Virginia State Police said a coach bus crashed at 2:35 a.m. at the 146-mile marker, near Marine Corps Base Quantico, where traffic was slowing through a work zone.

All five of the people who died were from Massachusetts, though they were inside two different vehicles. Police said 44 people were transported to hospitals, three with critical injuries.

The bus failed to slow down while approaching the zone and struck a Chevrolet Suburban, causing a chain-reaction where the SUV crashed into an Acura and other vehicles.

The bus then hit additional vehicles. Police said that coach bus, operated by E&P Travel, was carrying around 34 occupants from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Four of the people who were killed were inside the Acura: a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. They were from Greenfield, Massachusetts.

A 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, was inside the Suburban struck by the bus and died in the collision.

The driver of the bus is among those who were injured, a 48-year-old man from Staten Island, New York. Police said they’re investigating what he was doing in the moments leading up to the crash, and they plan to file charges.

Nineteen of the patients have been treated at Mary Washington Healthcare; 12 were released from a hospital in Stafford and one from a Fredericksburg hospital, according to a from the hospital group.

Six adults are hospitalized at the hospital in Fredericksburg — one in critical condition, two in serious condition and three in fair condition, as of 3 p.m., Mary Washington Healthcare said.

Crash investigation underway

All southbound lanes of the interstate were blocked for hours as police investigated the crash and the highway fully reopened shortly before noon.

The National Transportation Safety Board posted online Friday that it was sending a “go-team” to conduct a safety investigation into the crash.

When firefighters arrived, they worked to put out the vehicle fires and figure out how many patients were in each vehicle, several of which were extricated. The Acura was among the vehicles that caught on fire, police said.

“We had 13 transport units, two heavy rescue squads, multiple suppression pieces,” said Katie Brady, a spokeswoman for Stafford County Fire and Rescue. “Then multiple support resources like SUVs.”

Brady said the department declared a mass casualty incident Friday morning to open up mutual aid and additional resources.

“This is going to stick with some people for a while, and we’ll continue to check on those responders in the days and weeks to come,” Brady said. “Thankfully not something that we have to handle very often, but certainly glad that we trained for it.”

In a post on social media, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger thanked first responders, including police and Stafford County Fire and Rescue, for their rescue efforts.

“My office and our state agencies have been working to respond to the deadly crash on I-95 that occurred early this morning. My heart is with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and I am praying for a quick recovery for those injured,” Spanberger wrote.

Bus company

The bus is operated by a company based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, about 30 miles west of Charlotte.

Records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration show involving an injury with an E&P Travel vehicle in the past two years. The company’s compliance rating is listed as “satisfactory.”

According to the safety administration, E&P Travel operates four vehicles and has 11 drivers.

������Ƶapp’s Kyle Cooper and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Alger is leaving the presidency to become the first America 250 Fellow, an appointed role with two higher education associations.

His last day as president is June 30.

The AU Board of Trustees has appointed David Marchick, dean of the Kogod School of Business, as interim president, a role he will assume July 1, .

In a letter addressed to the AU Community, Alger emphasized his passion for higher education and “its role in supporting and sustaining a vibrant, pluralistic democracy.”

“Two years ago when I joined AU, we could not have predicted the challenges that emerged to that vital mission,” Alger continued. “As I contemplated how best to contribute in this pivotal moment, I was drawn to the opportunity to engage across the entire ecosystem. Building on my decades of frontline leadership, I am excited that my next chapter will help shape the national dialogue on the future of higher education.”

The fellowship is part of a partnership between the American Council on Education and the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Alger described his new role as a “fellowship created to advance the role of colleges and universities in strengthening democratic institutions, civic learning, and informed citizenship as our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary while looking toward the future and the ongoing work of pursuing a ‘more perfect union.'”

According to a from the groups, “the fellowship will strengthen civic learning and democratic engagement across higher education,” through meetings, programming and collaborative initiatives.

“Jonathan Alger is an exceptional leader whose career reflects a deep commitment to democratic values, civil rights, and the civic purpose of higher education,” Ted Mitchell, president of ACE, wrote in the news release. “Launching this fellowship together with AAC&U is a historic step for our organizations, and Jon’s vision will be instrumental in helping campuses strengthen citizenship education at a moment when the nation needs it most.”

