Brad Matthews
Articles by Brad Matthews
Former D.C. government employee sentenced to 4 years in prison for defrauding program of over $350K
A former D.C. government employee was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday for defrauding a city Department of Employment Services program of over $350,000. Published August 17, 2023
15-year-old girl arrested, accused of robbery spree in Northwest D.C.
D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department arrested a 15-year-old girl Tuesday and accused her of a spree of four robberies across the northern half of the District on Aug. 4. Published August 17, 2023
Inmate who escaped from Howard County prison van recaptured after manhunt
A prisoner serving time for burglary escaped from a transport van in Howard County, Maryland, Wednesday and was recaptured that day after a nine-hour manhunt. Published August 17, 2023
10-year-old child missing from Baltimore found in Maine; 17-year-old Honduran arrested in connection
Police in Maryland are trying to extradite a 17-year-old Honduran national arrested in connection to a missing 10-year-old Baltimore child who was found in Maine and later reunited with their family, Portland law enforcement said. Published August 17, 2023
10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine sell in seconds on Chinese version of TikTok
China's first allotment of J-Harden Wines, the libation launched by NBA star guard James Harden, sold out in a matter of seconds in a livestream on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Published August 17, 2023
Michigan State to sell alcohol at four home football games this season
Michigan State University announced Wednesday that alcohol sales will be allowed by school policy at its football stadium this season. Published August 16, 2023
New Chick-fil-A fall options include first recipe alteration of classic fried chicken sandwich
Chick-fil-A announced two seasonal fall additions to its menus Tuesday, including the chain's first variation of the recipe for its classic breaded chicken filet sandwich. Published August 16, 2023
Police searching for inmate who escaped Howard County corrections transport van
Maryland State Police are searching for an inmate, originally locked up on burglary charges, who escaped from a Howard County corrections transport van Wednesday. Published August 16, 2023
Retired political science professor accused of stealing jewelry pleads not guilty in N.Y. court
A retired political science professor accused of stealing seven pieces of jewelry and selling them at auction pleaded not guilty to charges Tuesday in a Manhattan criminal court. Published August 16, 2023
Sorry, Indiana Jones. New snake species in Peru named after actor Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford's character Indiana Jones was known for hating snakes, often providing a laugh line in the action movies, but the actor says he doesn't mind them. In reality, a new species of snake discovered in Peru's Otishi National Park in the Andes Mountains was named for Mr. Ford to honor his charitable work, the scientists that found the serpent said. Published August 16, 2023
Entire police force of southeastern Minnesota town resigns due to recruiting issues
The police force in Goodhue, Minnesota, will be entirely vacant starting Aug. 24 after its chief and employees all resigned, citing recruiting issues and pay as major factors. Published August 15, 2023
Federal HHS asks its San Francisco workers to stay home for their safety
A federal Cabinet agency wants people to avoid the Nancy Pelosi Building. It's too unsafe. Published August 15, 2023
Pair of American tourists spend the night on Eiffel Tower after passing out drunk
A pair of American tourists who visited the Eiffel Tower late Sunday night drank too much and fell asleep there without completing their descent from the Parisian landmark. Published August 15, 2023
Seattle man arrested for arson as city probes homeless encampment fire
A fire engulfed a homeless colony on Seattle's Mercer Street Monday, leading to the arrest of a 46-year-old man. Published August 15, 2023
Mount Etna eruption grounds Sicily flights
A volcanic eruption starting Sunday forced the closure of Sicily's Catania-Fontanarossa Airport that lasted through Monday. Published August 15, 2023
California wildlife officials say new gray wolf pack found in Sequoia National Forest
A new pack of gray wolves has been confirmed at a site in Sequoia National Forest, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced on Friday. Published August 12, 2023
Canadian truck driver accused of smuggling in over 850 pounds of cocaine
A truck driver who is a Canadian national has been accused of smuggling in more than 850 pounds of cocaine in order to sell it, the Justice Department announced Friday. Published August 12, 2023
‘Bulletproof’ web hosting company seized; Polish national charged with computer fraud
A Polish national is facing fraud and money laundering charges after his web hosting company purportedly used by hackers was seized, the Justice Department announced Friday. Published August 12, 2023
Pair of men arrested at Glenmont Metrorail station, accused of trying to carjack a Ride-On bus
A pair of men were arrested at the Glenmont Metrorail station Friday after, Montgomery County Police claim, they got onto a Ride-On bus drunk and tried to carjack it. Published August 12, 2023
Nestle is recalling break-and-bake cookie dough bars because they might contain wood
Nestle announced Thursday the voluntary recall of two batches of break-and-bake chocolate chip cookie dough bars due to a possible presence of wood fragments within the product. Published August 12, 2023
