Laura Wainman

Washington, D.C.

Digital Director at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

Digital Director at @wusa9 with baseball, coffee & shoe addictions. Proud @elonuniversity grad. She/Her/Hers. Send story ideas to: [email protected]

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Youth curfew for Memorial Day weekend at DC's Wharf

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

From 5 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday, anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or authorized adult over the age of 21. WASHINGTON — After hearing from D.C. residents all week about the need to curb youth violence in the city, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith are taking action, starting in the Wharf neighborhood.
Kash Patel announces FBI will leave DC headquarters, relocate 1,500 employees

2 weeks ago | kvue.com | Laura Wainman

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans Friday to move 1,500 FBI employees out of the agency’s Washington headquarters, calling the current building “unsafe for our workforce.” In an interview with Fox Business, Patel confirmed that FBI staff will be relocated to various locations across the country. "The FBI is 38,000 when we are fully manned," Patel said. "There were 11,000 employees. That's a third of the workforce.
FBI director cites safety concerns and wants to relocate headquarters staff

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

In a television interview, Kash Patel confirmed that FBI staff will be relocated to various locations across the country.
Prince George's County Police officer suspended after off-duty arrest

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

Lt. Jeremy Ingraham has been with the Prince George's County Police Department since 2012, and is currently working in the Burea of Investigation. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto WASHINGTON — A Prince George's County Police officer was suspended after he was arrested Saturday for alleged involvement in a fight in D.C., according to PGPD.
17-year-old arrested on reckless driving charge for crash that sent 4 people to hospital

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

A 4-year-old driver and a Virginia State trooper were two of the people that went to the hospital to be treated. They were both later released. FAIRFAX, Va. — An unidentified 17-year-old has been arrested on multiple charges, including driving without a license, after a chase and crash Saturday night that sent four people to the hospital.
Students evacuated after gun goes off in elementary classroom

2 months ago | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office has said they do not believe the student meant to do any harm, and no one was injured. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A third grade classroom was evacuated Monday at a Fredericksburg elementary school after a gun went off unexpectedly from inside a student's backpack. Officers from the The Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office responded to Lee Hill Elementary School shortly after 10:50 a.m. for reports of a gun being fired.
No jumbotrons on National Mall for Inauguration viewing

Jan 20, 2025 | thv11.com | Laura Wainman

WASHINGTON — If you were planning on watching Inauguration Day events Monday from the National Mall, you'll need to rearrange your plans. The National Park Service told WUSA9 Sunday morning that the jumbotrons on the Mall have been removed, per the request of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Thus, with the previous location changes for all official Inauguration events, there will be no public viewing option for most of the ceremonies.
No jumbotrons on National Mall for Inauguration viewing

Jan 19, 2025 | wusa9.com | Laura Wainman

It is still unclear who will be granted access to Capital One Arena, and who has been invited inside the Rotunda. Credit: (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2017 on the National Mall WASHINGTON — If you were planning on watching Inauguration Day events Monday from the National Mall, you'll need to rearrange your plans.
Body of missing 6-year-old boy with non-verbal autism found in pond

Jul 29, 2024 | abc10.com | Laura Wainman |Lionel Donovan

Fawzan Hassan, a child with non-verbal autism, had gone missing a little more than 24 hours before. His family said he had last been seen at Bohrer Park on Frederick Avenue Saturday at 3 p.m. Just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, community members spotted a body in the pond at Bohrer Park, and contacted police. The body was positively identified as Fawzan.
Stolen dog found, returned to owner

Jul 20, 2024 | 13wmaz.com | Laura Wainman

WASHINGTON — A 2-year-old Shih Tzu named Theo has been safely reunited with his owner, after he was stolen from a car Saturday. However, police are still searching for the thief. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Theo was left in a parked car, along with the owner's purse, just before 1 p.m. in the 1900 block of M Street, Southeast. When the owner returned, they found both Theo and their purse missing.