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Fairfax County, Virginia police issue over 6,500 citations, warnings in wave two of ‘Road Shark’ campaign
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — In April, wave two of the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD)’s “Road Shark” campaign led to over 6,500 citations and warnings. FCPD started the Road Shark campaign in 2023 to reduce aggressive driving and crashes and change overall driving behavior. Police issued nearly 25,000 citations across four waves […]
Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (PHOTOS)
A pair of crashes caused miles of backups along I-66 Wednesday, May 1.The VDOT site shows one multi-vehicle crash happened near milepost 60.6 near the Mosby Woods section of Fairfax County. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene as of press time. At the scene in Fairfax County.VDOTAnother…
DC Fire and EMS: Escaped dogs bite 3 people in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — One woman was briefly hospitalized and at least two others were wounded in a vicious dog attack Wednesday morning in Southeast D.C. Neighbors said four dogs attacked multiple people on T Street near 13th Street. Around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, neighbors saw four dogs unchained and roaming T Street. “It […]
Bride-to-be shot during bachelorette party at Decades: 'I will never return to DC streets'
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE - A woman shot at her bachelorette party over the weekend says she was terrified after shots rang out at a popular nightclub near Dupont Circle. Katie told FOX 5's Shomari Stone exclusively she was having a good time inside Decades DC, a three-story nightclub, located on Connecticut Avenue NW.
Andre Moore Sentenced For Murder Of Michael Sutton In MD
Andre Moore, 24, has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 70 years suspended followed by five years of supervised probation after being convicted of murdering Michael Sutton in January 2021. Prosecutors say that on Jan. 18, 2021, the two got into an argument inside a home along...
Man shot, critically hurt in broad daylight in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was at the scene of a shooting in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE just before 12:30 p.m. Police said a man was shot there – he was not conscious and not breathing by the […]
Three Northeast DC homes damaged due to large house fire
WASHINGTON (7News) — Three Northeast D.C. homes are damaged due to a large house fire Wednesday evening, according to D.C. Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to the fire at a two-story, wood-frame home in the 3700 block of 24th Street, Northeast around 4:22 p.m., officials said. A video...
Shots fired near Ballou High School in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON - Police continue to investigate an early morning shooting near Ballou High School in Southeast, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 3400 block of 4th Street around 9:21 a.m. for the report of shots fired. Police say no victims were located but continue to search for suspects...
Maryland Weather: Near record heat Thursday, temps in the 90s
BALTIMORE- Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend. After a sunny and beautiful Wednesday, we're looking at a delightful evening of weather ahead. With a mainly clear sky tonight, temperatures will fall into the upper 50s & lower 60s. The big weather story Thursday will be the heat. Sunshine along with a westerly breeze will help lift temperatures up into the upper 80s and lower 90s. The early morning hours will be most comfortable to get any strenuous activities done. By late morning, we'll start to feel the beginning of the...
Maryland approves more than $3M for a man wrongly imprisoned for murder for three decades
Maryland officials on Wednesday approved more than $3 million in compensation for a Baltimore man who spent 31 years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction.Gov. Wes Moore apologized to Gary Washington during a Board of Public Works meeting where the compensation was approved.“On the behalf of the entire state, I’m sorry for the failure of the justice system," Moore said, adding that while no amount can make up for the injustice, he prayed the state could provide compensation "in a way that your family deserves.” Washington was a 25-year-old new father when he was convicted in 1987 of...
Florida man who called his Jan. 6 arrest 'a bit overdramatic' faces years in prison for assaulting police with pepper spray
A Florida man who told a reporter his arrest was "a bit overdramatic" pleaded guilty to charges he sprayed a chemical irritant at police guarding the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots. The post Florida man who called his Jan. 6 arrest ‘a bit overdramatic’ faces years in prison for assaulting police with pepper spray first appeared on Law & Crime.
Notes: MS-13 leader sentenced to life in prison for series of murders in 2019
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies to gradually clear, reaching a high near 82 with a northwest wind of 7 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 60 and light, variable winds. 🚨 You need to know. Melvin Canales...
Gunman spotted running from scene after deadly DC shooting
WASHINGTON - Authorities say a man is dead after a shooting in northeast Washington. Officers responded to the 1500 block of North Capitol Street just after 9 p.m. Tuesday where a man was found suffering gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries. Police say the suspect was wearing all...
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