Laurel Man Sentenced For Stealing More Than 4,800 DOJ Phones
WASHINGTON — A Laurel man who worked as an information technology contractor for the U.S. Department of Justice was sentenced Tuesday to prison after federal prosecutors said he stole more than 4,800 government cell phones and sold them to phone reselling businesses. Javan King, 42, of Laurel, was sentenced...
Bowie couple who died during Hajj pilgrimage honored with Maryland law
A Prince George's County family turned their pain into purpose after tragedy struck in 2024. Bowie husband and wife Isatu and Alieu Wurie died during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme temperatures. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Don’t You Worry (Wurie) Act into law Tuesday in honor of...
Part of I-695 in Maryland shut down following vehicle crash
MARYLAND — A crash involving a fuel leak has shut down the right lane on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County Wednesday morning, causing significant traffic delays near Cromwell Bridge Road. According to the Maryland State Highway Administration, the crash happened on the inner loop of I-695 near Exit 29A at Cromwell Bri
End of an era: Longtime Maryland fast-food restaurant closes after nearly 40 years
For decades, it was a familiar stop for morning coffee, late-night fries, and quick family meals. Now, another longtime fast-food landmark is preparing to shut its doors for good. The…
Boy found shot in Northwest DC, police searching for suspect
Police said to look out for a sedan with dark-colored tinted windows.
Original Pancake House, a longtime West Falls Church brunch spot, closes
The Original Pancake House, long known for its cinnamon-glazed apple pancakes, oven-baked ‘Dutch Baby’ pancake coated with powdered sugar, as well as charitable endeavors in the Falls Church area, has closed its doors for good. “After 15 amazing years, our restaurant will be closing,” a notice on the...
Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty After Loaded Glock With Extended Magazine Found In D.C.
WASHINGTON — An Upper Marlboro man pleaded guilty in federal court after prosecutors said he possessed a Glock 19 semiautomatic pistol with an extended magazine, a laser attachment and an obliterated serial number. Rashim Johnson, 30, of Upper Marlboro, pleaded guilty May 18, 2026, in U.S. District Court to...
2-year-old dies days after Fairfax County crash that killed 2 adults
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A toddler has died several days after a serious crash in Oakton, Virginia, that also left two adults dead, according to Fairfax County police. Officials said they learned on May 21 that a two-year-old girl injured in the May 17 crash along Route 123 over Interstate 66 had died from her inj
Teen violence brings stepped up police patrols to Laurel High School
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — Laurel police are increasing patrols around Laurel High School following recent incidents of violence on campus and in nearby neighborhoods involving students, officials said. Earlier this month, two large fights inside the school cafeteria on consecutive school days required a police response, ac
Maryland Governor Says State Must Stop ‘Getting in the Way’ of New Housing
Maryland will allow thousands of new housing units near transit, but more ambitious affordability laws stalled this year.
