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Police Drone Tracks Retail Theft and Assault Suspect to Nearby Backyard Leading to Arrest
Commander Jason Cokinos of the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District (Silver Spring) shared the news of a retail theft and assault suspect who was tracked by a police drone and subsequently arrested. “As the saying goes… You can run but you can’t hide!” Cokinos said.
One Person Killed in Crash Involving Motorcycle and Farm Equipment/Tractor
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision on Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson for a crash involving farm equipment/tractor and motorcycle. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, emergency personnel is evaluating one patient with a traumatic injury and multiple units on...
Hagerstown Shooting Being Investigated As Homicide; Suspect In Custody, Police Say (UPDATED)
A midday shooting in Hagerstown is now being investigated as a homicide, police say.Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 200 block of East Washington Street. According to the Hagerstown Police Department, a suspect was taken into cus…
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
"Sad all the way around": Third dog death linked to Alexandria PetSmart
Alexandria, VA (7News) — Earlier this week, 7News reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying in the Potomac Yard PetSmart. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has revealed a third dog fell in and died within a week of staying at the PetSmart PetHotel. All...
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Electra Completes Grass Field Takeoffs With Less Than 300 Feet
Electra, the developer of a hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft capable of getting airborne from soccer field-sized spaces, this week completed a set of successful test flights—taking off from a field. The manufacturer’s EL-2 Goldfinch, which first flew in May, got its first off-runway action when it...
Valor Award ceremony honors first responders in Culpeper
The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce hosted its 7th annual Valor Award and Appreciation ceremony at Salem Volunteer Fire Hall on July 11. This distinguished event is dedicated to honoring the bravery and commitment of local first responders. This year’s event held tribute to several community service members who went above and beyond the call of duty.
Vehicle flips onto sidewalk in triple-vehicle collision in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON - A triple-vehicle collision in D.C. injured four people on Saturday afternoon. According to D.C. Fire and EMS, a triple-vehicle collision occurred in the area of North Capitol Street and Fort Drive in Northeast. One vehicle flipped off the roadway and onto the sidewalk. Officials report four people were...
Montgomery County: one dead and one injured after car crash
MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. — The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a car collision that occurred Saturday morning. According to the police, 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded around 2:16 a.m. to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Goshen Road near Rock Elm Way in Montgomery Village.
Meeting For Anticipated Final Action on Lakeforest Mall Property Redevelopment is Set For September
The Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Public Hearing on June 17, 2024 on the redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall property by WRS, Inc. followed by a Joint Work Session with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission that was held on July 8, 2024. Video of the meeting can be seen below. followed by renderings of what is proposed for the area.
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction Monday on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company plans to replace and widen about 49 miles...
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
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