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'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless 'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless
'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless A 55-year-old woman who died as the result of a carjacking in Washington DC is being mourned for her altruism Leslie Gaines was sitting in the front seat of a Mazda SUV outside of Washington Hospital Center around 1:10 p.m. Monday, June 3, when her daughter got out to get her a wheelchair, DC Metro police said. That's when 22-year-old Kayla Brown hopped behind the wheel and drove away, Gaines still in the car. Around 1:30 p.m., Brown tried to turn left from 6th Street NW onto D Street, but failed to negotiate the turn and crashed into a building. Brown got out and tried to flee on foot but…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
US Marshals Nab DC Murder Suspect In Florida: Police US Marshals Nab DC Murder Suspect In Florida: Police
US Marshals Nab DC Murder Suspect In Florida: Police A man wanted for killing a Washington DC mom of five last month was nabbed by US Marshals agents in Florida, authorities said. Wonell A. Jones, Jr., 34, had been wanted for killing 33-year-old Audora Williams on the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast Tuesday, July 19, DC Metro Police Chief Robert J. Contee II said.  Williams was found lifeless suffering gunshot wounds inside of a home around 1:25 p.m. Her body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Jones was wanted on a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging him with First Degree Murder while Armed. Members o…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Suspect ID'd In Killing Of Washington DC Mom Of 5: Police Suspect ID'd In Killing Of Washington DC Mom Of 5: Police
Suspect ID'd In Killing Of Washington DC Mom Of 5: Police A suspect has been identified in this week's killing of a Washington DC mom of five, authorities said.  Wonell A. Jones, Jr., 34, is accused of gunning down 33 year-old Audora Williams in the 2900 block of Knox Place, Southeast Tuesday, July 19, DC Metro Police Chief Robert J. Contee II said. Jones is also wanted on a Superior Court arrest warrant for unlawful entry, authorities said. Williams was found lifeless suffering gunshot wounds inside of a home around 1:25 p.m. Her body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The Metropolitan Police Depart…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Stolen DC Vehicle Recovered In Pasadena Months After Reported Missing: Police Stolen DC Vehicle Recovered In Pasadena Months After Reported Missing: Police
Stolen DC Vehicle Recovered In Pasadena Months After Reported Missing: Police A vehicle that was stolen out of Washington DC last year has been recovered in Pasadena, authorities said.  Lashae Parker, 26, of Glen Burnie, and Dyandre Owens, 23, of Brooklyn, were found driving the stolen Toyota around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, Anne Arundel County Police said. The vehicle was reported missing to DC Metro Police on August 28, 2021, police said.  Both suspects were arrested and charged accordingly, police said. One person already had an outstanding warrant for their arrest through Baltimore City, police added. The car was pulled over for displaying…

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by David Cifarelli