Overall crime in DC continues downward trend in first half of 2025, preliminary data...
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. crime has seen an overall 7% decrease in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, and a continued downward trend from crime highs in 2023, according to preliminary data from the Metropolitan Police Department released on Tuesday. The agency's daily...
drugs and alcohol could cost Carjacking Defendant his probation
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. DC Superior Court Judge Carmen McLean expressed concern for the defendants continued lack of compliance regarding substance abuse treatment during a hearing on June 23. Damian Lea, 24, pleaded guilty on Jan. 18, 2022...
DC man sentenced for 2024 kidnapping, assault of woman
A D.C. man was sentenced Thursday for his role in orchestrating the kidnapping and robbery of a woman in January 2024.
Asbury United Methodist Calls New Senior Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Ron Bell
The Rev. Dr. Ron Bell, a seasoned pastor and author, has begun his tenure at the historic African American congregation, Asbury United Methodist Church, in the District, where he will focus on the emotional and mental health of the congregation members. The post Asbury United Methodist Calls New Senior Pastor: The...
15 Fun Ways to Spend Fourth of July Weekend in Northern Virginia and DC
July 2–7 Immerse yourself in the Smithsonian’s annual Folklife Festival. This year’s theme is Youth and the Future of Culture and spotlights projects led, created, and presented by teens. It will include music, films and discussions, young craftsmanship, a presentation from the Museum of Contemporary American...
Fireworks burned his building. A year later, he’s still waiting to move back in
A man who was among dozens displaced from a D.C. building set ablaze by fireworks last year has one birthday wish: to move back home. A little more than a year ago, kids playing with illegal fireworks set a balcony on fire at Oxford Manor on Bowen Road SE, officials said. The fire spread, and more than 70 residents...
Greenbelt, Md., mayor considers next steps after FBI says HQ will stay in DC
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — After the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced Tuesday that it will scrap plans to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, and will instead remain in D.C., the Maryland city's mayor told 7News they must now consider how...
Hunt on for gunman who killed congressional intern in DC
Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, was fatally shot by a stray bullet, police said.
American University quietly lays off 40 employees without notice
WASHINGTON - American University laid off around 40 staff without notifying students or faculty, according to The Eagle. The University announced its initiative to meet spending goals in May, including a Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program. When the program did not reach its goals, the University began firing...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Help to Locate Suspects in CVS Theft on 12th Street...
The Metropolitan Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in tracking down several suspects linked to a theft at a local CVS store. According to a news release by MPD, the incident occurred on June 30, 2025, at about 5:11 p.m. when First District officers were dispatched to the pharmacy located on...
