Ike Ejiochi
My High School superlative was, “Most Talkative.” Who would have thought I’d actually be able to parlay that into a career I love? Not me. I grew up in South Plainfield, New Jersey -- the heart of America!
Since the 4th grade, I walked around with a tune in my head and a saxophone in my hand. By the age of 23, I played in every jazz and R&B club in the Tri-State area and needed a change.
Through music, I learned the art of storytelling. After listening to some inspirational people, I applied that skill to journalism—a concentration I learned at William Paterson University and eventually Quinnipiac University for my master’s degree.
From there, I went on to report in Joplin, Missouri and Hartford, Connecticut covering everything from devastating floodwaters in Southwest Missouri to a Simsbury, Connecticut Catholic deacon who dedicated his life to social change after living through the death of Emmett Till—his family friend.
I’ve won some awards here and got nominated for a few more over there but the most important thing for me is the ability to tell stories that highlight the highs and lows of the human spirit.
It’s been a pleasure to call the DMV home! If you feel like you have a story that needs to be told, feel free to hit me up on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Let’s talk!
The latest from Ike Ejiochi
Lawyers claim Boy Scouts of America hid pedophiles in ranks for decades
Eight men who say they've been sexually assaulted or abused by scout leaders are filing a massive lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America.
Sibley Memorial Hospital welcomes its first baby of the New Year
Sibley Memorial Hospital in Northwest D.C. welcomed its first newborn of 2020 nearly one hour after midnight on New Year’s Day.
Rockville man struck and killed in I-270N crash, police say
Maryland State Police have identified a Rockville man who was struck and killed in crash on I-270 Northbound Friday morning, north of the Shady Grove exit in Montgomery County.
First DC-area undocumented immigrant marks one year inside sanctuary church
It’s been 381 days since Rosa Gutierrez Lopez was ordered to go back to her native county of El Salvador. It’s also 381 days since she’s decided to live inside a sanctuary church.
Montgomery County police ID victims in Christmas Day Damascus double homicide
Montgomery County police have released the identities of a man and a woman who were found dead after what police called a domestic-related homicide in Damascus on Christmas Day.
Bethesda airsoft gun range will close after community backlash
The owner of Aim Point inside the Westfield Montgomery Mall said it was supposed to be a place to have a fun. The community thought otherwise.
Prince George's County 'peeping tom' suspect arrested again, police say
A 37-year-old Hyattsville man who has been arrested multiple times for trespassing and "peeping tom" charges is behind bars again for burglary. This comes after reports of the man trying to break into at least 25 apartments that are affiliated with the University of Maryland College Park.
Bethesda jewelry store armed robbery caught on camera
New video released by Montgomery County police shows the alleged armed robbery of a jewelry store in Bethesda that led to the theft of more than $60,000 worth of jewelry.
Fairfax County residents, get ready to see a new kind of crosswalk.
It’s no secret — pedestrian-involved crashes can be a deadly problem incident.