Fight Clubs Complete With Brackets, Betting Organized By VA Middle Schoolers: Principal Fight Clubs Complete With Brackets, Betting Organized By VA Middle Schoolers: Principal
Fight Clubs Complete With Brackets, Betting Organized By VA Middle Schoolers: Principal Fight clubs hosted and filmed by students at one Loudoun County middle school have become the center of an investigation. Students at Lunsford Middle School in Chantilly have formed elaborate fight clubs some with brackets, betting, and challenges, Principal Carrie Simms said in a letter to parents. Further troubling is that some parents seem to be aware and are hosting the fights in their garages and basements, the principal said. "Violent behavior, fighting, and its promotion on social media have no place in our school community," Simms said. "We cannot tell you how to parent,…
Victim Escapes Home Invasion Sex Assault Largely Unscathed In Fairfax County Victim Escapes Home Invasion Sex Assault Largely Unscathed In Fairfax County
Victim Escapes Home Invasion Sex Assault Largely Unscathed In Fairfax County Authorities have release a composite sketch of the man who broke into a home and tried sexually assaulting a woman this week in Fairfax County. The horrifying incident happened on the 14500 block of Iberia Circle in Chantilly around noon on Thursday, May 18, FCPD said. The victim was able to escape her house and contact the police. The suspect left on foot prior to police arrival. The victim was taken to a local hospital for injuries that were non-life-threatening. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’6’’, with straight black hair and a medium build. He was wearing a long sleeve …
Lidl Weeks Away From Opening Latest Northern VA Store Lidl Weeks Away From Opening Latest Northern VA Store
Lidl Weeks Away From Opening Latest Northern VA Store Lidl has an opening date for its latest northern Virginia store. The German, budget grocer will be coming to Chantilly Crossing Lane in Chantilly on Wednesday, May 3, will receive gift cards worth up to $100. A raffle for a $500 gift card will also be held. Free samples, Lidl swag and other goodies are also in the mix. The Chantilly store is nearly six years in the making, having been proposed in 2017. Headquartered in Arlington, the discount grocer has more than 30 stores in Virginia. 
VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy
VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy The sudden death of a 32-year-old mom from Northern Virginia has sparked a wave of support for her young son. Jacquelyn LaNiece Ross, of Chantilly, and formerly of the Bronx, NY, died suddenly on Friday, April 7, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe for her 18-month-old son, Noah. Noah, who adores his mom, is described by Ross' best friend on a GoFundMe page as the "sweetest and happiest boy" who loves making people laugh and smile, and has "been doing just that, even during this painful time." More than $590 had been raised on the campaign as of Saturday, April 15. "Noah had suc…
Driver Was Heading To Work When He Died In Fairfax Crash: Family Driver Was Heading To Work When He Died In Fairfax Crash: Family
Driver Was Heading To Work When He Died In Fairfax Crash: Family The 19-year-old driver killed in a Fairfax County crash last week was on his way to work, those who knew him said. David Mendez Hernandez was driving a 2007 Nissan 350Z northbound on Prosperity Avenue at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a tractor trailer around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, county police said. Mendez Hernandez of Chantilly was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. "...While on his way to work our beloved Junior was involved in a fatal car accident, reads a GoFundMe page for th…
Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police
Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police Authorities in Virginia say that a Chantilly woman working as a Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant and part-time Target employee has been arrested and charged with felony embezzlement for allegedly stealing from her second job. Denise Pitkin-Tilson, 55, has been charged with stealing more than $10,000 in cash, gift cards, and merchandise from the Target store in Chantilly while working as a temporary employee there, according to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department. Pitkin-Tilson also works as an instructional assistant at Eagle View Elementary School…
Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway
Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Traffic delays were expected on Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Wednesday, Nov. 9 as authorities worked to fix a gas leak. Fairfax County police were re-directing traffic at westbound Rt. 50/Lee Jackson Memorial Highway and Rt. 28/Sully Road in Chantilly after a crew doing trench work struck a gas line, they said. Please avoid the intersection of Route 50 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy westbound and Lee Road. A crew doing trench work struck a gas line. Motor officers are arriving to direct traffic. Fire department and Columbia Gas equipment are on the scene. pic.twitter.com/w9EeEsPOUW — Fair…
Masked Man Apprehended After Abducting Minor In Virginia, Sheriff Says Masked Man Apprehended After Abducting Minor In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Masked Man Apprehended After Abducting Minor In Virginia, Sheriff Says An overnight investigation into the armed kidnapping of a minor in Loudoun County led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man who allegedly abducted the juvenile on Tuesday night, police say. Arlington resident Joshua Patino is facing multiple felony offenses following an incident in Chantilly, according to a spokesperson from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Specifically, Patino was charged with: Abduction; Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; Brandishing a firearm; Preventing the summoning of law enforcement; Unlawful use of a mask; Assault and battery.…
Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report
Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report A Virginia woman had a scary experience in Chantilly, after she was attacked and almost raped outside a library, according to NBC4 Washington. On Sept. 26, the victim was outside Chantilly Regional Library on Stringfellow Road, when a man stole her jewelry, shoved her to the ground, attempted to rape her, the website said.  Officers found the suspect nearby, 37-year-old Nolberto Sanchez Hernandez, and charged him with attempted rape, robbery and malicious wounding. His court date was set for Nov. 16, NBC4 Washington said. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington. 
Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report
Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report Northern Virginia is home to 14 taco joints that are sure to bring flavor, heat, and zest to your palate, according to Funinfairfaxva.com. Tuesday, Oct. 4 is National Taco Day and there is no better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the most delicious taco eateries in the Commonwealth. Here is a list of some of the best local taco spots: Taco Bamba: Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield Señor Ramon Tacqueria: Chantilly, Great Falls, Leesburg, Reston, Sterling Taco Zocalo: Reston Fish Taco: Tysons Cerrito’s Pupuseria: Chantilly Picante Mexican Restaraunt: Chantilly L…
Man Shoots Himself In Foot At Virginia Gun Show, Police Say Man Shoots Himself In Foot At Virginia Gun Show, Police Say
Man Shoots Himself In Foot At Virginia Gun Show, Police Say A man who was attending the Nation's Gun Show in Chantilly allegedly shot himself in the foot, by accident, reports said.  Just before 4 p.m. on Sept. 30, officers heard a gunshot at the gun show, and located the man who had been shot in the foot, police said. The man was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and law enforcement ruled the shooting accidental, authorities reported. No one else was injured at the gun show, but police continued to investigate the incident, sources said.
Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report
Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report Three pedestrians were hit by the same car in the Chantilly BJ's parking lot, NBC4 Washington said. At around 4 p.m. on Oct. 2, law enforcement was called to the parking lot in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center to investigate the incident, the website said. Police said one of the victims was taken to the hospital in critical condition and that the driver, who stayed on the scene, did not hit the victims on purpose, NBC reported. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington.