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Alexandria IT Exec Dies After Being Knocked Out In DC Fight
A 41-year-old tech exec from Virginia died a week after being knocked out during a fight in Washington D.C. Vivek Taneja, of Alexandria, was knocked unconscious during a fight on Friday Feb. 2 around 2 a.m., on the 1100 block of 15th Street NW, DC police said. Congratulations to CEO Boardroom #GovCon member, Vick Taneja, and the entire Dynamo Technologies team for once again... Posted by CEO Boardroom on Thursday, August 16, 2018 Taneja was hospitalized in serious condition and died on Feb. 2. Police are working to identify the suspect, who was captured on surveillance. NBC …
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas
Dive teams pulled a man from the Anacostia River after his car plunged into the water on Christmas Day. The call came in just before 2 p.m. at the 11th Street bridge, NBC Washington reports. The man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the outlet said. DC firefighters shared photos from the rescue on Twitter. Update water rescue Anacostia River below 11th St Bridge SE. 3 rescue divers & 2 rescue swimmers from DC Fire & EMS entered the water, locating & removing 1 adult victim from the vehicle. All are out of the river for decontamination & rehab. #…
Obituaries
Rising Boxer Anwar Wingate Murdered In DC Parking Garage: 'Horrified'
The murder of a 24-year-old Maryland boxer in Washington DC has left loved ones horrified. Anwar Wingate was found suffering gunshot wounds in a parking garage on the 2100 block of 8th Street Sunday, Nov. 19, DC police said. The 24-year-old Forestville resident, who appears to be 2-0 in his professional boxing career, died at the scene. Wingate's dad told NBC Washington his son made a bad choice. On social media, the rising athlete was remembered for his dedication and mentorship. "Horrified and devastated to hear of the senseless killing of @wtb_ajayy Anwar Wingate in Washington," Blue…
News
Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Virginia Mall Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report
The gunman who shot a YouTube prankster at a mall in northern Virginia last April has been found not guilty on two charges, but guilty of a third, as reported by WUSA9. Alan Colie had been facing charges of aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and discharging a firearm within a building, after shooting 21-year-old Tanner Cook on April 2 in Dulles Town Center, authorities in Loudoun County said. This week, a jury found Colie not guilty of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm for aggravated malicious wounding, WUSA9 says. He was found gu…
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Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Sentenced For DC Businessman's Slaying
A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 will spend years behind bars, authorities announced. Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said. This week, he was sentenced by a judge to 16 years in prison for the fatal stabbing. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House…
Politics
Republicans Slam Mask Mandate For Kindergarteners Amid Maryland Classroom COVID Outbreak
Some elected officials are coming after a Maryland school district that is taking precautions after several Kindergarteners tested positive for COVID-19 in Montgomery County. The Rosemary Hills Elementary School in Silver Spring issued an alert about precautions that are being put in place after several people tested positive for the virus in the past 10 days. In response, the district announced that additional KN95 masks were distributed to students and staff in certain classes, which will be required through at least Friday, Sept. 15, except while eating or drinking. Masks will then aga…
Police & Fire
Maryland Mom's Illegally-Parked Car Towed From Pentagon City Mall With Kids Inside
A Maryland mother whose illegally-parked vehicle was towed from outside of an Arlington mall with her children inside is facing charges, officials said. Chaukina Thomas, 26, of Suitland, emerged "hysterical" from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Tuesday morning, Sept. 5 "hysterical," thinking her car had been stolen, according to NBC Washington and Arlington County spokeswoman Ashley Savage. Savage's vehicle was not stolen, but in fact towed, as she'd parked it in a no parking zone, Savage said. Responding officers learned this tidbit and the towing company was contacted. …
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Chesapeake Bay Boat Crash
One person died and another was injured when two boats collided on the Chesapeake Bay Saturday night, Aug. 19, fire officials said. Multiple agencies including the Calvert County Sheriff responded to the scene after the 9:40 p.m. crash 2.25 miles off Breezy Point, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department said. A rescue boat brought the victims to land. CPR was performed on one of the victims, who was in cardiac arrest. That victim died after being taken to Capitol Regional Hospital. The condition of the other victim was not immediately available. The St. Leonard V…
News
1 Dead, Several Hurt When Driver Hits Pedestrians At Georgetown Hospital: Report
