Drew Wilder

Washington, D.C.

Freelance National Correspondent at WRC-TV (Washington, DC)

husband // girl dad // reporter covering Northern Virginia for @NBCWashington // DMs are open // [email protected] // Previously: NYC, RVA, CU, EIU, BBCHS

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Articles

I-66 road rage gunfire seriously hurt man, nearly hit pregnant wife's belly

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

A road rage clash on I-66 in Northern Virginia nearly claimed multiple lives and left two newlyweds who were expecting a baby shot and wounded. In a story you'll only see on News4, the couple spoke for the first time about the moment a driver opened fire - and why they're infuriated by what they called a light sentence for the shooter. Yousef Muezeb and Morgan Hartge were on cloud nine in the fall of 2023.
FCC employee accused of trying to abduct women in Alexandria

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Drew Wilder

A 35-year-old man with a high-profile federal job is being held in a Virginia jail on multiple felony charges for allegedly attempting to abduct two women and sexually assaulting them on Friday night. Alexandria police said video shows the suspect, Jeff Gary, approaching a woman outside the Braddock Road Metro station. The woman told police Gary restrained and assaulted her. She called police and detectives immediately went to work to identify the suspect.
Radican cargos contra empleado de la FCC por intento de secuestro en Alexandria

2 weeks ago | telemundowashingtondc.com | Drew Wilder

Un hombre, con un puesto federal de alto perfil, se encuentra en prisión por múltiples delitos graves por presuntamente intentar secuestrar a dos mujeres y agredirlas sexualmente el viernes por la noche, según las autoridades. La policía de Alexandria informó que un video muestra al sospechoso, Jeff Gary, de 35 años, acercándose a una mujer afuera de la estación de metro Braddock Road. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo 44. La mujer declaró a la policía que Gary la sujetó y la agredió.
FCC employee accused of sexual assault, attempted abductions in Alexandria

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

A 35-year-old man with a high-profile federal job is being held in jail on multiple felony charges for allegedly attempting to abduct two women and sexually assaulting them on Friday night. Alexandria police said video shows the suspect, Jeff Gary, approaching a woman outside the Braddock Road Metro station. The woman told police Gary restrained her and assaulted her. She called police, and detectives immediately went to work to identify the suspect.
Lieutenant governor candidates speak on federal workers, Tysons casino

4 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder
6 Virginia Democrats ving to join ticket as lieutenant governor nominee

4 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

A new poll of Virginia voters shows a huge early lead for Democrat Abigail Spanberger over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. The Roanoke college poll shows Spanberger with a 15-point lead, but the pollsters also say it's very early and Virginians aren't yet dialed into the race. But the lieutenant governor's race is another story, because Democrats have six candidates who will square off in a primary in about three weeks.
FBI agent faces gun charges in deadly Stafford County shooting

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

An FBI agent is facing gun charges in connection to a shooting death investigation in Stafford County, Virginia, according to an indictment. In February, a 61-year-old man was shot and killed by an off-duty FBI agent in Stafford County. The Sheriff's Office said the victim was a hero, rushing from his nearby home to help officers during an altercation in the street.
Federal judge orders release of Georgetown scholar detained by ICE

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder |Gina Cook

A federal judge has just ordered the release of Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown University professor and postdoctoral scholar who was arrested by immigration authorities in Northern Virginia in March. U.S. District Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles said Wednesday Khan Suri has not been accused of or convicted of a crime. She said the order for his release is in the public interest because it will disrupt the chilling effect his detention has had on protected political speech.
Younkin vetoes bill to count African American history courses toward graduation

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

Classroom culture wars continue to fuel partisan debate throughout Virginia, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently took his veto pen to a bill that would've allowed students a choice to substitute World History 1 or World Geography with African American History or Advanced Placement African American Studies. Under the bill, those classes - for the first time - could have counted toward a student's graduation requirements. "No one was going to be required to offer these classes," said Del.
White South Africans land at Dulles as Trump proposes refugee status for group

1 month ago | nbcwashington.com | Drew Wilder

With American flags in hand, white South African families were shuffled in front of cameras as they took some of their first steps on U.S. soil. "I want you all to know that you are really welcome here," said Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. With cameras rolling, Landau addressed the group of white South Africans who the Trump administration is proposing to classify as refugees.