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Potting Soil Stored Underneath Deck At Ashburn Home To Blame For $1.7M Two-Alarm Blaze Potting Soil Stored Underneath Deck At Ashburn Home To Blame For $1.7M Two-Alarm Blaze
Potting Soil Stored Underneath Deck At Ashburn Home To Blame For $1.7M Two-Alarm Blaze Potting soil stored underneath the deck of a Loudoun County home that spontaneously combusted caused more than a million dollars in damage, according to the fire marshal. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, crews from multiple jurisdictions responded to a home in the 23400 block of Virginia Rose Place in the Little River District, where they were met by a fast-moving fire with flames showing from the back of the residence. A second alarm was quickly called, bringing additional manpower to the scene of the house fire, and it took crews approximately 20 minutes - attacking from all …
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say
Warrants Issued For Man Wanted After Breaking Into Trump Campaign HQ In Virginia, Police Say The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has identified a 39-year-old man with a criminal history who is wanted in connection to the burglary of a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump over the weekend. Warrants have been issued for Toby Shane Kessler, who has no fixed address, for burglary and other offenses after breaking into the presidential hopeful's Virginia headquarters. Shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a burglary that was caught on camera found that Kessler forced his way into the building and "spent a brief period of time before leaving."   The o…
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Recognize him?  A suspect is wanted in Virginia after burglarizing a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump in Loudoun County, authorities announced. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office following an incident reported at the Trump For President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11.  The office, which is in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, is currently being leased by the Trump campaign, officials said, and also serves as the HQ for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee. According to the Loudoun County Sherif…
Former Elementary School PTO President In Virginia Accused Of Embezzling $83K, Sheriff Says Former Elementary School PTO President In Virginia Accused Of Embezzling $83K, Sheriff Says
Former Elementary School PTO President In Virginia Accused Of Embezzling $83K, Sheriff Says A woman has been accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from a Virginia Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), authorities announced on Thursday. Kimberly Medina, 43, of Ashburn, is accused of embezzling $83,200 from the Moorefield Station Elementary School following a months-long investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office that was launched in December 2023. According to investigators, the agency was contacted by the school's principal and other members of the PTO Board, which ultimately found that Medina had been squirreling away funds for personal use between Februa…
22-Year-Old Killed In Virginia Crash 'Created Lasting Impact On Every Person She Met' 22-Year-Old Killed In Virginia Crash 'Created Lasting Impact On Every Person She Met'
22-Year-Old Killed In Virginia Crash 'Created Lasting Impact On Every Person She Met' Megan Taylor had an entire life to look forward to before she was killed in a reported head-on crash in Virginia. The 22-year-old Herndon resident was involved in a crash involving her Honda Civic and a Toyota Highlander SUV late on Friday night near the intersection of Ashburn Village Road and Fultonham Circle in Ashburn. Taylor died from injuries sustained in the crash. The other driver and passengers inside the Toyota were all taken to local hospitals, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. She was hours away from her birthday. our sweet megan passed away last night in a…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia
Best Locally-Owned Doughnut Shops In Northern Virginia Happy National Donut Day! If you're looking to keep this holiday alive, here are some of the best doughnut shops in Northern Virginia. We tried to include locally-owned shops only, with a wide variety of options to please everyone, whether you like the classic glazed or Boston cream, or something more artisanal. Good Company Doughnuts: Local, veteran and family-owned shop with locations across Arlington and Washington D.C. We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In observance of Memorial Day, we have adjusted hours. Plan your doughnut runs ac…
Northern VA Woman Wins $1.6M Playing VA Lottery: 'I Just Kept Hitting' Northern VA Woman Wins $1.6M Playing VA Lottery: 'I Just Kept Hitting'
Northern VA Woman Wins $1.6M Playing VA Lottery: 'I Just Kept Hitting' "One of these days, I'm going to hit it big." That's what Marion Campbell would say to herself. Well, the Ashburn woman can stop saying it, because it finally happened: Campbell won $1,630,146 playing the Virginia Lottery’s Marvelous Money: Vegas Nights game. She started playing, and winning, one night after work. “I just kept hitting,” she said. “It was kind of surreal!” Marvelous Money: Vegas Nights is one of dozens of online instant games available on the Virginia Lottery app and at valottery.com. The jackpot grows as more people play. The odds of winning any prize in this game a…
Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60 Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60
Loudoun County Dad Brian Bencic Dies Unexpectedly, 60 Brian Bencic of Loudoun County died unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, according to his obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel website. He was 60 years old. Brian's LinkedIn page says he attended James Madison University, and had more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software sales, having worked for federal clients. Brian, of Ashburn, is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lisa Bencic; daughters, Alexandra Bencic and Sydney Bencic, father, Anthony Bencic, sister Stephani Balliet, and several nieces and nephews. He was being remembered for his "unwavering support, w…
'Armed, Dangerous' Man In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff 'Armed, Dangerous' Man In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff
'Armed, Dangerous' Man In Custody Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff Rashaun Owens has turned himself in to police in Loudoun County following a fatal shooting earlier this month, officials say. Owens was one of the most hotly-sought fugitives in the county after an alert was issued for him in connection to the Valentine's Day murder of 19-year-old Michai Dandridge-Carter outside an Ashburn apartment complex. 44400 block of Keller Square in Ashburn Google Maps street view Dandridge-Carter was identified by the sheriff's office as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound outside the Ashburn Meadows complex last week. According to a spokesperson f…
Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex
Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex A death investigation has been launched in Loudoun County after a 19-year-old's body was found in the parking lot of an Ashburn apartment complex, police say. Michai Dandridge-Carter has been identified by the sheriff's office as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound outside the Ashburn Meadows complex on Wednesday night. According to a spokesperson for the Loudoun County Sherif's office, shortly before 7:20 p.m. on Feb. 14, deputies were called to the 44400 block of Keller Square, where there were reports of a pedestrian who was down in the parking lot. The LCSO is conducting an …
Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police
Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police A group of men from Virginia have been arrested following the investigation into a shooting in Montgomery County on Thursday night, authorities announced. Four people are facing charges after crossing state lines into Maryland, leading to an argument and shootout that led to the seizure of high-caliber weapons in downtown Silver Spring. At around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police on patrol spotted a suspicious group of people who began arguing with each other. According to a police spokesperson, the occupants inside of a blue Honda Accord with …
Predators Behind Bars For Preying On Minors During Virginia Sting Operation: Police Predators Behind Bars For Preying On Minors During Virginia Sting Operation: Police
Predators Behind Bars For Preying On Minors During Virginia Sting Operation: Police Nearly a dozen predators are off Virginia streets after police in Fairfax County executed a bittersweet operation targeting people attempting to solicit illicit encounters with minors. A total of ten men were arrested during the three-day ADC Express 2 sting conducted earlier this month using undercover officers posing as teen boys and girls seeking offenders online, authorities announced on Thursday. Despite the triumph, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said that he hoped that no one would bite and engage his undercover officers, though they all fell for it. "I'm sad to report the …
Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County
Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County Charges have been filed against a 53-year-old driver who was speeding before a crash that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist in Fairfax County, police said. Gael Cruchet, 53, of Ashburn was driving the 2016 Acura TLX well above the posted speed limit when they struck Zafeer Piracha, of Lorton, on Rt. 28 in Centreville on Friday, Nov. 27, police said. Piracha was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. Cruchet was taken to a local hospital with injuries considered not life-threatening, and on Friday, Dec. 15, was served a summons releasable charge for reckless driving – speed…
Man Who Preyed On Three Women In Three Hours Accused Of Sexual Battery In Virginia: Police Man Who Preyed On Three Women In Three Hours Accused Of Sexual Battery In Virginia: Police
Man Who Preyed On Three Women In Three Hours Accused Of Sexual Battery In Virginia: Police A 20-year-old Virginia man is behind bars after preying on three women within three hours in Loudoun County. Ashburn resident Ryan Cunningham was apprehended without incident for alleged sexual assaults that were reported back-to-back-to-back on Monday, Dec. 11, the sheriff's office announced. Cunningham's day began at approximately 1 p.m., when a woman hiking on a trail near the 23000 block of Virginia Rose Place in Ashburn reported that a man walked by and inappropriately touched her, officials said. He just getting started. According to a Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, a…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Loudoun County Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Loudoun County
