anna-lysa gayle, what did he tell you? anna-lysa: jonathan, that is some of what he had to say. is denying thel allegations made by prince george's county police. this happen not too far from here, national avenue and monument avenue. prince george's county police say they are standing by the charges. about an hour after the mgm casino celebrated its grand opening, the head of prince george's county liquor board was charged with dui. the police say there was an accident involving three cars come including caldwell. they approached him and noticed a strong odor of alcohol. >> you cannot drink and friday night at his home in bowie, where he'd painted a different picture of what happened. off-camera he said he was not impaired. he said that it was blown out of proportion. he also claimed the breathalyzer machine had a problem. a spokesperson for prince george's county police said he refused to take the breathalyzer test and failed a field sobriety test. do you think this weakens his credibility in that position? >> that's a possibility. . anna-lysa: you think you should keep his jo

anna-lysa gayle has how they are preparing the roads. anna-lysa: assignments to make sure they know the neighborhoods to monitor once we start getting some of the wintry mix. crew members are prepared to work into tomorrow afternoon if needed. >> it has been pretty cold. had to change my clothing and everything. anna-lysa: crews at the virginia department of transportation headquarters stocked up on all of the equipment, including salt and sand. 1,100 trucks are being used to treat the roads. >> we have all the supplies on hand. we are looking for this to be more of a sleet, freezing rain, ice event. d.c. and: workers in maryland are also preparing, releasing notices, asking drivers to stay off the roads overnight into the morning. the lastng this is weekend befo c and about. >> everybody will be rushing out. we just want people to be cautious. if they can delay travel until about 9 a.m., it would really help. anna-lysa: debbie still has to do her christmas shopping. >> i'm going to go home and stay there. bowsersa: mayor muriel is asking

anna-lysa gayle has more. anna-lysa: the suspect is 28-year- salisbury, north carolina. he walked into the restaurant with an assault rifle, pointed at patrons, who got away. and, ping-pong, witnesses say that a man walked in with an assault rifle. a coworker started to panic. >> a host ran up and said, did you see that guy, he had a gun? anna-lysa: workers called the police and started getting restaurant, somebody noticed a large police presence on connecticut avenue. >> the officers had their guns drawn. they were standing behind cars and taking aim, talking to the suspect. after a while, the suspect came out. anna-lysa: he snapped these photos. >> i'm thankful to all of the residents who called immediately. anna-lysa: say the suspect, edgar welch, fired one shot into the ground while in the restaurant. nobody was injured. the police say he admitted he was there to investigate pizza gate, which refers to a fake news article that circulated before the election, claiming that hillary clinton and her campaign chief were running a child trafficking ring in the restaurant's

anna-lysa: in ellicott city, anna-lysa gayle, abc 7 news. kimberly: members of the electoral college meet tomorrow in all 50 states and d.c. to cast their votes for president. undane eventually monday i that has brought added attention this year. celebrities were calling on some looked were college voters to vote for anyone other than donald trump. some have received death threats and others are demanding an intelligence briefing before they cast their votes. and thejohn mccain incoming senate minority leader chuck schumer are pushing for select committee to investigate russian hacking during the presidential campaign. senator an effect we will need a political scientist to determine, but every american needs to know. is seriousain: this business. if they destroy the electoral process, they destroyed democracy. some republicans say existing committees can investigate russian actions. the president-elect cast doubt on russia's role in the outcome. >> if there is this conclusive opinion among all of these intelligence agencies, they should iss

anna-lysa gayle is live in hyattsville. how are they doing tonight? anna-lysa: we are just hearing from a worker here at the apartments that one of the people rescued from the apartments may have passed away. we are still working to confirm that. the latest we had learned was he is in critical condition and one of the other people who was rescued was apparently after he was in his sleep. here is what he said. what happened? >> i was asleep, then i saw smoke in my room. when i started to come out, i see the smoke is too much. so i fell. and they rescued me. man, who do not what to be identified, lives inside of this apartment with two roommates. one of the roommates was away for the night, the other man is in his 70's. we are told the man in his 70's is in critical condition. they are praying for his recovery why they -- while they try to find a place to stay for the night. >> i think it's very serious what happened. i'm feeling for him. anna-lysa: kimberly the firefighters used to help put out the fire has frozen. two other people were displaced as a r

