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Metrobus, sedan crash in Northeast DC injuring 8
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — One person was trapped and multiple people were hurt after a car and Metrobus were involved in a crash Friday night. DC Fire and EMS said a Metrobus and a sedan were involved in a crash at North Capitol and L streets in Northeast D.C. A total of eight people […]
Amtrak police investigating stabbing in Union Station
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said there was a stabbing in Union Station in Northeast D.C. The Amtrak Police Department was investigating a stabbing that happened Friday evening. The stabbing appeared to have happened in the food court. People were asked to take their food and leave the area.
Teen injured after shooting in Southeast DC; police searching for suspects
WASHINGTON (7News) — A teen is injured after a shooting in Southeast D.C. Friday evening, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said they responded to the 1500 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast around 3:40 p.m. for a shooting investigation. According to officials, a teen male was found...
Basement fire in DC displaces 2 adults, 2 kids, several pets
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Two adults, two children and several pets were displaced after a fire broke out in the basement of a home in Northeast D.C. Friday evening. DC Fire EMS said the fire started in the basement of a 2-story home in the 3400 block of 15th St. Crews were able to […]
90 in DC on Monday? Here are the odds of it happening
WASHINGTON (7News) — After some frosty mornings and cooler-than-average temperatures to end the week, quite a big warm-up is on the way for the final days of April. So far in 2024, Washington, D.C. has only reached 80 degrees a handful of times. Once on January 26, which was the hottest day ever recorded for the month of January in D.C. Another time was on April 14 and 15 where highs reached 82 and 83 degrees respectively.
These are the DC area's top 10 high schools, according to US News
WASHINGTON - Three D.C. area high schools are ranked in the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report. U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best High School Rankings" for 2024 was just released, reviewing more than 24,000 public high schools in all 50 states. Analysts categorized schools based on factors including state assessments, graduation rates, and college readiness, according to the report.
DC Woman Arrested For Assault In Frederick
She was apprehended in Va. Nola Ann Michelle Bens (Photo from Frederick Police Department) Frederick, Md (KM) A Washington DC woman has been charged with an assault in Frederick earlier this year.. Nola Ann Michelle Bens, 59,, was taken into custody on April 15th in Alexandria, Virginia. She was extradited back to Maryland on April 23rd, and is being held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center without bond.
Suspects tried to carjack person delivering food in DC, police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was looking for three suspects accused of carjacking a food delivery worker on Wednesday. MPD said that around 11:50 p.m., the victim was delivering food in the 1100 block of 4th St. SW. While he was returning to his car, the suspects approached him. One […]
Shooting Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to 12 Count Indictment
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A shooting defendant pleaded not guilty and asserted her constitutional rights during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld. Angela Milhouse, 58, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, endangerment with a firearm, two...
EXCLUSIVE: $66 million sent to crime victims in DC over past decade
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — $66 million has been approved for tens of thousands of people in D.C. over the past decade, to recover from traumatic experiences, according to data obtained by DC News Now in a records request with the U.S. Department of Justice. Victims of crimes can potentially get thousands of dollars for […]
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