As you know, Prescription Medications have become a major problem here in washington area. So earlier today, down at 300 indiana avenue, a dc police headquarters, the mayor and chief came together to talk about addiction and enforcement. Hours before the mayor and chief came together to announce what they say is the successful work of narcotics end Enforcement Unit, they released videos of two violent robberies. Last friday, three gun men entered and announce add robbery. According to a police report, the men wanted promethazine, percocet and octobers si could the tin. In the other robbery 25 minutes later, two men jumped the counter with bags also looking for drugs. While standing in front of a table full of pistols taken off the street, chief newsham said the dangerous wor thieves and dealers is beginning to pay off. I must note that the men and women on this unit face some of the most difficult dangers that Law Enforcement faces. Theyre involved in high risk operations. But they do
Permanent replacements has begun to take shape, while this is taking a place, maryland senator ben car don announced an effort to start a Bipartisan Commission that would investigate what has taken place in regards to the russian interference in the 2016 election then issue a report. Senator card inspeaking to us on capitol but making the point hes pushing back strong against president trumps assertions this morning that democrats are only now supporting former director comey after having blasted him during the president ial campaign after complaint that democrats said comey miss handled Hillary Clintons email investigation. The director must be able to operate and be insulated from politics. It cannot be subject to th of the president of the United States, and thats whats happened the democrats dont lose credibility on the defense because they were critical of him in the past were not defending mr. Comey were defending the director of the fbi and an Ongoing Investigation that is criti
Joins us now with a look at the beater. When is the sun going to return . A. Just in time for our mothers on mothers day. Not very many people got to see any sunshine today. We had plepttive gray skies and clouds and even a sprinkle here and there and some rain a little bit heavier earlier in the day. Lets take a look at satellite radar and see exactly whats lapping. Take a look at the low pressure system spinning its way off the northeast. Over delaware seeing a fair amount of rainfall as well. Youll see a sprinkle or two here and there. Dont be sprays surprised. But it is finally starting to move its way out. Temperatures, another portion of my story because it has been extremely chilly. Well, highs today 61 at Reagan National airport, 60 at dulles and 58 at some 13 to t 15degrees blow the seasonal averages because we hewed be so much warmer than that. Right now our current temperature is only 59degrees in the Nations Capital and in our antibody hood here is what were looking at. Fif
The toll road this morning. Still have this section of the toll road shut down, westbound toll road just after Fairfax County parkway, thats where the crash happened with an overturned truck, all lanes being pushed on to fair fashion county parkway. Overall beltway looking okay. You can see no major problems on the beltway. Into town and out of town looking good. 66 here, live westbound no worries. Edgar welsh will be in sort again today. This was him in court yesterday. He was accused of firing a gun inside the pizza restaurant comet ping pong on sunday. He claims he was selfinvestigating a fake news story called pizza gate which spread online. The New York Times published a story based on a jailhouse interview with him. News 4 spoke with the rorner and Megan Mcgrath is live good morning. Reporter adam goldman is a reporter with the New York Times and he recently spoke we had gar welsh who is in jail for that shooting. He said that he came to comet ping pong to selfinvestigate somethi
Folger shakespeare library. Hello, and welcome to the wonder of will live. Im Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare library, and today you are joining us on a very special day. Were broadcasting here from the historic pastor reading room where for the past 80 years scholars from around the globe have come to use the largest shakespeare collection in the world. Joining on the live feed for making it possible for shakespeare fans to enjoy this special day. Shakespeares influence goes beyond the written word, your arrival was accompanied by the folger consort. If you are interested in their music you can find it on itunes and have a look at the wonder of will room that has been created by itunes. We collect shakespeare material for everyone who wants to celebrate. Today we are here to celebrate the legacy of the worlds greatest storyteller. What better way to do that than pay tribute with stories. I am willing to bet that every one of you has a story to tell about how they g