One person died and several others were injured when a driver struck a group of pedestrians outside Georgetown Hospital Thursday, July 20, NBC Washington reports. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the hospital's parking garage in the 3800 block of Reservoir Road NW at approximately 1 p.m. Five people were treated at the hospital's Emergency Room, and the driver was evaluated for undisclosed injuries, officials said. According to NBC, an off-duty police officer and hospital workers treated the victims before emergency room personnel ran out with a stretcher. This is a dev…
Police & Fire
Helicopter Crashes In Maryland Resident's Backyard
A helicopter crashed in a Maryland resident's yard over the weekend. The aircraft went down at approximately 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, in a yard on the 9100 block of Maytisde Street. According to NBC Washington, the helicopter was being used to survey power lines. A 911 caller said that the helicopter landed in her backyard. When firefighters arrived at the scene, sure enough, the small helicopter had made an emergency landing. Both occupants had self-extricated, firefighters said. The Maryland State Police, National Transportation Safety Board, and Federal Aviation Administration are i…
Police & Fire
MD Teen Gunned Down On Family Vacation In Puerto Rico, Suspect Surrenders: Police
A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Maryland teen in Puerto Rico has surrendered, police said. Carlos Aníbal Rosado Martínez, 23, turned himself in Wednesday morning, July 5, according to the Commissioner of the Puerto Rico bureau of police. Rosado Martinez is accused of killing Tommy Grays III in Isla Verde earlier that week, in an altercation on the beach, according to police and NBC Washington. Tommy, of Olney, was a senior at Blake High School. Rosado Martinez has been charged with murder, attempted murder and gun offenses. Want breaking news in…
Police & Fire
MD College Student Killed In DC
A 21-year-old Maryland college student was killed in Washington DC, those who knew the victim said. Alison Cienfuegos-Vasquez, of Temple Hills, MD, was shot around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast, DC Metro police said. She was later pronounced dead. Alison's mom tells NBC Washington that her daughter was planning to meet a man she met on Instagram at the Wheeler Terrace Apartments, but was in the "wrong place at the wrong time" when gunfire rang out. An arrest had not been made as of press time. A GoFundMe campaign was launched for Alis…
Police & Fire
US Marshals Seek 'Baby K' Teen Suspect In MD School Bus Attack, DC Homicide: Report
A 15-year-old boy wanted for attempted murder in a Prince George's County school bus attack has also been tied to a Washington DC homicide, NBC Washington reports. The killer, who goes by Baby K, is being charged as an adult in the May 1 attack on the bus, authorities in Prince George's County said. Baby K and two other suspects got on the bus, flashed a handgun and tried to shoot a victim multiple times, police said. The weapon malfunctioned, though, and ammunition was recovered from the bus. Baby K has also apparently been linked to the killing of 23-year-old Kaijah McCoy in Washington D…
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El Salvador Grandmother Killed In Capitol Heights For Grandson's Funeral: Report
Police are looking to find a suspect behind the murder of a 62-year-old Capitol Heights woman. El Salvador native Lydia Chinchilla De Carrillo was fatally shot in the 600 block Drum Avenue around 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, according to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department. Carrillo was in town for her grandson's funeral when she was killed, NBC Washington reports. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later. Police are offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of a suspect…
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Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC
Shock and sadness spread following a Washington DC crash that killed a rideshare driver, restaurant worker and his friend early Wednesday, March 15. The US Park Police identified the victims of the Rock Creek Parkway crash as Mohamed Kamara, 42, of Burtonsville, MD (driver); Jonathan Cabrera Mendez, 23, of Arlington, VA; and Olvin Torres Velasquez, 22, of Arlington, VA. According to NBC Washington, Kamara had been living with his siblings and working as a Lyft driver, sending money home to his family in Sierra Leone. His 5-year-old daughter is among those who survive him, th…
Police & Fire
Woman With Jacket Zipped Over Face Rescued From Potomac River
A woman struggling in the Potomac River Friday night, March 3 was rescued by a good Samaritan who happened to be in the right place at the right time, responders said. DC Fire and EMS sent a boat about half-a-mile below the Lincoln Memorial along Ohio Drive SW around 7 p.m., but the woman had already been rescued by a civilian by the time firefighters arrived, the department said. The good Samaritan was identified by NBC Washington as Jelani Clayton, who had pulled over to enjoy the view to get a break from sitting in traffic. That's when he saw a woman with a jacket zipped up ove…