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Loudoun County A 75-year-old woman was fatally struck by a car in Loudoun County Monday, Oct. 23. The woman was in the crosswalk on Old Ryan Road and Hammersmith Place in Ashburn when she was struck by a Mercedes SUV, around 5:45 p.m., county officials said. The woman was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Anyone with any information is asked to call Investigator T. Alpy at 703-771-1021. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV…
Home Explosion: Virginia Family Of 7 Escapes Fire That Claimed Everything But Their Lives Home Explosion: Virginia Family Of 7 Escapes Fire That Claimed Everything But Their Lives
Home Explosion: Virginia Family Of 7 Escapes Fire That Claimed Everything But Their Lives The Keller family is still making sense of it all. The sounds of popping and crackling that awoke the family patriarch, Brayden, on Friday, Oct. 20, is what ultimately saved their lives, according to a GoFundMe for Brayden, his wife, and their five children. Brayden was able to get all five children and his wife out of the house before the explosion that claimed their home and everything inside of it, on the 16000 block of Woodgrove Road in Round Hill at 4:30 a.m., the Kellers and fire officials said. "We are doing everything we can do to stay positive for our children during this incredib…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed During Police Pursuit In Virginia Police ID Motorcyclist Killed During Police Pursuit In Virginia
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed During Police Pursuit In Virginia A motorcyclist died after refusing to stop for Virginia State Police troopers and crashing, authorities announced. Nicholas Thompson, 33, of Ashburn, was killed after attempting to evade a traffic stop while speeding away from troopers before he ultimately lost control and violently crashed. Police say that shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Friday, a trooper spotted Thompson cutting through an emergency vehicle crossover on Route 7 in Loudoun County, and when he caught up to him and attempted to stop him, Thompson refused and sped away down Route 7 into Clarke County. Thompson took his 2020 Suzuk…
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff A 54-year-old massage therapist was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female client while giving her a massage at a Loudoun County spa, authorities said. Xudong “Gilbert” Hu, 54 of Reston, was charged on Wednesday, Sept. 6, following an investigation by Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Special Victims Unit, with one count of obscene sexual display.  The charge stems from an incident that happened at the Relax Spa located on Ashburn Road in Ashburn on July 31, officials in Loudoun County said. Detectives with the Special Victims Unit are asking anyone wit…
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Virginia starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for se…
Beer In The Garden: Brewing Company & Northern VA Farm Team Up For Fall Event Beer In The Garden: Brewing Company & Northern VA Farm Team Up For Fall Event
Beer In The Garden: Brewing Company & Northern VA Farm Team Up For Fall Event A local farm and brewing company are teaming up to bring a day of drinking, music and fun to northern Virginia. Beer in the Garden is happening next month thanks to a partnership between Ashburns' Lost Rhino Brewing Co. and Reston's The Farm at Halley Rise, which opened in 2022. A $10 entry fee includes: Exclusive Beer in the Garden pint glass Flower bouquet (while supplies last) Lost Rhino rootbeer (while supplies last) $5 donation to our non-profit partner, Cornerstones The Little Miner food truck will be on hand dishing up street tacos, burritos, and more for purchase. Li…
DC Man Sexually Assaults Woman Sleeping In Loudoun County Apartment Then Robbed Her: Sheriff DC Man Sexually Assaults Woman Sleeping In Loudoun County Apartment Then Robbed Her: Sheriff
DC Man Sexually Assaults Woman Sleeping In Loudoun County Apartment Then Robbed Her: Sheriff A 44-year-old Washington DC resident has been arrested for breaking into a sleeping woman's Loudoun County apartment and assaulting her, authroities said. Morris K. Gaston broke into the woman's apartment on the 43700 block of Central Station Drive in Ashburn, around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, and sexually assaulted her while she was sleeping, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said. On his way out, Gaston grabbed the woman's purse, police said. Deputies found him nearby and placed him under arrest. The victim was treated on the scene for her injuries. Gaston wa…
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia 7-Eleven A Powerball ticket good for $1 million has been sold in Loudoun County. The ticket from the Wednesday, Aug. 9 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 42870 Truro Parish Drive in Ashburn. The million-dollar question now is: Who has that ticket? The winning numbers were 10-15-21-67-69, and the Powerball number was 3. This ticket matched the first five numbers and missed only the Powerball number. This ticket was one of only three in the nation to match the first five numbers to win $1 million. No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $170 million jackpot. That means the jack…
Death Of Pregnant Dance Teacher Stuns Loudoun County Community Death Of Pregnant Dance Teacher Stuns Loudoun County Community