Before coming to American University in 2024, Alger spent 12 years as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

During his time at both JMU and AU, Alger has prioritized civic engagement. He founded the at American.

“We are incorporating civic learning and civic skills across the curriculum and are part of national efforts to model how all students can learn to engage constructively across differences,” Alger wrote.

Alger said he plans to stay on AU’s roster as a senior fellow for civic leadership.

Marchick, who is stepping in as interim president, has helped grow the business school, which has been ranked among the top schools nationally by . He will serve as interim president until a replacement is picked.

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Hitmakers slated to perform include Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, The Commodores and Bret Michaels. Freedom 250, the group organizing the state fair, made the announcement Wednesday, saying more artists would be announced in the coming weeks.

The performances are happening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights during the Great American State Fair, which runs from June 25 to July 10.

Tickets are free but you need to register ahead of time for each of the performances.

When it comes to the state fair in general, organizers encourage attendees to online, but walk-ups are allowed.

Who’s playing?

The first artist in the lineup is Martina McBride, a country artist known for her hit “Independence Day.” She’s expected to perform June 25, .

One night of music is dedicated to the sounds of the ’90s: June 26. .

C+C Music Factory, of “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)”, gets things moving and Vanilla Ice lights up the stage June 26. The multiplatinum rapper is known for his chart topping hit from 1990, “Ice Ice Baby.”

More ’90s hip-hop performances include Milli Vanilli, of “Girl You Know It’s True,” and Young MC, who will surely bust a move.

The Commodores are bringing their funk and soul tunes to the state fair on June 27. The group is known for its hits “Brick House” and “Easy.” .

And Flo Rida gets low on the National Mall on July 2. The rapper and singer is known for his debut single “Low,” and other club hits, such as “Right Round,” and “Good Feeling.” .

Ahead of Independence Day, Bret Michaels heads to the state fair July 3. The rocker is the front man for Poison, known for “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”

Outside those headliners, the state fair will also have performances by military groups, including the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble and Army Downrange Rock.

Editor’s note: “Freedom 250” is separate from the congressionally chartered commission “.”

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Cpl. Barry Foust died on Friday at the age of 64, after more than 30 years of service to the Arlington County Police Department in Virginia, according to his obituary.

Last June, Foust was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer believed to be related to his service at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, and in the immediate aftermath of the attack.

Police said Foust was patrolling at the intersection of Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.

“I put my window down to see if I could hear an impact,” Foust told NBC Washington in an interview following the attacks. “From my location I could not, but I did see the plume of smoke come up over the tree line, at which time I grabbed a microphone and indicated that we did have a plane down east of where I was, and at that time I hit my emergency equipment and headed this way.”

At that time, Foust said he worked to clear the roadway so that helicopters could land. Police said he kept working at the Pentagon for a week after the plane crashed to collect evidence and remains of the victims.

“His response to the terrorist attack at the Pentagon is a testament to his bravery and unwavering commitment to being there for people in their time of need,” Arlington police Chief Andy Penn .

Three decades of service

Foust began working as a patrol officer in 1986 and served 32 years with the department. During his career in Arlington, he focused on transportation safety and overseeing special events as a motor officer.

He retired from Arlington in June 2019 but went back to work with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department from March 2020 to December 2022.

Foust then returned to Arlington to help mitigate the department’s staffing shortages after the pandemic

“He selflessly served others, including as a mentor to many younger officers, helping guide and shape these law enforcement professionals. His remarkable resilience and contributions to the Arlington community will never be forgotten and he leaves an enduring and lasting impact on our agency,” Penn wrote.

He continued working with Arlington police until his death,

Foust, whose parents were dairy farmers, was born on April 20, 1962, in Troy, Pennsylvania. He got his degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State University before joining Arlington police.

Officials haven’t shared information about funeral arrangements for the corporal. He’s survived by his wife, Kare, his daughter Natalie Shaffer, his granddaughter Eleanor as well as his sister Libby Foust.

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Heading into Memorial Day weekend, young people in D.C. are barred from gathering in large groups after 8 p.m. The curfew lasts through June 6.

The rules apply to groups of nine or more, and kids who are 17 years old or younger.

Bowser declared a public emergency to clear the way for the D.C. police chief to create curfew zones in certain zones and to impose earlier curfews on weekends.

There’s been some debate in D.C. over whether the curfews are an effective tool to curb youth gatherings in the long term.

