Maryland Olympian Indicted After Allegedly Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: DOJ Maryland Olympian Indicted After Allegedly Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: DOJ
Maryland Olympian Indicted After Allegedly Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: DOJ A Maryland Olympian's stop at one of the nation's most iconic landmarks has now turned into a felony case that has gone viral. David Hearn, 67, a Bethesda native, was indicted this week by a grand jury in DC on a charge of felony destruction of property after prosecutors alleged he vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during an incident last month. According to the US Attorney's Office, Hearn allegedly ripped away part of the recently installed blue sealant lining the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on Thursday, June 19. The landmark had recently undergone renovations as part of a…
Maryland EMT Removed As Child Exploitation Probe Expands Across Fire/EMS Stations (DEVELOPING) Maryland EMT Removed As Child Exploitation Probe Expands Across Fire/EMS Stations (DEVELOPING)
Maryland EMT Removed As Child Exploitation Probe Expands Across Fire/EMS Stations (Developing) The investigation didn't end with an arrest. A Maryland EMT has been removed from a Harford County fire company after his arrest in a child exploitation investigation that officials say involved multiple Fire/EMS stations across the county. Jurel Daquone Leo Bowman, 32, of Lusby, was arrested shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, by Maryland State Police and charged with six counts of sexual solicitation of a minor. State police said the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force launched the investigation in November 2025 into the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. In…
Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING) Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING)
Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (Developing) The search ended in heartbreak. A 16-year-old who disappeared in the Potomac River in Maryland after entering the water with friends has been found dead, ending an exhaustive multi-agency search that stretched from Thursday into Friday. The teen vanished near Sandy Landing and Great Falls in Montgomery County around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, after entering the river and never resurfacing, prompting a massive response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Fairfax County crews, and multiple specialized search teams. Members of the MCFRS Swift Water Team located the boy around …
Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 In Maryland During Holiday Rush (DEVELOPING) Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 In Maryland During Holiday Rush (DEVELOPING)
Crash, Debris Shut Down Lanes On I-97 In Maryland During Holiday Rush (Developing) Something has gone very wrong on one of Maryland's busiest highways. A stretch of I-97 northbound in Anne Arundel was snarled on Friday, July 3, after separate incidents involving roadway debris and a four-vehicle crash forced multiple lane closures during the Independence Day holiday travel rush. The first incident was reported shortly before 2:50 p.m. just before Exit 12 (MD 3/Crain Highway) in Anne Arundel County, where transportation officials reported debris blocking the roadway. All three northbound travel lanes were temporarily closed, along with the northbound off-ramp to MD 3, whi…
'Hell Of A Week': Maryland Business Hit With Fire, Power Outage, Drive-Thru Crash Within Days 'Hell Of A Week': Maryland Business Hit With Fire, Power Outage, Drive-Thru Crash Within Days
'Hell Of A Week': Maryland Business Hit With Fire, Power Outage, Drive-Thru Crash Within Days Sometimes, the universe just piles on. For one small Maryland business, this week brought the kind of relentless, you-can't-make-this-up run of bad luck that included a massive combine fire, a power outage that knocked out its famous soft serve, an apparent drive-thru mishap that flattened a giant construction barrel, and even news that a massive proposed electrical substation could soon become its newest neighbor. Welcome to Rocky Point Creamery's week. The Frederick County farm and creamery in Tuscarora summed it up best in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 2. "Is it unprofessional to s…
Maryland Man Posed As Women To Steal Private Boudoir Photos, State Police Say Maryland Man Posed As Women To Steal Private Boudoir Photos, State Police Say
Maryland Man Posed As Women To Steal Private Boudoir Photos, State Police Say He wasn't looking for dates. Police say he was shopping for boudoir photos. Maryland investigators say an Allegany County man spent months posing as women online so he could sneak into strangers' private boudoir galleries, a bizarre identity theft scheme that ended with a conviction and 16 criminal charges across two separate cases. Mathew Mark Schartiger, 39, was sentenced this week after Maryland State Police said their investigation uncovered fake email accounts, stolen identities, and unauthorized copies of victims' intimate photographs. The investigation began in March after troopers …
Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events
Flying Out Of DCA? Airport Warns Of Flight Disruptions During America 250 Events The skies over Washington are about to get crowded, and travelers at Reagan National Airport could feel it. Flight schedules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be adjusted throughout the summer as America 250 celebrations bring military flyovers, parachute jumps, fireworks, and other aerial events to downtown DC. The biggest disruption is expected during Independence Day festivities. On Thursday, July 3, no flights are scheduled at DCA for several hours during the early afternoon to accommodate aerial rehearsals and performances, according to the Metropolitan Washingto…
Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police
Woman In Wheelchair Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck In Virginia: Police A Virginia woman who was using a mobility device died after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a roadway in Fairfax County, police said. The fatal crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Dart Drive in Hybla Valley, according to Fairfax County Police. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives said the driver of a 2026 Ford F-250 was turning right from Dart Drive onto northbound Richmond Highway when the truck struck the woman as she crossed Dart Drive from north to south in her mobility device. She was rushed to a nearby hospi…
Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say
Life In Prison Possible For Maryland Felon Accused Of Selling Guns, Fentanyl, Feds Say Some risks carry a lifetime price. A Maryland man accused of repeatedly selling fentanyl and firearms to an undercover officer across Southern Maryland is now facing federal charges that could put him behind bars for life. Federal prosecutors say Paul Dewayne Dorsey, 46, of Lexington Park, was named in a 13-count indictment returned by a grand jury on Thursday, July 2, following a months-long drug and firearms investigation. According to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland, Dorsey allegedly distributed 40 grams or more of fentanyl to an undercover officer on eight separat…
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51
Former NFL Star Linebacker Dies At 51 A former Pro Bowl linebacker who helped deliver a long-awaited franchise breakthrough is being remembered after his death at 51. Keith Mitchell, a New Orleans Saints standout who also played for two other NFL teams, died Thursday, July 2, the team announced in a statement. The Saints remembered Mitchell as a team legend who beat long odds after an outstanding college career at Texas A&M. Mitchell, listed at 6-foot-2 and about 235 pounds, signed with New Orleans as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He made the 53-man roster and played in all 16 games as a rookie, contributing on defense …
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave
Here’s When Potentially Severe Storms Could Hit During Historic Heat Wave The holiday weekend forecast comes with two competing hazards and one piece of good news. The National Weather Service said a historic, dangerous heat wave and humid air mass will fuel scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Northeast from Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 6. Storms are expected to develop during the hottest parts of the day, generally from the late afternoon until around 9 p.m. Friday and on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The main threats are heavy downpours, damaging winds, and lightning, especially for outdoor events and fireworks. Friday will b…
Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Poll) Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Poll)
Nation's Best Regional Hot Dog Crowned In New Taste Test: See What Won (Poll) A special taste test led by a world-renowned chef has picked the nation's best hot dog style right before the Fourth of July. Wirecutter, a product review service from The New York Times, released a video sampling hot dog topping varieties nationwide. The Wirecutter staff was joined by chef José Andrés, a restaurateur and founder of World Central Kitchen. The taste test was inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is continuing through Sunday, July 19. Eight regional favorites were placed in a knockout round-style bracket to determine the top dog. The winner was the Seattl…
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch
July Netflix Lineup Unveiled: Here's What To Watch July is bringing plenty of fresh watchlist material to Netflix. Netflix’s July lineup includes new original series, movies, returning favorites, live sports, and several familiar films, according to the company’s Tudum site. The month opened Wednesday, July 1, with "Enola Holmes 3," bringing Millie Bobby Brown back as the young detective in a Malta-set mystery involving a missing Sherlock Holmes. "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," featuring Tom Hanks as beloved children’s television host Fred Rogers, dropped on Wednesday as well. Also available now is "Worst Neighbor Ever," a true-cri…
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators
Nancy Guthrie Case: Ransom Notes Believed To Be From Abductors ID'd By Investigators A confusing part of a high-profile disappearance case may be coming into sharper focus. Investigators believe two early ransom notes in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie likely came from the person or people who abducted her, CBS News reported, citing investigators familiar with the case. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. CBS News reported that investigators believe the same person or people sent both notes and that both were likely sent from the same computer IP address. The first note was…
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know 1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know
1.7M+ Grill Brushes Recalled Before Fourth Of July Cookouts: What To Know More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being recalled as families nationwide prepare for Fourth of July cookouts. Conair issued the recall for about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall affects eight different models of grill and pizza stone brushes. The brushes were recalled because small metal bristles can detach from them and stick to grills or food. Swallowing the bristles can create a risk of serious internal injuries that may require surgery.  Conair, based in Stamford, Connec…
Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later
Beagle Kicked Airborne At Dulles Refuses To Quit, Still Busting Smugglers A Year Later You can't keep a good beagle down. A Virginia detector dog who was kicked so hard by an international traveler at Dulles Airport that he went airborne has made a full recovery and is back doing what he does best, catching smugglers one sniff at a time. One year after the shocking assault, Freddie, the 6-year-old US Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector beagle stationed at the Sterling airport, is thriving and still protecting America's food supply. In fact, Freddie celebrated a milestone this week. On Tuesday, June 30, the veteran beagle recorded his 200th agriculture detecti…
$65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower $65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower
$65.7M Refinance Secured For Morgan Stanley-Anchored Baltimore Office Tower A major Maryland waterfront office tower has landed a multimillion-dollar financial vote of confidence. In Baltimore's Harbor Point neighborhood, the eight-story Thames Street Wharf office building has secured a $65.7 million refinancing package, according to commercial real estate firm JLL, which arranged the transaction on behalf of owner AH Realty Trust. The five-year loan covers the 263,426-square-foot waterfront property overlooking the Inner Harbor, one of the first buildings developed as part of Harbor Point's transformation from a former industrial brownfield into one of Baltimore's…
Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (DEVELOPING) Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Handcuffed Driver Dies After Maryland Crash As AG Launches Investigation (Developing) A Maryland man died after becoming unresponsive while in police custody following a late-night crash, triggering an investigation by the Independent Investigations Division of the Attorney General's Office. The incident unfolded around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in Greenbelt, where the US Park Police requested assistance from local police after officers spotted a vehicle leave the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and crash into a wooded area off Southway in Prince George's County. According to investigators, US Park Police officers had already handcuffed the driver and escorted him from the …
Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING) Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (DEVELOPING)
Helicopters, Drones, Sonar Deployed In Search For Missing Teen At Great Falls (Developing) He went into the Potomac with friends. Hours later, despite helicopters overhead, sonar sweeping the river, drones in the air and underwater, and dozens of rescuers searching one of the region's most dangerous waterways, the 16-year-old still hadn't been found. The search began around 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to the Potomac River near Sandy Landing and Great Falls after reports that a teenage boy entered the water and never resurfaced. Swift water rescue teams from Montgomery County and Fairfax County launched an extens…
Dad Jailed On Drug, Gun Charges. Deputies Make Sure His Kids Get Dinner Dad Jailed On Drug, Gun Charges. Deputies Make Sure His Kids Get Dinner
Dad Jailed On Drug, Gun Charges. Deputies Make Sure His Kids Get Dinner Deputies in Virginia say a convicted felon was driving through Spotsylvania County with multiple narcotics, a firearm, and two young children inside his SUV before a routine traffic stop brought everything to a halt. William Maynard, 35, of Louisa, was arrested late on Sunday, June 28, by members of the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office after he was spotted driving with a suspended license in the 10100 block of Patriot Highway. Maynard couldn't legally drive away. And no one else in the vehicle could either. With no licensed driver available to take the SUV, deputies prepared to tow it an…
Missing Virginia Teacher's Final Adventure Ends In Tragedy After Body Found In Peru Missing Virginia Teacher's Final Adventure Ends In Tragedy After Body Found In Peru
Missing Virginia Teacher's Final Adventure Ends In Tragedy After Body Found In Peru He chased the world with a backpack, a smile, and an endless curiosity. Now, the search for missing Virginia teacher Ian Treger has ended in heartbreak after his family confirmed his body was found in Peru more than six weeks after he vanished while preparing for a solo hike through the Andes. Treger, of Lexington, was last heard from on Wednesday, May 13, while in Cusco, Peru, where he had been preparing to trek one of the region's historic Andean trails.  Ian Treger GoFundMe When he suddenly stopped communicating, his disappearance sparked an international search involvi…
Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach
Nine-Foot Shark Spotted Twice At Long Island Beach A shark was sighted off Long Island on Thursday, July 2, forcing beaches to temporarily close on a scorching hot day. All Nassau County beaches had reopened by the late afternoon, officials said. However, they were closed for two separate hours earlier in the day after shark sightings, Newsday reported. The shark was first seen around 10:30 a.m. near Point Lookout, according to the New York Post. Lifeguards quickly responded by closing nearby beaches for an hour. Observers confirmed the sighting of a nine-foot sandbar shark in the area, pulling everyone out of the ocean as temperatures nea…
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall
Child Chokes On Popular Toy Sold At Target, Prompting Urgent Recall A popular children's toy is being recalled after a child began choking when a part detached and exposed small plastic balls inside. Target issued the recall for about 49,000 Gigglescape Under the Sea Popping Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, July 2. The recall was issued because the toy's clear plastic dome can be separated from its blue whale-shaped base, allowing children to access small plastic balls. The recalled toy features colored balls inside a clear plastic dome that pop into the air when a child presses an external plunger on top. The Giggles…
NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say
