Suspect Apprehended After Shooting Near Fairfax County Bus Stop: Police Suspect Apprehended After Shooting Near Fairfax County Bus Stop: Police
Suspect Apprehended After Shooting Near Fairfax County Bus Stop: Police A 52-year-old man from Alexandria was arrested for shooting a victim on Thursday, August 18 at a bus stop, Fairfax officials said. At around 1:53 p.m., the 33-year-old victim got into an argument with the suspect, Paul Malone in Huntington, according to the Fairfax Police Department. Malone shot the victim multiple times in their upper body,  before fleeing the scene, authorities reported. Witnesses and police investigation revealed there was a handgun near the scene, and that Malone was located at a nearby hotel, where he was later arrested, police said. Law enforcement said they do…
DMV Ice Cream Shops Named Among Best In America DMV Ice Cream Shops Named Among Best In America
DMV Ice Cream Shops Named Among Best In America Three ice cream shops in the DMV have made the list of some of the top ice cream shops in the nation, according to reports from the Thrillist. The Charmery: 801 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211 Founded in 2013, this Baltimore ice cream shop offers a rotating selection of creative flavors, and several "always" flavors. Stop in to check out their newest featured flavors! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Charmery (@thecharmery) Goodies Frozen Custard: 200 Commerce St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Goodies, based in Alexandria, showcases …
Campagna Kids Camp Counselor Sexually Assaulted Minor In Virginia, Arrested Campagna Kids Camp Counselor Sexually Assaulted Minor In Virginia, Arrested
Campagna Kids Camp Counselor Sexually Assaulted Minor In Virginia, Arrested Alexandria police announced they arrested a camp counselor on Tuesday, August 2, for his sexual assault of a 13-year-old, authorities said. Tae’Sean Atwater, 21, had been working at Campagna Kids camp since 2019, before he sexually assaulted a minor, the Alexandria Police Department reported. Police are looking for other potential victims, as Atwater also worked at Patrick Henry Elementary School summer camp, Samuel Tucker Elementary in the before-school program, and George Mason Elementary in the after-school programs, officials said. Law enforcement said he is currently being held at the…
Angry Virginia Dad Drove 300 Miles, Killed Man Who Dated Daughter: Authorities Angry Virginia Dad Drove 300 Miles, Killed Man Who Dated Daughter: Authorities
Angry Virginia Dad Drove 300 Miles, Killed Man Who Dated Daughter: Authorities An angry Virginia dad drove nearly 300 miles to North Carolina to confront a man dating his daughter, who he shot and killed, authorities said. James Patrick McAlee, 46, of Alexandria, drove to a mobile park home in Onslow County to confront 27-year-old Jared Musgrove about a relationship with his daughter around 3:20 a.m. on July 5, the county sheriff's office said. McAlee got a gun from his car and shot Musgrove, who was taken to the Naval Hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. McAlee was tracked down by the U.S. Marshal’s Service and Detective J. Carter of On…
Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America
Alexandria Hot Dog Spot Ranked Among Best In America Hotdogs are sacred to many American baseball fans, barbecue lovers, and anyone else who identifies as a wiener connoisseur. Alexandria is home to Virginia's best hotdog, according to the Food Network's list of the top 50 hotdogs in the U.S. Haute Dogs and Fries takes the art of a hotdog to a whole new level with their grass-fed beef franks inside a freshly and locally baked bun, the Food Network said. Their most popular dog, aka the Bánh Mì Dog, has an array of flavors from ingredients and toppings like jalapeño, cilantro, and a dollop of spicy mayo. This hotdog joint is located at 610 …
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner.  Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…
Alexandria Man, 22, Shot And Killed In DC Alexandria Man, 22, Shot And Killed In DC
Alexandria Man, 22, Shot And Killed In DC A 22-year-old man from Alexandria was shot and killed over the weekend in Washington DC, authorities said. Keonte Broadus-Gallman was found around 9 p.m. in the 1900 block of Anacostia Drive after authorities received a report of an unconscious person, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. Police said he was found suffering apparent gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.…
Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting
Police Identify Alexandria Teen Killed In D.C. Shooting Police have identified a teen who was killed in a Northeast D.C. homicide on Saturday, July 9, officials said. Damari Wright, 17, of Alexandria was found inside a vehicle at around 5:30 p.m. at the 3500 block of Hayes Street, the Metropolitan Police Department said. He had suffered apparent gunshot wounds, but showed no signs of life, officials said. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that would lead to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. 
MS-13 Members Found Guilty In Brutal Murders Of 2 Teens In Falls Church: DOJ MS-13 Members Found Guilty In Brutal Murders Of 2 Teens In Falls Church: DOJ
MS-13 Members Found Guilty In Brutal Murders Of 2 Teens In Falls Church: DOJ Five members of the violent international gang MS-13 were convicted of kidnapping and murdering two Fairfax County teenagers in 2016, prosecutors said. The boys were found in shallow graves at a Falls Church park seven months after they disappeared. An Alexandria jury last week found the men guilty of killing 17-year-old Edvin Escobar Mendez and 14-year-old Sergio Anthony Arita Triminio, the Department of Justice said. The convicted killers now face life sentences in federal prison.  MS-13 members killed Mendez in August 2016 because they believed he was a spy for the rival 1…
Alexandria Gunman In Richmond Murder Crashes In 101 MPH I-95 Pursuit: Police Alexandria Gunman In Richmond Murder Crashes In 101 MPH I-95 Pursuit: Police
Alexandria Gunman In Richmond Murder Crashes In 101 MPH I-95 Pursuit: Police A 24-year-old Alexandria man was arrested in a deadly Richmond shooting when he crashed his car while leading a pursuit on Interstate 95 with speeds up to 101 miles an hour, authorities said. Derrick R. Adjei is the subject of the homicide investigation in the death of 36-year-old local dad Kyle Stoner, who was shot outside of the City Dogs restaurant in Richmond around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, according to State Police and a statement from the restaurant. A pursuit was launched shortly after, when a Virginia State Police trooper spotted a Toyota 4Runner heading north at an excessive rat…
Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of 18-Year-Old Alexandria Student: Police Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of 18-Year-Old Alexandria Student: Police
Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of 18-Year-Old Alexandria Student: Police A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Luis Mejia Hernandez last week, authorities said. Hernandez was injured in a fight at the Bradlee Shopping Center, located in the area of the 3600 block of King Street, around 12:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Alexandria Police said.  He later died from his injuries at a local hospital. The incident forced Alexandria City Public Schools to shift to remote learning and sent shockwaves through the community.  The teen was charged with murder and is being held in the Northern Vi…
Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident Leads To Alexandria Car Crash: Police Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident Leads To Alexandria Car Crash: Police
Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident Leads To Alexandria Car Crash: Police Alexandria Police are investigating after a a violent road rage incident ended in gunfire and a single-car crash, the department said on Twitter.  (*UPDATE 6/01/22*)::Seminary Road has been reopened. — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 1, 2022 The incident, which shut down Seminary Road from Howard to Jordan Streets, happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, according to the Tweet. No injures were reported as a result of the shots being fired and only minor injuries were sustained in the car crash, police added. No other information was released. This is a developing story so…