An emergency order on curfews expired on May 1 as council members deliberated a measure to make curfews permanent.

The D.C. Council ultimately pulled the emergency legislation and passed the permanent curfew on May 5. Laws in D.C. require congressional review, so the nighttime restrictions likely won’t go into effect until late summer.

Bowser has been critical of the council’s actions, arguing in favor of emergency legislation to allow for curfews immediately to rein in gatherings of youth that have turned violent in recent weeks.

While declaring the emergency order, the mayor’s office pointed to a brawl inside a restaurant last weekend when the chief didn’t have the authority to create a curfew zone.

Video shows teens fought inside of a Chipotle in Navy Yard, tossing chairs as customers tried to take cover. Police are working alongside the FBI to identify four people who were reportedly involved.

Before the restaurant brawl, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced last week she would prosecute parents whose children participate in the teen takeovers.

Even without Bowser’s emergency order, there’s a in place from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

That citywide curfew only applies to those who are under the age of 17 — while the emergency order extends to 17-year-olds.

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D.C. police said 28-year-old Charles Joseph Ali was arrested and charged Thursday with felony destruction of property.

No one was physically hurt when Ali allegedly threw the gray keg through Georgetown Cupcake’s front window around midnight Monday.

But an employee was inside and told police she hid in the back of the store after hearing a loud noise and the sound of glass breaking.

Police said Ali ran away from the bakery after tossing the keg, causing an estimated $10,000 in damage to the storefront.

Earlier this week, D.C. police said they believed the same suspect who shattered the bakery’s window was last month. The suspect damaged property at a business in the 1900 block of M Street NW, just before 5 a.m. on April 24.

On Thursday, police said officers are that April incident. They asked anyone with information to contact the department at 202-727-9099.

Before the arrest, Georgetown Cupcake that showed the suspect apparently picking up a keg and using it to smash the window, in hopes of finding the person responsible.

The business’ co-owners, sisters Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne, wrote about the arrest on social media.

“This week, our community showed up for us in the most extraordinary way. Thank you to Detective Leiva and the DC Metropolitan Police Department for all of their work in this investigation,” .

Thank you to everyone for your help this week

— Georgetown Cupcake (@GTownCupcake)

The sisters and their bakery were highlighted on a TLC reality show from 2010 to 2013. Its flagship store, located in the 3300 block of on M Street, has been in business for 17 years.

������Ƶapp’s LaDawn Black contributed to this report.

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It’s believed the same Woodbridge teen was behind the string of assaults in the Powells Creek area of Woodbridge in March and April, Prince William County police said Wednesday.

He was arrested Tuesday and charged with six counts of sexual battery. Police didn’t share his name.

Most of the reported assaults took place over the past couple of months.

One woman who spoke with police said she was assaulted on three different occasions; the first time was a year ago in May 2025.

The 26-year-old woman was jogging near the intersection of River Ridge Boulevard and Powells Creek Boulevard just before 7 p.m. on March 10 when the suspect rode up and touched her inappropriately.

After the assault, he left the scene and the woman reached out to police.

Police said the suspect did the same thing to two other women earlier that same day: a 41-year-old and a 53-year-old.

Police shared images of the suspect last month in hopes someone might recognize him and contact their department.

None of the women were physically injured.

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Spotty thunderstorms are sweeping through parts of the D.C. area, with the highest chance for rainfall near and south of D.C., according to the National ������Ƶapp Service.

“Be mindful of a downpour that has some gusty winds and the potential for some small hail,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña said. “Otherwise a lot of us are dry, although these spotty showers are in the forecast for the rest of the evening until sunset, after that we’re partly cloudy.”

Earlier severe thunderstorm warnings have expired in parts of Culpeper, Loudoun, Fairfax, Fauquier and Prince William counties. The National ������Ƶapp Service had warned about the potential for storms, possibly bringing wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail

Tuesday afternoon gave the D.C. region a taste of summer weather ahead of Memorial Day weekend with highs in the 90s and manageable humidity. It marked the second day of a three-day heat wave that began Monday.

Tuesday’s high temperature broke a record at Reagan National Airport, reaching 97 and breaking the record of 96 degrees set in 1911, according to ������Ƶapp Meteorologist Mike Stinneford.

