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Nicole Acosta

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Nicole is a 4-time New York Press Association award-winning writer from The Bronx, New York. She graduated in 2019, with a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Journalism from Mercy College.

Her passion for community storytelling blossomed during her time as the Managing Editor of her college publication, The Impact, where she covered local news in Westchester County. She’s experienced in all verticals of media. She loves to create engaging and unique content whether it’s through social media, copywriting, digital marketing, or public relations projects.

Nicole was a reporter at Daily Voice and covered Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania.

Nicole Acosta's Contributions

Schools

Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School An apparent threat prompted an increased police presence at an elementary school in Loudoun County, authorities said. The rumored threat was posted online and directed at the Cool Spring Elementary School on Tavistock Drive SE in Leesburg, police said on Monday, Nov. 7. Police were working with the school district to find the source, but ultimately determined that the threat was not credible. Out of an abundance of caution, police say they will have extra patrols at the school during school hours this week. Anyone aware of suspicious activity is asked to report it to t…

by Nicole Acosta

11/07/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Charged With Murder In 15-Year-Old DC Boy's Shooting Death A teen suspect was arrested Friday, Nov. 4 in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Northeast DC boy, authorities said. An unidentified 15-year-old boy was charged with first-degree murder while armed in the Oct. 13 homicide of Andre Robertson Jr., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Robertson Jr. was found with gunshot wounds on the 500 block of 48th Place around 3:40 p.m., police said. The teen was taken to an area hospital, where he later died, authorities said. He was sitting on his great-grandmother's porch when he was gunned down, according to a GoFundMe launche…

by Nicole Acosta

11/05/2022

Police & Fire

Suspect At Large After Sexually Assaulting Sunoco Employee In Virginia Police are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect who sexually assaulted a gas station worker in Prince William County. The incident happened around 12:10 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Sunoco on the 7200 block of Sudley Road in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The 43-year-old woman was stocking shelves when a man approached her from behind and made "inappropriate gestures", police said. When another employee began taking photos of the man, he fled the store, according to police. The suspect was identified as Davondre Marcel Lambert, 22, of no fixed add…

by Nicole Acosta

11/04/2022

Police & Fire

DC Homicide Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead Near Kennedy Center Authorities in Northwest DC have launched a homicide investigation after they say a man was found dead near the Kennedy Center early Friday, Nov. 4. An employee of the parking garage spotted him around 7:30 a.m. and rendered aid before they called police to the scene on the 2700 block of F Street, Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee said. The unidentified victim, who police say was in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The man had been through some kind of trauma and had unspecified injuries that the chief says authorities believe were both old and new. Tho…

by Nicole Acosta

11/04/2022

Police & Fire

Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Truck In Stafford County A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a truck in Stafford County, authorities said. Karen Vincent, of Stafford, died at the scene of the crash on Kings Highway and Forest Lane Road around 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The truck driver remained at the scene, but authorities determined that no charges would be filed against them. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim," the office said.

by Nicole Acosta

11/04/2022

Police & Fire

DC Man Apprehended In Connection To Murder Of Toddler: Police A Southwest DC man has been charged in connection with the murder of a toddler, authorities said. Dasean Matthews, 23, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 3 by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on a first-degree murder charge in the death of 2-year-old Mars Jones, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Cops were called around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 to the unit block of Atlantic Street on a report of an unconscious child, they said. Responding officers found an unresponsive 2-year-old boy, who was rushed to an area hospital by EMS workers. However, due t…

by Nicole Acosta

11/04/2022

News

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…

by Nicole Acosta

11/04/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Airlifted To Area Hospital After Targeted Shooting By Hit-Run Gunman In Virginia A teenager was airlifted to the hospital after being shot in Virginia, authorities said. Officers were called to the Quantico Mobile Home Park on the 17900 block of Old Triangle Road in Triangle on a report of a shooting around 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to the Prince William County Police Department. An unidentified 17-year-old boy was found suffering from a single gunshot wound, police said. The teen was airlifted to a local hospital, where he was expected to survive. Meanwhile, investigators learned that the victim and a 16-year-old acquaintance were walkin…

by Nicole Acosta

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

Murder Suspect Wanted In Virginia For Fatally Shooting Maryland Man Authorities are on the hunt for a Virginia gunman accused of fatally shooting a Maryland man. Kyjuan Omar Braxton Trott, 43, of Mount Vernon, is wanted on a second-degree murder charge and firearm offenses in the Sunday, Oct. 2 killing of 31-year-old Brandon Wims of Maryland, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Officers were called around 7 a.m. to the 5800 block of St Gregorys Lane in Mount Vernon on a report of gunshots, they said. While on their way to the scene, cops say they learned that the shooting victim was taken to Fairfax Hospital. Wims was pronounced d…

by Nicole Acosta

11/03/2022

Police & Fire

$5K Reward Offered For Info On Gunman Who Killed 18-Year-Old Virginia Man A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that could help authorities identify and arrest the gunman who killed an 18-year-old man last week in Virginia. Milton Humberto Escalante Escobar, 18, was gunned down around 10:25 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 on the 13900 block of Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The teen was taken to an area hospital, where he later died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Investigators believe shots were fired in the wooded area behind a local business. Authorities say the incident …

by Nicole Acosta

11/03/2022

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