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Two Arrested Days After Suspicious Body Found Along Fairfax County Path: Police (UPDATED)
Two men have been arrested in connection to a suspicious death in Fairfax County over the weekend when a body was found along a path in Oakton, authorities announced late on Tuesday.Following "an extensive investigation," officers from the Fairfax County Police Department apprehended Maldin An…
Alarming new data shows Baltimore's juvenile crime on the rise despite promises of reform
Baltimore's battle against juvenile crime is facing a dire setback. Promises to curb the escalating trend have yielded minimal results, as new statistics reveal a troubling surge in juvenile crime rates. Data from the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office shows an alarming increase in the number of juvenile crime cases, raising concerns among residents and officials alike.
New 9.54 Acre Park is Not Yet Open, City Officials Say
The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of completing the 9.54-acre Pleasant View Park at 10901 Darnestown Rd. with parking, community gardens, a bicycle skills course (pump track), open space, pavilions, a playground, fitness pods, and a welcome plaza. We spoke with City officials who confirmed that the park is not yet open.
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...
Montgomery County honors hometown Olympian Dominque Dawes with statue
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The statue honoring four-time Olympic medalist, Dominique Dawes, was unveiled inside the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center. Dawes attributes a lot of her career success to the time she spent honing her craft in Montgomery County. “I love the fact that this statue will inspire the next […]
Chef Kwame Onwuachi Teases New D.C. Restaurant, Dōgon
Kwame Onwuachi, the acclaimed head chef of NYC’s Tatiana, recently spoke to Ebony about his upcoming culinary establishment set to open in Washington D.C.’s Salamander Resort location later this year. The new offering, Dōgon, will be a blend of the diaspora paying homage to D.C.’s strong Black presence...
Detectives believe narcotics, speed played roles in deadly Fairfax Co. crash
LEGATO, Va. — Fairfax County Police Department traffic investigators are still looking into what caused a crash that left three people dead early Tuesday morning. While the investigation is still ongoing, detectives believe speed and narcotics played roles. Officers with Fairfax County Police were called to the overpass of...
D.C. Summer Study program opening new opportunities and contacts
Payton Crotty has always had a passion for politics. But the Annandale High School graduate, who will be a senior at Saint John’s University this fall, never expected to be working in the nation’s capital – much less in the halls of Congress. Thanks to the Washington,...
Oklahoma Selected by Georgetown University for The Youth in Custody Certificate Program
The Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform selected Oklahoma as one of only four jurisdictions from across the country to participate in The Youth in Custody Certificate Program. The program aims to assist juvenile justice leaders in implementing, or accelerating, systemic change to enhance outcomes for youth in custody. Joining Oklahoma in this prestigious program are Multnomah County in Oregon, the city of Newport News in Virginia, and the State of Rhode Island.
Officers Arrest Man on Handgun Charges Following Community Complaint
32-year-old Drimitri Lemaire, of Takoma Park, has been arrested and charged with multiple handgun charges, following a traffic stop on Friday, July 19, 2024. According to Montgomery County Police, “Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Community Action Team were conducting an investigation in the area of Cornet Ct., following a community complaint of illegal drug activity in the neighborhood.
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