Dulles International Airport reached 96 degrees, beating the record of 92 degrees set in 1997, according to preliminary data from the National ������Ƶapp Service.

Conditions should stay warm overnight, with lows in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Some spots may not fall below 70.

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Wednesday brings more heat and late-day storms ahead of a strong cold front. A few storms could turn strong to severe, with the main threats being damaging winds and hail, National ������Ƶapp Service Meteorologist Erik Taylor said.

Taylor advised people to stay hydrated if spending extended time outdoors during the heat wave.

A sharp cooldown follows the storms, with highs only reaching the 60s or barely 70 by Thursday and Friday. Some spots may even struggle to reach 60 by the end of the week, marking a significant and rapid change from the heat now blanketing the D.C. area.

With “about 97% percent of the region … in severe drought,” Taylor said some much needed rain is forecast to fall later this week.

Looking ahead at Memorial Day weekend, you may want to have a backup for any outdoor plans. Saturday is expected to be rainy and some showers could linger into Sunday. There’s a chance for stray showers Monday as well.

“We’re looking at anywhere between 1 and 3 inches, and some locations could even pick up 4 inches by the time we get toward the end of the weekend, and that will help us try to improve the drought conditions across the area,” Taylor said.

FULL FORECAST

TUESDAY EVENING: Stray storms possible
Temperatures: 90s to 80s
Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph

TUESDAY NIGHT: Scattered clouds and haze
Lows: 68-75
Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph

WEDNESDAY: WEATHER ALERT
Partly cloudy with afternoon rain and storms
Highs: 92-97
Winds: Southwest 5-15 mph

THURSDAY: Cloudy with scattered showers
Highs: 64-70
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph

FRIDAY: Scattered showers
Highs: Near 60
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy, showers
Highs: 60s
Winds: East 5-10 mph

SUNDAY: Lingering showers
Highs: 68-75
Winds: East 3-8 mph

MEMORIAL DAY: Mostly cloudy with stray showers
Highs: 70-75
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph

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“I’m done running for office, but I’m still very interested in continuing to stay involved and trying to make a difference,” Hogan told ������Ƶapp’s Nick Iannelli.

During the college’s commencement ceremony Sunday, the longtime Republican politician announced the launch of , a nonpartisan initiative aimed at leadership development, civil discourse and problem solving.

The initiative will be influenced by Hogan’s work across party lines and his “pragmatic, common-sense leadership,” according to the college’s website. The programming is centered around George Washington’s philosophies on democracy that have guided the nation since its founding 250 years go.

“I’m going to focus on the things I’ve spent a lot of my public life working on: strengthening democracy, restoring decency and I want to kind of prove that the bonds that hold us together are stronger than the forces that seek to tear us apart,” Hogan said.

Hogan’s decision to step away from running for political office comes after his loss to Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, who won the U.S. Senate seat in 2024. Meanwhile, the Republican Party continues to be led by President Donald Trump, whom Hogan has spoken out against repeatedly. At times, it’s been difficult for Republicans who oppose Trump to win political office.

When asked whether he expects the party to move back toward his political views, Hogan said “time will tell.”

“I have thought that we would have moved beyond that already at this point, but we have not,” he continued. “It depends on, I think, how bad the losses are this November, and whether or not we lose the White House in two years or not.”

The hope is that the Hogan Institute will help prepare the next generation of leaders for public service through workshops, seminars and public forums.

“I think the vast majority of Americans are frustrated. They believe our political system is broken. They believe that Washington is dysfunctional,” Hogan said. “And they can either give up on it or they can continue to try to make a difference. And that’s what we’re going to try to teach some of these young people to do.”

The institute will kick off programming in the fall, according to the college.

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Data from the vehicle that crashed shows it was traveling at 116 mph five seconds before the crash on Chain Bridge Road over Interstate 66, just after midnight Sunday. Police said three of the people in the car did not have seat belts on.

A 2-year-old remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to Fairfax County police. The child’s parents were both killed in the crash: Xiomara Herrera, 30, of Falls Church; and Alejandro Rodriguez Castillo, 27, of Sterling.

“We have now two fatalities. We’re probably going to have three, and we are maintaining close contact with the family,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said during a news conference Monday.

An 8-year-old child who was in the backseat was also taken to the hospital after the crash. The child is a family friend and the injuries are not considered life-threatening, police said.

