The Park Police officers who fatally shot unarmed motorist Bijan Ghaisar in 2017 have returned to duty after being cleared of criminal wrongdoing by the inspector general, according to a D.C. court document. Bijan Ghaisar was shot to death in 2017 in Fairfax County. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) Bijan Ghaisar was shot to death in 2017 in…
A Texas woman is facing felony drug charges after authorities say she tried to bring 71 pounds of marijuana onto a flight at Dulles Airport that was destined for London. A Texas woman is facing charges after authorities say she tried to bring 71 pounds of marijuana onto a flight at Dulles Airport that was…
Prosecutors say police acted reasonably when they shot and killed a man who attacked an officer and tried to take his gun. FILE – Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, identified the man they said attacked an officer inside a cruiser before being shot by responding officers as 38-year-old Newport News resident Brandon Lemagne.(WTOP/Scott Gelman) FILE…
A fire Sunday night forced three businesses to close in Alexandria, Virginia, including a romance bookstore that had just wrapped up its grand opening celebrations. The businesses damaged in the fire are owned by Jamie Fortin, Meshelle Armstrong and Shanlee Johnson (left to right).(WTOP/Mike Murillo) The businesses damaged in the fire are owned by Jamie…
Polls have closed in Virginia, where voters are not only choosing the next commander in chief but also electing members of Congress and leaders for local offices. The battle for the White House inches toward the end in a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Polls have closed in…
After your jack-o’-lantern has served its purpose on Halloween, there are tons of options in the D.C. area for donating your pumpkins to. This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Don’t waste Halloween: Where and how to donate…
