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Former US Attorney weighs in on Mamta Kafle Bhatt case, husband heads back to court
MANASSAS, Va. (DC News Now) — The husband of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt is expected back in court again Thursday, after his defense team filed a motion to advance and waive a preliminary hearing in the case. It will be Naresh Bhatt’s third court appearance since his arrest last Thursday on charges […]
Zoo animals, carnival games and water fun at Maryland Zoo ‘Wild Water Splash Days’
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Kids of all ages will have the chance to cool off from the heat and enjoy the “ultimate end-of-summer bash” at the Maryland Zoo this Labor Day weekend. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will host “Wild Water Splash Days” on Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. […]
Charging documents: Prince George’s County teacher sent inappropriate messages to 9-year-old student via text, Roblox
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Court documents that DC News Now obtained Wednesday gave a more in-depth look into the investigation that led to an elementary school teacher being arrested for child pornography and other charges. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) arrested and charged 44-year-old Mark Cobb of […]
DC man arrested for Southeast shooting, police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it arrested a man in connection to a shooting that happened last month in Southeast D.C. At about 6:50 p.m. on July 24, MPD responded to the 1800 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE for the report of a traffic crash. There, they found […]
HCPD searching for 17-year-old boy wanted for murder in connection to Columbia Mall shooting
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Howard County police have announced that they are searching for a 17-year-old boy who is wanted for murder in connection to the deadly shooting at the Columbia Mall on July 27. In an update on Aug. 28, the Howard County police announced that investigators are searching for 17-year-old […]
Woman hospitalized after shooting in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said a woman was taken to the hospital after she was shot in Southeast on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) told DC News Now that just before 12:30 p.m., officers were notified of a shooting in the 4500 block of Texas Ave. Once on the scene, […]
Cumberland offering money for new residents through ‘Choose Cumberland Relocation Program’
CUMBERLAND, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Cumberland is offering a limited-time relocation package program of up to $20,000 for new residents who move within city limits. The “Choose Cumberland Relocation Program” is designed to attract families to move within city limits. The package includes $10,000 in relocation cash and a dollar-for-dollar match […]
Man shot in Montgomery County, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said a man was shot in Montgomery County overnight on Wednesday. MCPD said officers responded to the 10600 block of Sawdust Circle at around 3:30 a.m. for a report of a man shot. When officers arrived, they found the man shot, […]
Manassas Park police execute more search warrants at home of missing mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt
MANASSAS PARK, Va. (DC News Now) — Police executed additonal search warrants at the home of missing Manassas Park mother Mamta Kafle Bhatt on Tuesday. Authorities arrested Mamta’s husband, 37-year-old Naresh Bhatt, on Thursday, Aug. 22, and charged him with concealment of a dead body. This came after the Manassas Park Police Department (MPPD) executed […]
DASH Bus shatters record with 5.3 million riders, celebrates with block party
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — In Alexandria, the DASH Bus is on the move, and officials are getting ready to celebrate a new milestone. In August, DASH Bus announced that it broke the Fiscal Year 2024 record with 5.3 million riders, smashing the transportation’s 2023 record of 4.3 million. The bus first hit the […]
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