anna-lysa gayle found plenty of procrastinators and bailey's crossroads.a-lysa: shoppers filled this parking lot friday evening as they stop their cars for last-minute goodies. >> i got a water filter for my dad. this will save him some money. >> i love it. anna-lysa: what else are you picking up? >> this stress reliever roller, for my mom. wow, what other stores have you been to? >> burlington, mall. anna-lysa: what are some of your last-minute gift ideas? >> gift bags, whatever we could find, honestly. anna-lysa: inside, we found some shelves almost anti-. most of the -- most of the shelves were almostempty. that you would suggest? >> oh, my god, well, i think it's better to think about what can make their everyday life a little bit easier, as opposed to what will surprise them for just a few seconds. anna-lysa: or if you have a tough time finding a gift, you can always do this -- route.nt the gift card steve: the temperatures right now are still in the 40's. we will stay like that inside the capital beltway another few hours, then the rain moves in. if

anna-lysa gayle reports of the resounding agreement and lived. anna-lysa: in this quiet community, john glenn was an inspiring figure. news of his passing brought fond memories for his neighbors. this person remembers taking this photo with him as a little girl. >> he invited us inside, picked me up, carried me and my brother, put us on the counter, and talk to us for about 30 minutes, telling us all about his adventures in space. anna-lysa: glenn who was the euros was known for being humble and sharing his experiences with anyone who would listen. it was a priceless gift which neighbors valued. this man and his wife remember the stories that glenn shared after his second trip to space in 1998. >> neighbors gathered in front of his house on the cul-de-sac and he spent about an hour talking to the neighbors about his journey. people in the neighborhood. >> people were always congratulating him. he was happy to be of the ground, but happy that he had been in space. anna-lysa: through his bravery, he showed people around the world and locally that an

anna-lysa gayle looks at the steps the university is taking. >> i was kind of surprised. ard of the mumps being prominent for a long time. anna-lysa: students at georgetown university are checking their immunization records to mature they have received the mumps vaccine after a student was diagnosed with a contagious virus. >> i went back and checked my records to make sure i had the vaccine. anna-lysa: the university's associate vice president of student health has reminded students that symptoms may include fever and swelling around the jaw. some of the best ways to avoid spreading the disease is for students and faculty to wash their hands, cough or sneeze into a tissue, and avoid sharing drinks and eating utensils. contract -- contact respiratory secretions when coughing or sneezing or direct contact. >> i'm pretty worried. especially we are living in a communal setting, sharing bathrooms and all that. it's important to sanitize all the time. >> it makes me nervous knowing there are people here who have not had the immunizations when they should. we have to submit reco

anna-lysa gayle was therefore the show. how was it, anna-lysa?nna-lysa: it was a great show, alison. for some people, tonight was another test of how well the casino could handle thousands of visitors. aboutncert wrapped up at 10 p.m., and prince george's county police say they have no issues reported in terms of traffic. it was smooth sailing and some smooth r&b. >> we love boyz ii men. anna-lysa: what is your favorite road." anna-lysa: excited fans filing to the new theater at the mgm national harbor for the first time. that allout show meant 3000 seats were filled. >> we figured this would be the perfect time to come, and it's a thursday night. and it probably will not be crowded. r&b group the popular is the first to perform in the new theater since mgm opened its doors last thursday. fans say they had no problem getting to the venue. how was it as far as traffic? >> it was a breeze. >> traffic was really great. >> no more than what you would normally expect. are alreadyany melodies. >> coming back for lionel richie. and we are coming back to

