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Maryland Man Arrested For DWI, Hit-Run While Driving On Virginia Sidewalk, Police Say Maryland Man Arrested For DWI, Hit-Run While Driving On Virginia Sidewalk, Police Say
Maryland Man Arrested For DWI, Hit-Run While Driving On Virginia Sidewalk, Police Say A teen from Maryland who drove along the sidewalk of a busy Virginia trail while allegedly intoxicated before bailing on his vehicle was apprehended, police say. Luis Funez Medina, 18, of Columbia, Maryland, is facing multiple charges following an incident that played out on Saturday on the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Loudoun County. According to investigators, at around 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 17, officers from the Leesburg Police Department were called to investigate reports of a driver who was on the sidewalk in the area of Crosstrail Boulevard SE.  Police say that F…
Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say
Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say A Maryland man who was already wanted in multiple jurisdictions crossed state lines into Virginia and is behind bars after being busted by police in Loudoun County on Thursday afternoon, police say. Laurel resident Ronald Canan, Jr. 41, who is no stranger to law enforcement, is facing new charges in Leesburg after being caught attempting to steal from Lowe's on Russell Branch Parkway SE. Shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, officers were called to the store to investigate a reported shoplifting incident when Canan walked out of the store with a shopping cart loaded with unpaid mercha…
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where 6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where
6 Tornados Touched Down In VA, MD: Here's Where The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornados touched down in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia on Wednesday, June 5 — six of them in the DMV alone. The NWS sent four teams to cities across the region to survey storm damage and found a warm front slowly lifted northeast across the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia into northern Virginia, along with central and northeastern Maryland.  At the same time, low pressure tracked along the warm front causing severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to develop. Peak winds were between 85 and 105 mph, the strongest in  Seven of them. Here's w…
Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know
Twister Totals Home, Leaves Trail Of Destruction Across Montgomery County: What We Know Crews are out cleaning up a trail of destruction left by a tornado through Montgomery County, MD on Wednesday evening, June 5. Officials confirmed a tornado over Poolesville and Gaithersburg, however, residents across the area shared photos of uprooted trees, downed poles, and all-around wreckage left by the storm. The National Weather Service is deploying four survey teams to investigation the damage in nine counties across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.  While a twister wasn't officially confirmed in Leesburg, residents shared footage of an ominous cloud hovering over t…
DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix
DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix When the NCAA Final Four tips off on Saturday night in Phoenix, there may be some faces on the court familiar to basketball fans in the DMV. There will be no shortage of players who hail from Maryland and Virginia during this weekend's showdown, as Purdue, UConn, Alabama, and North Carolina State look to secure their spot in Monday's final.  For the Wolfpack, Fort Washington resident Casey Morsell is looking to help lead NC State to an upset after three years playing at the University of Virginia. He'll be joined by Richmond native Dennis Parker, Jr. a 4-star freshman recruit who playe…
Baltimore Man Swipes $2.8K In Merch From Sunglasses Hut In Virginia: Police Baltimore Man Swipes $2.8K In Merch From Sunglasses Hut In Virginia: Police
Baltimore Man Swipes $2.8K In Merch From Sunglasses Hut In Virginia: Police A 29-year-old Baltimore man is facing charges after authorities say he stole more than $2,800 in merchandise from a Virginia sunglasses hut in 2023. Raquan L. Harkless allegedly went into the Fort Evans Road NE building in Leesburg on Sept. 11, 2023, and removed the items, then left, Leesburg police said. Harkless was identified as the suspect and arrested on Jan. 31, 2024. He was being held in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond.
Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police
Shoplifting Couple In Leesburg Swiped $158K In Merch From Stores Across DMV: Police A couple accused of stealing more than $158,000 from retails stores across the DMV and North Carolina has been arrested. Roxana Dumitru, 29, and Ionut-Robert Ionescu, 30, both of Laurel, MD, are accused of stealing approximately $6,400 worth of merchandise from the Ulta store on Village Market Boulevard in Leesburg Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, 2023, Leesburg police said. The two were identified as suspects and subsequently linked to additional shoplifting incidents in Maryland and North Carolina, local police said. It's believed they swiped more than $158,000 from multiple stores, author…
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA The National Weather Service has released a brand-new map showing projected snow totals coming to the mid-Atlantic later this week. Wednesday, Jan. 17 is expected to be "very cold" with temps struggling to reach the freezing mark southeast of Washington DC in the afternoon, the NWS said.  Sunny skies are expected today, but it will remain very cold. Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 18 will be another dry day but with increasing clouds, and not quite as cold. A cold front will come in on Thursday night into…
Life In Prison For Son Responsible For Butchering Mother In Maryland: State's Attorney Life In Prison For Son Responsible For Butchering Mother In Maryland: State's Attorney
Life In Prison For Son Responsible For Butchering Mother In Maryland: State's Attorney An Anne Arundel Judge has ruled that a 26-year-old man spend life in prison for the grisly murder of his mother in their Tracy's Landing home in 2021, authorities announced. Andrew Beavers was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of his mother, cybersecurity executive Juanita Naomi Koilpillai, 58, whose body was found poorly outside of their home after being reported missing. Anne Arundel County State's Attorney Anne Colt Leitess added that on top of the life sentence, Beavers was also hit with three years on a weapons charge. On July 25, 2021, prosecutors say that …
