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Defense Attorney Says His Client is, ‘Motivated to Turn His Life Around,’ During Sentencing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian sentenced a defendant to 13 years of incarceration for his involvement in a carjacking, armed robbery, and theft incident. Ricardo Washington, 33, was involved in a series of carjackings between Sept....
HFStival Lineup announced: Festival returns to DC after two decades
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The ’90s are making a comeback in D.C. this fall The famous HFStival is returning to the District after nearly 20 years to Nationals Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. A lot of people are getting excited for the lineup – which was released on Tuesday. The Postal Service and Death […]
Prince George’s County animal shelter reopening, resuming dog adoptions
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County animal shelter is set to reopen and resume dog adoptions on Friday. The Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC) was temporarily closed June 4 due to a canine illness outbreak. ASFAC said dog adoptions will resume but it will […]
DC ramps up moped regulations amid surge in reckless driving and violations
In April, 7News reported on legislation to try to better regulate mopeds and scooters. Columbia Heights is one of the neighborhoods where D.C. Police are keeping an eye on violators. Reckless moped use and illegal scooters are wreaking havoc on D.C. streets. City officials say many of the new drivers...
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