Armed carjacking suspects still at large, police ask for community’s help
WASHINGTON (7News) — Multiple people suspected in an armed carjacking on Friday are still at large, police said. On Friday, suspects robbed the victim's car keys as he was leaving his car in the 1200 block of 4th Street, Southeast, around 12:08 p.m. One of the suspects used a handgun to demand the keys, according to...
Man Arrested at Gallery Place Metro After Assaulting Officer During Fare Evasion Stop
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A routine fare evasion stop at Gallery Place Metro Station escalated into a serious incident Wednesday night after a man allegedly assaulted a Metro Transit Police officer, leading to his arrest and the recovery of a firearm. According to the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD), officers...
Fake U.S. Marshal scams Rockville resident
An imposter posing as a U.S. Marshal swindled a Rockville resident on April 30, 2025, Rockville City police report. At 4:00 PM that afternoon, police say, an individual claiming to be a U.S. Marshal contacted a resident of the 700 block of King Farm Boulevard. The fake marshal told the female victim that one of her...
VIDEO: Police Unity Tour Passes Through Lakewood
The Police Unity Tour – the annual ride for those who died in the line of duty – kicked off today, and passed through Lakewood. Thousands of officers from across the nation take part in the Police Unity Tour, which is a four-day bicycle ride which culminates at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC.
One of Columbia Height’s Longest Vacant Blighted Building has Finally Sold!!
Thanks to Jeremy for sending us the great news yesterday:. “Longtime vacant property 3414 11th St NW next to Queen’s English has been sold and a full gut renovation is underway. This is huge welcome news for the community as this property has been blighted for over a decade...
Wheaton Streetery Block Party Series Launches May 17 with Outdoor Dining and Community Events
The Wheaton Urban District will launch the Wheaton Streetery Block Party Series on Saturday, May 17, featuring monthly open-streets events through October with outdoor dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming aimed at revitalizing downtown Wheaton. Per the news release: “The Wheaton Urban District...
Shots fired near Northeast DC school, no injuries reported as investigation underway
WASHINGTON (7News) — Shots were fired not far from a Northeast DC school Friday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Officials said they were called to the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast, just a block away from Friendship Collegiate Academy and several blocks from Chevy Chavez...
Man charged in 2024 beating death of 1-year-old girl
WASHINGTON - A man has been charged in the 2024 beating death of a one-year-old girl in Northwest D.C. Police say Wayne Blake, 24, was arrested on May 8. The backstory: — One-year-old Journee Moorewas found dead just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2024. Officers were called to...
Donald Shields, 46, Charged with Fatal Stabbing of Dominique Ratiff, 36
The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal stabbing that occurred in Dupont Circle. On Monday, December 30, 2024, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Second District officers and the United States Park Police responded to Dupont Circle, Northwest, for a report of a stabbing. Upon...
Falls Church driver gets 3.5 years for hit-and-run with motorcyclist on I-395
A Falls Church man who fled the scene after striking a motorcyclist near the Pentagon last year has been sentenced to three and a half years behind bars. Fullas Abebe, who admitted in October to striking the bike on I-395 before speeding off, received more than the recommended 180-day sentence in Arlington Circuit...