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Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Happy 247th birthday to the United States of America! Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC. DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited. Access points include: West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW 17th Str…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home
Man Convicted Of Executing Military Couple In Front Of Their Virginia Home A Virginia man was convicted in the execution-style murders of a married military couple in front of their Fairfax County home, authorities said. Ronnie Marshall, 21, of Lorton, was found guilty after a week-long trial of aggravated murder and firearm offenses in connection with the shooting deaths of Edward and Brenda McDaniel on May 26, 2021, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano.  “This was a highly emotional and tragic case that ended the lives of two respected members of the Army and our community,” Descano said. “Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel we…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Fatal Single-Car Crash In Lorton Did Involve Speeding, Alcohol: Police Fatal Single-Car Crash In Lorton Did Involve Speeding, Alcohol: Police
Fatal Single-Car Crash In Lorton Did Involve Speeding, Alcohol: Police A 24-year-old died from injuries sustained in a single-car crash in Lorton, police said.On July 16, Santos Casco Sierra of Maryland as driving on Richmond Highway near Woodside Lane at around 5:15 a.m., when he drove into a tree and the vehicle set on fire, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Casco Sierra was the only occupant of his 2010 Ford Fusion and after being treated for life threatening injuries, he succumbed to his injuries, officials said.  After further investigation into the crash, law enforcement concluded that speed and alcohol were factors in this incident…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison
Lorton Drug Dealer Who Caused Woman's Overdose Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison A Lorton man was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for causing a woman to die from a drug overdose, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said.  Julian Velasquez, 36, distributed counterfeit Xanax containing fentanyl to the woman, labelled as a 29-year-old E.M., who accidentally overdosed in August 2020, the office reports.  Velasquez, who gave E.M. the fake pill, did not call for help after finding her unresponsive on August 9, 2020. Instead, he called his friend and drug customer, 27-year-old Enoel Comsti of Vienna, to help …

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by David Cifarelli & Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Overnight Fairfax County Car Crash: Police 20-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Overnight Fairfax County Car Crash: Police
20-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed In Overnight Fairfax County Car Crash: Police A 20-year-old woman has died in an overnight single-car crash in Fairfax County and the driver is being charged with her death, according to authorities. Danight Girmay, of Lorton, was killed in the crash that occurred at the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Beulah Street in Franconia around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, Fairfax County Police said.  Correction: The crash occurred at Manchester Blvd and Beulah St in Franconia. #FCPDhttps://t.co/fRL9DLyVQD — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) May 12, 2022 The driver, 20-year-old Sara Flores, also of Lorton, was said to be…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Victim ID'd In Recent Fort Washington Murder: Police Victim ID'd In Recent Fort Washington Murder: Police
Victim ID'd In Recent Fort Washington Murder: Police A Virginia man has died in a recent shooting in Prince George's County, authorities said. Benjamin Ampong, 34, of Lorton, was shot and killed in the 2500 block of Corning Avenue around 1:00 p.m. on May 4, Prince George's County Police said.  Officers arrested Anthony Shaw, 31, and a 16-year-old boy, both of Washington DC, in connection with the shooting. Police were able to locate Shaw and the teen attempting to leave the area, leading to a brief pursuit, say officials. The suspects lost control of their vehicle and crashed on the 4800 block of Wheeler Road, where they …

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by Annie DeVoe