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JUST IN: a 44 year-old man, listed as a US Air Force Major, has gone missing in Washington DC 🚨
Major Carlos Wilkinson was last seen on the 1900 block of H Street NE yesterday afternoon, and is listed as a ‘CRITICAL MISSING.’
Wilkinson is described as a Pacific Islander male, 5’9”, 185 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and is clean-shaven with a military haircut. He was last seen wearing a dark blue Under Armour shirt, and Khaki Under Armour pants.
According to the US Marines MCAF website, Wilkinson is previously listed as a Major in the United States Air Force.
Major Wilkinson recently served/serves as the deputy division chief of the Collections Assessment Division at DIA on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, as well as a 25-year CAP member. He also previously oversaw cadet training and safety.
If you have more information, contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (202) 576-6768. PLEASE SHARE! 🙏 – at Washington, DC
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Final Update: Working Fire - 400 Block of Atlantic Street SE
Four adults are displaced as a result of this fire.
Five dogs removed from the fire and sadly four are deceased.
@DCMOCRS and @RedCrossNCGC to assist impacted residents.
Cause of fire is under investigation.
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🚨 MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BAN ON FORMER ICE WORKERS — EVEN AS FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS REMAIN IN FORCE
Montgomery County's Democratic leadership is taking its opposition to federal immigration enforcement into county hiring decisions.
On November 10, the County Council voted 11–0 to approve Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in County Employees Act, sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink and cosponsored by Will Jawando.
The legislation restricts certain former ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and other federal immigration enforcement personnel from obtaining public-facing or sensitive county jobs if they served after October 1, 2025.
That includes potential positions in police, fire and rescue, corrections, healthcare, transportation, and public libraries.
Jawando argues residents should not fear seeking county services because of immigration enforcement.
But the policy raises significant accountability questions.
▪️ FEDERAL SERVICE: The hiring restrictions target certain individuals based on their previous immigration enforcement employment, without requiring an individual finding of misconduct.
▪️ EXISTING LAW: Federal immigration enforcement authorities existed long before President Trump's current administration. Enforcing immigration law is not inherently evidence of unconstitutional conduct.
▪️ PREVIOUS RESTRICTIONS: Montgomery County already enacted the County Values Act, restricting ICE access to certain county facilities, and Jawando's Unmask ICE Act, regulating law enforcement face coverings.
▪️ COUNTY JOBS: Department heads will determine which positions qualify as sensitive, giving administrators substantial responsibility for implementing the restrictions.
Supporters say the measure will improve community trust. Critics can reasonably question whether excluding otherwise qualified applicants based on federal service is necessary or proportionate.
County Executive Marc Elrich supports the legislation, but it still awaits his signature.
Montgomery County's leaders have repeatedly challenged federal immigration enforcement. The question now is why prior federal service, rather than individually documented misconduct, should determine eligibility for county employment.
And what evidence does the Council have that this hiring restriction will actually improve public safety or residents' confidence in county services?
An inmate has been beat up and critically injured (likely fatality) by his cellmate at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, Maryland 🚨
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services were initially called out to the MCCF building on Whelan Lane at 11:13pm for a medical emergency.
It was then reported that the inmate was found by correctional officers in traumatic cardiac arrest after being reportedly beat to a pulp by his cellmate.
The approximately 35 year-old male has been taken to a trauma center in traumatic cardiac arrest, with severe head trauma.
There are reports of a weapon recovered inside of the cell, however it is still unconfirmed at this time. The jail was temporarily placed on lockdown during the incident.
Montgomery County Police and Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene as well. Other information remains limited at this hour… #MoCo – at Maryland, USA
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TRAFFIC ALERT: ALL lanes of the Inner-loop of the Beltway is shut down at Georgia Ave as Maryland State Police investigate a high-speed crash into the woods ⛔️
At least two people, to include a child, have been taken to trauma centers by Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services.
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APD is investigating social media threats referencing Alexandria City High School and coordinating with ACPS on additional safety measures.
Link to statement: bit.ly/3XlTsC0
#OneAPD #OneAlexandria
ALT Alexandria Police Department news release dated November 11, 2026, titled “Alexandria Police Investigating Social Media Threat Referencing Alexandria City High School.” The release states that APD is actively investigating threatening social media posts referencing the school. School Resource Officers remain engaged, and police presence will increase at ACHS campuses as APD coordinates with Alexandria City Public Schools administrators and security personnel. APD encourages the community to remain vigilant and report information about the threat to 703-764-4444 or call 911 in an emergency.
