Flashing suspect flees Nordstrom Rack at Potomac Mills
WOODBRIDGE, VA — Authorities in Prince William County are searching for a man accused of exposing himself inside a Nordstrom Rack store at the Potomac Mills mall last week. Douglas Boomer, 29,…
67 Feared Dead After Passenger Jet, U.S. Army Blackhawk Collide Over Potomac River
Yesterday evening, a devastating midair collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The incident, which took place around…
Truck plunges off Arlington Memorial Bridge into Potomac River, one dead
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tragic crash on Thursday evening sent a pickup truck off the Arlington Memorial Bridge and into the Potomac River, leaving one person dead and sparking an ongoing investigation.…
Watch: Driver dies after car plunges off Arlington Memorial Bridge into Potomac River
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A driver died after their vehicle crashed through a railing on the Arlington Memorial Bridge and plunged into the Potomac River during snowy conditions Thursday night, U.S. Park Police…
Woman arrested for assaulting officer during shoplifting incident at Potomac Mills
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Washington, D.C., woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a shoplifting investigation at the North Face store in Potomac Mills Mall, authorities said. The…
D.C. Police Ask for Help Identifying Suspects in Potomac Avenue Shooting
Washington, D.C. – Detectives are actively searching for suspects involved in a shooting that occurred in Southeast. On Saturday, September 28, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting…
Crew of Sinking Boat, Family in Distress Rescued from Potomac River Creek
Piscataway Creek, MD – On July 4, at approximately 10:54 PM, a distress call was made via VHF Marine radio and Public Safety Communications, reporting a boat rapidly taking on water after…
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officers at Potomac Mills
WOODBRIDGE, VA – A confrontation at Potomac Mills Mall led to the arrest of 22-year-old David Joshua Barnes from Reston on charges of assaulting law enforcement officers. The incident occurred on June…
Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Vessel in Distress on Potomac River
TENTH DISTRICT, MD — The Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department reported a recent marine rescue operation on the Potomac River near Mattawoman Creek. Over the weekend, the department’s Boat 8 and Boat…
Juvenile Charged for Bringing Knife to Potomac Middle School
DUMFRIES, VA—A 13-year-old male student from Woodbridge has been charged after being found in possession of a pocketknife on school grounds at Potomac Middle School. The incident, which occurred on May 24…
Potomac Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery in Bethesda
A 17-year-old from Potomac has been apprehended in connection with an armed robbery at the Tobacco King in Bethesda on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 10…
Police Investigating Deadly Crash the Claimed Life of Virginia Man in Potomac
POTOMAC, MD – A vehicle collision occurred on Saturday, claiming the life of a Virginia man. Preliminary findings indicate that around 6:26 p.m., Byron Jennings, 60, of Lynchburg, VA, experienced a medical…
Man Sentenced to 36 Years for 2017 Courtyard Shooting in Potomac Gardens
WASHINGTON, DC – Quincy Garvin, 23, was sentenced today to 36 years in prison for his involvement in a 2017 shooting that resulted in the death of Carl Hardy, 24. Garvin was…
Police Hoping Tattoos Can Help Identify Man Found Dead in Potomac
FORT WASHINGTON, MD – A deceased man was discovered along the shoreline of the Potomac River in the 8200 block of Waterside Court on August 30 at approximately 3:15 pm, prompting a…
Potomac River algae bloom poses health risk for pets, officials warn
EDWARD’S FERRY, MD – Maryland’s Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have issued a pet health alert regarding algae mats found in the Potomac River. The affected area spans from…
14-year-old reported missing in North Potomac
Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ariana Nayyar, a 14-year-old girl from North Potomac who has been…
Body found in Potomac River is missing Rockville man
ROCKVILLE, MD – The body of an adult male recovered from the Potomac River on Monday, April 3, 2023, has been identified as 56-year-old Neil Bernstein of Rockville . Bernstein was reported…
No signs of foul play after deceased 74-year-old man, car pulled from Potomac
Poolesville, MD – Police pulled a 74-year-old man from a car in the Potomac River at the end of Edwards Ferry Road on Sunday. Police responded to the report of a vehicle…
Potomac Edison Starts Construction on New Substation in Frederick County
West Jefferson project to improve system reliability for 4,300 customers WILLIAMSPORT, Md., July 7, 2022 — – Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has started construction on a new…
Potomac Edison Offering Utility-Owned Chargers for Multifamily Properties
Company to install and maintain up to seven Level 2 charging stations across Maryland service area WILLLIAMSPORT, Md., June 14, 2022 — Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is…
Potomac Edison Completes Inspections and Maintenance to Help Enhance Service Reliability for Customers Through Summer Season
Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs WILLIAMSPORT, Md., June 9, 2022 — In anticipation of increased electric use along with the potential for seasonal storms, Potomac…