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Woman Accused Of Abducting 1-Year-Old Toddler Who Was Found Unharmed In Baltimore (Updated)
Derrick Caraballero, 1, was reported missing at around 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the 300 block of South Norris Street, investigators say, though he was safely found unharmed and returned to his parents. Witnesses were able to identify the woman's vehicle as a gray Volkswagen Passat, which was later...
Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer
Thank you for reading Baltimore Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. On July 26, a 21-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Darius Daye, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts...
Final suspect convicted of murdering Efraim Gordon in 2021
BALTIMORE -- A long, painful saga is coming to a close for the family of Efraim Gordon, an Israeli man murdered in a robbery in 2021."It was a praise to God, thanking him for bringing us to this moment," Gordon's cousin Sara Marshall said.The last of four suspects charged in Gordon's murder was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday, William Holloman, 19."I truly believe that Efraim is happy that there is justice," Sara said after the verdict.Gordon was shot in a carjacking in front of his family's home in Northwest Baltimore just after midnight on May 3, 2021. The Israel native...
Federal Hill residents frustrated by dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
EPA and local leaders celebrate job training graduates in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz, Civic Works, Center for Sustainable Careers leaders and community leaders, gathered to celebrate the graduation of Brownfields' Job Training participants. Civic Works was also recognized and acknowledged for its commitment to recruiting...
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
Man killed in broad daylight shooting in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was killed after being shot in Northeast D.C. in the middle of the day on Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the shooting happened in the 2100 block of I Street NE at around 4 p.m. At the scene, officers found a man who was not conscious […]
Construction worker struck and killed by vehicle in Alexandria, police say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle at a construction site Wednesday, according to the Alexandria Police Department (APD). On July 24 around 7:32 a.m., APD was called to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for a report of an injured person.
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
Crews rescue two people trapped in car after it plunges off 75-foot embankment in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS said it rescued two people trapped in a car after it plunged off 75-foot embankment in Southeast D.C. in the early hours of Friday. Crews said the two people were rescued in the 3300 block of Pennsylvania Ave. First responders found the car through a fence […]
Play Harder Looking to Extend Streak in $100,000 Concern
LAUREL, MD – Rising Sun Racing Stables, Inc.’s Play Harder, promoted to a stakes victory that extended his win streak to three races last time out, looks to make it four in a row against familiar foe Celtic Contender and a quartet of shippers in Sunday’s $100,000 Concern at Laurel Park.
A schedule of when Olympic events featuring athletes from DC, Maryland and Virginia
PARIS, France — Are you looking to keep an eye on how athletes from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia do in the Olympics?. WUSA9 has put together a complete schedule of the event's DMV Olympic athletes will compete. All times are Eastern. MARYLAND. Jahmal Harvey. City: Oxon Hill. Event: Boxing...
Concern for Missing 75-Year-Old Woman
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Asunta Ormache Plaza, a missing 75-year-old woman. Plaza was last seenon Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in the 12300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Silver Spring....
Police District Three Commander Trumpets ‘Huge Success’ of Drone Program
Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of the Montgomery County Police Department’s District Three, celebrated the accomplishments of the police drone program Thursday. “This technology has been a HUGE success for Silver Spring and Wheaton,” Cokinos said via X. Cokinos, who has been working for MCPD for more than 18...
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