NY Woman Ran Sex Trafficking Ring Out Of Boston-Area Brothels, Feds Say A New York woman and Chinese national has been federally indicted after prosecutors accused her of running an alleged sex trafficking operation out of residential brothels in the Boston area. Zengzeng Liu, 40, of Flushing, New York, also known as "Bella," is accused of managing an international operation beginning no later than August 2025. Investigators say women, many of them foreign nationals from Japan, Vietnam, China, and the Philippines, were recruited to travel to the Greater Boston area to engage in commercial sex acts, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts said. She is…
'That's Some Karma': Maryland Man's Getaway Truck Stolen During Verizon Break-In (VIDEO) 'That's Some Karma': Maryland Man's Getaway Truck Stolen During Verizon Break-In (VIDEO)
'That's Some Karma': Maryland Man's Getaway Truck Stolen During Verizon Break-In (Video) Karma always has a way of biting back. For one man in Maryland, calling 911 to report his stolen truck turned out to be a spectacularly bad idea. Police say the truck was only parked in a Howard County shopping center because its owner had just burglarized the Verizon store across the lot, only to come back and discover someone else had stolen his ride. The strange scene played out in Howard County. Howard County Police Newly released body camera footage shows the bizarre encounter as the man reports his truck missing, while officers simultaneously begin connecting him to the smash…
FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental' FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental'
FIFA Reveals USMNT Star's Fate After Red Card Sparks Outrage: 'Purely Accidental' One of the nation's biggest FIFA World Cup wins in men's soccer history has a red cloud lingering over it. USMNT leading scorer Folarin Balogun received a controversial red card in the 64th minute of the team's Round of 32 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, July 1. The AS Monaco FC striker scored just before halftime in what turned out to be the match-winning goal. Balogun was removed from the game due to a challenge he made against Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic. The New York City-born attacker stepped on Muharemovic's lower right leg, although the contact appeared…
Third Teen Arrested In Virginia Killing Of 18-Year-Old Found Dead In Backyard: Police Third Teen Arrested In Virginia Killing Of 18-Year-Old Found Dead In Backyard: Police
Third Teen Arrested In Virginia Killing Of 18-Year-Old Found Dead In Backyard: Police The arrests aren't over yet. A third teenager has been charged in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Virginia man who was shot inside a Manassas mobile home community before staggering away and collapsing in a nearby backyard, Prince William County police announced on Thursday, July 2. The latest arrest came a day earlier, when detectives, assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the US Marshals Task Force, arrested a 17-year-old Manassas Park resident at his home. He is now charged with: Felony murder; Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; Cons…
8-Year-Old Climbs Out Of Hot Car To Find Help During Dangerous Virginia Heat: Police 8-Year-Old Climbs Out Of Hot Car To Find Help During Dangerous Virginia Heat: Police
8-Year-Old Climbs Out Of Hot Car To Find Help During Dangerous Virginia Heat: Police The heat warnings stopped being theoretical in Virginia when a child was left alone in a hot car. With the region contending with temperatures approaching 100 degrees on Wednesday, police in Prince William County say an 8-year-old girl was left alone inside a parked vehicle in direct sunlight for nearly an hour before climbing out and seeking assistance. The incident unfolded around 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 8100 block of Flannery Court in the Manassas area to investigate a report of child neglect. Inve…
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First
Think Cranking The A/C Is The Answer To This Heat Wave? Read This First Your first instinct during a heat wave is probably to crank the air conditioning. But energy experts say that's exactly what you shouldn't do. Most experts recommend setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during periods of extreme heat because it helps prevent your air conditioner from being overworked while reducing overall energy consumption, according to Joe Jenkins, media spokesman for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. "It prevents your A/C unit from being overworked, and it helps moderate your overall energy consumption." Lowering energy use not only helps manage your monthly ele…
Driver Crashes Into Pickup, Tree Before Police Discover Texas Wants Him For DUI: Police Driver Crashes Into Pickup, Tree Before Police Discover Texas Wants Him For DUI: Police
Driver Crashes Into Pickup, Tree Before Police Discover Texas Wants Him For DUI: Police The crash wasn't the end of the trouble. A Virginia driver accused of causing a hit-and-run crash before plowing through a field and into a tree is also wanted hundreds of miles away in Texas on separate DUI-related charges, police say. The bizarre chain of events unfolded around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, when Culpeper Police were called after a witness reported a gray SUV weaving along Madison Road and repeatedly striking curbs. Before officers could catch up, investigators say the SUV entered the Southgate Shopping Center parking lot, then pulled back onto the road. Google Maps …
Teen Charged In Killing Of 18-Year-Old Working Toward Electrician Career, Police Say Teen Charged In Killing Of 18-Year-Old Working Toward Electrician Career, Police Say
Teen Charged In Killing Of 18-Year-Old Working Toward Electrician Career, Police Say An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an aspiring teen electrician. Bristow native Jamal Dana Allen has been charged for his alleged role in the murder of Michael Sakyi Jr., 18, who was shot and killed in a targeted shooting in Manassas, the Prince William County Police Department announced on Thursday, July 2. Sakyi, a Bristow resident, was shot while behind the wheel of his vehicle shortly after 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, in the 7900 block of Community Drive in Manassas, according to Prince William County police.  His vehicle continued forwa…