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Fairfax Co. drops charges against suspect in multiple Northern Va. sexual assaults

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

A 20-year-old man accused in a string of sexual assaults in Northern Virginia has had charges against him dropped in one incident in Fairfax County.Hien The Dinh, of Stafford County, forcefully grabbed a woman by her crotch as she was pushing a baby stroller in her Chantilly neighborhood and held her in a chokehold in July, police said.The woman’s mother heard her scream for help and ran toward the scene, at which point police said the suspect fled.He was charged with one count of sexual battery and one count of abduction with intent to defileThose charges were dropped at a preliminary hearing Monday, according to public court files available through Virginia Judiciary’s Online Case Information System.It comes as Dinh is set to appear in court Wednesday in Prince William County, where he faces charges including aggravated sexual battery of a victim younger than 13 and abduction with intent to defile.Fairfax County police Chief Kevin Davis called Dinh “a true predatorR...

UK inflation fell unexpectedly in August but the Bank of England is still set to raise rates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Inflation across the U.K. fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, raising hopes that the Bank of England may pause interest rate hikes after another one on Thursday.The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that price rises, as measured by the consumer prices index, moderated to 6.7% in the year to August, down from 6.8% in July. The decline took inflation to its lowest level since February 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to soaring energy and food prices.The ONS credited the fall to lower hotel and air fare costs and a moderation in food price rises. These helped offset an increase in energy costs on the back of higher crude oil prices.The decline was unexpected. Most analysts had expected an increase to around 7% in light of the increase of prices at the pump.Though the surprise decline was encouraging, inflation remains way above the Bank of England’s target rate of 2% and higher ...

4 suspects wanted in deadly carjacking

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies are searching for four suspects, possibly juveniles, who are wanted in a deadly carjacking in Arapahoe County.Around 1 a.m. Wednesday, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office tweeted about a deadly carjacking in the 7400 block of East Harvard Avenue. The area is just west of the Cherry Creek Country Club. Photos from police show a scene near an apartment complex in the area.According to deputies, the victim was shot and killed, and the four suspects took off in the victim's car. Medina Alert: Dodge truck wanted in hit-and-run The suspects are described as four Black males, possibly juveniles, and the victim's car was a 2012 silver Hyundai Sonata with the Colorado license plate CLY-X69.Deputies in Arapahoe County are searching for four suspects wanted in a deadly carjacking. They took off in the victim's vehicle, pictured here. A Hyundai Sonata. (Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office)Deputies in Arapahoe County are searching for four suspects wanted in a deadly car...

Denver weather: Staying dry and mild on Wednesday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Early sunshine along the Front Range on Wednesday will lead to some afternoon clouds as temperatures stay in the lower 80s in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Afternoon cloudsClouds will increase through the afternoon Wednesday as highs climb above average to the low 80s. What to know before seeing fall colors at Colorado parks Winds pick up through the evening hours as the extra clouds move in.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Sept. 20. Weather tonight: Partly cloudyThe extra clouds will stick around overnight with winds slowing down. Low temperatures Wednesday night will dip into the low 50s.Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Sept. 20. Looking ahead: Fall-like weekendMore sunshine is back on Thursday afternoon as highs remain mild in the low 80s. 3 local restaurants among best cheap food in US Friday finishes off the workweek with partly to mostly sunny skies. Temperatures are close to seasonal averages in the upper 70s on Friday.Pinpoint Wea...

SWAT team detain multiple people in Miramar after executing search warrant for fraud

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

SWAT teams, accompanied by detectives, executed a search warrant in Miramar related to a fraud investigation where they detained several people. The targeted residence, situated on the 2100 block of Southwest 118th Avenue, saw no reported injuries during the operation, said Miramar police officials. Live video footage showed multiple windows in the front and rear of the house damaged from some sort of impact. The situation has since been controlled by several law enforcement agencies. The investigation is currently in progress and the scene remains active. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Miami Beach PD shut down intersection before MacArthur Causeway following rollover crash

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

The Miami Beach Police Department is investigating a rollover crash at the intersection of Fifth Street and Alton Road, preventing traffic to and from the MacArthur Causeway. Just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, authorities blocked off the surrounding streets following the incident. Live video footage showed a man and woman running toward the scene of the crash site before they hugged another person near the rolled-over car. Officials said there were no major injuries as all parties involved were treated on-site for minor injuries. As a result of the collision, both eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic have been temporarily closed. Tow trucks are en route to clear the scene and reopen the roadway.Authorities are urging commuters to seek alternative routes to avoid traffic delays.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Firefighters battling multi-alarm blaze in East Boston triple-decker

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

Boston fire crews are working to extinguish a multi-alarm blaze that is tearing through a triple-decker in East Boston on Wednesday morning.The three-alarm fire broke out on Saratoga Street around 7 a.m. and spread from one triple-decker to another, according to the Boston Fire Department.No additional information was immediately available.https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/1704453060943048767This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Arlington police issue update on injured fox spotted in town

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

The Arlington Police Department and Arlington Animal Control have issued an update to residents about a fox that has been spotted walking around town with one of its front legs caught in a leg hold trap.The fox remains on the run and has been seen on several occasions during the last week in the area of Avola and Udine streets.The Arlington Police Department is working with its partners at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and the Environmental Police, to locate this fox and help bring this matter to a safe and positive conclusion.  Please do not attempt to approach or catch this animal.If you see this fox, or have information, please contact the Arlington Police Department at 781 643-1212.

Gallery: Chelsea food distribution

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

Price Rite Marketplace Partners with Feed the Children and The Salvation Army Chelsea/East Boston Corps donate food to Chelsea families During Hunger Action Month

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on his father’s connection to Ernie Banks — and why he’s optimistic about the Chicago Cubs’ future

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:25:00 GMT

If Roy Wood Jr. were allowed to make one change as commissioner of Major League Baseball, he would encourage more bat flips and personality in the game.“It’s a simple change,” he said while sitting in Section 124 of Wrigley Field during the Chicago Cubs-Arizona Diamondbacks game on Sept. 9. “I like bat flips. I like K-struts. I like designs on sneakers. The cool bat paintings during the Home Run Derby. That should be a normal thing.“If a player wants to strut, if a player wants to dare to show an ounce of fun while playing this game …,” his voice trailed off as Seiya Suzuki stepped into the batter’s box in the second inning.Wood, a comedian, was in town with his son Henry, 7, to sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch. It wasn’t his first time leading the crowd in the song. In fact, Wrigley Field is his favorite place to experience a baseball game.Chase Field in Phoenix has the best food,...