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Man Hitched Ride From Maryland To DC On School Bus: Prince George's County Police (
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A strange scene played out on Wednesday afternoon when a man boarded a Prince George's County school bus and was later dropped off in the DC area before coming back, according to police. An investigation was launched at 2:05 p.m. on Oct. 23, when a passerby called 911 after spotting a grown man getting on the bus in the 4100 block of Suitland Road, which was occupied by three elementary school students. Officers were dispatched and stopped the bus at 2:09 p.m., when they determined the students were all safe; however, the man who was seen getting into the bus was no longer on board. The pr…
Police & Fire
Nurse With Suspended License In MD Charged With Fraud, Theft From Assisted Living Facility
A multi-agency investigation into the theft of medication from a Maryland assisted living facility led to dozens of charges for a 45-year-old Prince George's County woman whose license had been suspended in the DMV, according to investigators in St. Mary's. Temple Hills resident Stephanie Marie Murphy was arrested in connection to reported thefts at the Charlotte Hall Veterans home months after a probe was launched by local, county, and state police. Investigators say that it was determined that Murphy had misrepresented her identity while using an online platform designed to assist wi…
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New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds
A Maryland man is facing new charges in DC for stalking his ex, disseminating revenge porn, and shooting into her home, federal authorities in DC announced. Brandywine native Nahvarj Mills, 31, was charged by a US District Court grand jury on a 27-count indictment this week following weeks of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend. According to court documents, Mills and his ex began dating in December 2022, and he allegedly physically abused her on multiple occasions before she ended the relationship in the summer of 2023. "Angry about the breakup, Mills began contacting the victim by phone," pros…
Obituaries
Maryland Toddler Killed In DC Had 'Short, Meaningful Life," Family Says
A devastated family in Maryland is reeling and seeking answers after a beloved toddler was killed in DC. Late on Saturday, 1-year-old Upper Marlboro native Journee Moore was the subject of an emergency call in Northwest DC after going into cardiac arrest. According to police, officers were called at around 10:50 p.m. on Sept. 28 to a home in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, where they found the 1-year-old suffering from critical injuries. Moore was rushed to the Children's National Hospital by DC Fire and EMS personnel, where the child would later be pronounced dead from blunt forc…
Police & Fire
Police ID District Man Killed During Labor Day Shooting In Maryland Near DC Border
New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police following a deadly Labor Day shooting in Silver Spring. Officers were called at around 11 a.m. on Sept. 2 to the 8000 block of 13th Street in Silver Spring, where there was a reported shooting not far from the DC border. Police say that District resident Jamar Emmanuel Jenifer was found in an alley suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. No suspect has been identified as of Tuesday afternoon. PIO is en route. Media staging area to be determined. #MCPNew…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
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Potentially Damaging Thunderstorms Expected To Develop In DMV Region, Forecasters Warn
The stifling heat in the DMV on Wednesday could turn into possibly strong or severe storms throughout parts of the region. Temperatures are expected to hover in the 90s throughout the afternoon on June 26 with thunderstorms developing later in the day, with potentially damaging winds that could impact residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Keep an eye on upcoming forecasts for possible storms developing. And stay cool and hydrated out there. https://t.co/zu35K15ssP — Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) (@MDMEMA) June 26, 2024 According to AccuWeather forecasters, the s…
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Man Accused Of Heading From Maryland To DC For Sex With 6-Year-Old: Feds
A Maryland man who went out of state with the intention of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child has been indicted on federal charges, authorities announced. Bowie resident Nathaniel Lamar Nelson Scott, 35, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday charging him with traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct after traveling to DC with the purpose of engaging in illegal activity with the child. In late May, a member of the Metropolitan Police Department FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force posted a message on a website that is frequented …
Police & Fire
Convict Caught With Codeine, Handgun Reported Stolen In DC During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff
What started as a routine traffic stop in Maryland rapidly snowballed for a Charles County convict who was caught with a host of drugs and an illegal handgun reported stolen out of DC, authorities announced. Robert Terrance Fletcher, 26, of Indian Head, is facing drug and weapon charges following an early morning stop on Tuesday morning when he was busted for multiple offenses. Shortly before 2 a.m. on May 28, a member of the Charles County Sheriff's Office stopped Fletcher in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway in Indian Head for a reported equipment violation on his vehicle. Google M…
Police & Fire
Fire Station Burglar In Maryland Linked To Other Crimes In DC, Virginia, Sheriff Says
A 20-year-old Maryland man wanted in connection to the burglary of a fire station in Charles County, as well as other crimes throughout the DMV region has been apprehended, according to the sheriff's office. Capitol Heights resident Kairon Andre Fuell has been arrested and is facing criminal charges in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, following a string of incidents reported in the area. This week, members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Prince George's County, and Metropolitan police departments served two warrants related to an investigation into a burglary reported in February at a Wa…
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Founder Of LGBTQ+ Non-Profit In DC Charged For Fraud After 'Unexpected Return' To US: Feds
