The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested the Dumfries teen Wednesday as part of the investigation into the Aug. 8 killing of 16-year-old Samuel Ojeda, of Triangle.

He’s being held at a juvenile detention center in Loudoun County.

The shooting happened Saturday night at a rural property on Bowery Lane near Catlett.

Deputies arrived around 9:30 p.m. after a complaint about a noisy outdoor party and reports of gunfire.

Authorities determined the event was a quinceañera and that the gunshots initially reported were coming from a different location.

But before deputies left the property, they witnessed an altercation involving several people and heard a gunshot.

Deputies found Ojeda suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Residents nearby were initially asked to shelter in place as authorities investigated. That order was later lifted after the sheriff’s office said there was no ongoing threat to the community.

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Former Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne, longtime Washington linebacker London Fletcher and Maryland’s 2001-02 men’s basketball national championship team are among those being honored in the Hall’s Class of 2026, according to a.

Delle Donne helped deliver the Mystics their first WNBA championship in 2019, the same season she won her second league MVP award. She spent six seasons in Washington and became one of the defining players in franchise history.

Fletcher spent the final seven seasons of his 16-year NFL career in D.C., where the linebacker became a defensive fixture and earned four straight Pro Bowl selections. The Super Bowl champion has since returned to the organization as an analyst for the Commanders’ radio broadcasts.

And nearly 25 years after cutting down the nets, Maryland’s 2001-02 men’s basketball team is being honored as the Hall of Fame’s Team of Distinction.

Led by coach Gary Williams and stars including Juan Dixon, Lonny Baxter and Steve Blake, the Terps went 32-4 and defeated Indiana 64-52 to win the 2002 NCAA championship — the first and only men’s basketball national title in Maryland history.

Other inductees include Tommy Amaker, a Fairfax native who’s coached college basketball for 20 years; Elana Meyers Taylor, an Olympian who played legendary softball at George Washington University; and Al Thomas, a Maryland high school football coach who died in 2016 after a career featuring four undefeated seasons, according to the news release.

The D.C. Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Aug. 30 at Nationals Park.

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County and state fairs are popping up across the D.C. area, bringing carnival rides, livestock, demolition derbies, pie-eating contests and enough deep-fried food to make your cardiologist suddenly sense a disturbance in the Force.

Here are some of the fairs worth checking out around the region.

DC

— Aug. 15 | Union Market 1309 5th St. NE

West African countries battle for bragging rights at the Jollof Festival, where visitors can sample different regional takes on the beloved rice dish and vote for their favorite between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. The festival also features plenty of vendors, family-friendly activities and a little friendly competition beyond the food.

— Aug. 22 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW

The 2026 National Book Festival takes over the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 22, with a full day of author talks and programs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets are required, and select events will also be livestreamed.

— Sunday, Sept. 6 |  Anthem Row 800 K St NW

D.C. may not be a state, but nobody can stop the District from having a state fair. You can look forward to live music, demonstrations and educational workshops from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fair gives everyone something to watch, hear and do.

Maryland

— Aug. 8-15 | 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, Maryland 21794

If you want to shift your attention away from the (delicious) fried food, the Howard County State Fair has a heck of a lot of agricultural attractions. That includes shows about horses, pigs and (no joke) rabbit juggling. See the full schedule .

— Aug. 14-22 | Fairgrounds, 501 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair boasts an impressive list of carnival rides. But if the roar of monster trucks are more your thing, well, they’ve got that too.

— Aug. 27-30 | Sept. 3-7 | Sept. 10-13 | 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland 21093

There are a lot of things to do at the Maryland State Fair: shopping, horse racing, a rodeo, and yoga … for both goats and puppies.

— Sept. 17-20 | 8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, Maryland 20646

Established in 1924, the Charles County Fair celebrates the county’s agricultural roots with livestock, 4-H exhibits, arts and crafts, live music, pig races, pony rides and plenty of classic fair food. The 35-acre fairgrounds near La Plata also features carnival rides and games for all ages.

Virginia

— Aug. 12-16 | Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park | 3501 2nd Street S

The Arlington County Fair offers a little bit of everything, with carnival rides, live entertainment, shopping and plenty of fair food. It’s a family-friendly mix of games, performances and classic summer fair fun.

— Sept. 25 – Oct. 4 | 13191 Dawn Blvd., Doswell, Virginia 23047

The Virginia State Fair has a lot going for it: Park rides, animals and livestock, live music, a heritage village, and tons of food and shopping. Last year, the fair had a chain saw auction, so fingers crossed.