anna-lysa gayle has the efforts to track down that woman and find donahoe. anna-lysa?lysa: tonight john donahoe's family members are desperate for answers. this is one of the last places his credit card was used, at this beauty supply store on annapolis road in hyattsville. before john donahoe left his parents' bethesda , everything seemed normal, but two weeks later the police are noticing signs that are not usual. >> his credit card has been used. >> we are very concerned right now. anna-lysa: they say since donahoe was reported missing, a woman has charged roughly $700 worth of items. surveillance video captured in the store shows are entering, making a purchase, then leaving. donahoe's 2011 chevy equinox is still missing. >> his credit card was used by a female at a beauty supply store in hyattsville. it was also used at various retail stores. anna-lysa: the family has been working with detective since his disappearance. >> we need to find him, wherever he is. >> detectives don't have any reason to believe the use of the card is an associate of mr. donahoe or the f

anna-lysa gayle talked with the police. she joins us live from capitol heights. anna-lysa: we just learned that one man was shot to death inside street where detectives are surrounding the house. the shooting happened just before 9 p.m. say nobody else was injured at this time, they do not have a suspect, and no arrests have been made in connection with a, investigation that is ongoing. at this hour, the victim has not been identified. all they are saying is he is an adult male. we will have much more as soon as information becomes available. live in capitol heights, anna-lysa gayle, abc 7 news. jonathan: sanctions against russia from president obama come including ordering dozens of people from the russian embassy in the district out of the country and denying russia's access to a compound on maryland's eastern shore. michelle: all of this in response to intelligence that hackedussians dnc to affect the presidential election. tim barber is live in northeast washington. the maryland compound will be blocked off tomorrow. in the district, diplomats have just three

anna-lysa gayle explains why. its 4xxx and still ahead on good morning washington.. set in the trial of dylan roof.. coming up..the emotional testimony from a survivor who witnessed the parishioners.. chills - snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain this weekend - big weekend temperature swings (20s to 60s) today: cold and windy. highs: 24-29 winds: nw 15-25 g 35+ mph feels: 5-15 tonight: diminishing winds. clear and very cold. lows: 10-18 winds: nw 5-10 mph feels: single digits friday: mostly cloudy and cold. highs: 29-33 winds: s 5 mph its 4 xx and coming up on good morning washington.. tricks.. the serial international senior citizen jewel thief caught yet again.. the newest line on the rap sheet of doris payne.. nowadays buying a car can be stressful.. but what if it was just as simple as buying your favorite treat from a vending machine? we'll explain.. we capitol.. its going to be a cold one out there today.. our storm watch 7 team is monitoring that bitter cold air.. we'll have the updated forecast coming up in a few minutes.. new d-n-a technology will be used in

anna-lysa gayle reports. anna-lysa: at the oakville grill and the wine bar. >> i was behind the bar here. anna-lysa: some say they witnessed a christmas miracle. it all started on december 10 with a customer who was in need of help when a piece of steak got stuck in >> he turns blue. it was bad. anna-lysa: that is when the bartender rushed to the choking man and performed the heimlich maneuver. >> it's just a moment you make a decision. basically around there to try to help someone. anna-lysa: after a short time it was success and he stopped the choking. >> that is something that should be something that you are doing and not thinking about the material stuff. >> but the customer who was saved wanted to express his gat tuesday in multiple way -- gratitude in multiple ways. he sent him this christmas card with a check made out for a generous amount. >> on the card he wrote he is happy he has one more christmas with his family. >> co-owner is happy with the storybook ending. just in time for the holidays. >> thi

alison: that is where anna-lysa gayle is tonight. we just saw the tree. all lit up tonight. there?? anna-lysa: lots of people, thousands of people are waiting. they are waiting for something big to happen to a lot of big name performers here. we heard from kelly clarkson. we will have much for coming >> it's making me question the safety of the schools. >> parents push for children school to get up to code. what they say is lacking and did you know slow internet can actually hold your business back? say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. that's 10 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. say hello to internet speeds up to 150 mbps. and add phone and tv for only $34.90 more a month. call today. comcast business. larry: a live look at the national christmas tree. marc anthony performed. we have the guests coming in and out. the first family lit the tree five minutes ago. steve rudin is out there. how is it going out there? >> it's between the acts that marc anthony finished seeing. garthbrooks is on. you saw th see it behind me. it's beautiful this

