💨 Abstract

A man from Frederick, Maryland, pleaded guilty to assaulting a gate agent at Dulles International Airport after becoming upset over flight delays. Christopher Crittenden, 54, punched the gate agent in March 2025, who then lost consciousness briefly. Crittenden faces up to 10 years in prison. Meanwhile, a heat alert has been issued for the District through Sunday, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s.

Courtesy: Ciara Wells