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Telluride Man Sentenced to Prison on Felony Obstruction Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A Colorado man was sentenced to prison on May 16, 2024, after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge as a result from his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 70-year-old Avery MacCracken, of Telluride, Colorado, was sentenced to...
'I am a gray ghost ranger': Man nicknamed 'Live Wire' admits to plotting to interfere with police at Capitol on Jan. 6 after saying 'it's time for good men to do bad things'
A Kentucky man who went by the online moniker "Live Wire" with alleged links to a militia group has admitted to planning to interfere with officers during the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol. The post ‘I am a gray ghost ranger’: Man nicknamed ‘Live Wire’ admits to plotting to interfere with police at Capitol on Jan. 6 after saying ‘it’s time for good men to do bad things’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Man admits trying to entice a 10-year-old WV child
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Daniel Eliazar Ramos Rosa, 24, of Manassas, Virginia, has admitted to the coercion and enticement of a 10-year-old Jefferson County girl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rosa, also known as “Jay,” exchanged over 1,000 messages, photos, and videos with the victim via Snapchat, later traveling to the […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser jets off for Vegas weekend ‘mission’ after ritzy Masters trip on taxpayers’ dime
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and her entourage are set to travel to Las Vegas on a business trip, shortly after the Democratic mayor faced scrutiny for going on a taxpayer-funded trip to the Masters Golf tournament. A description of the event on the mayor’s public calendar said that she would attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) on an “economic mission.” “On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Mayor Bowser will attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) LAS VEGAS to attract retail to the District of Columbia,” the description said. “This economic mission is coordinated by the Washington, DC Economic Partnership, which has organized the...
7 displaced by Dumfries townhouse fire
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue was at the scene of a fire that broke out in a two-story townhouse on Sunday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to the 3800 block of Port Hope Point in Dumfries just before 2:40 p.m. Firefighters found the fire […]
Crews battle fire in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS said they were battling a fire at a two-story building in Northeast D.C. on Sunday morning. Crews said they were dispatched to a working fire in the 2100 block of W. Virginia Avenue. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found fire on the second […]
DC Man Sentenced to 24 Years for 2021 Northeast Apartment Building Shooting
A D.C. man, DeJuan Bell, 47, was handed a 24-year prison sentence on Friday after a shooting incident in 2021 that resulted in one fatality and left another person wounded. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Bell will also have a subsequent five years of supervised release, as reported by WTOP.
D.C. is now a Mexican food town
D.C. hasn't had a reputation as a Mexican food town — but that's quickly changing. Why it matters: A new wave of Mexican chefs and restaurateurs are upping the game on all levels, from stellar taquerías to chic hotspots and neighborhood haunts mining regional specialties.Driving the news: A bunch of exciting openings. Everyone's talking about Capitol Hill's wood-fired Mexican restaurant, Pascual. And buzzing about Vera, a vibrant Mexican-Lebanese club-straunt in Ivy City. Or packing into Amparo Fondita, chef Christian Irabién's cozy, contemporary Dupont Circle spot.That's not to say it's all fancy. Chicatana has heads turning in Shaw for its trompo-cooked...
Retired Federal Employee’s Lottery Homework Leads To $50,000 Win
FORESTVILLE, Md. – A Prince George’s County woman is enjoying her biggest-ever Lottery prize today, a $50,000 second-tier win that she is convinced came as a result of the time she spent studying information on the Lottery’s website. Although she expected to eventually win big, the Upper Marlboro resident confided to Lottery officials that she is no less shocked today than when Lottery luck first came knocking.
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…
3 people seriously hurt in Northwest DC multi-car crash
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS were on the scene of a crash on Rock Creek Parkway in Northwest D.C. on Saturday night. The crash happened on Rock Creek Park Parkway, north of P Street Northwest. Multiple cars were involved in the crash, leaving three people hurt. DC Fire and EMS said […]
Hybla Valley motorcycle crash leaves man dead
HYBLA VALLEY, Va. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Fairfax County early Friday morning. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Fairfax County police officers were called to the intersection of Memorial Street and South Kings Highway in Hybla Valley for the report of a crash around 3:30 a.m. Police say a motorcycle and a car collided. The man on the motorcycle, who has not been identified by police, was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Fairfax County teacher raises will likely fall short of expectations
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Public School teachers could see only a 3% raise, as opposed to the 6% raise previously targeted in the division’s budget proposal. Lower than-expected state and local revenues mean that the district will receive $100 million less than previously thought. Reid had aimed to make FCPS […]
May 19 Weather Sunday Starts Foggy The Warming With Sun And Summer Heat On The Way
The aftermath of the rainy Saturday is plenty of leftover moisture. This has left us with a bit of humidity and areas of thick fog to start the day. High Pressure is building in, with an improvement on the way. Today may have more clouds, but tomorrow will bring us more sun and start a warming trend.
Police search for men who allegedly choked and robbed passenger on board Metrobus
WASHINGTON — Metro Transit Police are searching for two men who allegedly choked and robbed a passenger on board a Metrobus. MTPD says the suspects and the victim were on the B2 bus traveling along the 1600 block of Minnesota Avenue, S.E. around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The two choked the victim and robbed them, resulting in the victim having a medical event, police claim.
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