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anna-lysa: there were many senior citizens that were impacted by this water main break. some plan on expressing their frustration three lawsuit. live in northeast washington, anna-lysa gayle, abc 7 news. michelle: anna-lysa, thank you. new wildfires in tennessee -- fire crews are getting their first break from the rain. gatlin city -- gatlinburg city leaders are worried about possible mudslides now since the fire started sunday night. thousands are still displaced. in tennessee and alabama, people have been impacted by deadly tornadoes, storms blamed for as the line of severe weather continues to move east. jonathan: a new twist into the investigation of the attack that took place at ohio state university. cnn is reporting that the knife that was used was purchased in the district. what we don't know is why artan visited washington in the first place. he ran his car into a crowd at ohio state and then jumped o he was ultimately shot and killed by police officers. michelle: the president-elect insist that the middle class will see the greatest benefits of what he calls the largest tax cut since the 1980's. in a new interview, he said any reduction in taxes on the wealthy w

we head to anna-lysa gayle who is a little bit lower. not on a riser at the ground level. what is going on? anna-lysa: well, steve; like you said, a lot of people are here early. they are eager and they are holding their programs with the details everything they need to know about the national christmas tree lighting. look at all the excited faces. a lot of people feeling lucky to be here today because this was a lottery process to get the tickets. among the pre-show fairfax, pennsylvania, gaithersburg, waldorf, maryland, orlando and, of course, in d.c. according to the program tonight's host is eva longoria. she will introduce the u.s. force band airmen, reverend debra havkin for the invocation and then the introductions. that will be followed by the moment we are all waiting for, the message from the first family. talking about why they came out and why they are lucky to be here, considering it's a lottery. alison: thank you. the star-studded event is also forcing the road closures near the white house. along the national mall. before you head out tonight or maybe start

anna-lysa gayle has the details live from the school. anna-lysa? anna-lysa: jonathan, as the festive decorations indicate, students and faculty are ready for winter break. meantime, they are reminded of ways to prevent the spread of virus. some are more concerned than others. and let us know what's happening. anna-lysa: students are checking their immunization records to make sure they have the mumps vaccine after a student was diagnosed with the contagious virus. >> i made sure that i was good. anna-lysa: the associate vice president for student health has reminded students that symptoms may include fever and swelling around the jaw. the best ways to avoid the disease is for students and faculty to wash their hands, cought or sneeze into a tissue or elbows, and avoid sharing drinks or eating utensils. >> i am pretty worried. i think especially because i'm living in a communal setting, sharing bathrooms and all that, it's very important to sanitize all the time. >> it makes me nervous knowing not had the immunizations. we have to's submit immunizat

anna-lysa gayle tracked her down to find out what compelled her to share the talent with metro riders. >> ♪ fall on your anna-lysa: it's not the typical sound you would expect riding the metro. >> ♪ hear the angels' voices anna-lysa: earlier she changed the tune. >> it was me, my mother, my children, my sister, her hospes the friends. we look like do you know how to get on this? anna-lysa: it was their first time to use metro and they were trying to return to the vehicle after visiting the white house. >> one of the track broke down. we were so anxious. that is why i started singing. >> anna-lysa: she is a domestic violence survivor and now works as an on-call singer for cirque du soleil. she has another reason to sing. >> the whole reason i was singing this is my first christmas that it was like oh, my god, i have no weight, no burdens. i'm healed. anna-lysa: the video recorded by her 14-year-old daughter and its has been shared more than 8,000 times. >> people were crying on the subway, like it's in front of me. >> following an election that divided the nation she believed she was a

