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Identities Released After Fairfax Father Killed Wife, Daughter Before Fatal Police Shooting Identities Released After Fairfax Father Killed Wife, Daughter Before Fatal Police Shooting
Identities Released After Fairfax Father Killed Wife, Daughter Before Fatal Police Shooting The names are now public in one of Virginia's most violent domestic attacks in recent memory. Chhatra Thapa, 54, of Fairfax, was shot and killed by officers after he fatally stabbed his wife and daughter before turning the knife on his son-in-law inside a Mantua apartment early on Monday, Feb. 23, according to Fairfax County Police. Mamta Thapa, 33, and Binda Thapa, 52, also of Fairfax, died at the hospital after suffering stab wounds during the attack. The son-in-law remains hospitalized with critical injuries as of Wednesday, Feb. 25. Multiple 911 calls were reported at around 5 a.m. on…
Annandale Instructional Assistant Charged With Assault After Student Comes Forward: Police Annandale Instructional Assistant Charged With Assault After Student Comes Forward: Police
Annandale Instructional Assistant Charged With Assault After Student Comes Forward: Police An instructional assistant at a Virginia high school is facing charges after a student came forward and claimed to be assaulted, authorities announced. Jamie Gerardo Gallo Pacheco, 33, of Annandale, was charged with simple assault following an investigation by Fairfax County Police, according to the department. A School Resource Officer received a report of an assault involving a student and an instructional assistant at Annandale High School on Friday, Dec. 19. According to police, detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau's Child Abuse Squad took over the investigation, leading them to ide…
Deadly Daytime Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Huntington Metro Station: Police (UPDATED) Deadly Daytime Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Huntington Metro Station: Police (UPDATED)
Deadly Daytime Stabbing Suspect Apprehended At Huntington Metro Station: Police (Updated) A man with no fixed address is behind bars after a deadly broad daylight stabbing at a busy Virginia intersection, police said. Robert Reed, 56, was arrested at the Huntington Metro Station and charged in connection to the fatal stabbing that happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 near North Kings Highway and Richmond Highway in Groveton, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Metro Transit Police officers located and detained Reed on Sunday, June 15, officials said.  Detectives say an altercation occurred at a bus stop between Reed and the victim before the…
80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police 80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police
80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police An 80-year-old man is behind bars after police in Virginia say he grabbed and inappropriately touched someone walking near Hutchison in Herndon earlier this week. Ramon Herrera, of Herndon, was arrested on Monday, May 12, after his alleged victim reported being assaulted while walking near the 13300 block of Hungerford Place around 8:40 a.m., according to Fairfax County Police. Police say Herrera approached the victim, grabbed her, and "inappropriately touched her" before she was able to escape.  He then fled from the area. Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau, assisted by patrol …
Alexandria Man Offered Woman A Ride, Then Tried To Sexually Assault Her, Police Say Alexandria Man Offered Woman A Ride, Then Tried To Sexually Assault Her, Police Say
Alexandria Man Offered Woman A Ride, Then Tried To Sexually Assault Her, Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars after allegedly abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her when she got into his vehicle, police said. Jose Mauricio Sosas Ramos, 58, of Alexandria, was arrested following the attack, which happened around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley, according to Fairfax County police. Investigators say a woman was walking in the area when Sosas Ramos pulled up and offered her a ride. Once she was inside the vehicle, he allegedly refused to let her leave and tried to sexually assault her. The victim managed to…
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76 Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76
Former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert Passes Away At 76 Former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle "Skip" Ebert, known for his innovative contributions to the criminal justice system, has passed away at the age of 76, officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 4:45 p.m. Ebert, who also served as a judge, was deeply admired for his commitment to justice and reform. His legacy includes groundbreaking initiatives such as establishing investigative grand juries at the county level, creating Cumberland County’s Central Booking Center, and launching a Victim Services Division within the District Attorney's Office to support crime victims navigati…
Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County
Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County New details have been released by police officials in Fairfax County after an elderly couple was found dead in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. Officers were called to the 8900 block of Walker Street in Fairfax late on Tuesday, Feb. 29 to conduct a death investigation when a man and woman were both found dead inside an area home. Upon arrival, officers found Janos John Gertler, 86, and Eva Anna Vas, 73, inside suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are on scene of a death investigation in the 8900 blk of Walker S…