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Parking Lot Slaying Stuns Prince George's Community
This week's killing of 30-year-old Metro worker Brandon Presson has stunned the Capitol Heights community. Brandon Presson died the day before Valentine's Day, as previously reported by Daily Voice, leaving his girlfriend, Imoni Richardson, and young daughter grieving, according to NBC Washington. "Tonight I lost my LOVER & FRIEND 💘," Richardson wrote on Facebook. "I wish you could see how many loved and cared for you. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I’m so happy I got to spend your DIRTY 30 🥳 with you. I miss you so much already 😔🥹. Continue to watch after us and pra…
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Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying
A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 has admitted to his crime, authorities said. Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House apartment on Wisconsin Avenue, police said. Potter — who according to NBC Washington and the Navy Ti…
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Brother Convicted Of Killing Sister, 6, Young Cousins In Prince George's County: Report
A Maryland man has been convicted on multiple counts of murder for stabbing his young sisters and cousins to death in Prince George’s County, according to an NBC Washington report. In August 2017, Antonio Shark Williams, then 25, was tasked by his mother with watching his 6-year-old sister, Nadira Withers, and New Jersey cousins Ajayah Decree, 6, and Ariana Decree, 9, in the 6400 block of Brooke Jane Drive in Clinton, but when she returned home, they were found in bed with stab wounds, police said. Nadira WithersGoFundMe The girls were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. …
Police & Fire
Charges Dropped For Prince George's County Police Officers Accused Of Double-Dipping: Report
Charges have been dropped against the 13 Prince George's County police officers accused of being involved in a double-dipping scheme, leaving the police department to investigate the claims against the officers internally, reports NBC Washington. New witness statements, as well as detailed records and witness impeachment materials received by the State's Attorney's office resulted in the charges being dropped. The charges were originally filed late summer of 2022 after the officers were allegedly earning two salaries illegally, continues the outlet. Former police lieutenant Edward Scott Fin…
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What Crackdown? Metro Fare Evaders Still Hitching Free Rides, Report Says
A stated threat to target Metropolitan Area Transit Authority train riders looking to hitch a free ride appears to be more smoke and mirrors than an actual crackdown, according to an NBC Washington report. Citing the issuance of less than 100 fare evasion tickets in the first two months of the Transit Authority’s purported crackdown, NBC reported that some commuters are questioning whether there is a large enough law enforcement presence at stations to really make a difference. According to the report, fare evaders cost the agency tens of millions of dollars annually, which prompted the cra…
Police & Fire
Food Delivery Bicyclist Run Down By Aggressive Driver In DC
A food delivery driver in Washington, DC is asking for the public's support with medical bills following an incident where a driver chased her down after she accidentally touched his car, reports NBC Washington. Cyclist Nicole Van Dyke was assaulted by the driver after she reportedly hit his vehicle when he blocked her right-of-way in a busy D.C. intersection. Dashcam video shows the driver turning around in the middle of the intersection to chase down Van Dyke, eventually getting out of his car to punch her, the outlet continues. Van Dyke's head hit a railing, and she was able to escape th…
Police & Fire
Residents 'Scared' After Man Murdered Outside Their Doorsteps
A Silver Spring apartment area was roped off during a murder investigation after one man was shot in the complex's parking lot, reports NBC Washington. The man was shot around 3 a.m., in the Summit Hills Apartments lot located in the 8500 block of 16th Street and was rushed to a hospital where he later died. A black sedan was later seen loaded onto a tow truck to be taken away as evidence, the outlet continues. Residents reported being "scared" by the incident, due to the area being residential and filled with children. One resident expressed concern about the location of the shooting…
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Fights For Life After Being Hit By Car In Crash That Shut Down Maryland Highway
A bicyclist is fighting for their life after being hit by a vehicle in Rockville, reports NBC Washington. The bicyclist was reportedly hit by the vehicle on Rockville Pike around 8:40 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, causing life-threatening injuries, continues the outlet. The man was rushed to a hospital where he is receiving treatment. The driver remained on the scene. Southbound Rockville Pike was closed for hours for the investigation but has since been reopened. To read the full report by NBC Washington, click here.