— Oct. 15-18 | 504 Poplar Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406

The first Stafford County Fair was held in 1922 and boy has it grown. This year, they have a petting zoo, pony rides, sheriff K9 demonstrations and, perhaps best of all: mustache, beard and mullet competitions.

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Prince George’s County Police said 41-year-old Malcolm King was shot Thursday afternoon in the 6900 block of Stoddert Lane in Landover.

Officers found King outside suffering from gunshot wounds around 4:40 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said King and the suspected shooter knew each other and believe the killing stemmed from an ongoing business dispute.

Friday morning, members of the county police’s Fugitive Unit located the suspect in the Baltimore area and pursued him to Aberdeen.

Police said the man apparently shot and killed himself inside his vehicle before officers could take him into custody. No Prince George’s County officers fired their weapons.

Maryland State Police are investigating the suspect’s death and will release his name after his family is notified.

Anyone with information about King’s killing can call homicide detectives at 301-516-2512 and reference case No. 26-0041818.

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Maryland wildlife officials have closed more areas around Hunting Creek Lake after a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten on the ankle by a beaver Wednesday morning near the South Beach Day Use Area. That beaver went on to test positive for rabies, making it the second beaver to test positive for rabies at the park in the past two weeks, county health officials said.

The fisherman drove himself to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown for treatment. Natural Resources Police later caught and euthanized the beaver.

The attack comes less than two weeks after a 13-year-old swimmer was bitten by another beaver in the same area of the park. That animal tested positive for rabies July 27.

Officials closed the Houck Day Use Area, the nearby boat ramp and Big Hunting Creek above the lake after Wednesday’s attack. Activities that involve water access like swimming, fishing and boating are not allowed as the Department of Natural Resources investigates a possible rabies outbreak among the local beaver population.

The campground and other parts of the park remain open.

DNR said crews will step up daytime surveillance, a “Beavercam” if you will, and begin monitoring the lake at night for additional beavers.

Beaver attacks are rare, and the animals generally prefer avoiding people, according to DNR. Experts still recommend staying at least 25 yards away — especially if one appears unusually aggressive, disoriented or interested in your ankles.

DNR asked anyone who may have recently come into contact with a beaver at Cunningham Falls to call the Frederick County Health Department at 301-600-3342.

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Williams and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth on Sunday, landing aboard a Soyuz capsule in Kazakhstan.

The crew spent 241 days in space, completing more than 3,800 trips around the planet and traveling over 100 million miles.

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Williams was born in New York City but considers Potomac his hometown. He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring before studying physics at Stanford University and earning a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Before NASA selected him as an astronaut in 2021, Williams worked as a researcher. His work focused on improving imaging and radiation treatments for cancer patients.

During his first trip to space, Williams took part in scientific research involving cancer treatments, semiconductor manufacturing and spacecraft water systems. He also completed two spacewalks, including work on the station’s robotic arm and solar power system.

Williams is also an Eagle Scout, private pilot and former volunteer firefighter and EMT.

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The new cases bring Maryland’s total to 12 this year. The state confirmed five cases just a week ago.

The Wednesday that it’s working to notify people who may have come into contact with the two infected travelers. Officials said anyone who visited the following locations during the listed times may have been exposed:

• J&R Feeds LLC in Mechanicsville from Thursday, July 16, through Tuesday, July 21.
• MedStar Health Urgent Care in Charlotte Hall on Monday, July 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
• MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital emergency room in Leonardtown on Tuesday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

The week’s third case, confirmed Thursday, may have exposed people who were in the Carroll Hospital emergency department waiting room in Westminster on July 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

People who were at those locations, especially those who are not fully vaccinated, should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after the possible exposure.

Early symptoms include a fever above 101 degrees, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. A red rash typically appears several days later, beginning on the face and spreading across the body.

Anyone who develops symptoms should avoid work, school, childcare and other public places and contact a healthcare provider before arriving at a clinic or emergency room.

Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes — and the virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after the person leaves.

Health officials said people who have received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine or were born before 1957 are generally considered protected. Anyone unsure of their vaccination status should contact a healthcare provider or local health department.

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But that crews tested the signaling system at Van Ness and are “confident service between Friendship Heights and Dupont Circle will start without delays or disruption at 5 a.m.”

The agency added that there would be “incremental service improvements between Friendship Heights and Dupont Circle throughout the day.”

UPDATE: Our crews have been working diligently to address the signaling issue, making incremental service improvements between Friendship Heights and Dupont Circle throughout the day. Our work will continue overnight as we perform critical testing on signaling equipment to…

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In a post on X , Metro said trains would be delayed between Friendship Heights and Glenmont due to “water intrusion.” General manager Randy Clarke later confirmed that a that contained signaling equipment about 50 years old.

