‘We are fed up’: Bus drivers concerned about crime in Prince George’s, Montgomery Counties
With fighting, threats, people doing drugs, and many more loitering, bus drivers in Maryland say they are working under dangerous conditions.
Mother of slain congressional intern says DC Council treats violent crime like a ‘joke’...
The mother of a congressional intern whose son was killed in a drive-by shooting criticized the D.C. council, saying it's not doing enough to protect residents.
Lamborghini driver sentenced over Tysons Corner street race against Cybertruck
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A late 2024 street race between a Lamborghini and a Tesla Cybertruck driver went viral as the two vehicles sped down a street in Fairfax County, garnering the attention of Elon Musk. Now both drivers have been convicted, and a county court on Thursday...
DNA evidence solves rape case after 23 years in Montgomery County
A Fairmount Heights man has been sentenced to life in prison for first-degree rape, 23 years after the incident.
Judge Sentences Shooting Defendant Under Youth Act, Suspends Jail Time
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. DC Superior Court Judge Judith Pipe gave a shooting defendant a suspended sentence of nine months in prison and required him to serve one year of probation in a July 25 hearing. Dayquan Henderson,...
Suspect Arraigned For Teen Homicide, Release Denied
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. A murder defendant was formally read the charges against him in an arraignment via a Webex remote connection in front of DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on July 25. Tariq White, 27, is...
Another Crop of D.C. Jail Residents Receive Their High School Diploma
Dozens of teachers, family members and attorneys sat in anticipation of the graduation ceremony that took place at the DOC's Central Treatment Facility on Wednesday morning. In total, 15 residents completed their education, with three of them since being released. The post Another Crop of D.C. Jail Residents Receive...
MPD Seeks Two Female Suspects in Southeast DC Burglary and Assault; $1,000 Reward Offered
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is actively searching for two unidentified female suspects connected to a burglary and assault that occurred last Thursday evening in Southeast Washington, D.C. Authorities are urging the public to assist with any information that could lead to their...
Huge tree falls on busy road in Northwest DC
A massive tree went down on Connecticut Ave. as strong storms blew through the DMV on Thursday.
Man robbed at gunpoint in DC; iPhones, MacBooks, car among stolen items, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was robbed at gunpoint and had iPhones, MacBooks, and his car stolen late Wednesday night in Northwest D.C., police said. Three robbers demanded the victim’s items while pointing a handgun at the victim. The victim gave the suspects his property, including two iPhone 16 Pros, four MacBook...
