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AJ Goldbloom

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agoldbloom@dailyvoice.com

A Baltimore, MD, native and happy owner of a Weimaraner puppy named Commander, AJ graduated from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism where she did everything from writing to camera work to voiceovers to editing. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Drugs, Guns Accompany Stafford Man As He Breaks Into Residence A Stafford man was placed into police custody after he broke into a residence, in addition with other illegal activity, police said. On September 13, at around 7 p.m., officers responded to a residence on Truslow Road, where they found 32-year-old James Stidham in an argument with a witness, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The witness told police that Stidham chased a resident into their home and attempted to break down the door of the dwelling, officials reported. Police said Stidham admitted to attempting to break in, and added that he had taken a controlled…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Woodbridge Man Assaults Woman, Then Law Enforcement Officer: Police A Woodbridge man was arrested for brutally assaulting a woman in his home, before assaulting an officer at the scene, as well, police said.On September 13, at around 11 p.m., officers responded to the Harbor Point West Condominiums, where they discovered a domestic assault suspect, Kenneth Johnson Jr., according to the Prince William County Police Department. Johnson Jr. resisted the officers, before he wrapped his arm around an officer’s neck and struck the officer, officials reported. Law enforcement's initial investigation of the domestic assault incident revealed that Johnson …

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Alert Issued By DC Police For Two Different Suspects Wanted For Murder The Metropolitan Police Department announced the identities of two suspects that are wanted for two separate homicides. On December 20, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police arrived at the scene in the 200 Block of Allison Street to find 17 year-old Samuel Hernandez suffering from gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department said. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Herson Guzman, who is wanted for first degree murder while armed, officials reported. The second suspect, 27-ye…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Breaking: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports A secret service vehicle was reportedly involved in an accident on Wednesday, September 14, a spokesperson from the Secret Service said. Sometime before noon, law enforcement reported to the scene in the 2300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, where they discovered the car had crashed into a security barrier, the source detailed. D.C. Fire and EMS reported that they remained close to the scene in case they were needed.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

News

DC Synagogue Says Parents Waived Their Rights To Sue Its Preschool: Reports The Washington Hebrew Congregation is claiming that parents who are suing the synagogue's preschool for alleged sexual abuse waived their right to do so, according to WTOP. Parents believed staff at the Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood Center ignored a teacher's sexual abuse of the toddlers; however, the synagogue's legal team responded that when the parents signed enrollment waivers, they forfeited their rights to sue Washington Hebrew Congregation for personal injury, the website said. The parents' legal staff said that none of the guardians, of the 14 children sexually abused, consi…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

DC Police Seek Suspect Who Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old In 2021 D.C. police have identified the suspect they are looking for in connection to a 2021 fatal shooting, officials said.On August 23, 2021, at around 2:30 a.m., Ali Al-Mahdi was found in the 1800 Block of 9th Street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Al-Mahdi was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities reported. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Deonte Patterson, who is wanted for second degree murder while armed, police said. Police said they are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that could lea…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Schools

What Newly Approved Discipline Policy Means For Loudoun County Students The Loudoun County School Board unanimously voted to update their discipline policy for students who commit serious offenses, WJLA reported. The newest version of the policy will keep any Virginia laws or school board policies from their regular school environment and into an alternative learning system, such as hybrid or remote schooling, the website said. Before this update, the school board's policy required the misbehaving student to merely transfer to another school, but after a student sexually assaulted two female victims from different schools, the school board decided the form…

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Evacuation: High School In Fredericksburg Takes Precaution After Receiving Threats Students and faculty at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg were evacuated on Wednesday, September 14, after the school received threats, police said.Sometime before noon, police arrived at the school to investigate a possible threat, while those on campus took precaution and evacuated, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. At around 1 p.m., police and a K-9 unit finished searching the school and reported they did not find any threat, officials said. Law enforcement remained at the school to ensure the safety of the individuals there, police reported.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

News

George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni George Mason University's athletic director, who also serves as the school's assistant vice president, will soon take on a new role with NFL Alumni, WTOP said. After his eight-year tenure, Bradford Edwards will leave the Fairfax County school in October and become the CEO of the NFL's prestigious, nonprofit organization, the website said. Edwards, a former NFL player himself, said he is excited for the new gig, but will remember his time and work at GMU fondly, WTOP reported. Click here for more from WTOP.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/14/2022

Police & Fire

Man Charged For Threatening To Bomb Stafford Elementary School: Police The man who was responsible for sending bomb threats to Conway Elementary School in Stafford County, was arrested, police said. On September 7, an unknown source threatened the school over the phone, which sent the school into lockdown, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement investigated the threats and were led to 34-year-old James Hash, who was behind the frightening incident, officials reported. Hash was charged with threats to bomb and attempted act of terrorism, and was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond, law enforcement said. Comment …

by AJ Goldbloom

09/13/2022

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