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Prince George's County State's Attorney takes aim at student truancy by holding parents accountable
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George's County State's Attorney is taking aim at truancy by holding parents accountable in court for their child's unexcused absences. During a March truancy meeting at Drew Freeman Middle School, State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy warned parents that they could be held criminally...
NPS to shut down 7 homeless encampment sites across DC starting Thursday
WASHINGTON (7News) — A total of seven encampment sites will be closed across the District starting Thursday morning, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) cites "fires, danger of traffic collisions, multiple assaults, and growing rodent issues" as some reasons for the decision.
Family of slain Dunbar High student organizes peaceful protest against juvenile crime
The family of a slain high school student organized a peaceful protest about juvenile crime in D.C. after another student was injured inside the school recently when it was riddled with bullets. Maurice Jackson, 16, was shot outside Dunbar High School in September after leaving the school. His mother, Brittney,...
6 members of violent street gang arrested for murder, racketeering in DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Six members of a violent street gang called “18 Street” were found guilty of multiple charges including racketeering, kidnapping and murder. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. said the investigation of looking into the criminal activity of “18th Street” in the DMV started back in 2019. As police continued to […]
Homicide Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing, Ordered Detained
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant waived his preliminary hearing, and DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo denied his request for release in a May 14 hearing. James Outland, 25, and Bobby Gupton, are charged with first-degree murder while armed...
Prince George's County officials issue a rabid raccoon alert in the College Park area
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — A dead rabid raccoon was recently found in the Hollywood West neighborhood of College Park. The raccoon was sighted at multiple locations between May 6 and May 8 exhibiting unusual behavior. College Park Animal Control picked up the deceased raccoon on May 8 along 49th Avenue in College Park.
Mass Shooting Suspect Vacillates on Plea Offer, Then Detained
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A non-fatal mass shooting defendant, who planned to accept a prosecution plea offer, rejected it during a preliminary hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun. Rennwel Mantock, 29, is charged with six counts of assault with...
‘Small fire’ breaks out in Northwest DC building
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A fire broke out in a vacant building in Northwest D.C. on Thursday morning, causing delays for some commuters. The fire happened just after 9 a.m. in the 2100 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW. Smoke was showing from a vacant, three-story building there. DC Fire and EMS crews said the […]
Virginia Eateries Named To Washington Post List Of Best New Restaurants In DMV
Vietnamese. Thai. Chinese. Or American.A wide array of new restaurants have opened in Northern Virginia, and Washington Post food writer Tom Sietsema says a handful of them are some of the best in the DMV.Sietsema has compiled a brand-new list of best new restaurants in and around Washington D…
Bethesda business owner pleads for more police presence after consecutive armed robberies
BETHESDA, Md. - A Bethesda business owner is requesting more police presence in the area after he said his store was targeted in two armed robberies in two days. Ajay Aggarwal of Geste Wine & Food said his store, located on Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda, has been in the area for 14 years. Most of the customers are regulars, Aggarwal said.
Here Are All the Places to Catch Outdoor and Drive-In Movies Around the DMV This Summer
Watching a movie outside is a classic summer activity. Whether you’re bringing a lawn chair or driving up to the screen, here’s where to catch a flick outdoors in the Washington region. Did we miss one? Please let us know by sending an email to ollijevich@washingtonian.com. Summer Film...
Red Lobster closes four Maryland restaurants
BALTIMORE — Red Lobster is closing four restaurants in Maryland, including one in Howard County, amidst a national wave of closures. The seafood chain abruptly closed at least 48 locations nationwide on Monday. One of the closures is in Columbia, off of Snowden Square Drive. The restaurant's equipment is...
Homicide investigation underway near Tantallon Park in Fort Washington
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — An investigation is underway in Prince George's County after a man was found shot to death early Wednesday morning near Tantallon Park. Anyone near that area is asked to avoid the park for the time being. At 6:40 a.m., a man's body was located in...
Washington D.C. Braces for Rain-Soaked Day, Showers and Thunderstorms Forecast Through Weekend
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a light drizzle with fog and mist this morning, as humidity weighs heavy at 90% and visibility stands limited to three miles. The temperature hovers at a cool 61 degrees Fahrenheit, with a northeast wind cranking up to 10 mph and barometric pressure measuring 29.75 inches, as per National Weather Service.
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