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UPDATE: US Park Police tell me their officers tried to stop the Volvo SUV for having fake tags at DC-295 and East Capitol Street SE in Washington DC.
The driver was observed rolling up marijuana before taking off from police, sparking a police chase.
Three people in the cars that were struck have been taken to the hospital as a precaution.
UPDATE: US Park Police say their officers tried to stop the Volvo SUV for displaying fake tags at DC-295 and East Capitol Street SE in Washington DC.
The driver was observed rolling up marijuana before taking off from police, sparking a police chase.
Three people in the cars that were struck have been taken to the hospital as a precaution. All three injuries are minor/non-life-threatening. #DCCrime
A driver has been arrested after a federal police chase from DC ended with a stop stick deployment, crash, and the suspect being tased in Prince George’s County 🚨
US Park Police attempted to stop a Volvo SUV, wanted for unknown charges, in Washington DC. The driver fled, sparking a police chase.
Once the pursuit entered Maryland, Prince George’s County Police immediately deployed stop sticks near Eastover Mall— deflating all four tires of the driver’s car.
The suspect then crashed into several cars stopped at a light on Indian Head Highway at Audrey Lane, one of which had a four year-old and her mother inside.
Two people involved in the crash have been taken to the hospital as a precaution; their injuries are non life-threatening.
While trying to run from the wreck, the suspect was tased and subsequently taken into custody. US Park Police’s Eagle 🚁 assisted from above.
🎥: @VilisReports
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A driver has been arrested after a federal police chase from DC ended with a stop stick deployment, crash, and the suspect being tased in Prince George’s County 🚨
US Park Police attempted to stop a Volvo SUV, wanted for unknown charges, in Washington DC. The driver fled, sparking a police chase.
Once the pursuit entered Maryland, Prince George’s County Police immediately deployed stop sticks near Eastover Mall— deflating all four tires of the driver’s car.
The suspect then crashed into several cars stopped at a light on Indian Head Highway at Audrey Lane, one of which had a four year-old and her mother inside.
Two people involved in the crash have been taken to the hospital as a precaution; their injuries are non life-threatening.
While trying to run from the wreck, the suspect was tased and subsequently taken into custody. US Park Police’s Eagle 🚁 assisted from above.
🎥: @VilisReports
UPDATE: US Park Police tell me their officers tried to stop the Volvo SUV for having fake tags at DC-295 and East Capitol Street SE in Washington DC.
The driver was observed rolling up marijuana before taking off from police, sparking a police chase.
Three people in the cars that were struck have been taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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UPDATE: all of the cars involved in the wreck have been towed away, and police have cleared.
Certain details surrounding the pursuit remain limited at this hour. @TheDMVLive
NOW: Firefighters are battling a working fire on the 400 block of Atlantic Street SE in Washington DC🚒
DC firefighters arrived to find a fire on the second floor of an apartment building. The bulk of the fire has since been knocked.
🎥: @VilisReports – at Washington, DC
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🚨EXPLOSION at a Washington DC home Tuesday night is under investigation by MPD. (Exclusive video)
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:25 into video, hear the BOOM
1:00 into video, people seen biking away.
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It happened on Kenyon Street, just north of Howard University.
DC Police, Fire & Federal Law Enforcement flooded the area just before midnight.
The homeowner tells our @CFloresNews she's worried for her family and it's *not* the first time this has happened.
Police haven't said who they believe left the device at the front door but two people are seen just seconds afterward, quickly biking away.
The house is considered unsafe to stay in due to damage from the blast.
More to come on @7NewsDC tonight.
A Prince George’s County police officer has put a BOLO/lookout for some FIFTY dirt bikes and ATVs riding on University Boulevard in Langley Park, Maryland.
Per Prince George’s County Police’s policy, officers are essentially NOT allowed to follow, pursue, or take any police action… – at Langley Park, MD
A driver, believed to be drunk, remains at large after crashing into a dry cleaner in Prince George’s County, Maryland 💥
Prince George’s County Police and Fire & EMS were called out for the ‘car vs. building’ at around 7:11pm on Sargent Road in Chillum.
The driver, who appeared to be severely intoxicated, fled prior to police arrival. A lookout was placed for a Black male in his 40s, wearing a burgundy hoodie with blue jeans.
A discarded bottle of Don Julio has been recovered from the ground next to the Cadillac SUV.
No injuries were reported, and Prince George’s County Fire & EMS notified the building inspector after the shop suffered structural damage to the front.
Prince George’s County Police remain on scene and continue to investigate the crash…
🎥: @VilisReports – at Chillum, MD