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DC Jail Stabbing Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A stabbing defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz on July 23. Antonio Nicks, 32, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a prohibited weapon,...
“MPD Arrests Stalking Suspect in Northwest”
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a stalking suspect in Northwest. The victim reported the suspect stalked her on multiple occasions between July 5, 2024, and July 21, 2024. The incidents occurred in the Georgetown and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods. With the help of community members, the suspect was identified, located, and placed under arrest.
National guardsman who set off an FBI manhunt sentenced for Jan. 6 assault
A former sergeant in the New Jersey Army National Guard military police was sentenced to 2½ years in prison Tuesday for pepper-spraying officers as they were under assault by the pro-Donald Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Gregory Yetman set off an FBI manhunt when...
Today’s Rental was chosen for the plethora of ceiling fans, obviously
This rental is located at 3614 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Craigslist ad says:. “$2,099 / 1br – 800ft2 – PRIME CLEVELAND PARK LOCATION 1BDR Metro Accessible ~ The Arcadia. This spacious apartment conveniently located half a block away from the Cleveland Park red line metro station. This colonial style enclave is nicely situated with nearby access to delightful dining options, various shops & a historical movie theater. Residents also enjoy close proximity to the National Zoo & Rock Creek Park. Apartment features stainless steel appliances including dishwasher & microwave.
North Carolina Central predicted to lead MEAC football race, Howard dominates preseason selections
North Carolina Central is coming into the 2024 season looking to take the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship back. During Tuesday’s Football Media Day event, the conference’s sports information directors and coaches think the Eagles will do just that, naming them the preseason favorite to earn a trip to Atlanta and the Cricket Celebration Bowl.
Takoma Park Man Charged with Handgun Violations Following Traffic Stop Amid Community Drug Activity Concerns
Following a traffic stop last Friday, a Takoma Park man has found himself handcuffed and facing several handgun charges, as confirmed by the Montgomery County Department of Police. The man, identified as 32-year-old Drimitri Lemaire, was nabbed by the 3rd District Community Action Team following community complaints about suspected illegal drug activities around Cornet Ct., and during the traffic intervention, Lemaire was caught with a handgun, according to a Montgomery County police report.
Record Rainfall: DC-area reaches 'most rain in a day' in nearly four months
WASHINGTON (7News) — Widely scattered showers and storms brought beneficial soaking rains to some portions of the DMV on Monday. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) measured a whopping 1.57" for the day, which is the most daily rainfall in nearly four months when 1.61" fell on March 23.
Bank robbed in Old Town Alexandria, investigation underway
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Alexandria, Virginia police are searching for a person who stole cash from an Old Town bank on Tuesday, according to a statement. Officials said at around 12:15 p.m. that they were called to the PNC Bank on North Washington Street after a suspect took money and ran away.
Rockville pair sentenced for more than $200K in identity, insurance fraud during pandemic
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that two people from Rockville were sentenced to several years in prison for filing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu pled guilty in February to Theft by Deception, with a value […]
Police investigate gunfire outside Silver Spring McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers are investigating gunfire that occurred Tuesday morning outside a McDonald’s restaurant on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported in the incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and there is “no threat to the community,” police wrote...
Two Arrested Days After Suspicious Body Found Along Fairfax County Path: Police (UPDATED)
Two men have been arrested in connection to a suspicious death in Fairfax County over the weekend when a body was found along a path in Oakton, authorities announced late on Tuesday.Following "an extensive investigation," officers from the Fairfax County Police Department apprehended Maldin An…
Maryland NRP, Special Olympics Maryland Host Safety Training Event
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to...
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