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AJ Goldbloom

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agoldbloom@dailyvoice.com

A Baltimore, MD, native and happy owner of a Weimaraner puppy named Commander, AJ graduated from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism where she did everything from writing to camera work to voiceovers to editing. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

AJ Goldbloom's Contributions

Police & Fire

Early Morning House Fire Kills Juvenile, Dog In Falls Church A house fire in Fairfax County took the lives of a juvenile and a dog on Tuesday, September 6, officials said. At around 1:45 a.m., firefighters reported to the home in the 6600 block of Barrett Road to extinguish the blaze, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Two occupants and one dog were pulled from the fire and given medical attention, authorities said. One of the occupants, a juvenile, died at the hospital and the other occupant was in critical condition, fire officials said. A dog was also reported dead after the incident, authorities said. Fire inv…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/06/2022

Police & Fire

Stafford County Double Date At Local Motel Ends With Armed Robbery: Police Three armed men disrupted a recent Stafford County double date at a local Super 8 motel, police said. Just after midnight on September 3, officials arrived at the motel, located at 557 Warrenton Road, where they discovered that two adult men had been robbed in a motel room, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The two men were invited to the motel by two women they met on Facebook and as they all settled into their room, there was a knock on the door, claiming to be "room service", officials reported. Three masked men, two of them armed with knives, entered the roo…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/06/2022

Police & Fire

Again? Stafford DUI Driver Sends Victim's Car Into Back Of Police Cruiser A Stafford drunk driver was arrested again for causing a collision, officials said.Bernard Griffin, 31, struck the back of a Hyundai at a red light at Aquia Park Shopping Center, around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The impact of Griffin's hit sent the Hyundai into the back of a police patrol car, authorities said. Although the vehicles sustained significant damage, no one was hurt in the incident, police reported. When another officer arrived at the scene, they observed that Griffin had bloodshot eyes and smelled like alcohol, la…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

Events

Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition The National Symphony Orchestra will play music on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on September 4, NBC4 Washington said. No tickets are required for the musical event, but you can secure a great spot as of 3 p.m. that day, the website reported. The real show begins at 8 p.m., so if you are a fan of the NSO, be sure to ring in Labor Day at the U.S. Capitol for the free concert. Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

Police & Fire

Norfolk Police Officer Sustains Injuries From Gunshot Wound (Developing) A Norfolk police officer was shot during an incident on August 31, officials reported.At around 10:45 p.m., law enforcement said one of their officers sustained a gunshot wound in the 2700 block of Vincent Avenue, according to the Norfolk Police Department. The officer's family was notified and no other information was released. This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

Police & Fire

Falls Church Woman Arrested For Three-Vehicle Crash That Killed Pedestrian A Falls Church woman was arrested for causing a three-car accident that killed a man, officials said.On August 18, at around 8:30 a.m., 26--year-old Yansi Gonzalez attempted to change lanes, from the left lane on Wilson Boulevard, and hit the side of a Volkswagen Jetta traveling in the same direction, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.The impact of the collision sent the Jetta off the road and into a parking lot, where the car struck and killed 62-year-old Albert Sweat of Maryland, police said. The Jetta also hit a parked car from the force of Gonzalez's hit, authorities repor…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

News

Support Surges For Daughter, Fiancé Of Woodbridge Man Killed In Recent Crash Garrett Clark, 32, was in a car crash on August 20 that ended his life. During the incident, Clark's car smashed into a retaining wall and Clark, who was not wearing a seatbelt, did not survive. His young daughter, Remy, his fiancé, and the rest of Clark's family are still reeling from their tragic loss, a GoFundMe page for the family said. "This devastating event has taken the life of a brother, father, son, fiancé, and friend...we are asking for any generosity to help carry out Garrett’s legacy which lives through his beautiful baby girl, Remy Jolie Clark, whom he loved so much." The GoF…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

Obituaries

Woodbridge Family Mourns Unimaginable Loss Of 2-Year-Old Son A family in Woodbridge is currently suffering through one of the most difficult experiences: the loss of a child.Roy Lee was born in December 2019 and passed away unexpectedly on August 26, a GoFundMe page for the family said. "Roy was a very happy handsome boy that was loved by so many friends and family. He touched the lives of so many people." At only two years old, Roy made a lasting impact on his family and anyone who met him, the page said. The fundraising page was started to financially support Roy's parents, Marilyn and Gabriel, and the rest of the family during this hea…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/01/2022

News

Hawk Survives After Getting Caught In Grill Of Car In Fairfax County A driver in Fairfax County had an unexpected visit from a hawk over the weekend, but the bird was in some trouble, Fox Weather said. The driver noticed that the hawk was lodged inside their car's grill and called upon law enforcement for some assistance, the website said. A few feathers were ruffled, but all in all, the bird was removed safely and police were able to arrange for it to be cared for at a local licensed wildlife rehabilitation center, Fox Weather said. Click here for Fox Weather's full report.

by AJ Goldbloom

08/31/2022

Police & Fire

Two DC Teens Arrested For Armed Carjackings: Police Two teens were arrested for two armed carjackings they carried out in D.C., police said. On August 29, at around 11:15 p.m., one suspect exited their vehicle and approached a victim in the 500 block of G Street, where the suspect pulled out a firearm and demanded property from the victim, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. About 13 minutes later, one of the suspects exited their vehicle and approached a victim in the 1300 block of Potomac Avenue, officials said. The suspect pulled out the firearm again and when they demanded the victim exit their vehicle, the victim …

by AJ Goldbloom

08/31/2022

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