The trailblazing founder of Casa Ruby, a DC-based non-profit that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community is facing charges for alleged fraud and money laundering, according to prosecutors. Ruby Corado, 53, made her initial court appearance in DC on Wednesday to face charges for allegedly defrauding Paycheck Protection and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs, and money laundering after fleeing the country, authorities announced. Specifically, Corado is accused of diverting at least $150,000 of $1.3 million in taxpayer-backed emergency relief funds, intended for the organi…
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Felon Who Took Police On High-Speed Pursuit From Maryland To DC Busted With Glocks, Feds Say
A 20-year-old convicted felon from DC who took police on a chase from Maryland into the nation's capital is facing time behind bars, federal authorities announced. District resident Jordan Tyler Alexander pleaded guilty on Tuesday to weapons offenses after police found a Glock 27 in a stolen car that he crashed after taking officers on a high-speed pursuit topping 100 mph last summer. According to court documents, Prince George’s County police officer was on patrol at 2 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2023, when he watched a white Honda Accord pull into the parking lot of a convenience store in Suitla…
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Teen Brought From Maryland To DC To Face Murder Charge, Police Say
A Maryland teenager accused of murdering a 27-year-old District man late last year has been extradited and brought back to DC to face charges, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Shortly after 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, MPD officers on patrol responded to gunshots ringing out in the 5400 block of Illinois Avenue NW, where they found Northwest DC resident Jihad Darden suffering from a gunshot wound. Darden was rushed to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries, officials said. During the investigation, a 15-year-old from Bowie was identified as a susp…
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Two Charged With Killing Rising Maryland Pro Boxer During Robbery In DC: Feds
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting in DC of an up-and-coming pro boxer from Maryland, federal authorities announced. Jayvon Thomas, 20, and Lavar Hunter, 19, have been arraigned for first-degree felony murder while armed for their alleged roles in the November murder of 24-year-old Anwar “The Silent Assassin” Wingate last year. On Nov. 19, 2023, investigators say that Wingate was shot in the neck after trying to fight off the two men, who were able to get the jump on him by catching him off guard in a parking garage in the 21000 block of 8th Stre…
Sports
UVA Track Star Smokes BF's Buddy Who Thought He Could Outrun Her In TikTok With 10.4M Views
A man who challenged a Division 1 track star to a foot race has become a national laughingstock after video of the event went viral on social media last month. More than 10.4 million people have seen the TikTok clip posted by University of Virginia track star Alahna Sabbakhan that shows her embarrassing her boyfriend's friend, who mistakenly thought he could keep up with the DC native on the track. "He refused to believe that a woman could beat him in a race," she said. @lahnazak Just to clarify, I did NOT want to race this man😂 I was already at the track with my bf doing a wor…
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Charged With Inappropriately Touching 10 People In DC: Police
A Maryland man who touched at least 10 people inappropriately before fleeing on a bicycle in DC has been apprehended, police say. Riverdale resident Daniel Adam Grob, 46, has been arrested for a series of exchanges when he engaged in unwanted sexual contact. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Grob has been charged with misdemeanor sexual abuse offenses over the course of more than a year, including: On Thursday, June 16, 2022, at approximately 7:40 pm in the 2100 block of K Street NW; On Monday, August 15, 2022, at approximately 9:55 am in the 1800 block of New Hamps…
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Maryland Woman Who Tried To Kidnap Child From Stroller On DC Metrobus Arrested, Police Say
The woman who was wanted for a kidnapping incident on a Metrobus last week has been apprehended, authorities announced on Friday. Christina Marie Acker, 38, has been arrested by Metro Transit Police in DC following an incident on a P12 Metrobus on Friday, Dec. 15, ironically on public transit. An alert was issued by the agency on the day of the attempted kidnapping after the Silver Spring resident allegedly attempted to take a young child from a stroller while riding the bus. The incident was reported around 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 in Southeast DC near the Maryland state line. CASH REWARD…
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Wig-Wearing Identity Thief Who Trafficked Phony Oxy Pills In DMV Region Gets Time In DC
A Maryland man is heading to prison for his role in a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy across the DMV region, federal authorities announced. Silver Springs resident Tyronn Waters was sentenced to 70 months in prison after pleading guilty in July to distributing fentanyl and wire fraud charges as part of an elaborate scheme. In August 2021, an investigation was launched into a drug trafficking ring running a fentanyl pill pressing operation in both DC and Maryland. According to prosecutors, the drugs included counterfeit Oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, produced using…
Weather
Wet Weekend Expected In DMV As Rainstorms Head Toward Region
Some serious weather is headed toward the DMV region this weekend, according to forecasters, with several inches of rain possible in parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Things will start out pleasant, with seasonably warm weather on Friday and Saturday before a storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds on Sunday leading into Monday's commute. High temperatures in the mid 40s to upper 50s will be reached in the next few hours under ample sunshine. Clear skies continue through early this evening. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/ffab43y2YX — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@N…
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Accused Killer From Virginia Recaptured In Maryland Weeks After Escaping Custody In DC: MPD
