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Woodbridge
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Former HS Basketball Coach From Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police
A former high school coach from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. In Virginia, the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating Rockland County native George Porcha, age 53, originally from Spring Valley and now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "compreh…
Manassas, VA
Obituaries
Virginia Dad, Soccer Player Stanley Salmeron Dies Suddenly
Stanley Salmeron, a Woodbridge resident who played for San Antonio FC, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 17. A GoFundMe has been created to assist Salmeron's family with funeral expenses. As of Thursday, Aug. 24, more than $4,115 had been raised. Ayer tuve que hacer la peor llamada telefónica en mi vida y que me trae tanto dolor, y saber que más tarde recibí la... Posted by Edwin Alberto Hernandez on Friday, August 18, 2023 "Anyone that knew Stanley would say he was a loyal friend, devoted father and caring son who had a unique way of making people laugh all of the time," Emily Guevara, w…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Jumper's Body Recovered Near Driscoll Bridge Along Garden State Parkway:
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The body of a man who jumped off the Garden State Parkway's Driscoll Bridge was recovered from the Raritan River, authorities said. Troopers were advised of a motorist stopped on the parkway northbound at MP 127.5 in Woodbridge at 6:55 a.m. Monday, July 31, New Jersey State Police said. As police arrived, a man exited the vehicle and jumped over the side of the bridge, State Police said. Perth Amboy Police Department Marine Unit arrived and recovered the man who was pronounced dead, police said.
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Barricaded Subject Boosts Police Presence In PWC
A barricaded subject brought a large police presence to Woodbridge on Thursday afternoon, May 25. The incident was reported just after 1 p.m. on the 15300 block of Ballerina Lp. There was no active threat to the community. No injuries have been reported.
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Toddler Found Next To Large Amount Of Suspected Illegal Narcotics In Woodbridge: Police
A man and woman have been charged with felony child neglect after police found suspected illegal drugs next to a toddler in Woodbridge, authorities announced. Alejandra Yvette Garcia, 21, and Elvis Samuel Paz Villatoro, 20, were arrested on Thursday, March 2 after police responded to a parking lot in the 13900 block of Richmond Highway to investigate suspected drug activity occurring in a vehicle parked in the area. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, when officers arrived, they located both Garcia and Paz Villatoro, along with a 2-year-old boy insi…
Manassas, VA
News
Teen Accused Of Making Bomb Threat Targeting HS Teacher With Suspicious Package In PWC: Police
Authorities had to be called to a Prince William County high school to close out the week after a student left a teacher an unexpected and undesirable present on her desk. The School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the Potomac High School on Panther Pride Drive in Dumfries was advised at the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 17 that a suspicious package had been located by a teacher. It is alleged that a 15-year-old student from Woodbridge left a wrapped package on the teacher’s desk with a note attached that implied there was a bomb inside. Police say that the teacher quickly notified sch…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
'Abduction' Of Bloodied Woman In South Brunswick Was Big Misunderstanding
What police in South Brunswick initially believed was a possible abduction turned out to be a big misunderstanding, police said. Authorities launched an investigation Wednesday, Aug. 3, when witnesses said they saw a woman bleeding from her head and yelling help being pulled into the cab of a tractor trailer. Turns out, the woman had fallen and hit her head, and knew the man who helped her. The pair rushed off to seek medical treatment, abc7 says. "South Brunswick detectives received tips from around the country after releasing the video and images on social media," South Brunswick police …
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Woodbridge Boy Denied Cell Phone Access Pulls Knife On Family Member: Police
A 13-year-old from Woodbridge was arrested for threatening a family member with a knife when she wouldn't let him use her cell phone, authorities said. The minor allegedly tried to steal his family member’s phone and when she refused, he pulled out a knife to threaten her Friday, July 15 at 10 p.m., Prince William County Police reported. When another family member intervened, the boy fled the home, authorities said. No injuries were reported, according to police. During the investigation, police said they found suspected narcotics in the 13-year-old’s bedroom. He was arrested for ro…
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Lightening Strike Sparks House Fire In Woodbridge
A Woodbridge home went up in flames early Thursday, July 7 after it was struck by lightning, authorities said Fire officials were called by a neighbor to the house in the 4000 block of Tuscany Court around 3:30 a.m., county firefighters said. No one was home when the house was struck, but the house was declared unsafe to occupy after the fire.
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said. Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said. Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police. Newly released video footage obtained by F…
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Couple In $1 Million Securities Scam Targeting Investors, Authorities Say
Several New Jersey seniors were scammed out of more than $1 million combined by a Long Island couple, Garden State authorities have charged. Salvatore Magaraci, age 63, and A. Kirsten Gallardo, age 60, of Huntington, specifically targeted elderly victims to pitch unregistered securities to for a crooked – and now-defunct -- company, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. The Woodbridge Group of Companies purported to be a commercial lender that made hard-money loans secured by mortgages on commercial property. It ended up being ordered to pay $1 billion -- and saw its…
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Woman Banned From Target For Shoplifting Arrested - Again - At Same Store
A woman who was barred from Target and charged with shoplifting has been arrested at the store, again, for another alleged theft. Caitlin O'Callahan, 35, of Woodbridge, was arrested by Milford Police on Thursday, Nov. 19, after officers responded to a call from the store on Boston Post Road, said the Milford Police. An investigation led to the arrest of O’Callahan who is accused of stealing over $360 worth of merchandise. O’Callahan, who was charged with larceny and criminal trespass, was also banned from Target in October, during a previous shoplifting arrest, police said. …
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Bloomfield Man Killed In Weekend Crash, 2 Passengers Hurt
A 27-year-old man from Bloomfield was killed and two others hurt in a single-car crash in Woodbridge over the weekend, authorities said. Isiah Hamilton was heading south on Rahway Avenue when his car veered off the road and struck a pole around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Woodbridge police said. Hamilton was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was pronounced dead. Hamilton’s two passengers, 23-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, were taken to University Hospital in Newark with non life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
