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PHOTO: Firefighters extinguish house fire in Burke
BURKE, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (FCFRD) said crews responded to a house fire in Burke Friday night. The house that caught on fire was located in the 6900 block of Spanker Dr. In post on the platform X at 9:35 p.m., FCFRD said the fire was put out. […]
Southeast Washington Daylight Shooting Claims Life, MPD Seeks Public's Help in Homicide Probe
A daylight shooting in Southeast Washington has claimed the life of a 32-year-old man, according to Metropolitan Police. The victim, identified as Thomas Carlos Felder with no known address, was gunned down last Wednesday on a bustling street just after lunch hour. Authorities were called quickly to the 1300 block...
Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Annandale
The small building at 7025 Columbia Pike in Annandale undergoing renovations will house a Dunkin’ Donuts shop, according to a building permit posted on the structure. The building was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist but has been vacant since a fire in August 2022. A single-family house had been...
Bradley International participates in Honor Flight Connecticut
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority was proud to host 50 veterans taking part in Honor Flight Connecticut Saturday morning, according to a release from CAA. The veterans were joined by their guardians and Honor Flight staff as they departed from Bradley International Airport and began their...
Officer in deadly McLean shooting violated policies but use of force was lawful, per auditor report
MCLEAN, Va. — A newly released report into the investigation of a deadly shooting by a police officer in McLean in 2022 found police aren’t criminally liable, but determined the officer who fatally shot a man experiencing a severe mental health crisis violated department policies. Fairfax County Independent...
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023. Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced Hicks to 25 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, authorities announced on Friday.
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