in Maryland
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Situation cleared after suspicious device investigation near DC Fire & EMS station
WASHINGTON - Authorities have cleared the scene after a possible suspicious device was found near a DC Fire & EMS station in northwest Washington. The incident was reported just after 7 a.m. in the 4300 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Northbound and southbound lanes of Wisconsin Avenue between 40th Street and...
Man accused of attempted robbery in Arlington dies after medical emergency in his cell
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A 62-year-old man has died after suffering from a medical emergency in the Arlington County Detention Center early Monday morning, according to the Arlington County Sheriff's Office. Officials said Tyrone Hines, who was booked in the detention center on July 30, 2025, died at Virginia...
DC weather: Quieter evening after storms, but more rain returns this week
After Monday’s storms brought gusty winds and nearly an inch of rain to Reagan National, the D.C. region gets a quieter stretch Tuesday evening. An isolated storm or passing shower is still possible, especially southwest of the city, before conditions improve Wednesday. More storm chances return Thursday.
1 arrested after reportedly ramming police cruiser, running on foot in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — One person was arrested after a police car chase that ended in a crash and led to a pursuit on foot in Southeast DC, according to officials. According to United States Park Police, officers first tried to stop the driver for piloting a vehicle they confirmed was stolen, but instead of stopping, pol
