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4 Washington officers hurt after driver in stolen semi rams police vehicles
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (192+ words) EVERETT, Wash. — A stolen semitruck led police on a dangerous chase through south Everett early Thursday, leaving four officers with minor injuries and the driver in custody. At about 6:21 a.m., an employee called to report that his semitruck had been…...
Motorcyclist hospitalized after Seven Corners crash, roads closed
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (112+ words) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash Thursday morning in the Seven Corners area, according to Fairfax County police. Officers responded to the crash involving a motorcycle at Leesburg Pike and Rio Drive. SEE ALSO | Husband…...
4th Fairfax County Public Schools' student riding a bike or e-scooter hit by car in 2 days
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (688+ words) A 13-year-old riding a bike in Fairfax County is dead after a crash with a large truck on Wednesday, police said. (7News) FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Cars have hit four children riding bikes or e-scooters over the span of two days in…...
Former detectives explain what officials look for as search for missing DC mom continues
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1144+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — Five days after a D.C. mother last had contact with her family, there are still more questions than answers about what happened to her. Police say Antoinette Forbes, 53, was last seen Friday afternoon at her home in the 3200 block of…...
Metro compromises with union as it looks to crackdown on fare evasion
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (513+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — In the wake of a brutal assault on a Metrobus driver last month in Silver Spring, Metro and the ATU Local 689 union announced Thursday that the transit service will no longer require bus drivers to quote the fare to…...
Metro to halt all trains and buses for moment of silence on 9/11
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (152+ words) WJLA Metro to halt all trains and buses for moment of silence on 9/11 Metro announced that trains and buses will be halted for a minute on 9/11 in memory of the terror attacks on that date 25 years ago. (7News) WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro announced…...
Montgomery County councilmember shares message on recovery after heart attack
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando was released from the hospital Wednesday, several days after suffering a heart attack during a game of basketball. Jawando, the Democratic nominee for county executive, shared a video on Thursday confirming his release....
Fairfax Co. School Board member calls on BOS to improve traffic safety for students
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (264+ words) FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Three Fairfax County Public Schools students were involved in traffic crashes on the same day. They were all unrelated crashes throughout the county. A deadly crash happened near Pickett Road and Main Street Wednesday. Police say a 13-year-old…...
Man found shot on January Drive in Montgomery County
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (120+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot in a White Oak, Maryland, neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. According to the…...
Downed tree limb cleared in Capitol Heights neighborhood after 7News reports
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (84+ words) WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons,…...