Maryland victim loses $400k in phishing scam; officials urge vigilance against fraud
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man was arrested after scamming a Rockville, Maryland, citizen out of $400,000 in a phishing scheme. Police are warning residents to stay alert for similar online scams. The scam victim sent multiple checks to a Canadian business after the scammers created a convincing...
CIA Headquarters on Lockdown After Armed Man Causes Chaos Outside Facility
Fairfax County, Virginia – CIA headquarters in McLean was placed on high alert after an armed man was spotted near the entrance of the secure facility on March 19, prompting a heavy police and SWAT team response. The scene turned tense as negotiators and a bomb squad joined officers at the location, shutting down...
Seven indicted in violent Maryland ‘bank jugging’ crime spree
(WBFF) — Seven individuals have been indicted in connection with a sweeping series of violent robberies across Maryland, Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday. Officials say the charges include participation in a criminal gang, attempted murder, armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, and firearms-related...
Fort Washington Man Indicted For Wire Fraud, Theft Of Government Property, And Failure To...
– A federal grand jury indicted Andrew Langford, 49, of Ft. Washington, Maryland, charging him with wire fraud, theft of government property, and failure to disclose an event. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the indictment with Special Agent in Charge Colleen Lawlor, Social...
D.C. free outdoor movie guide for warm weather fun
Warm weather calls for spreading a blanket on the grass, unpacking a picnic, and settling in for an outdoor movie. Adams Morgan Movie Nights | Tuesdays, May 22-June 12. Free movie nights at Marie Reed's soccer field run through June. This year's theme is "Diverse Experiences in Art and Film," with popular flicks and...
5 Tasty New Sandwich Shops to Try Around DC
Washington’s appetite for Jewish-deli fare is ravenous—just look at the crowds at this six-month-old lunch destination in downtown DC. While the menu is stacked with various iterations of corned-beef and pastrami sandwiches, our favorite overstuffed creation is more inspired by the Midwest. Brother owners Aaron and...
Shooting in parking lot of Northeast DC school caught on camera
WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public's help to find three men accused of shooting at another person in the parking lot of a school earlier this month. Metropolitan Police Department investigators released surveillance video of the shooting on Thursday. According to detectives, the shooting happened on May...
Maryland Doctor Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Distribution Of Controlled Substances
GREENBELT, Md. – Today, Anissa Maroof, 48, of Potomac, Maryland, pled guilty to a federal charge of distributing and dispensing controlled substances. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the Federal Bureau of...
Alexandria McDonald’s suspends dine-in service for customers 21 and younger amid safety concerns
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A McDonald’s near Thomas Edison High School is temporarily suspending dine-in service for customers 21 and younger due to ongoing incidents of juvenile violence inside the restaurant. McDonald's limits dine-in access. What we know:. A sign posted at the entrance outlines the new policy, which...
Armed robbers caught on camera after assault in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two suspects are being sought in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred in Northwest Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident took place on the evening of April 29 in the 800 block of H Street NW. Police say the suspects approached multiple...