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DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say
DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say A teenager in DC is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing a Maryland man earlier this year, authorities announced. Southwest, DC resident River Barfield, 19, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed following a months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of Hyattsville resident Jacky Brooks, 20, in March. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District responded to the 4100 block of South Capitol Terrace in Southwest DC, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, offic…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
BREAKING: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports BREAKING: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports
Breaking: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports A secret service vehicle was reportedly involved in an accident on Wednesday, September 14, a spokesperson from the Secret Service said. Sometime before noon, law enforcement reported to the scene in the 2300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, where they discovered the car had crashed into a security barrier, the source detailed. D.C. Fire and EMS reported that they remained close to the scene in case they were needed.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash
One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash One individual was removed from a car that was flipped upside down in a crash on Thursday, August 18, D.C. officials said.Law enforcement arrived at the scene of the crash in the 400 block Independence Ave and saw a gray car on its roof, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. The person who was removed from the vehicle had serious but non-life threatening injuries and will be transported to a local hospital, authorities said.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home
Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home Residents of a DC residence received an alarming wake up call after their home was struck by a vehicle, authorities say. A silver sedan crashed into the home in the unit block of Florida Avenue NE around 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. Occupants of the home were evacuated and were reportedly uninjured. Update car striking house unit block Florida Ave NE. House WAS occupied. Occupants were evacuated and uninjured. Confirmed structural damage. Driver transported serious non life threatening injuries. Request @RedCrossNCGC for 4 displaced residents. Buil…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination $10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination A $10 million race and gender discrimination lawsuit has been filed against D.C. Fire and EMS by four black female firefighters, reports 7News. The women allege that they were subjected to "harsher standards" and "disciplinary actions" by D.C. Fire and EMS, than their white colleagues, continues the outlet. One of the attorneys who filed the case, Pam Keith, alleges that "Black women are tolerated, but not embraced" in the D.C. Fire and EMS community that she describes as a "boys club".  To read the full story by 7News, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building D.C. firefighters saved an adult and child trapped in a burning building on July 9, officials said. Video footage showed firefighters in the 2800 block Gainesville Street using an aerial ladder to quickly remove the individuals from the building, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. On Sat. afternoon 7/9 #DCsBravest battled an apartment fire in the 2800 block Gainesville St NE. Firefighters from Truck 17 rescued a child and adult using both the aerial and portable ladders. Both were uninjured due to these swift actions. pic.twitter.com/DuDJO8GNA8 — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 10, 2022 Bot…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS) Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS)
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (Photos) A worker was rescued after falling three floors below ground of a house during a renovation project on Monday, July 11, authorities said. Fire and Rescue services arrived at a home on R.I. Avenue NW, where they placed the victim in a stokes basket and lift him to safety, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. Below grade rescue unit block R.I. Ave NW. Worker fell 3 floors into a below grade area of house under renovation. #DCsBravest placed victim in stokes rescue basket and lifted him to safety. Patient being transported with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/DjNUYsqHWs — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfir…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service
D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service The D.C. fire department announced this week that a 19-year veteran of the department has died.  Firefighter Dejuan Woodland passed away from a medical issue on Wednesday, June 29, a department spokesperson said. Woodland joined D.C. Fire and EMS in 2003 and was stationed on Truck 2 during his entire tenure, a tweet announcing his death said.  Fire officials are meeting with Woodland's family on Thursday to discuss how the department can help. They do not plan to release any more information until after speaking with them.  #DCsBravest are deeply saddened to announce the death of Activ…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Overturned Concrete Truck Makes A Mess In Southeast DC: Fire Officials Overturned Concrete Truck Makes A Mess In Southeast DC: Fire Officials
Overturned Concrete Truck Makes A Mess In Southeast DC: Fire Officials Emergency response crews had quite the mess to clean up Tuesday morning after a concrete truck overturned after a car crash in Southwest DC. The crash was reported in the 1400 block of 1st Street, Southeast just before 10 a.m., according to a Tweet from DC Fire and EMS.  pic.twitter.com/0WKKzRJY81 — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 17, 2022 The driver of the truck was being treated for minor injuries and Hazmat crews were requested to handle the fuel spill, officials said. No other vehicles were involved and no other injuries were reported. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Driver Rescued After Plowing Into Potomac River In DC: Fire Officials Driver Rescued After Plowing Into Potomac River In DC: Fire Officials
Driver Rescued After Plowing Into Potomac River In DC: Fire Officials One person is recovering after being rescued from the Potomac River in Washington DC, fire officials said on Twitter. Update water rescue 1000 block Ohio Sr. SW on Potomac River side. #DCsBravest have single occupant of vehicle on shoreline and being assessed by EMS. The vehicle has also been secured to prevent it from slipping further into the river. — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 12, 2022 The driver went through a barrier and landed partially in the water in the 1000 block of Ohio Drive Southwest shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, DC Fire and EMS said.  They were taken …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
One Dead, More Hurt When Car Barrels Into DC Outdoor Dining Area: Police One Dead, More Hurt When Car Barrels Into DC Outdoor Dining Area: Police
One Dead, More Hurt When Car Barrels Into DC Outdoor Dining Area: Police At least one person has died and eleven people were injured, including some in critical condition, when a car crashed into an outdoor seating area in DC Friday, March 11.  Crews responded to the 5500 block of Connecticut Avenue NW where the car appeared to have crashed next to the Parthenon Restaurant around 12:30 p.m. Police said the driver of the car was an elderly male who was driving alone and lost control of his car. They believe the crash was entirely accidental.  Update crash with multiple injuries 5500 block Conn. Ave NW. #DCsBravest transported 8 patients to area hospitals. 5 …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze
MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze Fire departments from several counties pitched in to help the DC Fire Department battle a blaze that sent smoke throughout a large portion of the building. DC Fire and EMS first reported the fire in the 4100 block of Cathedral Avenue NW just after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 10. Upon arrival, the department said the fire was in the walls of a the Cathedral West Condominiums. Crews got to work opening the walls and checking the extent of the fire’s spread. Update 2 Alarm Fire 4100 block Cathedral Ave NW. #DCsBravest have exposed and extinguished visible fire & conditions greatly…

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by David Cifarelli