Police & Fire
Multiple In Custody After Police Chase Ends With Fiery Crash Into Silver Spring Metrobus
Multiple people are being extricated from a suspect vehicle that crashed into a metrobus in Silver Spring following a high speed police pursuit, reports NBC Washington. At least three people have been extricated from the suspect vehicle after the fiery crash on Georgia Avenue that occurred around 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, continues the outlet. #BreakingNews High speed police pursuit ends in fiery crash into metrobus in downtown #SilverSpring, Maryland, at least two in custody #BREAKING @nbcwashington #mdtraffic @WTOPtraffic pic.twitter.com/7ocv3zV4SN — ʙʀᴀᴅ ꜰʀᴇɪᴛᴀꜱ (@Chopper4Brad) Octobe…
News
School Bus Involved In Multi-Vehicle Maryland Crash, Multiple Hospitalizations Reported
A multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Charles County left several with injuries on Thursday afternoon, according to the school district. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Crain Highway near the area of Marshalls Corner in White Plains, the bus was involved in the crash with four other vehicles, leaving at least eight, including several students, with varying injuries, according to NBC Washington. Police, paramedics, and Charles County Public Schools staff members all responded to the scene. “The bus driver and students on board at the time have reported no major injuries, but will be tran…
Police & Fire
One Dead, Three Hurt In Route 355 Crash: Report
One person was killed and three others wounded in a crash on Route 355 late Saturday, Oct. 15 in Montgomery County, NBC Washington reports. A truck and Jeep collided near Plummer Drive in Germantown around 11:15 p.m., killing a man in the Jeep, the outlet said citing county police. (~11:16pm) Frederick Rd/Plummer Dr collision, southbound Frederick Rd closed for some time. Two Pri1 adults with LT injuries and one Pri3 adult NLT. @mcfrsPIO @mcfrs @MCFRSNews pic.twitter.com/2IZrHpDG4c — Battalion Chief Chase Fabrizio (@MCFRSPIO14) October 16, 2022 The Jeep driver was hospitalized with non…
Police & Fire
Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says
A 2-year-old boy found unconscious outside of a Washington DC apartment may have been physically abused, NBC Washington reports citing authorities and sources. A 911 call was placed around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, reporting the boy was found outside Trinity Plaza at 21 Atlantic St. SW, the outlet said. A good Samaritan was performing CPR when authorities and medics arrived, and bruising was found on his body, NBC says. The toddler was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made but police have identified the boy and are in contact with his parents/guardians, the…
News
Community Speaks Out After Adults Caught Cyberbullying Virginia Students Over Protest
Social media reared its ugly head once again as some school board members in Virginia are now calling for an investigation into reported cyberbullying of some students online. In Spotsylvania, there has been a vociferous vocal outcry from some members of the community at a board meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, after some instancing of bullying was unearthed by social media sleuths. Posted by Spotsy Parent For Public Education on Monday, October 10, 2022 An account dubbed “Spotsy Parent For Public Education” shared several of the messages with were disseminated online depicting adults targe…
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision
A toddler was found shot inside of a vehicle that had crashed in D.C. over the weekend, reports NBC Washington. The driver of the vehicle was trying to take the 2-year-old to the hospital for treatment of the gunshot wound when they crashed in the 2500 block of Q Street SE around 12:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, continues the outlet. No additional details surrounding the child's injuries or a suspect or motive for the shooting have been released. The child is expected to survive their injuries. To read the full report by NBC Washington, click here.
Police & Fire
Body Found Inside Of Burning Vehicle In DC Neighborhood
A man has been found dead in a burning car in a DC neighborhood, reports NBC Washington. Officials found the burning vehicle around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5, in the 500 block of Nicholson Street NW, and located the body inside after extinguishing the fire, continues the outlet. The age and identity of the victim have not been released. To read the full report by NBC Washington, click here.
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