LATEST NEWS
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Fairfax County after collision with vehicle
BURKE, Va. - A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night after a crash with another vehicle in Fairfax County. The crash was reported around 10:30 p.m. near Keene Mill Road and Shiplett Boulevard in Burke. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Police closed the intersection for several hours to investigate the...
Two Injured After Serious Collision In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. – Two people were injured in a serious vehicle collision on Crain Highway near Jefferson Farm Place on April 24, 2024. Emergency personnel responded to the accident scene at approximately 12:49 p.m. They found a pickup truck overturned and another vehicle on fire, crashed into a utility pole. Occupants were reportedly trapped inside the vehicles.
Ex-Connecticut city official is sentenced to 10 days behind bars for storming US Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Connecticut business owner who has served as an elected alderman in his hometown was sentenced Wednesday to 10 days behind bars for joining a mob’s assault on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, court records show. Chief Judge James Boasberg also ordered Gene DiGiovanni Jr. to perform 50 hours of community service for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to a spokesman for federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C. DiGiovanni, of Derby, Connecticut, attended then-President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House before marching to the Capitol and entering the building through the Upper West Terrace door. He remained inside the Capitol for roughly 22 minutes. “After exiting the building, DiGiovanni did not leave the grounds but remained on the East Front steps where he celebrated, raising his arm in the air,” prosecutors wrote in a court filing.
Defendant Held in Alley Shooting Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover heard arguments for detention of a shooting defendant in a hearing on April 23. Amontae Moody, 18, is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm for his alleged involvement in a...
New bus stop? D.C. bus travels off-road
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WANE via STORYFUL) – A Metrobus was seen driving on grass in Washington’s Navy Yard on Tuesday, April 23, near Nationals Park, where the local team was facing the Los Angeles Dodgers. Video filmed by X user @Parindian shows the Metrobus driving on grass. “I think...
Senior Skip Day Ends in Tragic Shooting at Schrom Hills Park
Friday, April 19 was Senior Skip Day for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) senior students. This year the day ended in an eruption of violence at Schrom Hills Park, leaving five teens shot, two of whom remain in the hospital. The day is a tradition dating back decades in which seniors skip school for a day sometime during their finals weeks of classes and gather to have fun together. It’s not organized or sanctioned by PGCPS but it’s well known and recurs each spring. One parent said flyers about the day had been circulating in area high schools.
Buying something at DC Harris Teeter stores? Shoppers now required to prove it before leaving
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Shoppers at Harris Teeter stores around the District now have to showing a receipt for their items before exiting. The new policy went into effect Wednesday, along with a ban on large bags including back packs, to prevent shoplifting. “I was here earlier this morning to get something, and as […]
Man in custody after attempted arrest leads to barricade situation in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is in custody after an attempted arrest led to a barricade situation in Northwest D.C. Tuesday evening, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said they were attempting to arrest a man for possession of an open container of alcohol around 3:13 p.m.
Document: MPD Arrests Two Suspects for a January Shooting
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a man and woman were arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred on Jan. 26 on the 400 block of Chesapeake Street, SE. According to MPD documents, the suspects confronted...
“Evolving” history finds Maryland’s Harriet Tubman historical marker is wrong
On Maryland’s Eastern Shore there is a historic marker that says Harriet Tubman freed 300 enslaved people. It also suggests she was born nearby. There are those who say it’s past time for the state to set the record straight on the woman known as “Moses.”. The...
Man shot while crossing street in Columbia Heights
WASHINGTON — Police are searching for a man who shot a father who was walking in Columbia Heights with his daughter Tuesday night. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department responded to 14th Street Northwest, nearby Park Road Northwest and the Wells Fargo bank, after a report of a shooting. Authorities were alerted after the victim walked into the nearby fire station seeking help.
Prince George's Co. Police to open Real Time Crime Center months after MPD
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A new crime-fighting technique is proving to be such a success in the District – a neighboring county is following suit. D.C.’s Real Time Crime Center has been operating for two months. MPD says it has already led to quick arrests as officers monitor cameras in real time. Now, Prince George’s County Police are planning to open their own center.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.