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MD Mom Released After PA Sisters She Kidnapped 3 Years Ago Found, Police Say MD Mom Released After PA Sisters She Kidnapped 3 Years Ago Found, Police Say
MD Mom Released After PA Sisters She Kidnapped 3 Years Ago Found, Police Say Sister missing for over three years were found, police announced on Thursday, April 19, 2023.  Hanna Lee and Skye Rex, then ages 7 and 5, were last seen in Waynesboro, on March 17, 2020, authorities said in multiple releases over the last three years.  Lee and Rex were abducted by their mom Lashada Lee, now 46 years old, according to an updated release by the police on April 20, 2023.  Lee was wanted on two felony charges for Interference With Custody Of Children first filed on June 2, 2020, following a three-year-long custody battle the girls' father, and her ex-h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting $10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting A reward is still on the table in Maryland as police continue to investigate a Takoma Park murder that left a mechanic fatally shot by an unknown assailant, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Nurhusen Muhammed Hamid was shot in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, around 11:05 a.m., Saturday, July 16, according to Takoma Park police. Hamid was working as a mobile mechanic at the time of the shooting and was rushed to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect - described as a black man, wearing a w…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Man In Coma After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In DC Man In Coma After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In DC
Man In Coma After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In DC A 22-year-old man was put under a medically induced coma after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in DC, NBC4 Washington reports. Sam Kesselman was heading to work on a scooter when an SUV struck him and sped off at New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, the outlet says citing police and family. Meanwhile, the recent Cornell University graduate has been put into a medically-induced coma due to the serious brain injury he suffered. Metropolitan police have since released surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle, believed to be a white Mazda CX-5. Authori…

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by Nicole Acosta
Politics
Capitol Breacher From Virginia Who Damaged Senator's Office During Jan. 6 Riot Apprehended: DOJ Capitol Breacher From Virginia Who Damaged Senator's Office During Jan. 6 Riot Apprehended: DOJ
Capitol Breacher From Virginia Who Damaged Senator's Office During Jan. 6 Riot Apprehended: DOJ A 21-year-old Virginia man who breached the capitol and damaged a senator's office during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection has been taken into custody, federal authorities said. Henos Woldemichael, of Burke, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 26 in DC and charged with interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and related misdemeanor offenses after participating in the riot that “disrupted a joint session of the US Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election," according to the Department of Justice.…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Black Business Month Grant Winner Uses Funds To Pay For Aspiring Dancers' College Applications Black Business Month Grant Winner Uses Funds To Pay For Aspiring Dancers' College Applications
Black Business Month Grant Winner Uses Funds To Pay For Aspiring Dancers' College Applications A professional dancer in D.C. who just received a $2,000 grant recognizing Black Business Month from GoFundMe is using their platform to raise money to help aspiring dancers pay for college applications. Nya Cunningham, founded the Black Frame Project to assist dancers in underserved areas in DC and Baltimore by providing access to videographers, photographers, and choreographers at no cost to assist with the college application process, according to GoFundMe. "The goal for the first year is to assist six high school seniors. The average cost for a dancer could range from $1,200 - $2,000 pe…

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by Annie DeVoe
Politics
Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say
Deputy DC Mayor Resigns Week After Gold's Gym Assault, Reports Say DC Deputy Mayor Chris Geldart has resigned amid an investigation into an alleged assault outside a Virginia gym over a car door ding, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday, Oct. 12.  Geldart, 53, who serves as deputy mayor for public safety and justice in DC, was accused of assault and battery last week, according to the Arlington Police Department. Bowser stated that Kevin Donahue, who has previously served as Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, will assume leadership of the Deputy Mayor's Office until a new candidate is tabbed for the position. "I'm saddened to say that I have acce…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Among Two Busted In DC For Weapon Possession During Shooting Investigation: Police Maryland Man Among Two Busted In DC For Weapon Possession During Shooting Investigation: Police
Maryland Man Among Two Busted In DC For Weapon Possession During Shooting Investigation: Police Two men are facing charges in Virginia after a shooting incident in DC that left one person hospitalized, police said. Maryland resident Kristian Allen, 30, of Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, and Horacio Rose Daswell, Jr., 37, of Northwest DC are both in trouble with the law following an overnight incident, Metropolitan Police announced on Saturday, Oct. 8. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, members of the department’s Fourth District responded to a stretch of the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue in Northwest DC, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, investig…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision 2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision
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. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Multiple animals were pulled from a D.C. house fire on Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials reported. Sometime after 2 p.m. fire crew reported to the 1700 block Lincoln Road to put out the flames coming from the first floor of a two-story home, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Working Fire 1700 block Lincoln Rd NE. Fire 1st floor 2 story row dwelling. Several dogs rescued by firefighters. EMS engaged in resuscitation efforts. pic.twitter.com/1goRwx9QTC — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 28, 2022 Sadly, of the five dogs pulled from the blaze, two died from their injuries, authorities sai…

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by AJ Goldbloom
News
Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert
Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute From Library Of Congress At DC Concert Pop sensation and talented flutist Lizzo was lent a very special instrument from the Library of Congress during her D.C. concert, the singer wrote on her Twitter page. In the middle of her performance on Sept. 27, Lizzo showed off her skills as she played a 200-year-old crystal flute that belonged to James Madison. We just did a DNA test. Turns out: It's 100% that [crystal] flute @lizzo played at her D.C. stop on the #SpecialTour tonight. It's safe & sound back at the Library now. Thank you @CapitolPolice for escorting it. Watch this space for more from Lizzo's Library visit. #Lizzo…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Infant Still Missing One Week After Disappearance: DC Police Infant Still Missing One Week After Disappearance: DC Police
Infant Still Missing One Week After Disappearance: DC Police A D.C. two-month-old has been missing for a week, police said.Liam Levender-Lewis was last seen in the 3500 block of Warder Street on Sept. 19 at 5 p.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The infant was described as a black boy, with brown eyes and black hair, and weighing between 11 and 12 pounds, officials reported. Before he went missing, Levander-Lewis was wearing a blue onesie with dinosaurs on it, authorities said. Anyone with information on the child's whereabouts should contact police at 202-727-9099.

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by AJ Goldbloom
News
Murder Suspect Extradited Back To DC For 2020 Homicide: Police Murder Suspect Extradited Back To DC For 2020 Homicide: Police
Murder Suspect Extradited Back To DC For 2020 Homicide: Police A 19-year-old suspect was brought back to D.C. to be charged for a 2020 homicide, police said.  On Aug. 6, 2020, officers found 26-year-old Michael Brittingham suffering gunshot wounds in the 600 block of 46th Place, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities reported. A second adult man was found shot at the scene and was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life threatening injuries, officials said. A juvenile man walked into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound, as well, and was treated for non-life threatening injuries, p…

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by AJ Goldbloom