anna-lysa gayle, abc 7 news.onathan: there is a possible conflict of interest over donald trump's d.c. hotel. house democrats say that a federal agency told them trump has to sell his stake in the hotel. the general services administration says it has not made a final decision in this case. trump is renting the property from the federal government. the contract says, "no elected officials of the government of the united states shall be admitted to any share or part of this lease." stay tuned as this plays out. transition, the role of donald trump's three adult children seems to be expanding. r father'sdant thei meeting today. and donald trump junior interviewed candidates for interior secretary. cnn is reporting that if iv anka trump will use the white house. alison: let's get back to the cold weather. happening now, preparations for the winter weather we told you about earlier. snow team is deploying snowplows to keep the roads safe. tom roussey has how the region is getting ready. hi, tom. tom: hi, alison. have

anna-lysa gayle has more. former virginia campaign chair for donald trump is running for governor or a virginia. as part of his campaign, he is running a contest to win an ar-15. >> i will be rolling out a bill for constitutional carry. carryysa: constitutional means gun ne allowed to carry concealed weapons without a permit. >> it's terrifying. anna-lysa: the brady campaign to prevent gun violence says the raffle is an appropriate, as we approach the anniversary of the mass shooting in newtown, connecticut, which left 20 students and six adults dead. >> that gun was in ar-15 style, automatic assault weapon. i feel this is highly insensitive and highly responsible of mr. stewart. toa-lysa: what do you say critics who worry this may be putting weapons into hands that may be dangerous? citizensalready, already have the right to have these. anna-lysa: stewart will ensure that the person who wins the weapon is legally allowed to own it. >> we will make sure that all state and federal laws are followed. some remain

. >> ♪ i'll think think think of u every step of the way ♪ q: anna-lysa gayle talked to the little girler who told us is the serenade is what the world needs right now. anna-lysa: in this section of chinatown, one thing y always count on is music. >> ♪ waiting on the world to change ♪ >> my name is kenny sway. i was born and raised in maryland. i have been doing music since i was 5 years old. >> he goes by the stage name kenny sway and spends the day performing for anyone who is willing to watch. on wednesday afternoon he caught mary evelyns eye outside the gallery place metro station. the 11-year-old who suffers from down syndrome from raleigh, north carolina, visiting with her family. >> we were walking to go get a drink. we heard this music. i said is that a band? >> her sister annie o'neil standing by her side when this happened. >> she walked up to me. i pulled her in. anna-lysa: mary evelyn held on to his hand as he serenaded her. her sister streamed it through >> she and i created an experience, experience of freedom and love. anna-lysa: a moment mary evelyn is proud of and her m

anna-lysa gayle joins us live with what is being done for them for the people who lost their homes. anna-lysa: right now we are in one of those apartment units that suffered most of the damage. take a look around. this is really putting a damper on the holidays for many of the families that were outside of their unit for month of the day. most of them being allowed to return this afternoon around 3:00 p.m. we told you 31 people were displaced originally but now the number is about ten. while worker were to put the pieces together, some families were allowed back in. four units are now considered unlivable due to an early morning fire. one of those severely damaged unit belongs to adam. he had a chance to see his destroyed condo for the first time on wednesday afternoon. >> the carpet. the ceiling is gone. it will be a big hit. i don't have insurance. anna-lysa: he was going to celebrate holiday early but he had to rush back from delaware when he heard about the fire. >> you were out of a place to stay tonight? anna-lysa: i'm going to drive back to delaware. fortunately. anna-lysa: he

live in greenbelt, anna-lysa gayle, abc7 news. jonathan: thanks. also developing tonight, unknown number of chickens killed after a fire ripped through an egg farm in accokeek. skytrak7 over the scene this afternoon on old marshall road. we are told most of the chickens and the turkeys in the building were released to safety. no word on a cause. alison: a fire that ripped through a home this morning were started by fireplace ashes. they were put in the wrong container and left in the garage. they were still hot and they reignited. the estimated damage $700,000. s damaged. everyone in side escaped unharmed. jonathan: because of that, and a lot of fires like it across the country, firefighters are urging everybody to safely dispose of ashes on the cold day of winter. it has been cold leading up to today. the first day of winter. stormwatch7's chief meteorologist doug hill joining us now. it felt milder today. i guess the sun warmed things up. doug: a little bit. nice air mass for the first day of winter. for the short-term we will see the milder temp