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Two men charged in connection to theft from Adams County car dealership
Two men from Maryland have been charged by police in connection to the thefts of two cars from a dealership in Gettysburg in April. Jefferson Ventura, 18, and London Flores, 19, both of Silver Spring, Maryland, face felony charges of theft, burglary and criminal mischief related to the April 26, 2024 theft of...
Car hits, kills construction worker in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said a man died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle at a construction site. According to police, at about 7:32 a.m., officers responded to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for the report of an injured person. At […]
Various Gaithersburg Neighborhoods to Participate in Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” Campaign on August 6th
Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign. On Tuesday, August 6, these neighborhoods will hold events to increase drug prevention awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs, encourage residents to be involved in their communities, and send a message that neighborhoods and businesses are organized to fight back against crime. The NNO programs help bring together residents, law enforcement agencies, local officials, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations. Participating neighborhoods include:
Candidates in crowded race for at-large Prince George’s Council seat face off Tuesday night
With just two weeks until the primary, six Democrats vying for an at-large Prince George’s County Council seat will face off Tuesday night in a party-sponsored candidate forum – and that’s just some of the candidates. The forum is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. in the New Carrollton...
Liz Park Leads CARES Team In New Community Initiatives
Elizabeth “Liz” Park was working as a child life specialist at a hospital right after earning her undergraduate degree in child development at Florida State University when she came to a realization. She loved helping children have fun and feel safe before a procedure or operation, but noticed...
AG: Maryland COD pleads guilty to misconduct after alleged ‘romantic relationship’ with inmate
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that a Correctional Dietary Officer (COD) entered a guilty plea after having a romantic relationship with an inmate in Anne Arundel County. According to the Attorney’s Office, Ajee Xavier Myers, a three-year veteran Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO), pled guilty to […]
Rockville police identify suspect in Saturday night stabbing
Rockville police have identified a suspect in connection to a Saturday night stabbing in the city, according to a department post on social media. Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. of Rockville, who remains at large, faces charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, police said. At about 9:40 p.m....
2 separate DC shootings about 15 minutes apart leaves man dead, woman hurt: Police
WASHINGTON (7News) — Two separate early Thursday morning shootings left one man dead and a woman hospitalized, adding to a violent night in the District that saw multiple incidents, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The early morning shootings, occurring just 15 minutes apart, came hours after two...
CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP PICTURES FROM D.C. DAY 2
The Crookston Middle School field trip continued on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The teachers/chaperones said the kids are doing great, even after walking over 10 miles on Tuesday! Needless to say, they are sleeping well! Pictures are below. 1 of 25.
Man dead, 2 hurt in triple shooting in Northwest DC
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect more accurate information from the Metropolitan Police Department. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said they are searching for the people involved in a triple shooting that left a man dead and two others hurt Wednesday night in Northwest. Police said just before 9:30 […]
'There is value in sharing your voice' | Literacy program publishes stories of DC teens
WASHINGTON — Some teenagers in D.C. are getting paid to become published authors. New to the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is a six-week literacy workshop that uses music and TikTok dances to encourage young people to write poetry and short stories. According to a 2020 report by...
Antoinette Gilmore Sentenced For Kidnapping Roomate In DC
Antionette Gilmore, 28, was sentenced on Tuesday to 84 months in prison for the October 2023 kidnapping of her roommate, which she perpetrated with her cousin. According to court documents, on Oct. 12, 2023, Michael Brown got into an argument over the phone with Gilmore, during which, she told him she wanted her out of their apartment.
Prince George's Co. Police chief says officers know who shot 6-year-old Ahsan Payton
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Weeks after a 6-year-old boy was shot to death at a July Fourth celebration, the Prince George's County Police chief says investigators know who pulled the trigger. Ahsan Payton was among the people shot at the Fourth of July party on Akron Street. The 6-year-old...
Bridge rebuild secures environmental approvals
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Tuesday received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge between Baltimore and Dundalk. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a categorical exclusion classification and National Environmental Policy Act approval for the Interstate 695 Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The federal agency determined that because the replacement Key Bridge will be...
Tips for reducing water use during a drought
Maryland Department of the Environment officials are urging residents and businesses in Western Maryland to voluntarily reduce their use of water after the department issued a drought watch Tuesday for the area. The environmental department (MDE) also shared several tips for conserving water. Some of the advice are things people can do right now, while others might require an investment. ...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
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