MS-13 Gang Member Wanted In El Salvador Arrested By ICE Agents In Virginia, Feds Say MS-13 Gang Member Wanted In El Salvador Arrested By ICE Agents In Virginia, Feds Say
MS-13 Gang Member Wanted In El Salvador Arrested By ICE Agents In Virginia, Feds Say A suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for extortion and robbery in El Salvador was arrested in Virginia, according to federal officials. Josue Saul Garcia-Lopez was taken into custody on Monday, May 4, when ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents from Harrison tracked him down and re-arrested him. Garcia-Lopez, a Salvadoran native, has been identified in an international warrant as an active member of the MS-13 gang and tied to extortion and robbery schemes in his home country, officials noted. Federal officials say he entered the United States at an unknown time and location. He also …
Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI
Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI A Guatemalan national accused of raping a child under the age of 13 was arrested again by federal agents in Virginia, days after being released from custody, according to officials. ICE agents arrested Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia on Friday, May 1, following a court appearance in Fairfax County, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday, May 5. Garcia had previously been arrested in June 2025 on multiple felony charges, including:  Rape of a child under 13; Aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13; Use of a computer to commit a sex offense with a minor; Distributing…
Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take
Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take Robert Kennedy Jr.'s curious history with animals took another strange turn this week in Virginia. The Health and Human Services secretary shared a photo of himself on social media at Dulles International Airport clutching a bird in his fist in front of a terminal. "Starling rescue today at Dulles Airport," the 72-year-old lawmaker posted on several platforms. View this post on Instagram The nature of the "rescue" was unclear, and airport officials have not commented on the incident. Comments on Kennedy's post ranged from scathing ("the earl…
'Bonded Forever': Maryland Astronaut Who Named Moon Crater For Late Wife Reflects On Fallon 'Bonded Forever': Maryland Astronaut Who Named Moon Crater For Late Wife Reflects On Fallon
'Bonded Forever': Maryland Astronaut Who Named Moon Crater For Late Wife Reflects On Fallon A Maryland astronaut who once walked the halls of a Baltimore County high school is now leaving a deeply personal mark on the Moon—and sharing the story with the world. Reid Wiseman, a Dulaney High School graduate and NASA commander, explained during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, April 30, that he and his Artemis II crewmates named a lunar crater after his late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, who had ties to Virginia through James Madison University. The moment, Wiseman said, wasn’t planned, but became one of the most meaningful of the entire missio…
Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE
Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE A convicted child sex offender from Romania who was sentenced in Virginia — but released early — is back behind bars after a new arrest out of state, and federal immigration officials now want her out of the country. Rebeca Fratila-Ilies, 34, was arrested on a probation violation in North Carolina on March 12, 2025, after previously being convicted in Staunton of sexually abusing a middle-school boy, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Fratila-Ilies was convicted of two counts of carnal knowledge of a child and statutory rape in Staunton Circuit Court and sentenced to 10 ye…
Two Days, Two Guns At Same Maryland HS: Second Student Caught With Loaded Weapon, Sheriff Says Two Days, Two Guns At Same Maryland HS: Second Student Caught With Loaded Weapon, Sheriff Says
Two Days, Two Guns At Same Maryland HS: Second Student Caught With Loaded Weapon, Sheriff Says For the second straight day, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to St. Charles High School to investigate reports of a student with a gun. On Thursday, April 30, an administrator in the building spotted a student acting suspiciously and holding a backpack in a "manner that appeared unusual," investigators said. When the student placed the bag in a locker, the administrator conducted a search, which led to the recovery of a fully-loaded handgun. The 15-year-old never displayed the weapon, according to the sheriff's office, the firearm was safely secured, and a Sch…
Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded ‘Ghost Gun’ Inside High School After Trying To Flee: Sheriff Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded ‘Ghost Gun’ Inside High School After Trying To Flee: Sheriff
Maryland Teen Caught With Loaded ‘Ghost Gun’ Inside High School After Trying To Flee: Sheriff A Maryland teenager was caught with a loaded ghost gun inside a high school after trying to push past staff and run, authorities said. The incident happened on Wednesday, April 29, at St. Charles High School in Charles County, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. School administrators and the school resource officer were alerted to a 15-year-old student who may have had a firearm. When the school resource officer, along with an administrator, attempted to search the student, the teen tried to push past the administrator and flee. He didn’t get far. The school resource office…
Body Found Near Virginia High School Campus Sparks Death Investigation: Police Body Found Near Virginia High School Campus Sparks Death Investigation: Police
Body Found Near Virginia High School Campus Sparks Death Investigation: Police A death investigation has been launched in Northern Virginia after a dead body was found on a high school campus, police say. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, to Potomac High School in Dumfries, where a 39-year-old man was found unconscious in the woods. The man, who investigators noted had no affiliation to the school, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. There were no signs of foul play, according to police, and there is no ongoing threat to the community concerning the death. "More infor…
Teen In Custody After Armed Robbery At Albert Einstein High School Stadium: Police Teen In Custody After Armed Robbery At Albert Einstein High School Stadium: Police
Teen In Custody After Armed Robbery At Albert Einstein High School Stadium: Police An armed robbery at a Maryland high school stadium prompted a police response and briefly put the building in a secure status before a teen suspect was taken into custody, authorities say. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, to Albert Einstein High School in the 11100 block of Newport Mill Road in Kensington to investigate a reported robbery. As a precaution, officials say the school was placed in a temporary secure status following the report. That status was lifted by 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. No injuries wer…
Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van
Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van A young boy who loves Encanto, yogurt, and making his family laugh is at the center of a story that hits close to home for many parents. Alexander Staron, a nonverbal child living with cerebral palsy, spends his days moving through the world in his own way — often army crawling from room to room when he decides he’s had enough of one place, his parents shared. He can be silly, stubborn, and selective with affection, but deeply loved, with a personality that shines through every interaction, loved ones say. “He is sweet when he wants to be, selective about who he gives his attention and aff…
Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th
Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th History isn’t just something you read about — in Maryland, it’s something you can wear. A longtime Maryland gardener and preservationist has created a stunning silk scarf to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, blending patriotism, local pride, and timeless style into one eye-catching piece. Caroline Benson, a fixture in Maryland’s gardening and historic preservation community, teamed up with artist Alden Firth to design the 35-by-35-inch scarf, inspired by the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage, according to Talbot County officials. The result is a soft silk statement piece featuring f…
Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE
Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE A man previously deported three times and charged with multiple child pornography offenses was released from jail in Virginia — only to be arrested again months later by federal agents, officials say. The case played out in Fairfax County, where officials say local authorities released a man facing serious child exploitation charges despite a federal request to keep him in custody. Roni Mendez-Escobar, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was taken into custody again on Wednesday, April 22, following a court appearance in Fairfax, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal a…