Maryland unveils new plan to protect aging residents
Maryland is preparing for a bow wave of older residents with a new longevity plan. The roadmap, signed by Governor Wes Moore this week, increases support for older Marylanders over the next ten years. “We must strengthen supports for people who are aging now and for people who are already...
Police expert believes federal prosecution of carjackings would help reduce crime
Greenbelt, MD (WBFF) — The US Attorney for the District of Maryland announced the sentencing of a Maryland man in a federal carjacking and weapons case. Sean Franklin Mills Jr., 21, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years supervised probation as part of a plea deal in a string of at least six...
NWS confirms EF-0 tornado hit Maryland during Thursday’s severe storms
EASTPORT, MD—The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Maryland during Thursday’s severe storms. Forecasters say a waterspout formed over Spa Creek at approximately 2:45 p.m. on July 31, passed briefly as an EF-0 tornado over the Severn Sailing Association Marina at the northernmost...
What’s Going Around: Hand, foot and mouth disease on the rise in Northern Virginia
August is the peak for hand, foot and mouth disease and residents in Fairfax County are seeing a spike in cases.
Police find three homeless adults deceased in Annandale
Three apparently homeless people died on the streets in Annandale on July 29, the Fairfax County Police Department confirms. Officers responded to a report of two people unresponsive outside the Goodwill store at 7031 John Marr Drive at 6:45 a.m. They discovered an adult male and an adult female deceased.
Metropolitan Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspects in Northeast DC Armed Carjacking
Authorities are on the lookout for two individuals involved in an armed carjacking incident in the Northeast quadrant of the city. The Metropolitan Police Department has turned to the public for assistance in these matters, following the event that took place on Sunday, July 27. Exactly at about 12:57 p.m., at the...
Alexandria woman arrested after slashing person in neck, pulling out gun; police say
The Metropolitan Police Department announced that a woman was arrested after she was accused of stabbing a person in the neck near Stanton Park.
Surveillance video shows 26-year-old man grabbing toddler from mall play area before arrest for...
Virginia police released surveillance video showing 26-year-old Andres Caceres Jaldin allegedly abducting a toddler at Fair Oaks Shopping Center before being arrested.
Lockdown lifted after active shooter threat at Naval Support Activity Bethesda
Police say the suspect was armed with a fake gun and he has since been taken into custody. There is no active threat to the community.
Photos: Heavy downpours leave some Maryland communities flooded
Strong storms brought heavy rain and major flooding to some Maryland communities on Thursday.