What happened

Davis said Herrera was driving a Mercedes GLA 250 eastbound in the I-66 express lanes when she took an exit to Chain Bridge Road, struck a median on Route 123 and came to a stop when the car “collided very violently with the bridge wall.”

“We know speed was an absolute factor in this fatal crash,” Davis said. “We suspect there may be more than one factor.”

Herrera died at the scene and Castillo, who was in the passenger seat, later died at the hospital.

The 8-year-old was the only person in the car properly buckled in, police said.

Police are asking anyone with information about Sunday’s crash to contact the department at 866-411-TIP.

Safety reminders

The crash comes before more drivers are expected to hit the roads for the Memorial Day weekend. And it’s highlighting a troubling trend officers say they’re seeing more of this year.

“Here we are in 2026, and we’re talking about unrestrained children and unrestrained drivers and selfishly, I thought we were past that. We’re not past that,” Chief Davis said.

While Davis said most drivers and passengers are buckling up, he said the county has seen an uptick in deaths where the person wasn’t properly restrained during a crash. Since 2023, 12 people have died in crashes without seat belts on — four of those people were killed in the first half of 2026.

“A great deal of these collisions are actually survivable, but they’re not survivable if you’re not restrained,” Davis said. “We’re seeing a disproportionate amount of our fatal motor vehicle collisions this year alone, and we’re not even halfway through 2026, involving unrestrained drivers and unrestrained passengers.”

Children ages 2 or under should be in a rear-facing car seat with a harness. Kids over the age of 2 should be placed in the appropriate car seat or booster seat for their height and weight, according to the. Officers say children are safest when they’re properly buckled in the back seat.

“We didn’t want this tragedy, this preventable moment, to go unnoticed, and that’s why we think it’s important to share with the community responsibilities associated with better driving habits,” Davis said.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is also offering Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fairfax County Courthouse.

With more people traveling this Memorial Day weekend, police say making sure everyone is properly bucked up before you drive off could save a life.

������Ƶapp’s Matt Small contributed to this report. 

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Sunday Joseph crashed his car into a tent where a party was taking place Oct. 20, 2025, in Bladensburg, injuring 14 people and killing 31-year-old Ashley Gutierrez, of D.C.

Joseph, 66, of D.C., pleaded guilty to one count of failure to remain at the scene of an accident and 14 counts of reckless driving. He was sentenced in Prince George’s County Circuit Court Thursday.

“Joseph was operating his vehicle in reverse along the roadway when he lost control, jumped the curb and crashed into the tent where the birthday celebration was going on,” Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson said.

He left the scene after the crash in the front yard of a home near the intersection of 56th Avenue and Maryland Route 450/Annapolis Road.

“Mr. Joseph fled the scene on foot with the car keys, instead of remaining on scene to assist the victims who were trapped under the vehicle, as well as emergency responders,” Jackson said.

Jackson said 12 people were hospitalized, three of which required surgery. Eight of the people with injuries were children.

“What began as a joyful celebration to celebrate a 6-year-old became a scene of unimaginable tragedy. While today’s guilty plea and sentencing represent an important measure of accountability, it cannot undo the profound loss suffered by Ashley’s loved ones or erase the physical and emotional injuries endured by the surviving victims,” Jackson said.

Joseph turned himself in to law enforcement the morning after the crash.

Questions still remain about what exactly caused Joseph to back into the party. Charging documents said Joseph reversed at “full speed” and witnesses told police that Joseph smelled like alcohol after the crash — but he ran away before police could test for alcohol or other substances.

“He did not make himself available to police officers immediately after the accident, so there was no testing that could have taken place as it relates to alcohol or any other intoxicating substance, and he was gone for 10 hours,” Jackson said.

In court, Joseph testified about health issues that he said contributed to the crash.

Jackson said the reasons given by Joseph in court were not “adequate,” but it could not be proven whether he’d been under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the crash.

Joseph was indicted in January on 36 charges, including grossly negligent manslaughter by motor vehicle.

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Joel Oxley, president and general manager of ������Ƶapp and Federal News Network, spent roughly 30 minutes Wednesday morning praising the leadership, creativity and journalistic contributions of each of the 25 employees who are marking milestones this year — 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of work.

It’s part of his annual tradition to celebrate our colleagues’ work anniversaries at ������Ƶapp, Federal News Network or 2060 Digital.