Wanted fugitive Christopher Haynes is back in custody in Maryland after escaping from custody in DC last month, the Metropolitan Police Department announced on Thursday. On Oct. 26, the department announced that the 30-year-old Haynes was recaptured in Prince George's County after escaping police custody following his arrest for the August murder of Brent Hayward. Haynes was apprehended by members of the US Marshals Capitol Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday with an assist from a Maryland State Police helicopter, according to the department. "Finding Christopher Haynes remained …
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. The storms are expected to break the extreme heat, but could stick around until Tuesday, Sept. 12, AccuWeather says. Thunderstorms to break…
Police & Fire
Wanted MD Woman Busted Joyriding In Vehicle Stolen Out Of DC, Police Say
A wanted woman is in custody after sharp-eyed police officers in Montgomery County spotted a vehicle that was stolen out of DC. Silver Spring resident Victoria Sok, 29, is in custody after being arrested and charged with auto theft following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police's Auto Crime Enforcement Section. Police say that last week, detectives on patrol in Silver Spring spotted Sok inside of the vehicle, which had been previously been reported stolen out of DC. Further investigation found that Sok also had an outstanding warrant for her arrest out of state. …
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Maryland Minister's DC Killer Heading To Federal Penitentiary
it'll be years in prison for a Maryland man who stabbed a well-educated minister to death in a DC nightclub. Michael Dolson, 37, of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the March 2022 stabbing death of Silver Spring resident Kenneth Thomas, 42, federal authorities announced. Prosecutors noted that Thomas was a Howard University graduate with a Masters of Divinity and a licensed minister at the time he was killed. Court documents say that on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Dolson and a friend went to the Cloud Lounge on 9th Street NW in DC. The couple was seated at the back of t…
Weather
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region
Crews throughout the region have been working around the clock to make repairs after thunderstorms rocked the region overnight. Tree limbs were sent flying, and power lines felled in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday night, as storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 mph that left some local residents in the dark. As of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, PEPCO was reporting 664 active outages that were impacting 16,284 of their 893,387 customers in the county. (1/2) Crews are continuing to assess the significant damage caused by this evening’s storms and are making repairs safely and …
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the area, bringing whipping winds that could top 70 mph on Saturday. Residents are being advised to be on high alert as meteorologists continue to track storms on the east coast that could bring large hail or possible tornadoes to parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The storm warning comes as the region continues to battle a heat wave that found temperatures approaching 100 degrees for several days, further exacerbating the region. Dangerous heat index values of 100-110 are forecas…
Police & Fire
Younger Sister Of DC Retail Robber Turns Herself In After Being Released For DMV Crime Spree
Christmas came early for police in Maryland investigating a brother-sister duo from DC who operated an elaborate crime spree that saw them targeting dozens of retailers throughout. the DMV region. Regina Christmas, 21, has turned herself in for her role in a pack retail theft scheme with several minors with her brother Shaquille Pittman, 28, who was arrested last week. Christmas was initially arrested in late June, though she was later released. On Wednesday, July 19, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that she has turned herself in and is being held without bond at…
Police & Fire
Siblings Lead DC Teens On Crime Spree Hitting 80+ Stores Across DMV: Police
The family that steals together stays together? A brother-sister duo from DC and four teens are all facing charges for a crime spree throughout the area where they targeted dozens of retail stores in groups to steal tens of thousands of dollars worth of products. Shaquille Pittman, 28, and sister Regina Christmas, 21, are facing charges in Montgomery County for a near two-month string of robberies, some of which they hit more than once while using carjacked vehicles for transportation. The pack retail thefts were reported between Friday, April 28 and Thursday, June 15. Police say that P…
Weather
Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days
The dog days of summer have come for the DMV region. Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees throughout the area on Thursday, July 6, with heavy humidity that makes it feel closer to 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Another hot day ahead with temperatures in the upper 80s & low 90s. Add in the humidity, & the heat index will make it feel like the mid-upper 90s. An isolated storm with heavy rain can't be ruled out this afternoon between noon & 7pm. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/TyjTn3hJE3 — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…
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Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Weather Expected To Strike DMV Region
Severe thunderstorms bringing whipping winds and possibly hail to DC and Maryland are expected to rock the DMV region on Monday afternoon. A "severe weather outlook" has been issued for the entire region between 2 p.m. and 10 p.. on Monday, June 26 throughout the I-95 corridor, specifically during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service. It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies. These... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Monday, June 26, 2023 The storm is expected to …
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Newborn Who Lost Mother In DC Shooting Fighting For Life
A newborn is clinging to life after her mother was killed in a double shooting in DC weeks before she was scheduled to arrive. Community support is pouring in for the family of 22-year-old Samya Gill after the pregnant woman was shot during a midday shooting on Thursday, June 15 in the 300 block of 37th Street SE. The Fort Washington, Maryland resident and a second man were rushed to the hospital, where she died from her injuries, but her daughter, Zailey, was delivered by an emergency C-section, according to her grandfather. “At the time of my daughter's death she was also pregnant…
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