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Teen charged in fatal Brookland Metro shooting to remain in custody until July trial
WASHINGTON (7News) — A juvenile court judge ordered a 16-year-old boy to remain in custody Friday. The boy is charged with second-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon for the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old middle school student at the Brookland Metro station in April. The 16-year-old sat...
Cops ID Pedestrian, 37, Killed In Hit-Run Crash As Landover Woman
Police have identified a 37-year-old pedestrian struck and killed earlier this week.Lashaviao Spriggs of Landover.was killed in the crash, Prince George's County Police said on Friday, May 17.The hit-and-run sedan was located on Thursday, May 16, but no charges had been filed as of press time.On Tu…
Mexican Ambassador shares his favorite D.C. restaurants
Mexican expats and diplomats, where do they go for a taste of home? We asked D.C.'s top-credentialed expert: Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, ambassador of Mexico to the U.S.Favorite restaurant: Maiz64 on 14th Street. "Their Oaxaca-inspired cuisine, with a distinctive flair, truly captures the essence of Mexican flavors," he tells Axios.🍹 Best drink: "Any of the mezcal cocktails." With a whole mezcal speakeasy downstairs, there's plenty to choose from.🥦 Must-try dish: "Any items that include their corn tamal, or a broccoli taco with mole."Favorite taco spot: Chicatana in Columbia Heights for "the most authentic taco al pastor, directly from the trompo."Also, Tacombi in Arlington. "Their birria taco never disappoints."Tell us, what's your favorite Mexican spot?
Pastor rushes to shooting near Northwest DC school fearing for teens he mentors
WASHINGTON (7News) — Police got the call to head a shooting scene between MacFarland Middle School and Roosevelt High School in Petworth Wednesday. A teenage male was shot and at least two cars were hit by stray shots. As basketball practice continued nearby, some parents and guardians received word...
Another Bethesda high school deals with bomb threat scare
For the second day in a row, a high school in Bethesda was disrupted by a threat. At Walt Whitman High School, students were evacuated for about an hour as Montgomery County police officers investigated a bomb threat made against the school. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the story.
10 Suspected in Washington D.C. Fentanyl and Cocaine Ring, Linked to School Vicinity Distribution and Gun Charges
A drug bust in the nation's capital has netted 10 individuals accused of running a fentanyl and cocaine distribution network. The crew, operating in Washington D.C., faces charges for distributing narcotics near schools, along with firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and several federal agencies. Law...
Defense Requests Release of Homicide Defendant in Five-Year-Old Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense attorney Mani Golzari renewed a motion for release on behalf of his client, arguing that with a trial date set in April of 2025, the defendant should be granted the opportunity to, “move forward with his life.”
Parties Introduce Last Minute Evidence in Three Co-Defendant Murder, Conspiracy Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. At the culmination of a months-long murder conspiracy trial, both the prosecution and the defense submitted evidence at the last minute in hopes of bolstering their respective cases. On May 16, the defense teams renewed their motion...
Washington D.C. Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, Relief in Sight for Weekend
Washington, D.C. residents can expect a wet and stormy end to the week. In a recent forecast update, meteorologists have announced an 80% chance of showers today, possibly escalating to thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Temperates are set to hover near 63 degrees, a slight relief, but accompanied by a consistent east wind moving at 5 to 7 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
DC weather: 4th rainy weekend in a row ahead for DMV
WASHINGTON - Grab an umbrella – rain is in the forecast for this Saturday and Sunday. Sound familiar?. If it seems like it has rained almost every weekend so far this year – it’s because it has!. FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes says it has rained during 15...
Ryan Jones, Fairfax County Sommelier, Dies After Cancer Battle, 40
Ryan Jones, 40, a certified Sommelier from Fairfax County, died on May 13, 2024 at his childhood home surrounded by family after a battle with neuroendocrine carcinoma, his obituary on the Demaine Funeral Home site says. Ryan graduated from Fairfax High School and went on to attend R…
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