Police Ask For Help In Robbery Investigation

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 4:14pm

Police Ask For Help In Robbery Investigation

Bethesda, Md. (WUSA9) -- An armed bank robbery in Montgomery County is still being investigated and with no new leads, detectives are turning to the public.

Police say a suspect wearing a "dark blue jacket, a light green button up, gloves and a Halloween mask" robbed M&T bank off of Seven Locks Road on December 22, 2012 in the early morning," police said in the news release.

The suspect walked into the bank, intimidated the teller with a small black handgun and left with an "undisclosed amount of cash," police said.

The robber is described as an "unknown race male, over 6'0'' tall, with a medium build." Investigators are urging anyone who may have tips about this incident to come forward and contact the Robbery Section at 240-773-5100, police said.

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METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 2:36pm

METROPOLITAN FINE ARTS CENTER RAISES $5,000 for NEW ALLIANCE THEATRE

Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance raised $5,000 at their first Annual Benefit Concert to go toward construction of their new Alliance Theatre in Alexandria, Va. MFAC is working toward a fundraising goal of $100,000 to complete the theatre project. Visit www.metrofinearts.com for more information.

Metropolitan Youth Ballet, Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble and iMpulse Jazz Ensemble performed at the Metropolitan Performing Arts Alliance Benefit Concert.

“We are so grateful to the community for helping our dance companies get closer to our goal of building the Alliance Theater,” said Melissa Dobbs, executive director of the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center in Alexandria, Va.

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Police: Man Shot Dead After Firing At Officer

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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 4:18pm

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- A man was shot dead by police after he fired at the officer, police said.

According to a preliminary investigation, 34-year-old Cleman Richerd Sweptson, Jr. of SE who appeared to be under the influence of narcotics fired at an officer with a handgun, prompting the police officer to shoot back, police said.

Police said the incident occurred at approximately 3:04 a.m. today on the 2500 block of Sheridan Road, Southeast. The Metropolitan Police Department's Internal Affairs Division is still conducting the investigation.

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Teen Fatally Shot Overnight In DC

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Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 4:23pm

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- A 16-year-old is dead after being shot overnight on Sunday.

D.C. Police say the shooting happened at about 12:37 p.m. on the 2700 block of Langston Place in Southeast. When police arrived at the scene after reports of a shooting they found the teen, later identified as Darius Cannon, suffering from a gunshot wound.

DC Fire and EMS transported Cannon to a nearby hospital where he died due to his injures, police said.

A preliminary lookout was for a dark-complected 16 to 19-year-old male wearing a plaid vest and blue jeans.

If you have any information about this case call police at (202) 727-9099 or to remain anonymous text the TIP LINE by messaging 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Eva Longoria: I'm a 'Texican'

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Friday, April 5th, 2013, 11:11pm

(USA TODAY) -- Eva Longoria, looking stunning in a blue dress, was the star of the Latina Power panel at the Women in the World Summit in New York on Friday. She had the audience laughing as she talked about being a "Texican."

Longoria says her family has been in the U.S. for nine generations. "We never crossed the border, the border crossed us," she said as the audience erupted in laughter and applause. It wasn't until she left Texas that she realized "Wait! I am the Mexican?"

Longoria recalls getting on the school bus as a child and pulling out her tortilla while the kids around her were eating Pop Tarts.

She says she didn't grow up speaking Spanish, but learned it later in life out of necessity.

"We are the only country in the world that promotes monolingualism. Why not speak Spanish, French, Chinese?" Longoria says. "The xenophobia is that there is going to be a Taco Bell in every corner."

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Police: 15-Year-Old Female Missing

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Friday, April 5th, 2013, 3:10pm

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- The police are seeking public assistance to find a 15-year-old female.

Jamea Rauch was last seen on Tuesday in the 4300 block of Halley Terrace, SE. She is described as a dark-complexioned female, 5'0" tall, weighs approximately 198 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black sweater with gray sleeves, blue jeans, and black shoes, police said.

Anyone with information can call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.

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5-year-old Girl Still Critical; Stable After Dog Attack in Md.

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Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 8:05am

5-year-old Girl Still Critical; Stable After Dog Attack in Md.

CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WUSA9) -- The girl, who was attacked by at least one or more dogs has been stabilized, after being taken to the hospital in critical condition on Wednesday evening in Charles County, Md., officials said Thursday morning.

The incident took place at a home in the 8600 block of Billingsley Road in Bennsville, MD. The child, who was said to be in critical condition, was flown to Children's Hospital in Washington, DC.

The girl was supposed to be under the supervision of her mother's boyfriend at the time of the attack. The boyfriend lost sight of her and later found her laying face down in the backyard where she had already been attacked, according to officials.

Charles County Animal Control has taken three dogs into custody. A pit bull, a bulldog, and a cane corso are the breeds suspected to be involved in the attack.

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