Alanea Cremen

Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Digital Producer at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

Emmy-Adjacent Digital Producer

Articles

Defense Intelligence Agency IT specialist accused of trying to sell classified information for citizenship to another country

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Authorities say the IT specialist wanted the citizenship because he did not “expect things here to improve in the long term.” Credit: Justin - stock.adobe.com WASHINGTON — A Virginia man who worked as an IT specialist for the federal government is facing charges after authorities claim he attempted to give national defense information away in return for citizenship in another country.
Dead man found inside burning car as flames spread to nearby home

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Credit: Wirestock - stock.adobe.com LEESBURG, Va. — A death investigation is underway after a person was found dead inside a burning car in Leesburg Wednesday night. According to the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office, crews were called to the 200 block of West Market St. just after 11:30 p.m. for reports of a car on fire parked next to a home.
Five workers charged in $11M Amtrak health care fraud scheme

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Each employee reportedly received thousands of dollars in cash kickbacks from health care providers, including an acupuncturist and a podiatrist. WASHINGTON — Five people are facing charges as officials claim they participated in a health care fraud scheme to defraud their employer, Amtrak. According to United States Attorney District of New Jersey, Alina Habba, all five people have admitted to taking part in the scheme. Four other co-conspirators have also pleaded guilty.
How reading could win a teen a Nintendo Switch, and adults Southwest Airlines passes with Anne Arundel County Public Libraries

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Want to win a Nintendo Switch or Southwest Airlines passes? Better get to reading. ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — On Wednesday, the Anne Arundel County Public Library announced the return of the Summer @ Your Library (S@YL) program and this year, one participant will be rewarded with a Nintendo Switch. The S@YL program's theme this year is "Color Our World," and it aims to prevent seasonal learning loss by encouraging daily reading and more.
Man tried to carjack moped after getting shot in Northwest DC, police say

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after they say an accused armed carjacker was the victim of a shooting moments before trying to steal a stranger's moped in a Northwest alley. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the intersection of 7th and H Street Northwest just before 4:15 a.m. for reports of a shooting, but when officers arrived, no victim was found.
Double shooting investigation underway in Fort Washington

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Very little information has been released in regards to the shooting, but police have confirmed to WUSA9 that two people were killed. FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — Police are investigating a deadly double shooting in Fort Washington on Tuesday night. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, the shooting happened in the 5200 block of Haras Place.
Barricade situation unfolds after woman is shot to death in Southeast DC

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

WASHINGTON — Multiple roads are closed in Southeast, D.C. as a barricade situation unfolds after a woman was shot to death Tuesday afternoon. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 2300 block of Pitts Place, Southeast for reports of a shooting just before 12:45 a.m. When officers arrived, they found an unconscious woman who had been shot. The woman was not breathing when first responders arrived and was pronounced dead by DC Fire and EMS.
Man charged with shooting outside Bethesda bowling alley

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

BETHESDA, Md. — A man is facing charges after police connected him to a shooting outside a Bethesda bowling alley in March. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, 22-year-old Devon Edwards was arrested for the shooting that happened outside Bowlero Bethesda on March 29. Officers were called to the bowling alley in the 5300 block of Westbard Ave.
Montgomery County launches library app for easy browsing

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A new app will help readers in Montgomery County browse their public library more easily later this month. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will release its new app on Friday, which will give users more convenient options to browse library resources and services. “The new Montgomery County Public Libraries’ mobile app is another step toward making our resources easier to access for everyone in the community,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
2 killed when box truck collides with tractor-trailer on I-70

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The box truck and the tractor-trailer crashed into the wooded area next to the roadway and caught fire. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto File image of traffic cone FREDERICK, Md. — Two people are dead after a box truck collided with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 Sunday afternoon. According to Maryland State Police, the crash happened around 4 p.m. near Exit 62 on I-70 in New Market.