Washington, D.C
Another person arrested after man found dead and tied up in Logan Circle apartment
WASHINGTON (7News) — A second person linked to the murder of a D.C. man in his Logan Circle apartment was arrested over a month after the incident, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Wednesday’s arrest of D.C. man Alphonso Walker, 39, came two days after police arrested Rico Barnes, both for charges stemming from the death of Syed Hussain, 40, in the 1400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northwest. Walker was already in police custody for separate charges.
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Police said Monday that the pair followed Hussain back to his residence on Feb. 11 and attacked him shortly after he opened the door to the apartment lobby at around 1:40 a.m. The pair forced him into his apartment and stole items inside, police said about the motive.
Charging documents included surveillance images showing the men leaving the apartment with bags of clothing and a bicycle, among other items, about an hour after they entered.
At around 3:30 a.m. that same day, D.C. Fire and EMS crews were called to the apartment to extinguish a fire and found Hussain injured and unresponsive. He was declared dead at the scene.
Officials said Hussain’s cause of death was blunt force trauma and strangulation, and investigators said the fire was caused after the man died.
Barnes was arrested on Monday and accused of felony first-degree murder while armed. Walker will face the same charge, police said.
Washington, D.C
Violent teen takeovers prompt ramped up security measures as summer officially begins
WASHINGTON (TNND) — From inside a Washington D.C. Chipotle, to Narragansett beach in Rhode Island, and outside Charlotte Beach in Rochester, New York, swarms of violent teen disturbances are taking over cities across the nation. The recent surge in incidents nationwide is now prompting leaders to step in.
Federal, state and local officials have vowed to use every tool at their disposal to curb the teen mayhem and allow businesses to bring in money. That includes increasing law enforcement, scanning social media, and deploying messaging campaigns.
It was simply destruction of property. It was a takeover of a restaurant by individuals who felt like they could get away with it. Well, they’re not going to get away with it,” said Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.
In response to the Chipotle mayhem in mid-May, Pirro sent a message this week to both teens and their parents.
We will arrest you and where we can, we will prosecute you aggressively and we will prosecute your parents,” Pirro said.
Meanwhile, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the mayor spoke out as well. He said the shore town is pulling out all the stops to make sure teens don’t take over this holiday weekend. Vowing to deploy the FBI and SWAT if needed.
We’re going to summons you and summon your parent. This has got to stop. Not only in Seaside, nationwide,” mayor Tommy Vaz told Fox News Digital.
City officials in Long Branch also implemented a curfew and beefed up security after hundreds of young adults illegally took over the pier village area this week. Spreading from the boardwalk to the streets, the violence led to six arrests and over one hundred officers being dispatched to the area. Plus, local officials in Rochester, New York, announced that security changes are being made at Charlotte beach after those large fights broke out over the weekend. Including new lighting and operating hours.
Anyone who engages in this type of violence, in any vandalism, assaults, any criminal activity in county parks, is going to be held accountable for their actions,” said Adam Bello, County Executive of Monroe County.
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Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, have a curfew in place for anyone under 18-years-old without an adult. The Police Department and Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office have also issued cease-and-desist notices to promoters organizing unsanctioned pop-up parties.
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Have you ever heard of a “Boodle Fight”? It’s a Filipino Traditional feast centered around community and celebration.
In honor of AAPI month, DC’s Hook Hall is hosting the feast on May 31st. Patrick and Daniel from the restaurant explained what attendees can expect on Friday.
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You can learn more and book your spot here.
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