The Independence community was left shattered as two brothers were tragically shot down on Sunday, leaving behind a family that is now devastated. According to Elexa Thornburg, who is a cousin of the two victims, they were not just strangers…
Le’Keian Woods’ brutal beating, which shocked the nation, has prompted the Department of Justice to announce that they are “monitoring” the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit. The DOJ’s interest in the case wasn’t solely due to Woods’ attack, but also…
It is important to note that every individual is considered innocent until proven guilty. This is a fundamental principle of the justice system and should be upheld in all cases. The New Orleans Police Department has announced that they have…
A pound of methamphetamine was discovered in a seafood boil container at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration. TSA officials reported that officers discovered the meth packaged in a gallon bag sealed in…
In June, Lasanta Qumar McGill, a 62-year-old resident of the District was fatally shot by Demarcus Barnett, a 20-year-old resident of the same area. Recently, Barnett has been sentenced to almost nine years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary…
Dennis Sheppard was convicted of murdering his fiancée, Jyra Holmes, pictured on the right. A man in Louisiana has been sentenced to life in prison for strangling his fiancée with a plastic zipper during a domestic dispute in the parking…
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft. Occurring at 2:30 p.m. on October 28, 2023, on the 3700 block of Iberville Street, the suspect was…
A nationwide elder fraud scheme resulted in a 10-year prison sentence for a Florida man. The sentencing was held in New Orleans. On October 25th, a judge sentenced Christopher Keel, who is 53 years old, to 125 months in prison,…
The community in D.C. is demanding answers on how to put a stop to the chaos caused by teen violence. It has become a major concern as it continues to wreak havoc in the area. Violent behavior among teenagers is…
A Southeast D.C. woman tells WUSA9 she developed a respiratory disease because of her living conditions. We first met Vennetta Hamilton at her Southeast apartment earlier this month. WUSA9 cameras captured her floor covered in mold and water damage from…