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Defendant Pleads Guilty To Drug Deal Shooting
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A shooting defendant entered a plea of guilty in a hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on Aug. 15. Cordell Lesene, 38, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed, three counts of possession of...
Two DC men arrested in assault, robbery investigation in Northeast
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said two men were charged after they were accused of robbing a person at gunpoint in Northeast on Aug. 7. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), just after 1 a.m., the victim told police they were approached by two men in the 4600 block of Burroughs […]
Public Safety - Week of August 16, 2024
A Herndon Police officer stopped by a lemonade stand run by some St. Joe’s students and had a nice visit. While there, he showed them how police use LIDAR to track the speed of drivers in the Town of Herndon. Police seize over 9,000 fentanyl pills, guns. Fairfax County...
Charles resident to appear in new Apple TV show
Dwayne Alistair Thomas, a Swan Point resident, is set to appear on the international stage with a recurring role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” which premiered this week. He will appear in four episodes of the show. This marks a significant milestone in his acting career and brings a bit of Southern Maryland to the massive streaming platform. “This has been a big leap forward in regards...
Workers From Two Maryland Cannabis Dispensaries File for Union Elections
Earlier this week, workers at The Apothecarium cannabis dispensary in Burtonsville, Md. and Sweetspot cannabis dispensary in Olney, Md. announced plans to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union. The workers released the following joint statement on their efforts: “We, the workers of The Apothecarium Burtonsville...
Waldorf, MD Certified Auto Mechanics Shop: Collision Repair Service Updated
The auto repair shop’s updated collision repair services complement an existing range of automotive repair and maintenance offerings, making them a one-stop shop for car care needs in Waldorf and SoMD. Since its establishment in 2019, Whilby’s Auto Repair has built a reputation for excellence, offering comprehensive services that range from bodywork to transmission repairs. As the automotive industry continuously introduces new features, the shop invests in state-of-the-art equipment and expert technicians to stay abreast of the latest industry standards.
Westminster Man Picks Up Sweetener For Sweetheart, $50K Lottery During Lucky Walmart Trip
Sporting his finest Slayer t-shirt this week, Westminster resident Brian Murray was happy to take the short trek to Maryland Lottery Headquarters in Baltimore on Aug. 14 to claim the unexpected five-figure prize. "I wore my favorite band shirt to (make the) claim," he said while signing the paperwork to...
LIST | August 16-18: What to do this weekend in the D.C. area
WASHINGTON (7News) — Fairs, live music, comedy shows, and more are coming to the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area this weekend. 7News has a list of things you can do!. WASHINGTON, D.C. Friday, August 16:. Ben Schwartz & Friends, 8 p.m. - The Anthem (901 Wharf St. SW,...
Maryland DNR Accepting Entries for Annual Photo Contest
Annapolis, MD - Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for the annual photo contest. Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash, park passes, and other great prizes. Winning entries will be placed in the 2025 Maryland DNR wall calendar. Deadline to enter is Monday, August 19 at 5:00p.m. EST. More details can be found here: https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/photocontest.aspx.
Equinor & Dominion Energy Awarded Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Leases, but Local Resistance Remains in Maryland
News comes as Ocean City officials vow to fight current project off their coast. The federal government announced Wednesday that it has awarded two new offshore wind energy leases in the mid-Atlantic — one off the coast of Delaware, the other near the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Virginia.
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