Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada Resigns After Inspector General Investigation
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada has resigned at the request of County Executive Marc Elrich following an investigation by the county’s Office of the Inspector General. The investigation found violations involving Yamada’s time away from work, including failing to take appropriate leave or adjust his schedule
Montgomery County police shift away from Chinese-made drones over security concerns
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A stolen car. A suspect moving through the dark. An unfolding call where officers have not even arrived. Increasingly, police are watching from above. In Montgomery County, Maryland, drones are now responding to nearly 600 calls a month, giving officers a view of scenes...
Starbucks Closing Three Local Stores as Company Shutters 250 Locations
Starbucks is permanently closing its Pike & Rose and White Oak Town Center locations as the company prepares to close hundreds of underperforming stores across North America. Starbucks announced Thursday that it will close approximately 250 underperforming locations across North America, according to Business Insider.
$100,000 Scratch-Off Winner Purchased Ticket in Montgomery County
A Hyattsville man won a $100,000 top prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Hillandale. According to MD Lottery, the winner purchased the $10 High Voltage ticket at Hillandale Beer & Wine, located at 10117 New Hampshire Ave. He scratched the ticket at home and discovered that he had matched the num
“This is what a death spiral looks like”: DC landlords offer councilmember dire warning
WASHINGTON (7News) — The warning from Patrick McAnaney, a development director for one of the larger affordable housing providers within the District was stark. "Housing providers are selling off their properties to stay afloat. This is what a death spiral looks like," he told D.C. Councilmember At-Large Robert White,
Man arrested months after Southeast DC road rage incident
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A 65-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday months after a road rage incident in Southeast D.C. in which police said he pointed a gun at another driver and fired into the air. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE for a...
Man injured in shooting at entrance of Northeast DC Target store
WASHINGTON - A man was shot and injured in the entrance of a Target store in Northeast D.C. Thursday evening, according to police. The incident occurred inside the entrance of the store in the 1500 block of New York Avenue, Northeast, around 5:30 p.m. in the District’s Ivy City neighborhood.
Business in Brief: The failed Burger King site sale’s backstory, a rebranding bonanza and...
What happened to plans for apartments at the former Van Ness Burger King?. To recap: A developer announced at an ANC 3F meeting last November its intention to purchase three lots on the same Van Ness block: The former Burger King site at 4422 Connecticut Avenue, the parking lot directly behind the restaurant and drive-
MCPD Reports Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglaries and Multiple Auto Thefts In Sept. 22...
MCPD shared its daily crime summary for incidents reported on Tuesday, September 22, including an armed robbery, aggravated assault, burglaries, auto thefts and a weapons offense. In the 1st District, which covers Rockville, Potomac and Poolesville, police reported an aggravated assault in the 16100 block of Shady Grov
US Marshals locate 2 critically missing Washington children after nearly 3 years
REDMOND, Wash. — Two children reported missing from Washington state in December 2023 have been found safe in Virginia after a multi-agency search, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. The U.S. Marshals said the children were reported missing to the Redmond, Washington, police department. In early August 2026, Redmo

















