Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion
Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Dan Snyder’s team isn’t the only thing he's looking to sell. The embattled Washington Commander's owner has listed his Potomac home in what could be a record-setting $49 million. Here's to hoping a buyer will meet his asking price. News of his house hitting the market comes as Snyder has been exploring a possible sale of his franchise amid allegations and investigations into a toxic workplace environment. Snyder also owns a mansion near Mount Vernon in Alexandria that is currently the most expensive residential purchase in the region at $48 million. Now he will look to top that with the s…
Injured Hiker Hoisted 100 Feet From Maryland Heights To State Police Helicopter Injured Hiker Hoisted 100 Feet From Maryland Heights To State Police Helicopter
Injured Hiker Hoisted 100 Feet From Maryland Heights To State Police Helicopter Authorities say that an injured hiker had to be airlifted from a remote portion of Maryland Heights above the Potomac River on Tuesday afternoon after she found herself in a perilous condition in sub-freezing temperatures. Shortly before 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, Washington County fire, rescue and emergency medical personnel were called to the overlook across the river from Harpers Ferry in West Virginia after the 35-year-old woman was injured and stranded in the cold. According to officials, the Potomac Valley Fire Company was first at the scene, and determined it would be too difficu…
Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia
Police ID Maryland Man Killed Crashing Into Potomac River In Virginia A Maryland man died on Thursday night after the vehicle he was driving in made a splash landing in the Potomac River in Virginia. Prince George's County resident Kelvin Gunn, 59, of Upper Marlboro has been identified as the victim killed in the crash on Thursday, Nov. 17 on the George Washington Memorial Parkway near the Humpback Bridge. A second person in the vehicle was also pulled from the water and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Gunn was pronounced dead from his injuries sustained in the crash after being treated at an area hospital. #FinalUpdate: The two occup…
Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ
Speeding Driver Convicted Of Striking Motorcyclist At 100 MPH, Resulting In Amputation: DOJ A federal jury has convicted a speeding driver on multiple charges after he struck a motorcyclist at more than 100 mph in Virginia, resulting in an amputation for a 20-year-old man. Menyelek M. Maynard, 26, was found guilty of assault resulting in serious bodily injury, reckless driving, and speeding on Wednesday, Oct. 26, following a near-fatal crash on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. On Friday, April 8, Maynard was driving his white Toyota Camry on the parkway at more than 100 mph in a posted 45 mph zone when he struck his victim, who prosecutors only identified as “J.V.,” sending…
Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC
Singer Lorde Claims She Swam In 'Unsafe' Potomac River While In DC Lorde, the popular singer from New Zealand, told fans she spent time swimming in the Potomac River, which has been deemed unsafe for swimmers, while in D.C. for a concert, Fox 5 reported. Though there is no proof of the pop star actually swimming, fans laughed and clapped as she described swimming in the nearby waters, the website said. The Potomac River is currently deemed unsafe for human swimmers, as the water has harmful bacterial levels, Fox 5 said. Click here for Fox 5's full story about Lorde' taking a dip in the Potomac River.
Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun
Fishy Suspect: Man Lies About Shooting At Fisherman After Police Find His Shotgun A Stafford man was arrested for shooting his weapon at an innocent fisherman, police reported.On August 22, at around 1:30 p.m., a man was fishing at the Potomac River, when someone started shooting in his direction, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The victim was unharmed, but police went to look for the suspect, who was described as wearing black pants and no shirts, officials said. Officer arrived at a residence on Brent Point Road, where they found multiple fresh shotgun shells on the property, authorities said. Law enforcement entered the home and found 33-year-old J…
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star Police have released the identity of the teen who died while swimming in the Potomac River on August 5. Dunbar High School student Ceph Christie, 17, allegedly drowned while witnesses watched him swimming to a small boat, WTOP reported. Christie often posted his passion for baseball on social media, proudly sharing moments from his career on the Ground Breakers Baseball Academy team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GranD GrounD GrounD BreakerS (@g3baseballacademy) "We love you. Your soul is hitting home runs, winning every race…
Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing
Rescue To Recovery: At Least One Body Pulled From Potomac River After Going Missing On Friday, August 5, what started as a rescue mission of at least one person in the Potomac River, sadly turned to a recovery mission for a body, police said. Witnesses around Thompson's Boathouse recounted seeing someone trying to swim to a loose skiff before they heard splashes and could no longer find the individual in the water, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Authorities spent the morning allegedly recovering the body of a missing boater from the water, officials said. This is an ongoing investigation. Check back for updates. 
Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland
Bodies Of Missing Father, Son Pulled From Potomac River In Maryland The bodies of a 10-year-old boy and his 43-year-old father from Virginia have been recovered from the Potomac River in Maryland, with officials Id'ing the latter, police said. Royal, Virginia resident Elias Isai Sandoval Pimentel was found pulled from the river when his body was located on Tuesday, Aug. 2, a day after investigators recovered his young son's body, whose name has not been released. Pimentel was boating with his family near Swan Point in Charles County on Monday when his children began to struggle in the water, officials said. One of the children was able to be saved, but the …
Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father
Body Of Boy Lost Swimming In Potomac River In Maryland Found, Search Ongoing For Father The body of a 10-year-old boy who went missing while swimming with his father in the Potomac River near Charles County has reportedly been recovered. On Monday, Aug. 1, officials said that the two were reported missing near Swan Point In Newburg after they became distressed while swimming in the waterway with their family, prompting a massive search. News of the recovery was first reported by ABC7. The father’s body has not been recovered as of the later afternoon on Tuesday, Aug. 2. During the search, multiple agencies have offered an assist, including the US Coast Guard, which brought…
Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River
Man, Boy Go Missing In Maryland While Swimming In Potomac River The search is on in Charles County as all hands are on deck as they attempt to locate a missing man and boy who were lost swimming in the Potomac River. On Monday afternoon, the pair was reported missing near Swan Point in Newburg, though the search had to be temporarily suspended due to darkness. The US Coast Guard was back on hand on Tuesday, Aug. 8 with boating crews and helicopters in the area to help aid the search. #CoastGuard, state, locals, search Potomac River for 2 missing swimmers, adult male & male child, south of 301 bridge near Swan Point. USCG helicopter and boat cre…
Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Polishes Skills On Potomac River Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Polishes Skills On Potomac River
Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Polishes Skills On Potomac River The Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, or HART, drew some attention as they were training on the Potomac River, officials say. The team practiced using swift water rescue boats and a National Guard helicopter to make sure they are prepared for rescue missions in the unpredictable waters.  The team, which worked side by side with the Maryland Army National Guard said that "every day is a training day", as they continuously prepped for everyday and extraordinary emergencies.