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DC Police Union alleges improper use of Flock camera data by MPD
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (240+ words) WASHINGTON (7news) — The D.C. Police Union is accusing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) management of improperly using data from the Flock license-plate reader system and failing to establish safeguards for the powerful surveillance tool. Union President Gregg Pemberton said the technology can…...
Man who killed woman while driving off from Maryland traffic stop sentenced
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (146+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man who caused a deadly crash while trying to get away from a traffic stop in Prince George's County has been sentenced. Warren Leonard, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison; however, two of those years were…...
Man accused of using water gun in attempted armed robbery in Manassas arrested
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (149+ words) MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — A man accused of attempting an armed robbery with a water gun in Manassas was arrested, according to officials. The Prince William County Police Department said officers were first dispatched to the Salvation Army in Woodbridge for the…...
Man killed in early morning shooting near Hyattsville identified
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (119+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A 33-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting early Sunday morning in an unincorporated area of Hyattsville, according to Prince George's County police. Investigators were called to the 2200 block of Lewisdale Drive…...
Woman injured in stabbing near South Capitol Street in Southeast DC
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (87+ words) WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — A woman sought hospital care Saturday after a stabbing near South Capitol and I Streets in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police. Police learned about the stabbing around 6:36 p.m. Sept. 5, after the woman got herself to a hospital. SEE…...
Montgomery County car thefts rise 22% despite national decline
1+ week, 3+ day ago (469+ words) SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County is seeing a sharp increase in vehicle thefts, bucking a broader decline in car thefts across Maryland and much of the region. Montgomery County police data shows 1,569 vehicles were stolen in the 12 months ending July 28 — a…...
Maryland first responders celebrate boy battling cancer, make him honorary police chief
1+ week, 4+ day ago (423+ words) UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (7News) — What began as a simple conversation about a young boy’s admiration for police officers grew into an extraordinary show of support from law enforcement and first responders across the region. Ten-year-old Joey Stanger, who is battling bone cancer,…...
Montgomery County police chief discusses school safety, new station and recruitment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (493+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police issued 269 citations during the first week of school as officers stepped up enforcement against drivers who passed stopped school buses, sped or engaged in other dangerous behavior near students. Police Chief Marc Yamada discussed the…...
Ex-Prince George’s County firefighter gets 10 years in child porn case
1+ week, 4+ day ago (147+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A former Prince George’s County firefighter will spend 10 years behind bars after pleading guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography, prosecutors said. Joshua Murphy, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of distributing child pornography and four counts of…...
Man accused of breaking into Lincolnia home
1+ week, 4+ day ago (100+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County police are asking for help identifying a man accused of breaking into and stealing clothes from a Lincolnia townhome over the weekend. Police were called around 8:40 a.m. Aug. 28 to a townhome in the 6300 block of…...