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WATCH: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore casts early ballot ahead of midterms
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PHOTOS: Iwo Jima Memorial statue decapitated in Virginia
A photo of damage to the Iwo Jima statue in Quantico, Virginia, was taken on Oct. 22, 2026. (7News)
Man ejected, killed after crashing into tree in Bowie
by Jessica James Fri, October 23, 2026 at 1:44 PM Updated Fri, October 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Man accused of raping employee at Manassas massage spa
Amerek Batiste, 26, is accused of raping a female employee at a Manassas massage spa on Oct. 21, 2026. (PWCPD)
Manassas woman groped, assaulted by man while waiting for rideshare
Fri, October 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM Updated Fri, October 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM Prince William County Police are searching for an individual who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Manassas, Va., on Oct 21, 2026. (PWCPD) MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — A 46-year-old woman was hurt after a stranger sexually assaulted her while she was waiting for a rideshare in Manassas Wednesday evening, according to Prince William County police.
Former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden investigation
Fri, October 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM Updated Fri, October 23, 2026 at 11:09 AM FILE - Hunter Biden steps into a vehicle as he leaves federal court, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, after pleading guilty to federal tax charges. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File) WASHINGTON (7News) — Two former senior FBI officials have been charged with lying to Congress about the bureau’s investigations into Hunter Biden. One of them, Nikki Cole Floris, 46, is from Alexandria.
Former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden investigation Original
Former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden investigation FILE - Hunter Biden steps into a vehicle as he leaves federal court, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, after pleading guilty to federal tax charges. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
7NEWS POLL | Do you support corporal punishment in schools?
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Fairfax County wraps up Road Shark campaign after issuing 60,000 citations and warnings
Fairfax County Road Shark program (7Nws/File) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — After months of traffic enforcement across Fairfax County, police are wrapping up this year’s Road Shark campaign with more than 60,000 citations and warnings issued to drivers. The total, covering four enforcement waves since April, is a 23% increase from last year, when officers issued nearly 50,000 citations and warnings. In the campaign’s final wave, from Oct. 12 to 18, officers issued 19,272 citations and warnings.
Suspicious package investigation closes both directions of Francis Scott Key Bridge
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ICE Washington nabs illegal immigrant from Afghanistan accused of fondling child
An illegal immigrant from Afghanistan, who has been accused of fondling a child, was arrested by federal immigration officers in D.C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified the man as Mohammad Amini in an announcement Thursday on X. His criminal history includes a sex offense against a child. ICE did not say when or where this happened.
ICE Washington nabs illegal immigrant from Afghanistan accused of fondling child Original
Mohammad Amini, an Afghan national accused of fondling a child, was arrested by ICE agents in D.C. (ICE Washington/Getty)
Person sought after trying to rob Wendy's in Greenbelt
Person sought after trying to rob Wendy's in Greenbelt Police are asking for help identifying a person they say was involved in an attempted armed robbery at a Wendy’s in the Greenway Shopping Center on Oct. 12. (Greenbelt PD)
DC man accused of selling fentanyl-laced pill that killed Potomac Falls graduate
WASHINGTON (7News) — Jack Hargreaves thought he was taking oxycodone, but instead took a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl that cost him his life. Now, the 44-year-old accused of selling that pill could face decades behind bars if convicted.
Police officer shoots, kills pit bull during dog fight in Manassas
Prince William County Police Department cruiser. (Prince William County police) MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — A Prince William County police officer shot and killed a pit bull after it charged at an officer trying to break up a fight between two dogs in Manassas. Officers responded Wednesday to a home in the 8500 block of Brickshire Lane, where they found two pit bulls mauling each other in the backyard, according to police.
Woman robbed at knifepoint in Lorton
Authorities are searching for a man after an armed robbery in Lorton, Va.
Lime bans 1,000+ DC accounts in crackdown on underage scooter riders
In this photo taken on Friday, May 17, 2019, a Lime S Scooter is seen parked on a sidewalk. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
'Conveyor belt of weapons': Pirro announces major gun trafficking crackdown tied to DC Original
'Conveyor belt of weapons': Pirro announces major gun trafficking crackdown tied to DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro joins federal law enforcement officials to announce charges in a major gun trafficking operation involving illegal firearms moved from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., during a news conference on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (7News)
'Conveyor belt of weapons': Pirro announces major gun trafficking crackdown tied to DC
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Arlington County sues Trump admin to keep armed ICE, FBI agents away from polling places
Wed, October 21, 2026 at 11:44 AM Updated Wed, October 21, 2026 at 2:54 PM Outside of a polling place in Arlington, Virginia on June 20, Virginia Primary day. (Megan Clarke, 7News) ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Arlington County is suing the Trump administration over policies the county claims would allow armed ICE and FBI agents at polling places during the November midterms. The Arlington County Board argues the alleged policies are illegal and could intimidate voters.
