DC Teen Found Hiding Under Car After Stairwell Dice Game Leads To Ghost Gun Bust: Police DC Teen Found Hiding Under Car After Stairwell Dice Game Leads To Ghost Gun Bust: Police
DC Teen Found Hiding Under Car After Stairwell Dice Game Leads To Ghost Gun Bust: Police A Maryland dice game ended with a 17-year-old from DC allegedly ditching a loaded ghost gun and hiding under a car, police say. Montgomery County officers were in the area of Sligo Avenue and Fenton Street in Silver Spring shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, June 19, when a resident flagged them down about a group inside a construction area at an apartment building in the 800 block of Sligo Avenue. The group was also reportedly gambling in a stairwell. When officers got there, they found several people throwing dice with cash on the ground, according to the Montgomery County Department of Pol…
Hundreds Found Recovery Through His Courtroom: Maryland Judge Nelson Rupp Dies At 77 Hundreds Found Recovery Through His Courtroom: Maryland Judge Nelson Rupp Dies At 77
Hundreds Found Recovery Through His Courtroom: Maryland Judge Nelson Rupp Dies At 77 For hundreds of people battling addiction in Maryland, Judge Nelson Rupp wasn't just the person sitting behind the bench. He was the person who believed they could make it back. Rupp, a longtime Montgomery County judge whose work helped shape one of the county's most successful recovery-focused court programs, died peacefully at his Chevy Chase home on Sunday, June 21.  He was 77. While he spent more than a quarter-century on the bench, colleagues, law enforcement officials, attorneys, and community members this week pointed to another legacy: the lives changed through the Montgomery…
DC, VA Cities Ranked For Fourth Of July Celebrations In New Study DC, VA Cities Ranked For Fourth Of July Celebrations In New Study
DC, VA Cities Ranked For Fourth Of July Celebrations In New Study Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…
Deputies Swarm Point Lookout State Park As Armed Person Report Sparks Evacuation (DEVELOPING) Deputies Swarm Point Lookout State Park As Armed Person Report Sparks Evacuation (DEVELOPING)
Deputies Swarm Point Lookout State Park As Armed Person Report Sparks Evacuation (Developing) Something serious is unfolding at one of Maryland's most popular waterfront destinations. Authorities evacuated and closed Point Lookout State Park on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, as deputies responded to a welfare check involving a person who may be armed with a handgun. The incident was reported shortly after 4:15 p.m. in St. Mary's County, where the Sheriff's Office said it was actively working the scene at the state park. As a precaution, visitors were asked to leave the park while deputies investigated. Additional law enforcement agencies and public safety partners have joined the r…
Virginia COO, Mental Health Provider Among Four Charged In $6.5B Health Care Fraud Scheme: DOJ Virginia COO, Mental Health Provider Among Four Charged In $6.5B Health Care Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Virginia COO, Mental Health Provider Among Four Charged In $6.5B Health Care Fraud Scheme: DOJ Money meant to help some of Virginia's most vulnerable residents instead fueled a web of alleged fraud schemes worth more than $55 million, federal prosecutors say. Three Virginians were charged this week in connection with separate Medicare and Medicaid fraud investigations, while federal authorities also highlighted a civil case involving a Virginia company accused of improperly collecting millions from the state's Medicaid program. The cases were announced by the US Attorney's Office in Alexandria as part of a nationwide health care fraud crackdown. The largest case centers on Mikia Nob…
'Mom' Heard Before Parents Executed, Daughter Charged: DA 'Mom' Heard Before Parents Executed, Daughter Charged: DA
'Mom' Heard Before Parents Executed, Daughter Charged: DA Chilling new details have emerged more than three years after a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, allegedly by suspects with ties to a cult-like group, have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania, has been charged with murdering her parents, Richard and Rita Zajko, after a years-long Pennsylvania State Police investigation uncovered digital, ballistic, financial, and surveillance evidence tying her to the killings, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced on Wednesday, June 24. Richard Zajko, 72, and …
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It
Dunkin' Launches Fourth Of July Menu With Patriotic Treats: See What's On It Dunkin' is celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with several patriotic drinks, treats, and collectible merchandise. The chain's Fourth of July-themed menu launched nationwide on Wednesday, June 24. Dunkin's lineup features colorful beverages inspired by summertime flavors, along with festive donuts decorated in red, white, and blue. The rollout is also highlighted by the Eagle Cup, which will be available nationwide on Monday, June 29, while supplies last. The cup costs $10.99 and includes a free medium beverage, along with a promotional code that unlocks $3 medium Refreshers o…
'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm 'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm
'Our Home Was Hit The Hardest': Virginia Family Forced From Townhouse After Violent Storm One violent storm. One ripped-off chimney. Now, a Northern Virginia family is suddenly looking for somewhere else to sleep. As Northern Virginia residents cleaned up Tuesday from the severe storms that tore through the region the night before, the Toledo family in Burke was facing a much bigger problem: their home was no longer safe to live in. Powerful winds that swept through Fairfax County on Monday, June 22, ripped the chimney and fireplace from the family's townhouse, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to help with recovery costs. The damage left by the storm that rolled…
