Troy Pope

Washington, D.C., United States

Assistant Digital Director at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

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DMV's western counties under tornado watch until 8 p.m.

4 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

WASHINGTON — A Tornado Watch has been issued for our western most counties in the DMV until 8 p.m., including areas such as Winchester and Harrisonburg. Right now D.C. Metro is not included, but the watch could be extended. Keep checking with WUSA9's Weather Team for updates.
Firefighters save dog from Southeast DC house fire

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

WASHINGTON — Firefighters rescued a dog while they battled a house fire in Southeast DC on Sunday. The DC Fire and EMS Department first tweeted about the blaze at 12:49 p.m. ─ which was located in the 1600 block of W Street Southeast. When firefighters arrived on scene, smoke and flames were showing through a second-floor window. The fire was brought under control, and firefighters rescued a dog that was inside at the time.
Shooting in Northwest DC leaves 1 dead

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

Credit: WUSA9 FILE - A DC Police vehicle at a scene. WASHINGTON — One person was killed in a shooting early Sunday in Northwest DC, the Metropolitan Police Department said. At 5:47 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 Block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The identity of the victim hasn't been released.
What is a VPN? | The basics

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

VPNs are now essential for online privacy, shielding users from hackers, surveillance, and censorship in a hyper-connected world. Credit: DenPhoto - stock.adobe.com WASHINGTON — As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and digital surveillance becomes increasingly pervasive, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have shifted from optional tech tools to essential safeguards for internet users worldwide.
Police helicopter forces 3 flights to do 'go-arounds' at Reagan National

1 month ago | wnep.com | Troy Pope

WASHINGTON — A police helicopter conducting a search on the George Washington Memorial Parkway forced three flights to make a second approach at Regan National Airport on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Park Police, the helicopter was dispatched to the GW Parkway to help search for potential unaccounted-for people after a crash. The Park Police Aviation Unit was dispatched around 11 a.m. to assist with that crash, officials said.
Police helicopter prompts flights to do 'go-arounds' at Reagan National

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Troy Pope

WASHINGTON — A police helicopter conducting a search on the George Washington Memorial Parkway forced three flights to make a second approach at Regan National Airport on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Park Police, the helicopter was dispatched to the GW Parkway to help search for potential unaccounted-for people after a crash. The Park Police Aviation Unit was dispatched around 11 a.m. to assist with that crash, officials said.
2 teens shot in Fredericksburg residential burglary, sheriff's office says; 1 dead

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Two teens were shot, one of them fatally, during what police say was a residential burglary in Spotsylvania County. Around 3 a.m. Saturday, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office got a call about a residential burglary in progress, and a resident had fired a gun, the sheriff's office said.
Police helicopter prompts flights to do 'go-arounds' at Reagan National

1 month ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

A police helicopter search forced three flights at Reagan National Airport to do "go-arounds." Credit: Natalia Bratslavsky - stock.adobe.com WASHINGTON — A police helicopter conducting a search on the George Washington Memorial Parkway forced three flights to make a second approach at Regan National Airport on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Park Police, the helicopter was dispatched to the GW Parkway to help search for potential unaccounted-for people after a crash.
2 officers shot during traffic stop in Fairfax County, police say

2 months ago | 13newsnow.com | Troy Pope

FAIR OAKS, Va. — Two officers were shot during a traffic stop on Wednesday in Fairfax County, the police department said. A third person was also taken to the hospital, but it wasn't clear if it was the suspect. Police confirmed that a suspect was in custody. The shooting happened in the 4000 block of Majestic Lane near Greenbriar, police said. The police department said the officers' wounds weren't life-threatening. Majestic Lane is closed between Rt. 50 and Meadow Hill Lane.
DC's 20th anniversary Emancipation Day Parade and Concert kicks off Sunday

2 months ago | wusa9.com | Troy Pope

Mayor Muriel Bowser hosts the 20th Anniversary Emancipation Day Parade and Concert at Freedom Plaza. WASHINGTON — Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to host the 20th Anniversary Emancipation Day Parade and Concert, celebrating the historic day with a day of festivities Sunday. The festivities include a parade, concert, and fireworks display, all taking place at Freedom Plaza. The Emancipation Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue between 10th and 14th streets NW.