But the final anniversary Oxley announced was his own; he shared plans to retire after nearly 35 years with the company, including 28 years as general manager.

“Because we are doing well, and because the best time to make changes is when you are doing well, and because I’m flipping 65,” Oxley said. “I’ve decided it’s time for me to hang up my cleats and retire and move on to the next thing, next chapter of my life.”

“You know what has kept me here so long? I’m looking at it. It’s the people,” Oxley told the newsroom. “I feel just incredibly blessed to have worked with all of you.”

Oxley plans to retire later in the year and transition to an advisory and consulting role with Hubbard Broadcasting, which owns ������Ƶapp, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital.

“Joel’s leadership, integrity, and deep commitment to excellence have shaped this organization for decades,” said Hubbard Broadcasting President and CEO Ginny Hubbard. “His impact on our people and our brands is lasting, and we are grateful for his remarkable service. We are also incredibly grateful that he is willing to continue offering his experience and expertise to the company once he steps away from leading ������Ƶapp-WFED’s daily operations and strategy.”

His departure comes at a time when the company is doing well, the organization is set to exceed last year’s performance and outperform its 2026 budget. ������Ƶapp, Federal News Network and 2060 Digital have achieved consistent growth in revenue, profitability and audience reach under his decades-long tenure.

“He is a Media Hall of Famer,” ������Ƶapp Afternoon Drive Anchor Shawn Anderson said. “The record of being so successful for so long in this industry, the run he’s had is just astounding.”

Anderson said that success has partially come from Oxley’s “ability to be ahead of the curve.”

Evidence of that forward-thinking includes moving ������Ƶapp’s main signal from 1500AM to 103.5FM, bringing traffic coverage in-house and investing in digital journalism, including ������Ƶapp.com and FNN.com.

“When Joel started as general manager, we as a radio station, had trouble cracking the Top 10 in the ratings,” Anderson said. “It took a couple of years to get to the point where we were No. 1, but we’ve been the dominant radio station in Washington for this century, and he has kept us there the whole time.”

For all the good, his retirement is bittersweet news for his employees, who commend his energizing curiosity and ability to thoughtfully connect with people.

“He has produced results. But it’s the way he produced results that has been his legacy,” Anderson said. “You know, he has led people. It’s not just about the bottom line.”

Oxley mentored ������Ƶapp’s Director of News and Programming Julia Ziegler, who began her career at ������Ƶapp in 2003 and was tapped to lead the newsroom in 2019.

“Joel’s mentorship and leadership has forever changed ������Ƶapp and FNN for the better,” Ziegler said. “I feel lucky that I have been able to work for him my entire professional career. I speak for all of us when I say, he will be greatly missed.”

Beyond the title of president or GM, ������Ƶapp’s Director of Sales Matt Mills also called Oxley his mentor and friend.

“I met Joel about 30 years ago through the business. Five years later, he reached out to gauge my interest in coming on as head of advertising sales,” Mills said. “We have worked together, side by side that entire time. He has been a partner, a mentor, a friend and an excellent leader. He has helped make me a better person and a better leader. Some of the things I learned from Joel will stick with me the rest of my life.”

One of Oxley’s longtime employees is Karen Hicks, the company’s controller.

“Joel has been the heart of these operations for many years, and his impact will stay with us for a long time,” Hicks said. “I will remember most his fairness, steady leadership, and the quiet strength and kindness he demonstrated each day.”

‘That curiosity shaped the culture around him’

Oxley’s love of journalism and passion for marketing predates his time with ������Ƶapp.

“I’ve loved news since I was in college. I was in the news business a little bit in college, at the newspaper and the radio station,” Oxley said.

Oxley studied marketing management at Virginia Tech, while in college he had a brief stint on the air at the local radio station. A venture that, in his words, he wasn’t any good at.

“But I also sold advertising, so all of that just came together,” Oxley said.

He came to ������Ƶapp in 1992 as a sales account executive and received promotion after promotion, gaining the title of General Manager in 1998.

That’s around the same time Anderson began working afternoon drive at ������Ƶapp.

“He’s trusted my instincts,” Anderson said. “You know, he would make suggestions when necessary, but I think he allowed me to prosper and grow.”

Another of the journalists who speaks highly of Oxley’s leadership is ������Ƶapp National Security Correspondent J.J. Green.

