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North Carolina police find body floating along boat dock
WASHINGTON — Emergency responders found a body floating near a dock in Eastern North Carolina, according to WITN. The city of Washington Director of Police and Fire Services Stacy Drakeford said officers and fire crews responded to the call around 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, at the city boat docks.
Homelessness increases in D.C. for second straight year; families hit hardest
New data published Monday showed the number of homeless people living on D.C. streets increased for the second consecutive year -- and many of those seeking shelter are families.
Weather Whiplash in Washington D.C. as Sun, Storms, and Uncertainty Await for Capital Residents
Capital residents are bracing for an unpredictable week of weather, starting with a clear morning that's set to quickly warm up. According to the National Weather Service, folks in Washington D.C. could enjoy temperatures rising to a comfortable high near 78 degrees today after a brief spell of patchy fog lifts by 8 a.m. Washingtonians can expect to head out with a light jacket in the cool 53°F morning, but might opt to leave it behind as the sun climbs.
2 teens charged in Southwest DC armed robbery
WASHINGTON - Two D.C. teens were arrested for an armed robbery in Southwest, police say. Police say the robbery took place around 2:50 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Officers were called to the 400 block of L’Enfant Plaza, SW, where a victim reported that four suspects approached him and one suspect displayed a handgun and demanded property.
Boy charged with robbing same 7-Eleven 3 times in 2 weeks
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A boy is facing charges after police say he robbed the same convenience store three times in two weeks. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, the suspect is a boy under the age of 18 and has been connected to the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven store on Georgia Avenue near Hewitt Avenue.
DC weather: Rain on the way after sunny Monday with highs in the upper-70s
WASHINGTON - Sunshine and bright skies on Monday across the Washington, D.C. region with high temperatures in the upper-70s. FOX 5’s Adam Bowles says early morning patchy fog will clear, bringing sunshine by the afternoon. Highs near 78 degrees are expected. Wet weather will likely return by Tuesday morning...
Oregon, Washington among top 10 most dangerous states: Report
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In yet another ranking from U.S. News and World Report, Oregon and Washington are listed within the top 10 most dangerous states. The media outlet looked at the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s statistics on violent crime rates and property crime rates to determine its top 10. This data contributed to each place’s public safety ranking in the crime and corrections category of its overall list of the best states.
One Dead In Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
An investigation has been launched following a fatal crash during a police pursuit in Anne Arundel County.Traffic was temporarily tied up in Harwood following a "serious motor vehicle crash" that resulted in one person being killed in the area of Solomon's Island Road in the area of Birdsville Road…
32-year-old Woodbridge man killed in motorcycle crash in Fairfax County Sunday morning
NEWINGTON, Va. (7News) — A 32-year-old Woodbridge man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Newington Sunday morning, Fairfax County Police reported. Officers responded to the deadly crash involving a 2003 Honda 1300 on Rolling Road near Delong Drive around 5:18 a.m. Cornell Parish III was taken to an...
12-year-old boy 'accidentally' shot himself in Northeast DC on Mother's Day
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in Northeast, D.C. Sunday afternoon, bringing back memories of a young girl who was killed in gun violence last year on Mother's Day. On May 12, police said that a boy injured himself in the 3600 block of Jay Street...
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