Death Of Pregnant Dance Teacher Stuns Loudoun County Community A Loudoun County dance community is mourning the unexpected loss of one of its teachers and her unborn child. Maria Castillo, a cherished teacher at both Tiny Toes Dance LLC and Arthur Murry in Ashburn, died unexpectedly over the weekend, the studios announced on Facebook.  Her unborn baby, Corrine, died as well. A cause of death was not announced. More than $12,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Ms. Maria's husband and two daughters. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Maria Castillo and her unborn child, Corinne. Maria... Posted by Arthur Murray …
These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team
These Northern VA Natives Just Scored Spots Playing On US Women's Soccer Team Northern Virginia will be well represented next month in Australia when the Women’s World Cup kicks off down under. A pair of former first round picks from the region taking center stage. Ashburn native Emily Fox, who will be a fresh 25 at the time of the event, and midfielder Andi Sullivan, 28, both made the cut.  The two join the defending champion US Women’s National team, which finalized its 23-woman roster this week. Fox played one year for Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn before turning her attention to her travel squad, where she starred before becoming an all-American at the …
DOUBLE MURDER: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad DOUBLE MURDER: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad
Double Murder: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a drug-related robbery that left two people dead on Memorial Day in Fairfax County, police said. Vladimir Garcia Montes, 18, of Falls Church, has been charged with robbery resulting in death in the incident that killed Jonas Skinner, 20, of Ashburn, and Braden Deahl, 18, of Arlington County, the FCPD said.  Skinner was found dead in the laundry room of an apartment building on the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church around 3:35 p.m. on May 29, Fairfax County police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the upper b…
VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle
VA Motorcyclist Killed In MDW Crash Mourned As Cherished Uncle Shock and sadness spread following the death of 34-year-old Loudoun County resident Erik Grier. The Ashburn resident was riding his motorcycle northbound on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. Erik Grier was being mourned as a cherished uncle.Erik Edward Facebook photo Erik struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. As of Wednesday, May 31, more than $3,900 was raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Mitch Reddington. "I know from many conversations with h…
Standout Soccer Player Among 2 Dead In Drug-Related Robbery: Fairfax County PD Standout Soccer Player Among 2 Dead In Drug-Related Robbery: Fairfax County PD
Standout Soccer Player Among 2 Dead In Drug-Related Robbery: Fairfax County PD A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a drug-related robbery gone bad, which left two men dead and two juveniles injured, police in Fairfax County said. Jonas Skinner, 20, of Ashburn, was found dead in the laundry room of an apartment building on the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church around 3:35 p.m. on May 29, Fairfax County police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Then, Braden Deahl, 18, who was a varsity soccer player for Washington-Liberty High School, was found with a stab wound in the parking lot, as…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Loudoun County Crash Authorities have identified the 34-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Loudoun County. Erik E. Grier, of Ashburn, is believed to have lost control of his bike while riding north on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on northbound  Grier struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Anyone with information, please contact Investigato…
Texas Creep Filmed Child, Unassuming Strangers In Bathroom Stalls In Virginia: Police Texas Creep Filmed Child, Unassuming Strangers In Bathroom Stalls In Virginia: Police
Texas Creep Filmed Child, Unassuming Strangers In Bathroom Stalls In Virginia: Police A 32-year-old man from Texas who was caught filming a juvenile inside of a Virginia restaurant bathroom without knowledge or consent was found with an arsenal of similar photos on his phone, authorities said. Loudoun County Sheriff's deputies were called to Sense of Thai St restaurant on Exchange Street in Ashburn Sunday, May 14, on reports that a man later identified as William M. O'Brien, of Dallas, TX, had taken a photo of video of a child in a bathroom, the LCSD said. Deputies tracked down O'Brien inside of the restaurant, and upon examination of his cell phone, found multiple videos ap…
Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All
Virginia Bakery Owner Finds Calling Making Life Sweeter For All Alyssa Sobecki is not a baker. She is The Difference Baker. Sobecki has had several professional roles over the years — from hair stylist to mortgage loan officer to business coach and consultant—but she’s finally found her calling with The Difference Baker. It’s an idea, she said, that God put into her heart.  Her shop in Ashburn is the only retail location in the United States that carries nine certifications that it is free from top food allergens.  And as the number of those with food allergies increases, more and more people are looking for shops just like The Difference Baker, espec…