“Working for Joel meant working for someone who understood the news business from the ground up. And the things he didn’t know, he was smart enough and confident enough to put the right people in place to handle,” Green said.

������Ƶapp will be searching for Oxley’s successor internally and externally. His employees say his impact on the newsroom will remain long after his departs the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center.

“He brought energy into the building every day. Athletic, curious, always moving, always thinking beyond whatever was directly in front of him,” Green said. “He connected naturally with everyday people because he genuinely cared about the world beyond the newsroom. That curiosity shaped the culture around him and made a lot of us better journalists and better people over the last 30 years.”

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A 27-count indictment was unsealed Tuesday that accuses the group of using the “Jaws of Life” — a tool designed to help first responders rescue people trapped in vehicles after crashes — to carry out the robberies early last year.

Jeff Crews, 35; David Walker, 40; Maurice Roots, 35; and Kevin Bing, 31, are charged with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and additional charges related to stolen vehicles, according to the .

They’re charged in a string of robberies that happened over a period of about three months beginning in January 2025, according to the U.S. attorney.

Many of the early-morning robberies targeted stores in Maryland, including in Prince George’s, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties, as well as Greenbelt. They also hit a store in Northeast D.C., court documents said.

The group first targeted an ATM in the 9900 block of Greenbelt Road, Lanham, on Jan. 3, 2025, according to the indictment.

Most recently, the group allegedly robbed two ATMs on March 19, 2025: the first at a store in the 9500 block of Ruby Lockhart Boulevard, Bowie, and the latter in the 5200 block of 3rd Street NE, D.C.

During the robberies, the men would divide up tasks: at least one would subdue the store employees, another would try to destroy the surveillance video and, in some cases, someone would wait in the car to act as a getaway driver, according to the indictment.

The “Jaws of Life” tool was used to pry open the ATM so that the men could steal the cash inside, according to the U.S. Attorney.

The men wore masks and used stolen cars, two of which they burned afterward, court documents said.

The indictment does not say the total amount of money stolen between the robberies in Maryland and D.C.

But in March 2025, police in Prince George’s County said they estimated $200,000 was stolen by Walker, Crews and Roots during a string of robberies in the Maryland county.

The FBI is investigating the robberies alongside local police departments in areas targeted by the group.

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The Commanders are set to play as the “home team” at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kickoff at 9:30 a.m., according to a from the team. The game will be televised on NFL Network.

Week 4 across the pond

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders)

Washington last played in London during the 2016 season, a 27-27 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 30 at Wembley Stadium — the only tie in NFL International Series history — in front of a sold-out crowd of 84,488.

It’s the second year in a row the Commanders have played abroad. Last season, Washington lost to the Miami Dolphins 16-13 at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

The Commanders’ upcoming journey across the pond is part of a nine-game series, with NFL matchups in seven countries. Three of those games are happening in London.

Washington’s local neighbors are also playing an international game this fall. The Baltimore Ravens are slated to play the NFL’s first game in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 27. The game against the Dallas Cowboys was announced late last month.

The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday night. 

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The collision caused the bridge to crumble into the Patapsco River below and killed six people on March 26, 2024, in Baltimore.

The federal indictment unsealed Tuesday accuses two corporations and the ship’s technical operator of causing the death of the construction workers and the collapse of the bridge.

Hours after the criminal indictment was unsealed Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown on a $2.25 billion settlement between the state of Maryland and the owner and operator of the Dali — which is accused of wrongdoing in the indictment.

According to the indictment, the collision’s fallout has caused at least a $5 billion loss.

In the aftermath of the crash, divers worked to retrieve bodies from the river and eventually to clean up large fragments of debris. Baltimore suffered economic losses as its port was closed for two months.

The process of rebuilding will cost an estimated $4-5 billion and a new bridge is slated to be open in 2030, according to Maryland officials. In the meantime, the bridge’s absence has disrupted the lives of commuters who relied on the passageway.

Indictment says operator misrepresented ship’s safety

Federal prosecutors announced the indictment along the waterfront in Baltimore, naming Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., based in Singapore, and Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd., based in Chennai, India.

The two corporations and Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair, 47, the ship’s technical superintendent, have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the U.S., obstruction and providing false statements.