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores If you bought butternut squash from Costco recently, it may contain E. Coli. Safeway Fresh Foods, based in Vineland, NJ, is recalling fresh-cut butternut squash sold in Costco stores in several states, due to E. Coli found during routine testing. A letter was sent to customers who purchased the product between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. The squash product was sold in Costco stores in Washington D.C.; Maryland (Gaithersburg, Frederick, Columbia, Wheaton, and Owings Mills); Pennsylvania (Robinson and Homestead); and Virginia (Fairfax, Sterling, Pentagon City, Leesburg, and Charlottsville). Click…
'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Driver Who Hit Loudoun County Jogger Before Fleeing: Police 'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Driver Who Hit Loudoun County Jogger Before Fleeing: Police
'Sorry,' Said Unlicensed Driver Who Hit Loudoun County Jogger Before Fleeing: Police "Sorry," is what one unlicensed Baltimore driver said to a Loudoun County jogger he hit with his side mirror before fleeing the scene, authorities said. Jaden Hughes, 21, of Baltimore was arrested and charged with Driving Without a License, Hit and Run, and Use of a Phone While Operating a Vehicle in the Thursday, Aug. 17 crash, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said in a release. The jogger told police she was running on the side of the 17700 block of Canby Road in Leesburg around 1:05 p.m., when she was struck by the side mirror of a van. The driver, later identified as Hughes, sto…
Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (TRACK THE ROUTE) Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (TRACK THE ROUTE)
Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (Track THE Route) One of the largest motorcycle rides commemorating 9/11 sets off Friday morning, Aug. 18, touring Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, and New Jersey before closing off at Ground Zero on Sunday, Aug. 20. Click here for maps and the complete itinerary of the 2023 America's 9/11 Ride. Organized by America's 9/11 Foundation, the annual ride raises funds for college scholarships for children of active first responders across the U.S., and assists emergency organizations with funds, materials, equipment and sometimes volunteers. The first leg of America's 9/11 Ride kicked off in Somerset, PA early Friday…
Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors
Honduran National Admits To Robbing MD Post Office At Gunpoint: Prosecutors A Honduran national living in Virginia is expected to spend years behind bars after admitting to his role in the armed robbery of a Maryland post office, federal authorities announced. Juan Ramon Ramirez Delgado, 40, who currently resides in Leesburg, pleaded guilty this week to federal charges for a commercial robbery conspiracy and for robbing a US Post Office in Brandywine. In October 2017, prosecutors say that Ramirez Delgado and his co-conspirators donned masks and weapons and pointed the guns at employees at the post office while demanding money. They then made off with an undisclose…
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…
Predator Targeting Teen Online Convicted Of Planning To Meet Minor For Sex Near Maryland HS Predator Targeting Teen Online Convicted Of Planning To Meet Minor For Sex Near Maryland HS
Predator Targeting Teen Online Convicted Of Planning To Meet Minor For Sex Near Maryland HS An undercover agent in Maryland posing as a 15-year-old girl on social media busted a baddie from Virginia who was found guilty of the sexual solicitation of a minor, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Leesburg resident Adin Huezo Grandados, 28, was convicted this week by a jury and will face 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month, officials said. Adin Huezo GrandadosMontgomery County State's Attorney Prosecutors said that Huezo communicated with what he thought was a 15-year-old girl through a social media profile created by an undercover officer…
This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report
This DMV Town Named Top Travel Destination In New Report A Virginia town has been named in Good Housekeeping's 20 Best Cheap Places to Travel in 2023 list. Leesburg is the only town in Virginia to make the list, with its historic downtown being compared to "stepping into a postcard", the magazine states. “We are elated that Leesburg is being recognized as a top travel destination for those looking for a unique and exciting place to visit,” stated Economic Development Director Russell Seymour. “Leesburg is a great place to live, work, visit, and start a business.” The magazine noted Leesburg for its proximity to both Washington, DC, and the beaut…
'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg 'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg
'Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience' Hosts Magical 'Halloweekend' Event In Leesburg “Harry Potter- A Forbidden Forest Experience”, a nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical elements and creatures from the books and films surrounding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Leesburg over Halloween weekend. The experience will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29th in Morven Park at 41580 Sunday Morning Lane. Guests of all ages are welcome, and should expect a 60-90 minute experience. Tickets range from $25-$75 depending on age and session date/time.  “Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World …
Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores
Wegmans Says Goodbye To Plastic Bags At Virginia Stores Customers will soon no longer be able to get single-use plastic bags at Wegmans stores in Virginia, the company announced this week.  The grocery chain said stores in Leesburg, Dulles, Potomac, Lake Manassas, Virginia Beach, and Charlottesville would stop using the bags beginning on July 1. Wegmans in Fairfax and Richmond counties have already phased out single-use plastic bags.  Customers can purchase paper bags for 5 cents each or bring reusable bags for their groceries. The company said it would donate any money generated from the sale of paper bags to local food banks, the com…
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him
Leesburg's Quinn Gorman, 13, Didn't Let Cancer Define Him Though Quinn William Gorman battled osteosarcoma, it did not define him.  The 13-year-old Leesburg boy died earlier this month after a valiant three-year fight, his obituary said.   He rarely complained about his disease. Rather, the teenager loved to hunt, fish, and play sports. He's survived by his parents, Peter and Nikki Gorman, and sisters Ava, Chloe, and Kate, as well as many extended family members.  The family will hold calling hours on Tuesday, May 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg. The Mass of Christian Burial will take …