U.S. Homicides Plunge at Record Pace as Violent Crime Continues to Fall
Lawrence, NY (December 23, 2025) The United States is on track to record the largest single-year decline in murders ever documented, according to newly analyzed national crime data. Killings are down nearly 20 percent compared with the same period in 2024, marking a dramatic reversal from the surge in violence seen...
DC Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Teenager Marquette Seaton Last Seen in...
The DC Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Marquette Seaton, reported missing since last seen last Saturday. Seaton was last spotted in the area of the 500 block of 57th Street NE. Communications from the police department inform that those with knowledge regarding...
TJ Maxx to Close Permanently After Ten Years
TJ Maxx, located at 8661 Colesville Rd. inside Ellsworth Place mall in Downtown Silver Spring, will close permanently on January 3, 2025. Signage now posted at the store advertises 20% off the ticketed price on most items, though some exclusions apply. A store representative shared that inventory is currently limited...
Driver Crashes Into Greene Turtle, Damaging Gas Meter and Prompting Large Emergency Response
A driver struck the Green Turtle restaurant and bar in Olney just after midnight Wednesday, prompting a large emergency response and the evacuation of the building. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision occurred around midnight at the Green Turtle located at 18101 Town Center Drive. The...
Sheetz Breaks Ground on Second Montgomery County Location
Construction has begun on the second Montgomery County location for Sheetz, which will be built at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center at 16529 South Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. The 4,959-square-foot retail building and gas station will be the smallest Sheetz location the company has constructed, designed...
Maryland mom realizes childhood dream of becoming a nurse days before 55th birthday
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Maryland mother decided it was time to pursue her childhood dream in her early 50s, with encouragement from her daughter. After two years of hard work, she graduated from nursing school. 7News Health and Wellness Reporter Victoria Sanchez first met Carrie Rodevick...
Drone Hunts Teen Auto Thieves, Leads To Gun Arrest In Montgomery County, Police Say
A police drone tracked two teenagers as they prowled parked cars in a Maryland neighborhood, leading officers to stolen vehicles, a loaded handgun, and arrests — before both suspects were ultimately released, authorities said. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police First District Special Assignment...
Man allegedly killed roommate day after release
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is “vehemently condemning” Fairfax County’s sanctuary policies after a criminal illegal alien and alleged MS-13 member fatally shot his roommate inside their home on Dec. 17, a day after Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid released him from custody. Officers responded about...
Some Maryland firefighters want statewide off-duty, medical cannabis use
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
D.C. police officer in critical condition after being hit by driver on I-695
A Metropolitan Police officer is fighting for his life Wednesday after a driver struck the cop on Interstate 695 as the officer was helping a stranded motorist, authorities said.
