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...
Gunrunner Drove Hundreds Of Miles To Traffick 200+ Guns To Dc-area Felons: Feds
A repeat offender who funneled hundreds of illegal firearms up the East Coast to the DC area — selling many to convicted felons — is headed to federal prison, authorities announced. Michael Pittman, 30, of Washington, DC, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role...
Ticks Carrying Potentially-Deadly Babesiosis Are Now Spreading To Mid-Atlantic States, Experts Warn
Research led by Ellen Stromdahl (Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen) Baltimore, Delmarva Peninsula Among Hotspots; Most Doctors Don’t Think To Test For Disease. A new study finds blacklegged ticks carrying Babesia microti, the parasite that causes babesiosis, have expanded into Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,...
Woman sentenced for driving into, killing 2 Riverdale kids walking to school
The woman who hit and killed two children walking to school in Prince George's County was sentenced.
DC Woman Arrested in Fatal Domestic Stabbing in Southwest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 22-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal domestic-related stabbing that occurred early Friday morning, July 26, in Southwest D.C., authorities confirmed. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at...
Units Available at Riggs Crossing Senior Residences
As of July 25, 2025, several units remain available for leasing at the recently constructed Riggs Crossing Senior Residences located at 307 Riggs Road NE. 1-bedroom: 20 available (6 of the units are ANSI accessible units and 1 is a UFAS accessible unit) 2-bedrooms unit (requires two leaseholders): 1 available.
