DC firetruck struck by gunfire in Northeast
No one was hurt after a Thursday shooting in Northeast D.C., where a firetruck was struck by gunfire, according to police.
Jury sides with family of 18-year-old killed by DC police officer in 2020
WASHINGTON (7News) — A jury sided with the family of a man shot and killed by a D.C. police officer in 2020. Thursday's verdict in the civil case comes after the D.C. auditor found that while the shooting was justified, the officer acted "recklessly." AUDIT | Shooting death of...
Washington, DC shuts down 50 cannabis shops as enforcement skyrockets
Intro Washington, DC just hit a major milestone: the city has now padlocked its 50th illegal cannabis shop. This isn’t just a numbers game. It’s a full-blown crackdown on the…
‘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...
