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Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith Marks One Year in Her Role
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith has made history as the District's first Black female police chief, and has made significant strides in reducing crime and improving public safety, while also engaging with community members and faith-based leaders to build relationships and reduce violent crime. The post Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith Marks One Year in Her Role appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Fest Preview: Getting Ready for All Things Go 2024
This year, All Things Go is returning for its 10th anniversary. In recent years, the festival has been known for its focus on non-men performers. This distinction has proved incredibly popular and lucrative – this year’s dates sold out almost immediately. While the original festival location is in...
Eugene Tracy Hill, 31, Pleads Guilty to Numerous Offenses Related to Drug Trafficking, Machine Guns, and Other Firearms
WASHINGTON – Eugene Tracy Hill, 31, of Washington D.C., who utilized the street nicknames “Geno,” Cheese,” or “Doe,” pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; conspiracy to use, carry, and possess machine guns in furtherance of drug trafficking, and two counts of using, carrying, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
DeCarlos Wilkins, 24, Sentenced for Possessing a Smith & Wesson .45 While Distributing PCP, Crack, and Marijuana
WASHINGTON – DeCarlos Wilkins, 24, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for distributing PCP, crack cocaine, and marijuana while in possession of a Smith & Wesson M&P .45 caliber handgun, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
2024 National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards winners announced
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards, which highlight agency-level achievements in the areas of officer safety and wellness. NLEOMF, whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law...
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Maryland reports even more heat-related deaths
WASHINGTON — As temperatures soared to record highs, Maryland residents are facing a growing threat from extreme heat, with the recent surge in heat-related deaths underscoring the deadly consequences. Temperatures may have dropped since storms moved through the DMV on Wednesday night, but three more people have died from...
FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.
Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Alexandria (June 2024)
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (June 2024). 4300 Duke St — Seminary Hill — $395,000 (2 beds | 1 bath | 864 sq. ft.) 3229 Ravensworth Place...
Sparkle Blue Making Title Defense in $100,000 Big Dreyfus
LAUREL, MD – Following a steady diet of graded-stakes to start the year, Catherine Parke and Augustin Stable’s dual graded winner Sparkle Blue will get some class relief when she returns to Maryland to make a title defense in Sunday’s $100,000 Big Dreyfus at Laurel Park. The...
Laurel 14U softball team crowned state champions
Following a weekend of softball, the Laurel 14U girls took the State Championship on Sunday in games played in Hastings. In the first game on Saturday morning, Laurel took on Cozad: and earned a 13-0 victory. Saturday afternoon's game saw Laurel pick up a 12-11 win over Creighton. Moving into...
Animal Shelter Is Down to One Officer Following Resignations
Over the last couple of weeks two of Greenbelt’s three animal control officers have resigned, including Supervisor Walter Rivas-Flores, who had worked at the shelter since 2022 and became the supervisor in January this year. Earlier this year Rivas-Flores, who personally trained every volunteer, spoke enthusiastically about his big plans for the future of the shelter and described his work as “a labor of love.”
Montgomery County police prevent illegal car meet in Burtonsville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police prevented an illegal car meet in Burtonsville on Saturday, July 13, officials said. Officers executed a traffic enforcement plan to address the car meet which involved exhibition driving early Saturday. Several officers responded to the area of Sandy Spring Road in...
'It's a beautiful spot'; families flock to Gaithersburg Water Park to escape heat
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Summer 2024 has felt like one never-ending heat wave, and people are finding creative ways to stay cool. In Montgomery County, one water park draws hundreds of people daily, all looking to escape the brutal heat. "We’re here at the Gaithersburg Water Park," said...
Police prepare to deploy drone program in Bethesda—as crime drops
Editor’s note: This article, published at 11:40 a.m. on July 18, 2024, was updated at 12:32 p.m. on July 18, 2024, to add information about when the drone program will launch in Bethesda. As the Montgomery County police department prepares to expand its drone program into downtown Bethesda, crime...
Dozens of flights delayed in DC area after global Microsoft outage stalls News4 Today
A widespread Microsoft outage linked to a cybersecurity software disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday, delaying the start of News4 Today and knocking Metro's website offline. Computer systems are slowly returning to normal and services are coming back online, but the overnight disruption is...
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