Kyle Youmans Named New 'Voice Of The Ravens' Following Gerry Sandusky's Retirement Kyle Youmans Named New 'Voice Of The Ravens' Following Gerry Sandusky's Retirement
Kyle Youmans Named New 'Voice Of The Ravens' Following Gerry Sandusky's Retirement The voice behind Ravens touchdowns, heartbreaks, playoff runs, and Sunday afternoons is changing. The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday, June 24, that Kyle Youmans has been hired as the franchise's new "Voice of the Ravens," stepping into one of the most recognizable jobs in Maryland sports following Gerry Sandusky's retirement earlier this year. Youmans becomes just the third radio play-by-play announcer in Ravens history, taking over after Sandusky's two-decade run from 2006 through 2025. Before Sandusky, the role belonged to Scott Garceau from 1996 to 2005. The team said Youmans w…
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership
Major Retailer Adding Bath & Body Works Products In Huge Partnership Some of the country's most popular body care and home fragrance products will soon be available at a major beauty retailer. Bath & Body Works announced a new partnership with Ulta Beauty in a news release on Tuesday, June 23. A special selection of Bath & Body Works products will launch in participating Ulta stores nationwide and on the chain's website starting on Sunday, July 12. The collaboration marks a major expansion for Bath & Body Works as the company looks to reach customers beyond its own stores and digital platforms. "We're continuing to expand our…
MS-13 Suspect Guilty In Deadly Maryland Ambush That Left Victim Crawling For Help: Prosecutors MS-13 Suspect Guilty In Deadly Maryland Ambush That Left Victim Crawling For Help: Prosecutors
MS-13 Suspect Guilty In Deadly Maryland Ambush That Left Victim Crawling For Help: Prosecutors A Maryland man survived by pretending he was dead. After being shot multiple times and left in the woods by alleged MS-13 gang members, prosecutors say the victim crawled a quarter-mile through a Silver Spring park before finding help. Now, another man has been convicted in the deadly Montgomery County ambush that killed 20-year-old Edvin Agustin Leon and nearly claimed a second life. A Montgomery County jury found 22-year-old Sender Godoy-Lemus, of Silver Spring, guilty in connection with Leon's murder, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office on Wednesday, June 24. S…
Not A Happy Meal: Woman Threatened Taco Bell Employees With Gun Over Wait Time, Sheriff Says Not A Happy Meal: Woman Threatened Taco Bell Employees With Gun Over Wait Time, Sheriff Says
Not A Happy Meal: Woman Threatened Taco Bell Employees With Gun Over Wait Time, Sheriff Says Ashley Andrews's fast food wasn't fast enough in Maryland.  And the 30-year-old Chester woman's night ended with her behind bars, not enjoying a Chalupa. A dispute over wait time at Taco Bell led to Andrews's arrest after she threatened staff over her meal, according to the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were initially called to the fast food restaurant in Kent Towne Market to investigate reports of a woman displaying a handgun during an escalating altercation with employees. Upon arrival, Andrews and a second person involved in an ongoing verbal argument inside the r…
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch
Obama Slams Trump’s ‘Strange Obsession’ With Him: Watch A long-running political rivalry is getting a fresh round of blunt words. Former President Barack Obama criticized President Donald Trump’s repeated focus on him during a new interview on the "All the Smoke" podcast, hosted by Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which can be viewed here. The episode was recorded at the newly unveiled Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side. Obama was asked about Trump’s frequent attacks and references to him. "The thing about it is, look, you’ve gotta ask him what it is. ... The obsession. I obviously have a room in his head. A suite in his head,” …
Murderer Serving Life Gets More Time For Deaths Of His Infant Son, Young Daughter Murderer Serving Life Gets More Time For Deaths Of His Infant Son, Young Daughter
Murderer Serving Life Gets More Time For Deaths Of His Infant Son, Young Daughter A murderer already serving life in prison was given additional prison time after admitting to his role in his young children's deaths in Maryland years ago, authorities announced. Joseph Michael Norman, 53, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter of his two children, Brandon Myron Norman in 1997, and Maddison Tanice Norman in September 2001, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Brandon died after being found unresponsive in his crib on Aug. 26, 1997. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. Investi…
Walmart Deal Days Are Back Walmart Deal Days Are Back
Walmart Deal Days Are Back This is not the week to casually open a shopping app unless you are prepared to meet a discounted vacuum, a patio upgrade, or a dorm-room essential that somehow jumps straight into your cart. Walmart Deals runs from Monday, June 22, through Sunday, June 28, with thousands of offers online, in the Walmart app, and in stores nationwide, according to the Bentonville, AR-based retailer. Shoppers can browse the latest Walmart Deals including savings on electronics, fashion, toys, collectibles, furniture, skincare and early back-to-school finds. This year, Walmart Deals overlaps with Amazon Prim…
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know
