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Cecilia Levine

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Victim Confronts NJ Teacher 12 Years After Sexual, Romantic Relationship: Affidavit At 26 years old, a woman is confronting her former New Jersey teacher who is accused of sexually abusing her 12 years ago, court documents show. Now, the same age as her abuser when they began a relationship, the victim told now-38-year-old Lydia Pinto this month she could never fathom doing what she did: Engage in a relationship with someone 14 or 15 years old, according to the affidavit obtained by Daily Voice. Pinto, of Newton, PA, was charged earlier this month with sexually abusing a former student. The victim, identified only as Jane Doe, was a freshman at Bridgewater-Raritan …

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Police & Fire

Pair Painted Swastikas, Started Fire In Various Locations Around Lacey Township: Cops Two Ocean County men were arrested for lighting a fire in a women's restroom and spray-painting swastikas around a public park, authorities said. Alexander Gerber, 19, and Connor Dougherty, 20, both of Lacey Township, are facing arson charges for the fire in the women's restroom in Gille Park on Nov. 21, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Lacey Township Chief of Police Christopher Kenny said. The pair are also being held responsible for spray-painting swastikas and other graffiti in various locations of the park, police said. Officers likewise discovered damage to th…

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Police & Fire

Fredericksburg Killer's Victim Leaves Behind Daughter, Family Says Support is on the rise for the family of a Virginia man gunned down earlier this month. Qutrail Raynard Smalls was shot and killed on Wharf Lane in Triangle on Nov. 14, Prince William County police said. A search for his killer, Tyus James Terrell, 27, of Fredericksburg, is under way, they said. Meanwhile, more than $1,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for Smalls' family as of Wednesday, Nov. 29. Smalls is survived by his daughter, his parents, five siblings, and a host of loved ones. A reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Terre…

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Obituaries

Single Mom Seeks Support After Leesburg Disabled Daughter's Death A Loudoun County mom is seeking support after her disabled daughter died. Jessica Josiah Burke, of Leesburg, died Monday, Nov. 27, according to her mom Betheny Burke. She was 18 years old. Affectionately called "Pia" by her mom, Jessica battled Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and "brought immeasurable joy and love to those around her," her mom said on a GoFundMe campaign. "As a single parent, this devoted mom faced challenges with resilience and strength, providing unwavering care for her special daughter," Betheny writes. "Now, in the wake of an unexpected loss, w…

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

News

Newly-Minted Millionaire: Stafford Woman's Trip To Fredericksburg CVS Ends In $1M A Virginia woman's trip to CVS ended in a big way. Marie Edwards bought a Virginia Lottery ticket during a trip to pick up a prescription at the McWhirt Loop store in Fredericksburg, and it ended up being the winning $1 Million Spectacular ticket. It wasn't until she scratched the ticket the next day that the Stafford County woman discovered she had just won the game’s top prize. “It feels fantastic and unbelievable!” she told Lottery officials as she claimed her prize. Edwards had the choice of taking the full $1 million prize in annual installments over 30 years or a one-time cash…

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Business

Best New Eateries In America: Yelp List Includes Three DMV Restaurants Three restaurants in the DMV have been ranked among the best new restaurants in the U.S. by Yelp. The user-generated review site compiled a list of the 25 best eateries in the country in an effort to "celebrate the rising stars of the culinary world. "It’s a mouthwatering trip around America that highlights some of your favorite places and their most popular dishes." The DMV area restaurants on the list include: 5. Rania, Washington, D.C: The Michelin star restaurant is from the team behind the famed Punjab Grill DC. They said Rania is their "daring new vision that shatters stereotypes o…

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Traffic

I-395 Crash Jams Traffic For 4 Miles In Fairfax County (Developing) A crash on I-395 jammed traffic for miles Wednesday morning, Nov. 29 in Fairfax County. It happened on the northbound side in Fort Ward Heights near mile marker 5, causing severe delays as of 8:30 a.m., the VDOT site shows. The north center lane and right lane were closed. Traffic backups are approximately 4.3 miles.

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Crash Caused By Icy Road At Philadelphia Airport, Police Say (Update) A 51-year-old man died in a crash near Philadelphia International Airport Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, police said. The male driver struck a tree in a southbound 2004 silver Toyota on the 7800 block of Bartram Avenue around 5:45 a.m., city police said. The vehicle slid on an ice patch on the road causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash, police said. PFD-Medic Unit pronounced the driver dead on the scene at 5:59 a.m. The scene was held.

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Traffic

Serious Accident Shuts I-70 In Hagerstown A serious crash closed a portion of I-70 early Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Hagerstown. Emergency response vehicles were on the eastbound side of the highway with all lanes closed as of 7:30 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

by Cecilia Levine

11/29/2023

Real Estate

NBA Star's Mega Mansion In Bethesda Sells For $1 Million Under Asking Price (Look Inside) A Maryland mansion formerly home to a 30-year-old NBA star has sold for about $1 million under asking price. Bradley Beal's home at 8913 Holly Leaf Lane hit the market last fall, after the three-time All-Star was traded from the Wizards to the Phoenix Suns. The 13,482-square-foot Bethesda estate was listed for approximately $10 million but sold for $9.1, Zillow shows. It features nine bathrooms, six bedrooms, a four car garage, as well as two basketball courts for good measure sitting on nearly 14,000 square feet. The home was built by Winmar Construction and includes a "true indoor-…

by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine

11/28/2023

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