Audit flags Montgomery County Recreation over $5.8M in poorly documented invoices
Montgomery County, Maryland, logo. (7News) MONTGEOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation paid more than $5.8 million in invoices that lacked adequate documentation or contained calculation errors, according to a new report from the county’s Office of the Inspector General. The audit reviewed 29 invoices paid to one contractor between July 2022 and April 2026. Auditors found problems with 14 of the 29 invoices.
Fire at Rockville auto shop forces evacuation Original
Wed, October 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM Updated Wed, October 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM A fire broke out inside an auto shop in Rockville on Oct. 21, 2026. (MCFRS) MONTGEOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A fire broke out inside an auto shop in Rockville on Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. At least 45 firefighters responded to the scene at Rockville Central Autobody in the 7300 block of Westmore Road. The building was being evacuated as crews worked to put out the flames.
SEE IT: Burglars use cinderblocks to smash into Fairfax County restaurants
SEE IT: Burglars use cinderblocks to smash into Fairfax County restaurants Police are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to a series of commercial burglaries in Fairfax County, Va. (FCPD)
Loudoun County pushes back discussion on proposed data center pause
Leaders in both Loudoun and Spotsylvania counties are considering bans on new data centers. (7News)
6 Montgomery County schools named among Maryland's best for academic excellence
6 Montgomery County schools named among Maryland's best for academic excellence
Café 8 promoter wanted in assault near scene of National Guard shooting
Café 8 promoter wanted in assault near scene of National Guard shooting D.C. police are looking for a promoter at Café 8 accused of punching a man amid the chaos surrounding a shooting that left a National Guard member hurt on Oct. 18, 2026. (MPD)
Suspicious envelope triggers evacuation at Rep. Subramanyam ’ s Leesburg office
by Jessica James Mon, October 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Suspicious envelope triggers evacuation at Rep. Subramanyam ’ s Leesburg office
Mon, October 19, 2026 at 10:36 AM Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM Reps. Don Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam announced an investigation into Carolina Molina’s encounter with ICE and are calling for the agents involved to be removed from duty while the incident is reviewed. (7News) LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — An envelope containing a suspicious substance was delivered to U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam’s district office in Leesburg, prompting an evacuation, the congressman said Monday.
Suspicious envelope triggers evacuation at Rep. Subramanyam’s Leesburg office
Mon, October 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 11:37 AM Reps. Don Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam announced an investigation into Carolina Molina’s encounter with ICE and are calling for the agents involved to be removed from duty while the incident is reviewed. (7News) LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — An envelope containing a suspicious substance was delivered to U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam’s district office in Leesburg, prompting an evacuation, the congressman said Monday.
Suspicious envelope triggers evacuation at Rep. Subramanyam’s Leesburg office
Suspicious envelope triggers evacuation at Rep. Subramanyam’s Leesburg office Reps. Don Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam announced an investigation into Carolina Molina’s encounter with ICE and are calling for the agents involved to be removed from duty while the incident is reviewed. (7News)
Man shot, killed after opening fire on deputies in Spotsylvania County
File photograph of a Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office vehicle. (7News) SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was shot and killed by deputies after he opened fire on them Sunday in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police (VSP). Deputies with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office were called to the 11000 block of Hickory Creek Drive around 12:39 p.m. on Oct. 18 for reports of a shooting involving a domestic dispute.
15-year-old girl riding e-bike hit by car in McLean
Fairfax County Police Department cruiser. (7News) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 15-year-old girl was hit by a car while she was riding an e-bike Monday morning in McLean, Virginia, according to Fairfax County police. The girl was riding in a crosswalk at Westmoreland Street and Clearview Drive when she was struck. She was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver, an adult male, stayed at the scene. He has been cited for reckless driving.
Delivery driver robbed at knifepoint outside DC McDonald’s
{p}A delivery driver was robbed at knifepoint outside a McDonald’s in Southwest D.C. on Oct. 18, 2026. (7News){/p}
Fire destroys nearly 30 utility vehicles at Waldorf Verizon store
Mon, October 19, 2026 at 7:44 AM Updated Mon, October 19, 2026 at 7:53 AM A massive fire destroyed 27 commercial vehicles in Waldorf, Maryland, on Oct. 18, 2026, causing more than $3.5 million in damage. (Courtesy: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department) WALDORF, Md. (7News) — A massive fire destroyed nearly 30 utility vehicles in Charles County early Sunday morning, causing more than $3.5 million in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
PHOTOS: National Guardsman shot in Washington, DC
PHOTOS: National Guardsman shot in Washington, DC A National Guard member and a suspected gunman were wounded after Guard members intervened in a fight in Southeast Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 2026. (DJ McCathran/7News)
Man wanted in connection with multiple sexual offenses on National Mall
U.S. Park Police released photos of a man they are trying to identify in connection with multiple misdemeanor sexual abuse offenses on the National Mall on Oct. 13, 2026. (Courtesy: U.S. Park Police) WASHINGTON (7News) — U.S. Park Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of multiple sexual offenses on the National Mall in D.C. The alleged offenses happened during the morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the area of the 1400 block of Madison Drive NW.
