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Dorothy Skinner, Loren Jones Killed In I-495 Crash
The eighth-grade student from Prince George's County who died in a single-vehicle crash earlier this month is being remembered as an "outgoing, jubilant, and artistic person" by her family. Hyattsville resident Loren Jones, 15, was killed in a crash on May 7 that also took the life of 74-year-old Dorothy...
'Seminary is considered a high crash segment' | City of Alexandria to receive $80,000 for safety improvements along Seminary Road
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Change is on the way, for those who live along Seminary Road in Alexandria. After more than a year of begging, petitioning, and in some cases literally fearing for their lives, funding has been approved to make safety changes. WUSA9 first began reporting on concerns from...
What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: Old Town Festival of Speed & Style, live music and more
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow. 8 a.m.: Bike to Work Day at Alexandria Market Square. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery. 3...
Global Saxophone Legend Dies Days Before The Birchmere Performance
David Sanborn, an internationally renowned, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, died on Sunday, May 12, days before he was set to perform in Northern Virginia.Sanborn's comes after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications, according to a statement shared to his website.Sanborn …
David Frye Found Shot To Death In Fort Washington Park
David Frye has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound in a Fort Washington park early on Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on May 15, officers and Maryland-National Capital Park Police members were called to a park in...
Prince George’s County police: Man shot multiple times
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said it was investigating a fatal shooting Thursday night. PGPD said at around 7 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Hil-Mar Dr. for reports of a shooting. There, they found a man who had been shot multiple times […]
Man charged after firing shots in crowded Northeast DC home during party
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was charged in a 10-count indictment for firing shots into a crowded living room during a house party in Northeast in May 2023, according to the District U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to government evidence, following an argument at the party, Darrious Johnson,...
Federal Agent Says Surveillance Network Video Captured Homicide Scene
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent testified about a national network of surveillance cameras that prosecutors say captured a 2019 fatal shooting incident in the District. The trial testimony was presented before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on May 15.
Notes: Alexandria woman sentenced to five years for blocking access to abortion clinic
☀️ Today’s weather: Isolated showers are expected after 2pm, but the weather will mostly be sunny with a high near 77 degrees. There will be a north wind blowing at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 58 degrees and a light northeast wind of 5 to 7 mph.
Dozens of homeless people cleared out of encampments in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials in the District worked to clear out two homeless encampments in Northwest D.C. Thursday morning, citing health, safety and community use as reasons behind the removal. The encampments are in a public park at 20th and E Streets Northwest and Virginia NW, as well as at 21st Street and Virginia […]
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