Child Drowning Deaths Rising, New Federal Report Reveals: What To Know Federal regulators are warning about a rise in young children drowning as families spend more time around the water during the summer. A total of 379 children younger than 15 died by drowning in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a report released on Wednesday, June 24. That was up 6% from 359 deaths reported in 2022. The increase comes as drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4. "This year's report makes clear that these tragedies continue to take an unacceptable toll on American families," sai…
Police Release Photo After Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism Signs Damaged At Maryland Church Police Release Photo After Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism Signs Damaged At Maryland Church
Police Release Photo After Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism Signs Damaged At Maryland Church A Maryland church’s anti-racism message was targeted in the dark. Now, police are asking for help identifying the person they say was caught on camera damaging signs outside Arc and Dove Presbyterian Church in Anne Arundel County. The vandalism happened around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, at the church on Piney Orchard Parkway in Odenton, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Investigators say the suspect damaged a “Black Lives Matter” sign and a “Dismantle Racism” sign outside the church. Police released images of the suspect on Tuesday, June 24, hoping someone wou…
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE) Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (UPDATE)
Hookup Turns Deadly: NY Woman Indicted For Killing Sleeping Man In Parents' Home (Update) What police describe as a hookup gone wrong ended with a Long Island man dead in his father's arms and a woman now indicted on a murder charge. Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was arraigned Wednesday, June 24, on a grand jury indictment charging her with Murder 2nd Degree in the death of Robert "Bobby" Michael Carragher III, 28, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced. Investigators said Carragher and Sculley met up at a bar before returning to the Beaumont Avenue home in Massapequa that he shared with his parents. At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, Sculley b…
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak
Unpredictable June Bootids Meteor Shower Set To Peak The night sky is lining up one of its harder-to-predict shows. The June Bootids meteor shower is active through Thursday, July 2, and is expected to peak overnight Friday, June 26, into Saturday, June 27. The shower is usually quiet, producing only a few meteors per hour. But it has earned a reputation for surprises. Space.com reported that the June Bootids produced an outburst of up to 100 meteors per hour in 1998. Another burst in 2004 produced about 20 to 50 meteors per hour. A predicted outburst in 2010 did not happen, adding to the shower’s unpredictable reputation. ABC News report…
Who Is He? Sketch Released After Virginia Woman's Family Threatened During Robbery Who Is He? Sketch Released After Virginia Woman's Family Threatened During Robbery
Who Is He? Sketch Released After Virginia Woman's Family Threatened During Robbery A newly released sketch may be the key to solving a bizarre Virginia robbery that began with a stranger yelling at a woman in traffic and ended with a threat against her family. Fairfax County detectives say the encounter happened around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, near the intersection of Parcher Avenue and Springer Drive in Reston. According to police, the woman was driving alone when a man approached her vehicle at the intersection and began yelling. She pulled over and rolled down her window, leading to a brief conversation. Investigators say the man then demanded money and threate…
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …
'Best Father's Day Gift Ever': Bella Cooper Opens Her Eyes Days After Catastrophic Crash 'Best Father's Day Gift Ever': Bella Cooper Opens Her Eyes Days After Catastrophic Crash
'Best Father's Day Gift Ever': Bella Cooper Opens Her Eyes Days After Catastrophic Crash The best Father's Day gift Evan Cooper could have received came from a hospital bed. After days on life support, multiple surgeries, and a community-wide prayer campaign, Bella Cooper opened her eyes and gave her father the sign he had been waiting for. Across Maryland, family, friends, teammates, Girl Scouts, and strangers have been rallying around the young Essex-area athlete since she was struck by an SUV while riding her bike on Tuesday, June 16. Now, there are signs of hope. "Bella has opened her eyes multiple times," Renae Greensfelder wrote in an update shared Monday, June 22. "Eva…
A Cooking Contest Changed His Life. Mi Peru Founder Walter Huaman Sr. Changed A Community A Cooking Contest Changed His Life. Mi Peru Founder Walter Huaman Sr. Changed A Community
A Cooking Contest Changed His Life. Mi Peru Founder Walter Huaman Sr. Changed A Community One cooking competition changed Walter Huaman Sr.'s life forever. On Tuesday, June 23, family and friends gathered in Gaithersburg to say goodbye to the founder of Mi Peru Restaurant, a Peruvian chef whose journey carried him from the mountains of Peru to Montgomery County, where he built a restaurant legacy, raised seven children, and inspired those around him through decades of perseverance. Huaman died Thursday, June 18, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville following complications from a heart attack. He was 72. Born on Nov. 20, 1953, in Tarma, Peru, Huaman discovered a passio…
