100 MPH, Four Minutes, One Dead: No Charges For Charles County Deputies After Police Chase

A Maryland woman was killed when a police pursuit reached speeds approaching 100 mph and ended in a head-on crash, but the two sheriff's officers who chased the fleeing vehicle will not face criminal charges , according to state investigators. Alexis Cummings, 33, of Temple Hills, was riding in the b…

‘We will not stop’: Despite concerns, city council approves updated Small Area 8 Plan

On Tuesday night, the Fredericksburg City Council held a public hearing that could shape the future of the city’s Mayfield neighborhood. But first, Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye — a fourth-generation Mayfield resident who represents the historically-Black neighborhood — wanted to talk about its past. Frye recounted...

Driver Transported To Trauma Center After Vehicle Crashes Into Woods In Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. — A 58-year-old man was transported to a trauma center Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2026, after a single-vehicle crash in Waldorf that prompted an emergency medical response. The crash was reported at approximately 12:45 p.m. near Crain Highway (Route 301) and Smallwood Drive. Initial information indicated that...

Renewed push to identify 2 men found dead in Caroline County in 1988

CAROLINE, Va. (WWBT) — The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is renewing efforts to identify two men found dead in Caroline County in 1988, which is part of an ongoing effort to highlight more than 300 unidentified remains cases statewide. This month, the agency is focusing on two...

TikTok Feud Turns Violent As Bryans Road Teen Allegedly Attacks Two Women With Machete

BRYANS ROAD, Md. — An 18-year-old Bryans Road woman is facing two misdemeanor assault charges after authorities say she attacked two women with a machete during a confrontation outside her home, leaving both women with multiple cuts and injuries that required hospital treatment. Malia Joan Johnson, 18, of Bryans...

Waldorf Teen Indicted on 7 Charges After Bus Rider Pistol-Whipped for His Jacket

October Pl. & Saint Ignatius Ct. — Approximate Reported Robbery Intersection. An 18-year-old Waldorf man is facing seven criminal charges, including four felonies, after authorities say he pistol-whipped a man getting off a bus and stole his iPhones, cash and a designer jacket last month. Mekhi Ulyssess Nathan was arrested Oct. 8 following an investigation into the alleged armed robbery, which happened the night before near October Place in Waldorf.

Stafford County residents targeted in credit union, bank scams

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va — Two Stafford County residents reported separate financial scams on Nov.9, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. At 9:47 a.m., a victim on Poplar Road reported receiving a call from someone claiming to represent Marine Federal Credit Union, asking for information. The suspects instructed them...

Waldorf, Newburg Tracts Win 2027 Opportunity Zone Status, Indian Head Left Out

Morgantown Generating Station — Planned TeraWulf Redevelopment Site. Two census tracts in Waldorf and one covering the Newburg/Morgantown area will become Charles County's newest federal Opportunity Zones starting January 1, 2027, part of a statewide list of 114 tracts Maryland selected for the program's second round. The designations run for ten years, and they notably leave out Indian Head, a tract that qualified under the new eligibility rules but didn't make the final cut.

From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

Crash, Punch And Taser Deployments: Marbury Man Faces Four Criminal Charges

INDIAN HEAD, Md. — A 48-year-old Marbury man is facing four criminal charges and numerous traffic citations after Charles County sheriff’s deputies responding to a single-vehicle crash in Indian Head allegedly encountered a driver showing signs of impairment who allegedly punched a deputy in the face and resisted arrest despite multiple Taser deployments.

Driver Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Country Lakes Sign In Mechanicsville

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — One person was transported to the hospital Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026, after a single-vehicle crash into the Country Lakes sign at Mechanicsville Road and Asher Road. The crash was reported at approximately 2:00 p.m., prompting a response from firefighters and emergency medical personnel, including Rescue...

Leonardtown Man Gets 15 Years After Victim Jumped From Moving Car To Escape Attack

LEONARDTOWN, Md.– State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Shawn Michael Clarke, 44, of Leonardtown, Maryland, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with 8 years of active incarceration for offenses stemming from an October 2025 domestic violence incident. In May 2026, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted...

Family mourns mother and 3-year-old killed in Virginia I-95 DUI crash

TYSONS, Va. - A family is mourning after 27-year-old Danna Placios and her 3-year-old daughter Ruby were both killed in a crash involving an alleged drunk driver on I-95 in Stafford. What we know:. Police said the driver had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal...

Fredericksburg Women Spread Warmth, Compassion and Hope Through Blanket Drive

While serving at the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem in 2023, Fredericksburg Community Organizer Reedema Rock received a vision from God to help the homeless and be a blessing to those in need.

Your Family Guide to Holiday Parades Near Fredericksburg

Make time for holiday parades near Fredericksburg, and explore more holiday and seasonal fun to enjoy with your family. Find holiday parades in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Colonial Beach, Bowling Green and other nearby communities. Listings include dates, times and locations to help you plan your family’s outing. Some celebrations also...

All-Commonwealth District football team

Offensive player of the year: Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point. Defensive player of the year: Mason Cachola, Colonial Forge. First-team offense: QB Mason Fine, Colonial Forge; C Brock Mangano, Colonial Forge; OL James Sharon, Riverbend; OL Kenyon White, Colonial Forge; OL Ashby Smith, Stafford; OL Allie Bangura, Brooke Point; RB Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point; RB Adrien Picot, Riverbend; RB Amare Johnson, Riverbend; WR Aviance Young Jr., Brooke Point; WR Luke Flynn, Stafford; WR Justin Davis, Brooke Point; TE Sebastian Smith, Stafford; PK Colin Robinson, Stafford; KR Zyvion Hicks, Riverbend; All-purpose Brayden Dalton, Stafford.

2 cases of beer, open cans allegedly found in teacher's car at Spotsylvania middle school

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. (7News) — A teacher at Battlefield Middle School faces charges after a School Resource Officer (SRO) allegedly discovered two cases of beer and two open beer cans in his vehicle on Friday, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say the SRO received a report from...

Gov. Moore Designates Three Charles County Opportunity Zones Including Morgantown Power Plant Site

LA PLATA, Md.– Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland selected 114 census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Charles County will have three designated Opportunity Zones under the new program: two in Waldorf and one in the Newburg/Morgantown area. Opportunity Zones 2.0 incorporates changes made to the federal program in 2025 to encourage long-term private investment in communities with strong growth potential.

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Police seek man following Exxon cigarette theft in Woodbridge

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Police are searching for a suspect following a robbery at an Exxon service station in Woodbridge early Tuesday morning. According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers responded to the 2500 block of Old Bridge Road after an alarm activation. Investigators found...