Work crews were at the scene overnight making repairs, Metro said.

Trains had been operating every six minutes between Shady Grove and North Bethesda in both directions.

Between Friendship Heights and Dupont Circle, trains are running every 10 to 12 minutes, while service between Dupont Circle and Glenmont is operating about every six minutes.

Some trains were offloading passengers at Dupont Circle to reduce train traffic through the affected area.

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UDC police were called to the pool at the E.B. Henderson Sports Complex shortly after 1 p.m. Monday. D.C. police and D.C. Fire and EMS crews were already providing emergency care when campus officers arrived.

Emergency crews stabilized the child and took him to Children’s National Hospital at about 1:21 p.m. Dominique Calhoun, the attorney for the boy’s family, told ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ on Wednesday the child remains intubated.

“Unfortunately, his parents are going to the hospital every day and seeing their 6-year-old baby in a hospital bed with tubes in him,” Calhoun said.

A UDC lifeguard manager told police he had left the facility for lunch and returned shortly before the emergency. He said no lifeguard was on duty when the child was found and estimated that roughly 30 children were in the pool at the time.

The child was participating in a , organized by FourSoccer, being held on a field next to the building, police said.

“What happened at this camp? How did 30 kids end up in a pool unsupervised when that camp promised supervision for everyone,” Calhoun said. “We don’t know the story yet, and we’re still trying to figure out all the facts.”

ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ reached out to for comment on the incident.

A camp counselor told investigators he went into the water after learning the boy was submerged but was unable to pull him out because he was “too heavy,” according to a police report.

Head coach Benjamin Mortimer, who is also the director for FourSoccer, then jumped into the pool, removed the child and performed CPR until D.C. Fire and EMS personnel took over, the report said.

In a statement, UDC said it was “reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident. While that review is underway, we cannot comment on personnel matters or discuss the camper’s condition out of respect for the family’s privacy. The pool at UDC’s athletic complex is closed pending completion of the university’s review.”

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The 2026 Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale returns July 25-26, with 26 locations across the county’s 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve opening their doors to visitors.

The self-guided tour offers everything from fresh produce and farm-raised meats to flowers, craft beverages and a chance to get up close with farm animals. Activities at participating locations include goat milking, butter churning, hayrides, pony rides and tractor rides.

Three locations — Brookeville Beer Farm, East Oaks Farm and Song Dog Farm Distillery — are joining the tour for the first time. Song Dog Farm Distillery is the county’s newest craft beverage distillery.

Eight participating farms will offer craft beverage tastings, while five will feature flowers and seven will have farm markets selling produce and other locally produced goods.

“The Farm Tour and Harvest Sale is a great opportunity for residents to connect directly with our farming community and see the important role agriculture continues to play in Montgomery County,” County Executive Marc Elrich said.

More than 580 farms and 350 horticultural businesses operate within the Agricultural Reserve, according to the county, generating more than $280 million for the local economy.

Nineteen of the tour’s participating farms will be open both Saturday and Sunday, while seven will be open Saturday only. Hours vary by location and some farms may charge for admission or individual activities.

Visitors can choose to stop at one farm or make a weekend of it and visit several. The county recommends checking the ahead of time for individual hours, costs, activities and reservation requirements.

Heads up: Pets are not allowed on the tour, except for service animals.

The tour comes as shoppers across the region are paying closer attention to fresh produce because of a surge in illnesses caused by the cyclospora parasite.

Maryland health officials reported 69 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis through July 14. State health officials have not identified a common link among Maryland’s cases.

Federal investigators have separately linked a major five-state outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.

As of July 16, that outbreak included 1,644 illnesses and 94 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported. Those cases represent only a portion of the cyclospora illnesses being investigated nationwide.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue said the single-family home in the 9200 block of Warfield Road was apparently struck by lightning between 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Saturday.

The fire wasn’t discovered immediately.

Around 7 a.m., the family smelled smoke and was alerted by smoke alarms inside the home. They got out and discovered the entire roof was ablaze then called 911.

Three adults and two children were displaced.

Fire investigators determined the lightning strike was the origin and cause of the fire.

Damage to the home is estimated at approximately $850,000.

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A few more clouds may dot the sky, and an isolated late-day thunderstorm may pop up, but most neighborhoods will remain dry and hot. Highs will still reach the lower to mid-90s, with feels-like temperatures ranging from 100 to 105.

Much of the D.C. region is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. with heat index values around 105 in the forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

A code orange air quality alert is also in effect across the District, suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia and the Baltimore region. The alert means pollution levels could become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with asthma, heart disease or other respiratory conditions.

