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2 men killed in overnight shootings in the District
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said two men were killed in two separate shootings that happened within hours of each other on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning in Southeast D.C. The first shooting happened just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday in the 1900 block of 18th Street SE. Officers said […]
After convincing his parents to invest their retirement funds, this man has turned that into a multi-million-dollar business
At 33, Sherman Lewis III discovered the possibility of owning Shell gas stations while creating a portfolio of real estate properties in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The venture cost a total of $1 million,
Alleged Accomplice to Wicomico County Manhunt Suspect Charged
EASTON, MD - The Easton Police Department has identified a suspect in a vehicle theft that evolved into a manhunt for a second suspect near Quantico at the end of May. Easton Police say they were first called to Hertrich Chevrolet on Ocean Gateway in Easton on May 30th, just before 4:15 a.m. on reports of suspicious activity. Authorities say they were notified of a suspicious person driving a truck around the dealership parking lot. Upon arrival, police saw a white Chevy Silverado with Virginia registration leaving the lot.
Man shot dead in Anacostia
WASHINGTON - A man is dead after being shot Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood. The shooting was reported just after 10 p.m. in 1900 block of 18th Street. Police say the victim was unconscious and not breathing when they arrived. He died on the scene a short...
Noose found hanging in Lakeland area
A yellow rope noose was found hanging from a tree near the Paint Branch Trail in Lakeland on June 2, according to Prince George’s County Park Police. Officers who responded to the scene took the noose down and submitted it as evidence. The police have not identified a suspect, according to Prince George’s County Park Police Lt. Galvin Savoy.
Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with Double Fatal Shooting in Southeast D.C.
The chase that began with a deadly shooting in Southeast D.C. in March 2023 finally culminated in the arrest of the second suspect, now identified as a 17-year-old male from the Northeast. The Metropolitan Police Department, after a meticulous investigation involving multiple jurisdictions, brought the matter to a close with this latest development on Tuesday, June 11.
Juneteenth 2024 celebrations and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON - Juneteenth is almost here, and D.C. has plenty of planned events to celebrate the upcoming holiday on June 19 and throughout the days before. Here’s what you need to know about the different outings for commemorating the important occasion. Juneteenth Freedom Celebration:. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum’s day-long...
Damascus High Schoolers refurbish, donate car to local family | Get Uplifted
BETHESDA, Md. — A community supporting a DMV family in need is truly getting us uplifted. Thanks to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), a family-owned company, and Damascus High School students a north Bethesda mom and her two teenage children are rolling on four wheels once again. They were gifted a refurbished 2020 Kia Soul.
DC marijuana shops face lawsuits for operating too close to schools
Two community organizations in Washington, D.C., are taking legal action against the district for granting medical marijuana licenses to dispensaries located near schools in the Palisades and Penn Quarter. Two lawsuits have been brought before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals: one by 1,000 Feet and another by ANC-2C, with the involvement of the […]
Firefighters battle Rockville house fire
This story, originally published at 5:40 p.m. June 12, 2024, was updated at 9:10 p.m. to provide correct information about the home’s location and add additional information. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews fought a blaze Wednesday afternoon at a single-family home in the 10900 block of Roundtable...
ICE agents arrest two convicted criminals after Baltimore & Howard Co. dismiss detainers
MARYLAND — Before most of you have woken up or grabbed your first cup of coffee, Maryland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are grabbing their guns and bullet proof vests. Typically, between 4-6 a.m., you can find them gathering in a public parking lot, gearing up to take down violent criminals they believe to be living in the U.S. illegally.
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