Human remains belonging to man missing since April found in Northwest DC
Human remains belonging to man missing since April found in Northwest DC The remains Jahari Garrett, 25, were found in Northwest D.C. in May 2026 after he went missing in April, 2026. (MPD)
7NEWS POLL | Which DC sports team are you most excited about this season?
by Jessica James Fri, October 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM
DC police turn attention to e-bikes, scooters amid safety and crime concerns
D.C. police are launching a citywide effort to promote safer riding.
New White House security screening facility gets final design approval
Renderings released July 16, 2026, show the proposed White House visitor screening facility at Sherman Park in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy: U.S. Commission of Fine Arts) WASHINGTON (7News) — Designs for a new visitor screening facility at the White House have received final approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), according to records released as part of the commission's Thursday meeting.
ICE arrests illegal immigrant convicted in Alexandria bakery bathroom filming case
ICE arrests illegal immigrant convicted in Alexandria bakery bathroom filming case Joshua Hombrebueno, 20, was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation after he secretly recorded coworkers and children inside a restroom at Gustave Boulangerie in Alexandria, Virginia. (Alexandria Police Department/AP)
SEE IT: President Trump shows off restored White House exterior and new heliport
President Donald Trump shared this photo of the restored White House south facade and new heliport on Truth Social. (Courtesy: Donald Trump/Truth Social) WASHINGTON (7News) — President Donald Trump announced that restoration work on the White House facade is complete, sharing photos Thursday on Truth Social of a new South Entrance and heliport. Trump said the north and south facades had suffered wear and damage over the years, and that missing or deteriorated exterior details had been restored.
SEE IT: President Trump shows off restored White House exterior and new heliport Original
SEE IT: President Trump shows off restored White House exterior and new heliport President Donald Trump shared this photo of the restored White House south facade and new heliport on Truth Social. (Courtesy: Donald Trump/Truth Social)
7NEWS POLL | As school enrollment declines, what should districts do to adjust budgets?
D.C. police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people in connection with a theft at a retail store in Northwest Washington.The three entered the New Maryland, Virginia laws aim to make backyard homes easier to build A basement apartment, converted garage or small home in the backyard could offer homeowners a way to earn rental income or make room for family members.
19-year-old arrested after undercover fentanyl sting in Chantilly
Thu, October 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM Updated Thu, October 15, 2026 at 10:53 AM A Herndon man is behind bars after an undercover investigation led to the seizure of 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a modified firearm. (FCPD) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Herndon man is behind bars after an undercover investigation led to the seizure of 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a modified firearm, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). The accused is 19-year-old Alhaji Sorie Kamara.
FAA probes possible close call involving American Airlines flight near DC
Thu, October 15, 2026 at 9:14 AM Updated Thu, October 15, 2026 at 9:20 AM An American Airlines passenger jet plane, an Airbus A321 model, approaches Logan Airport in Boston, Thursday, May 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) WASHINGTON (7News) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after an American Airlines flight received an onboard alert about another aircraft flying nearby in the D.C. area. It happened around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
Northwest High School principal on leave, reason for absence unclear
The principal of Northwest High School in Montgomery County is on leave, but school officials are not saying why or how long he will be gone.
Person wanted after Metrobus armed robbery in Southeast DC
Authorities are working to identify and locate a person involved in an armed robbery on a Metrobus in Southeast D.C. on Oct. 14, 2026. (MTPD) WASHINGTON (7News) — Authorities are working to identify and locate a person involved in an armed robbery Wednesday on a Metrobus in Southeast D.C. The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) released photos of the individual. Authorities are working to identify and locate a person involved in an armed robbery on a Metrobus in Southeast D.C. on Oct. 14, 2026.
Federal judge extends halt on tree cutting at DC golf course amid Trump's renovations
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Federal judge extends halt on tree cutting at DC golf course amid Trump's renovations
Federal judge extends halt on tree cutting at DC golf course amid Trump's renovations A view of East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C., where tree removal is underway as part of a renovation project. (7News)
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