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Mass Shooting Suspect Vacillates on Plea Offer, Then Detained
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A non-fatal mass shooting defendant, who planned to accept a prosecution plea offer rejected it during a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Rennwel Mantock, 29, is charged with six counts of assault with...
Police ID Kiara Cheeks In Fatal Briggs Chaney Road Crash
A bright smile has been lost forever after a 35-year-old mother of two was killed in a Montgomery County crash last week, according to her friends and family. Kiara Cheeks has been identified by investigators as the person who died following an early morning crash on Wednesday, May 8 on Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring, now her family is reeling.
Here Are All the Places to Catch Outdoor and Drive-In Movies Around the DMV This Summer
Watching a movie outside is a classic summer activity. Whether you’re bringing a lawn chair or driving up to the screen, here’s where to catch a flick outdoors in the Washington region. Did we miss one? Please let us know by sending an email to ollijevich@washingtonian.com. Summer Film...
Washington D.C. Braces for Rain-Soaked Day, Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast Through Weekend
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a light drizzle with fog and mist this morning, as humidity weighs heavy at 90% and visibility stands limited to three miles. The temperature hovers at a cool 61 degrees Fahrenheit, with a northeast wind cranking up to 10 mph and barometric pressure measuring 29.75 inches, as per National Weather Service.
WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Warren County Nets Big $$
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Warren County.A ticket sold in Washington matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, May 11, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store.The winning numbers were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67 and the red Pow…
1 dead in double shooting near Fairfax County shopping center
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Fairfax County were on the scene of a double shooting that left a man dead on Wednesday morning. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the shooting happened at about 9:30 a.m. in a parking lot near a Dunkin’ in the 14600 block of Rt. 29 […]
22-year-old arrested for shooting woman multiple times during argument with mutual friend
GREENBELT, Md. — A 22-year-old is facing multiple charges after shooting and injuring a woman in Greenbelt on May 7. Officers with the Greenbelt Police Department responded to Cherrywood Terrace, off of Cherrywood Lane and Greenbelt Road, at 9:08 p.m. after a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had been shot. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment, where police say she remains in stable condition.
Fights, arrests, and Narcan: A violent week inside DC's juvenile detention center
WASHINGTON (7News) — It was a violent week inside the D.C. Youth Services Center, the city's juvenile detention center, as MPD arrested eight juveniles for 14 assaults, and staff had to administer Narcan to an 18-year-old who "exhibited symptoms of intoxication." The assaults occurred over two separate days. On...
Man dead after shooting in Adelphi, Md.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man is dead after a shooting in Adelphi, Md. Wednesday evening, according to Prince George’s County police. Officials said they responded to the 1900 block of Erie Street around 3:45 p.m. for the report of a shooting. Once on the scene,...
Local politician introduces catalytic converter legislation
A new law addressing catalytic converter thefts, an alarming issue in Maryland in recent years, was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last week. The bill, HB 871, was introduced by Del. Carl Jackson (D-8), whose jurisdiction covers Overlea, Parkville, Rosedale and surrounding areas. Essentially, the law requires certain licensed businesses to include certain information about a vehicle from which “a detached catalytic converter, or part of a detached...
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