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Woman Pleads Guilty in Father’s Fatal Stabbing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Brittany Gaylor pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of her 70-year-old father in a May 2 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe. During the brief proceeding Gaylor, 32, agreed with the prosecutor’s proffer of...
Maryland law bans trash bags for carrying foster kids' belongings
A new Maryland law intends to bring more dignity to children in foster care by banning the use of trash bags to carry their belongings. Rob Scheer was raised in foster care, going from place to place with his stuff in a trash bag. “It happened to me again in...
Early voting begins in Maryland today. Here's what to know
BALTIMORE -- Eligible voters can start casting their ballots for the 2024 Maryland Primary Elections in person starting Thursday. Polling places across the state will be welcoming voters for in-person early voting. Voters will be asked to weigh in on a slew of statewide and local races - including a Senate race with a crowded field of contenders and a few jam-packed House contests.In Baltimore City, the race is on for Mayor and City Council President, as well as councilmember seats. Keep an eye on Maryland's key races for the 2024 electionsHow to vote early in Maryland To cast your ballots early,...
New attention focused on finding shooters in shocking video
CHILLUM, Md. — A mystifying unsolved murder in Prince George’s County is getting new attention because the victim’s brother says his family will never give up on looking for answers. Wednesday, police joined the family of murdered security guard Alex Lynch to put a new spotlight on...
3 people bitten in dog attack in Anacostia
Three people were bitten in a dog attack in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday. Witnesses said a woman with a cane, a sanitation worker with a stick and a neighbor with a bat helped fight off three dogs. One person was taken to a hospital, while the other two were treated...
Jasmin Gimon Killed In Fatal Montgomery County Crash: AG
Adelphi native Jasmin Gimon, 25, has been identified as the driver who was killed in a rollover crash involving a man attempting to flee from police, according to officials. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, two members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office spotted a Dodge sedan speeding north on Rockville Pike near Flanders Avenue.
Maryland Weather: Cooler Friday; rain expected this weekend
BALTIMORE- This evening, a backdoor (moving from east to west) cold front will slowly move into the region, turning winds out of the north/northeast (from westerly earlier in the afternoon). Low temperatures will range from the upper 50s to mid 60s, with slightly warmer conditions inside the Beltway.Friday will be partly cloudy and cooler with an easterly wind through most of the day. The backdoor cold front will gradually move south and stall across Virginia by Friday afternoon.Any rain chances Friday will be to our west and south. With a dry day expected, expect highs in the mid 70s. Western...
Suspect steals from the same Montgomery Co. grocery store 36 times in 6 months, police say
A man allegedly stolen from the same Chevy Chase, Maryland, grocery store three dozen times in the last few months, and Montgomery County police now say they need the public’s help identifying him. The suspect has allegedly committed these thefts 36 different times at the Amazon Fresh location off...
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