7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan said a large ridge of high pressure responsible for the intense heat is also carrying wildfire smoke south from Canada, leaving the region with hazy skies and reduced air quality.

“Anyone with asthma or respiratory issues should avoid or limit strenuous activity outdoors,” Whelan said. “Otherwise, probably want to do that just because it’s going to be so hot and humid. Afternoon highs get into the mid- to upper 90s.”

The National Weather Service said smoke from fires in Quebec and Western Ontario will continue thickening across the region.

Thursday night will remain warm and humid before somewhat less humid air moves in Friday.

The smoke could become even more noticeable Friday as a thicker plume settles over the region, potentially further reducing visibility and worsening air quality. Additional air quality alerts may be needed. Temperatures will back off a few degrees but remain very hot, with highs in the middle to upper 90s

A cold front approaching Saturday will begin stirring the atmosphere and bring the weekend’s greatest threat of dangerous weather.

Saturday will feel “tropical,” Whelan said, with highs near 90 and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing. There could be damaging winds, large hail and isolated flash flooding, depending on how much instability develops during the day.

Conditions improve somewhat Sunday, with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 90 and only a stray storm possible.

Relief arrives next week when afternoon highs are expected to fall into the 80s.

Until then, Whelan urged residents to take the heat seriously, limit strenuous outdoor activity and use extra caution if they are sensitive to wildfire smoke.

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THURSDAY EVENING:
HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 8PM
Hazy/smoky sun, hot. Isolated PM storm chance
Temperatures: 90s to 80s
Winds: West 5-10 mph

THURSDAY NIGHT:
Hazy, smokey skies
Lows: 70-78
Winds: Light

FRIDAY:
Haze and smoke
Highs: 90-95
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph

SATURDAY:
Partly sunny. Strong storms possible
Highs: 90-95
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph

SUNDAY:
Partly cloudy. Isolated storms
Highs: 88-93
Winds: West 5-10 mph

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Officers were called to the ParcView Apartments in the 5300 block of Holmes Run Parkway around 11:15 p.m. after receiving a report of gunshots.

When officers arrived, they found Charles Talley, 36, of no fixed address suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are interviewing witnesses and processing the scene for evidence. K-9 teams were also being used as part of the investigation.

Police have not released information about a possible suspect or what may have led to the shooting.

Police have asked that anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Marable at 703-746-6883. Tips can also be submitted anonymously.

Below is a map of where the shooting took place.

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Maryland National Capital Park Police officers responded to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail on Sunday after a concerned citizen reported witnessing the incident.

Police said they located and rescued the frightened cat, which was not injured and is now receiving care.

“We commend the citizen for speaking up and our officers for taking immediate action to protect a defenseless animal. Acts of animal cruelty are taken seriously and we encourage anyone who witnesses abuse or neglect to report it immediately,” police said in a release.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Prince George’s County Park Police at PGPPCrimeTips@mncppc.org.

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But in Fairfax County, Virginia, actually building one can be a complicated process. Now, county leaders are considering changes that could make it easier for homeowners to add those spaces.

The rooms, or additions, known as accessory living units, can take several forms. They could be built inside a home, added over a garage, placed in a basement or, in some cases, built as a detached structure.

One of the biggest proposed changes would remove the county’s current owner-occupancy requirement. Right now, the property owner has to live on-site, either in the main home or in the added living space.

Fairfax County is also considering changes to how large those units can be. The current maximum is 1,200 square feet. Under the proposal, the limit would be 1,200 square feet or 40% of the main home’s square footage. whichever is smaller. County officials could approve a larger unit in some cases.

But the proposal does not currently include expanding the rules to allow these units for townhouses.

“Several jurisdictions do allow them in duplexes or townhouses, and state legislation that was recently passed allows detached ALUs with these dwelling types,” said Casey Judge, deputy zoning administrator for Fairfax County’s Department of Planning and Development.

For now, though, Fairfax County is not looking to make that change.

County officials said the broader goal is to create more housing options while simplifying a process that can discourage homeowners before they even begin. The units can be used for older adults, young professionals, caregivers or extended family members.

“We do see ALUs as a valuable tool in the affordable housing tool kit,” Judge said.

According to Judge, alternative living units can provide “more housing options, as well as flexibility for different ways to live for our older adults, our young professionals, and caregivers throughout the community.”

The county does not have an exact count of how many homeowners would take advantage of the changes, but officials said there is growing interest — especially as more families consider multigenerational living.

The proposal is expected to go through community engagement this summer and fall, followed by public hearings later this year.

Fairfax County supervisors would ultimately decide whether to approve the changes.

ĐÓ°ÉÔ­´´’s Scott Gelman contributed to this report.

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