“They forged safety inspections and certifications. They falsely claimed the ship was in good working order, and then lied to investigators about their actions when they were questioned,” said Jimmy Paul, special agent in charge for the FBI Baltimore Field Office.

The ship, named the Dali, lost power twice in the moments leading up to the collision on March 26, 2024. A loose wire in a switchboard reportedly caused the first outage.

According to prosecutors, the ship was set up to automatically regain power after a blackout. But the defendants are accused of relying on a flushing pump to power two of the four generators on board.

The flushing pump isn’t made to automatically restart, according to the indictment.

“Instead, it needed to be manually restarted when the flushing pump was not restarted in time,” U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Kelly Hayes said. “After that first blackout, the ship’s two running generators became starved of fuel, causing a second blackout.”

Prosecutors allege that if the ship used its proper fuel supply pumps, it could have regained power before striking the bridge.

Paul said the ship’s operator and Nair failed to document, investigate and report significant safety risks and hazards aboard the Dali.

“Nair and others took steps to hide the use of the flushing pump on the Dali both before and after the crash,” Hayes said. “The indictment further alleges that after the crash, Nair falsely told the National Transportation Safety Board that he was unaware that the Dali was using the flushing pump.”

The charges follow a yearslong FBI investigation that involved two dozen search warrants, including those executed onboard the vessel and its sister ship, around 200 interviews with witnesses and reviewing terabytes of data.

Prosecutors allege the group failed to report safety risks to the U.S. Coast Guard.

“Pieces of the bridge, vehicles and other debris that fell into the Patapsco River, which is used in international commerce, polluted it and obstructed its navigability,” said Jeffrey Hall, the assistant administrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance at the Environmental Protection Agency.

Both corporations have also been charged with misdemeanors related to alleged violations of environmental policies from dumping pollutants into the Patapsco River.

“Although we are fortunate that not all of the hazardous materials escaped their containers, some materials did, including oil and other chemicals,” Hall said.

Hall said the ship was carrying 760 tons of hazardous materials.

EPA agents helped assess the threat in the immediate aftermath of the crash and worked alongside the FBI and the Coast Guard in the investigation.

Hayes said law enforcement will work to bring Nair back to the U.S. from India to face the charges.

Questions on future of civil case amid $2.25 billion settlement and criminal indictment

The charges comes as the state of Maryland has reached a final settlement with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the ship’s owner and operator. The settlement in principle was reached back in April.

Brown’s office said it still plans to pursue claims against the shipbuilder, Hyundai Heavy Industries.

In a statement provided to ������Ƶapp, Hyundai Heavy Industries said when it “delivered the ship nearly 10 years before the allision, there was no indication that any wire was loose.”

“Even if a wire were to become loose over the course of a decade, Grace Ocean and Synergy should have detected that in a routine inspection and through normal maintenance,” Hyundai Heavy Industries wrote.

The shipbuilder pointed to findings in the indictment that the ship was built with the capability to regain power automatically after an outage, which prosecutors said could have prevented the ship from losing power a second time and crashing.

The shipbuilder argued the settlement confirms that Grace Ocean and Synergy “bear” responsibility for the collision and loss of life.

The loved ones of the victims weren’t involved in the state’s settlement.

It’s unclear how the indictment could impact their ongoing civil case that’s scheduled to go to trial on June 1 in U.S. District Court.

A group that includes families of the victims, the city government, Baltimore Gas and Electric and local business are suing the ship’s operator, , which was first to report on the federal indictment.

The men killed during the crash were construction workers repairing potholes on the bridge.

Attorney Daniel Rose, who represents four of the victims’ families as well as the survivor, told reporters the decision on what will happen with the civil case lands on Judge James Bredar.

It’s possible the judge will rule the civil trial needs to be paused until the criminal case moves through the courts.

Less than three weeks away from the scheduled trial date, another attorney representing the families called the events Tuesday a “bombshell.”

“We’re going to trial on a 175-year-old law that was last used with the Titanic, that’s what we’re battling and they instituted limitation of liability for these families, preventing justice and today we find out the truth,” attorney Christopher Stewart said.

The companies that run the Dali filed a “limitation of liability” petition about a week after the collapse. The filing initially sought to cap the corporations’ liability at $43.6 million under a maritime law from 1851.

Hayes said that civil lawsuit is considered a separate matter from the criminal charges unsealed Tuesday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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