CRIME & SAFETY
Fugitive from Maryland surrenders to authorities for attempted murder charges
In a surprising turn of events, a 25-year-old from Prince George's County, charged with attempted second-degree murder, surrenders to the authorities. Discover the full story of DeAngelo Dreco Walker's case in this gripping video.
Loved ones erect memorials at scene of tragic fiery crash
Witness the heartbreaking scene as family members lay memorials at the site of a devastating car crash in Prince George's County. Four lives were tragically lost when their vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree.
2 men shot during shoe sale in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) confirmed two men were shot Sunday afternoon during a shoe sale. Officers responded to the 9500 block of Westerdale Drive for reports of a shooting. Two men were shot and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Southeast DC Resident Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Local Woman
The Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch has reported an arrest in a Southeast DC homicide case. The incident took place on October 1, 2023. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 3:49 a.m. on the 4000 block of 13th Street, Southeast.
Police: Four individuals in stolen vehicle perish in fiery Maryland crash while evading traffic stop
Witness the aftermath of a tragic high-speed chase in Maryland. Four individuals in a stolen vehicle, attempting to evade a traffic stop, meet a fiery end. This gripping footage underscores the deadly consequences of reckless driving and law evasion. Viewer discretion is advised.
ATM stolen from hair salon in Kettering
An ATM was stolen from a hair salon in Kettering, Maryland, over the weekend. A barber who works at Phenix Salon Suites at Largo Plaza told News4 about the break-in on Saturday morning. He said it appears the thieves rammed a truck into the back of the salon and then made off with the ATM.
Family grieves mother of three killed by stray bullet in Charles County
Friends and family gathered Sunday to remember a Maryland mother who was enjoying a night out with friends when she was gunned down. Mariah Logan, 27, was one of two people shot and killed in White Plains early Friday when two men got into a fight outside of Jammie’s Paddock on Crain Highway just after midnight, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said they exchanged gunfire and a bullet went into the bar, striking the mother of three.
Police seeking help to find man who stabbed bystander in the head in Laurel
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — Laurel police are seeking the public’s help to find a man that they said stabbed a person in the head Friday. Officers said they obtained an arrest warrant for 26-year-old Aric Carpenter for attempted murder and assault in connection with the incident. According to...
5 shootings plague DC in a single night: One dead, four injured including teen
WASHINGTON (7News) — It was another violent night around the District as police responded to five shootings from Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Officers responded to shootings in the following areas:. 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW: Police received a call at 9:32 p.m. for a shooting. A man...
Chaos Erupts At Parkdale High School Dispute Turns Physical
In an unfortunate incident today, Parkdale High School became the backdrop of a distressing altercation involving parents. The Prince George’s County Police Department (@PGPDNews) swiftly responded to the scene to de-escalate the situation. Text “KYS” to 37890 To Join Our Text Club For Exclusives, Prizes + More! Reports indicate that a dispute between parents escalated […]
Man killed crossing road in Camp Springs
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. - A man was killed Sunday night while crossing a roadway in Prince George's County. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. along southbound Branch Avenue south of Allentown Road in Camp Springs. Police say the striking vehicle remained on the scene. They have no yet identified the...
Man Arrested After Double Fatal Shooting At Jimmie's Paddock Bar in White Plains: Sheriff
New details have emerged after a shooter was arrested in connection to the fatal double shooting of two people on Friday morning in Charles County. White Plains resident James Fred Coffen, 45, is facing multiple murder charges following a shooting shortly after midnight that killed two people following a bar fight at Jimmie's Paddock.
In 2005, a 12-year-old girl was abducted while walking to school in DC. 18 years later, the man responsible is going to prison
WASHINGTON — Nearly 18 years after a 12-year-old girl was attacked by a stranger as she walked to school in D.C., the man responsible has been sentenced to prison. According to the Department of Justice, 42-year-old Marquette E. Johnson was sentenced Friday to 27 years in prison and five years of supervised release for first-degree sexual abuse while armed and first-degree child sexual abuse while armed. He pleaded guilty to the charges in July.
Homicide Defendant Arraigned on Seven Charges
On Sept. 29, two co-defendants were arraigned on seven counts before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo in connection to a homicide. Antoine Tucker, 30, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, three counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, robbery while armed, attempted robbery while armed, and unlawful possession of a firearm by a prior convict for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Vernon Harrison on June 22, 2022, on the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue, SE.
Couple held at gunpoint during home invasion in Maryland, police search for suspects
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — Police are searching for two suspects after a couple was held at gunpoint during a home invasion in Maryland on Thursday afternoon. Officers in Anne Arundel County said they responded to a home in Glen Burnie at approximately 2 p.m. A 42-year-old man...
Man visiting his mother in Northeast DC shot and killed
A tragic incident unfolds in Northeast D.C.'s Brentwood neighborhood as a 47-year-old visitor becomes the victim of a fatal shooting. The heart-wrenching story of a mother mourning the loss of a child, only on NBC4 Washington.