DC Violence Interrupter faces drug charges, found with gun stuffed in his underwear
WASHINGTON (7News) — Levon Williams, a former D.C. violence interrupter, walked out of DC Superior Court on Tuesday after a hearing on his September arrest on accusations of illegally carrying a gun and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Shortly after his arrest, Williams was fired from...
Shutdown strains animal shelters across the DMV
Animal shelters across the DMV are seeing a spike in pet needs as federal workers face missed paychecks and mounting costs.
Greenbelt police investigating shooting
Police are investigating a shooting near the Greenway Shopping Center.
Caught In Crossfire: Juveniles Exchange Gunfire Near Greenbelt Bus Stop, Police Say
The gunfire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 28, near Greenbelt Road by the Greenway Shopping Center, according to the Greenbelt Police Department. Witnesses told police that one juvenile male opened fire near a bus stop — and then another juvenile male fired back, authorities said. No...
Shoppers Food Warehouse closings could create a ‘food desert,’ Maryland leaders warn
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland officials are concerned over a potential food desert as Shoppers Food Warehouse prepares to shut down four more locations in the region. Four Shoppers stores in Maryland will close by Nov. 8. Officials warn the shutdowns could create a food desert. These moves follow earlier...
Police: Suspect concealed dagger, loaded handgun in waistband
NORTH EAST — A man is facing several criminal charges after a law enforcement officer confiscated a dagger and a handgun that had been concealed in his waistband during a traffic stop near North East, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as Austin Mack Phillips, 29,...
SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: DMV food banks bracing for surge
WASHINGTON - Food banks across the D.C. region are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans face the possible loss of SNAP benefits by the end of the week. The federal shutdown, now in its fifth week, has left the Department of Agriculture unable to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Family searching for answers in two disappearances, decades apart
WASHINGTON — It has been two years since anyone has seen or heard from 25-year-old Chyna Crawford. The DC woman was last seen in the 1600 block of Good Hope Road SE, according to authorities. Her family reported her missing October 26, 2023 after she failed to respond to calls and text messages.
Intense Debate: Multiple Injuries Reported in Series of Overnight Shootings Throughout DC
NBC Washington - 10/25/2025 02:14:40 PM. A series of seven separate shootings occurred in the District on a Friday night, injuring over a dozen people, including teenagers and a child. The most violent incident took place near Howard University's campus, injuring five people. Police are currently investigating all...
Pop-up teen gatherings overtaking D.C. nightlife neighborhoods
Mayor Muriel Bowser has a message for teens: Stop wildin' out. Why it matters: Huge gatherings of young people are vexing Bowser and the police chief, after some have led to robberies and guns being recovered. State of play: The D.C. Council enacted a strict youth curfew over the summer...