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing The break from wet weather will be pleasant, but brief. High pressure building into the region on Wednesday, June 24, will bring sunshine, dry conditions, and mostly light winds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service. More of the same is expected during the day on Thursday, June 25, with another mainly dry stretch from the New York City metro area into southern New England and the mid-Atlantic. Then the pattern starts to turn again. Unsettled conditions are expected to return Thursday night as a cold front approaches, triggering widespread showers and scat…
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks $22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history is facing years behind bars in the United States after a Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovered a cache of guns hidden in a rental car, federal authorities announced. Durante King-Mclean, 27, of Cambridge, Ontario, was back before a Harrisburg federal judge on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a 2023 case that prosecutors say exposed a cross-border weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to Canada. He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said. Among them were stolen weap…
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice
M&M's Makeover Coming: What Shoppers Will Notice One of America’s most recognizable candies is getting a new look. Mars plans to debut an artificial dye-free version of M&M's in August, The Wall Street Journal first reported in a story published Thursday, June 18. The new version will not include the full classic color mix at first. The dye-free M&M's will launch in red, yellow, orange, and green, according to the WSJ report. Blue and brown will be omitted from the initial release. The problem is blue. Mars has been working to replace synthetic dyes with colors from natural sources, but creating a reliable blue at a huge scale …
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case A familiar comedy name is facing a serious legal spotlight far from the stage. Carlos Mencia, 58, has been charged with 12 felony counts of state tax evasion after prosecutors said he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019 through 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in releasing the complaint arrest warrant. Mencia pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 22. His bail, initially set at $250,000 after his arrest, was reduced to $50,000, and he is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 14. The complaint …
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay
Costco Pilot Program Could Change How Members Pay Costco’s checkout line may be getting a serious speed boost. The warehouse chain is testing a pre-scan system that could make the final payment step take about 8 seconds, according to multiple reports. Under the pilot, a Costco employee scans a shopper’s membership card and the items in the cart while the shopper is still waiting in line, Inc. reported. When the shopper reaches the front, the member card is scanned again at an automated pay station. The pre-scanned order then loads on the screen, and the shopper pays by tapping or swiping a card. The goal is simple: reduce the time shoppe…
Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Virginia Trail Attack: Police Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Virginia Trail Attack: Police
Attempted Abduction Suspect Captured Less Than 48 Hours After Virginia Trail Attack: Police He didn't stay a mystery for long. Less than two days after Fairfax County Police released a composite sketch of a man accused of trying to drag a woman into the woods at a busy Annandale park, detectives say the suspect is now in custody. Police announced Tuesday evening, June 23, that the alleged predator wanted in connection with an attempted abduction and indecent exposure at Wakefield Park had been arrested. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's identity or any charges. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community. The arrest comes after detectives publicly relea…
Prom, Graduation, Then Tragedy: DC Teen Daijah Cherry Remembered After Deadly Maryland Shooting Prom, Graduation, Then Tragedy: DC Teen Daijah Cherry Remembered After Deadly Maryland Shooting
Prom, Graduation, Then Tragedy: DC Teen Daijah Cherry Remembered After Deadly Maryland Shooting Prom photos. Graduation pictures. A diploma still fresh in her hands. Less than two weeks later, Maryland detectives were investigating the killing of 18-year-old Daijah Cherry. The recent H.D. Woodson High School graduate from Washington, DC, was fatally shot late Friday, June 19, outside a home in the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in Capitol Heights, according to Prince George's County Police. Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:05 p.m. and found Cherry suffering from gunshot wounds outside the residence. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later died. Now, as detectives…
Maryland Man Arrested At Dulles After Child Porn, Bestiality Material Found On Phone: CBP Maryland Man Arrested At Dulles After Child Porn, Bestiality Material Found On Phone: CBP
Maryland Man Arrested At Dulles After Child Porn, Bestiality Material Found On Phone: CBP Border protection officers made an unexpected seizure at Dulles International Airport over the weekend, landing a Maryland man behind bars. Chesapeake Beach resident Matthew Hunter Stewart, 28, was charged in Virginia for possessing child sexual exploitation and bestiality material after officers discovered the imagery on his cellphone on Sunday, June 21, federal authorities announced. Stewart was referred to a secondary CBP examination after he arrived on a flight from Keflavik, Iceland, officials said. In addition to a baggage examination, CBP officers searched Stewart's electronic …