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State Delegate John Stirrup Collapses During Board Meeting In PWC State Delegate John Stirrup Collapses During Board Meeting In PWC
State Delegate John Stirrup Collapses During Board Meeting In PWC Candidate for Virginia delegate John Stirrup is back to telling dad jokes after collapsing at a meeting on Tuesday evening, April 18. The former Prince William County supervisor collapsed at the podium during the county meeting, which was immediately let out. According to WTOP, PWC sheriffs deputies rendered first aid before fire and EMS responded. Stirrup was hospitalized, but was in better spirits hours later, his campaign announced. The county expressed concern and well-wishes on Facebook. During the public comment time at today's Prince William Board of County Supervisors meetin…
Something In The Air? Here's Why DMV Residents Are Seeing, Smelling Smoke Something In The Air? Here's Why DMV Residents Are Seeing, Smelling Smoke
Something In The Air? Here's Why DMV Residents Are Seeing, Smelling Smoke Some DC residents can rest assured as the smell of smoke and a smoky haze took over the city on Monday afternoon. Alarm bells sounded in the heads of some DC residents on Monday, March 27, where there was an odor of smoke emanating throughout the region for unknown reasons. For residents smelling smoke & seeing a smoky haze, our Fire Department hasn’t found any source in DC. Given that residents in DC region are smelling it, it’s possibly coming from North Carolina wildfire.@PoPville @WTOP @DCist https://t.co/SR06j29kfB — CA Kevin Donahue (@DC_OCA) March 27, 2023 According to offic…
Officer Stabbed In The Face Attempting To Apprehend Wanted Woman In DC: Police Officer Stabbed In The Face Attempting To Apprehend Wanted Woman In DC: Police
Officer Stabbed In The Face Attempting To Apprehend Wanted Woman In DC: Police An officer was stabbed in the face by an unruly suspect over the weekend in Washington, DC who now faces fresh charges, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Northeast, DC resident Tanesha Davis has been charged with assaulting a police officer following an incident that played out on Saturday, Jan. 21 in the 1000 block of Mount Olivet Road in her home neighborhood. At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Fifth District officers responded to a residence that reportedly housed a wanted suspect. Upon arrival, officials say that they located Davis, and when officers attemp…
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed After Prison Release Prosecutors have dropped charges against 41-year-old Adnan Syed after a judge vacated his sentence for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee after it was ruled that the state violated a legal obligation to provide critical evidence that could have helped Syed's defense, reports WTOP. Syed had served over two decades in prison for the murder that he always maintained his innocence on, and was released in September and placed on home detention after his conviction was vacated, with the state having 30 days to seek a new trial date or dismiss the case, the outlet continues. Defense attorney Erica Su…
Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report
Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report A Fairfax County young mother is demanding an apology from police, after they mistook her for a suspect in a high-speed chase, WTOP reported. Jamee Kimble posted on her Instagram page about a traumatic incident she experienced, when she was pulled over by police and a cruiser hit her car head-on, the website detailed. Kimble was handcuffed during the ordeal and said her car was mistaken for a suspect's car during a high-speed chase. She said her two children and a friend, who were all in the car with her, all witnessed the police pointing a gun at her, WTOP said. Click here for more WTOP.
George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni George Mason Athletic Director To Assume New Role As CEO Of NFL Alumni
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.
Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence
Maryland County To Enforce Teen Curfew Amid Deadly Stretch Of Murders, Violence Prince George’s County will begin to start strictly enforcing a teen curfew next weekend following the most violent month for the county in decades, officials say. The curfew aims to keep kids off the streets at night after August alone saw 24 murders investigated by police, states Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. In addition to the murders, the number of juvenile arrests has nearly doubled since last year, with 430 arrests so far in 2022.  A substantial number of the hundreds of carjackings that have occurred in 2022 have been by juvenile boys, states Alsobrooks. …
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports and Entertainment recently bought its partner, NBC Sports Washington, according to WTOP. Almost five million households of sports fans can currently access NBC Sports Washington on 25 cable television providers in the DMV area, WTOP said. Before buying NBC Sports Washington, Monumental Sports and Entertainment already owned the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Capital One Arena, as well as 33% of NBC Sports Washington, the website said. Click here for the full story about Monumental Sports and Entertainment's purchase on WTOP.com.
Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: WTOP Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: WTOP
Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: Wtop A Fauquier County teen pled guilty to murder charges for the death of his family members on Valentine's Day in 2020, WTOP reported. On February 14, 2020, Levi Norwood, who is now 19, shot and killed his mother, Jennifer, and his 6-year-old brother, Wyatt, the website said. In 2020, Norwood's girlfriend allegedly said he was depressed, anxious, and schizophrenic, and that he mentioned to her that he wanted to kill his mother on the day he shot her, WTOP said. Though Norwood's attorney initially wanted the teen to plea not guilty by reason of insanity, Norwood has proved competent to sta…
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star
DC Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Id'd As High School Baseball Star Police have released the identity of the teen who died while swimming in the Potomac River on August 5. Dunbar High School student Ceph Christie, 17, allegedly drowned while witnesses watched him swimming to a small boat, WTOP reported. Christie often posted his passion for baseball on social media, proudly sharing moments from his career on the Ground Breakers Baseball Academy team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GranD GrounD GrounD BreakerS (@g3baseballacademy) "We love you. Your soul is hitting home runs, winning every race…
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports
Dog Trapped, 10 Displaced After Vacant DC Home Catches Fire: Reports A two alarm fire in a vacant D.C. home displaced 10 people and left a dog trapped, WTOP reported. On August 1 at around 9:30 p.m., fire officials responded to the 2200 block of Douglas Street to find a heavy fire engulfing a vacant three-story home, according to initial reports.  Firefighters rescued a caged dog in the back of the house and 10 residents nearby were displaced to ensure their safety from a potential collapse of the burning house, WTOP said. About 100 crew members tended to the fire to ensure it did not spread and no injuries were reported, WTOP said. Click here for the …
14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed 14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed
14 Fairfax Streets With Confederacy-Related Names Will Soon Be Changed The Fairfax City Council voted to rename 14 local street names that have ties to Confederacy, officials said. The Council voted on these street names after a heated debate last month, WTOP reported.  The City Council has not yet released the new names of the 14 streets.  The street names to be renamed include: Confederate Lane  Lee Highway Lee Street Mosby Road Mosby Woods Drive Old Lee Highway Raider Road Ranger Road Reb Street Scarlet Circle Singleton Circle Traveler Street Stonewall Avenue Click here for more from WTOP. 
DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report
DC Firefighter Arrested In Armed Fairfax County Robbery: Report Fairfax County Police arrested a D.C. firefighter after he robbed someone at gunpoint back in May, WTOP reports. Christopher Potts, 27, was charged with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony on July 8, the outlet said. Potts knew the victim and has been arrested once before. He has been placed on administrative leave, D.C. Fire and EMS Department said.  Click here for more from WTOP.
Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report
Increased Speed Limit, Cameras OK'd Near 2 Two Manassas Schools: Report Speed limits around two Prince William County schools are going up, but so are the chances that speeders will get caught.  The Manassas City County approved a measure on Monday, July 11, that will raised the speed limit on Wellington Road near Metz Middle School and along Hastings Drive near Round Elementary from 15 to 25 MPH during school hours, WTOP reported. These were the lowest speed limits around schools in the city. The board also approved a resolution to install speed cameras in those areas to target drivers who drive faster than they think, the report said. City leaders hope t…
Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police
Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police Detectives are investigating arson and vandalism at a Fairfax County church over the weekend that they say is connected to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. Police said they would increase their presence around churches following this incident.  Firefighters were called to St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston early Sunday morning for a report of burning mulch outside of the 1190 Lawyers Road building, Fairfax County police said. Investigators believe they used an accelerant to start the fire.  Someone had also spray-painted a message on the entrance of t…
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought
Sinkhole Repairs On I-270 Expected To Take Longer Than Originally Thought The massive sinkhole that took over the southbound lanes of a Maryland Highway is going to close the interstate for much longer than expected, reports WTOP. Recent and expected weather is causing delays in plans to repair the 30 foot sinkhole on I-270 in Gaithersburg, the outlet reports.  Two lanes were shut down on the highway to repair the damage, which is now expected to hopefully reopen by July 4th weekend. In an effort to alleviate traffic delays, Montgomery County Traffic Officials adjusted traffic signals on nearby routes near the interstate.  To read the full story by WTO…
Leesburg Bank Robber Who Blamed Crime On Low Blood Sugar Gets 4 Years In Prison: Report Leesburg Bank Robber Who Blamed Crime On Low Blood Sugar Gets 4 Years In Prison: Report
Leesburg Bank Robber Who Blamed Crime On Low Blood Sugar Gets 4 Years In Prison: Report A 66-year-old Virginia who robbed a Leesburg bank last year will spend the next four years in prison, Loudoun Now reported this week.  Kenneth W. Sencindiver pleaded guilty in March to robbing the M&T Bank on East Market Street, the newspaper said. The Winchester man approached a teller at the bank on Nov. 19 and handed her a note, prosecutors said during the trial.  It read: “I am armed; Give me all the money that’s in your drawer; do not put dye packs. I am not alone, there are people watching, they are ready to shoot or kill," WTOP reported in March. The teller gave him $52…
Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police
Fatal Accident Reported In Seat Pleasant: Police A one person has died in a three-car accident was reported in Seat Pleasant in Prince George's County, WTOP reports.  The accident happened on Central Avenue Eastbound in the afternoon of Monday, May 23, Seat Pleasant Police said on Twitter. UPDATE: Central Avenue remains closed as investigators determine the cause of the now fatal accident. Please use alternate routes and follow police direction. #MDTraffic #SPPD https://t.co/KaCkJMlnWt — Seat Pleasant Police (@SPPDNews) May 23, 2022  The accident closed the road between Hampton Park and Hill Road, police added. The victim's identity …
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report At least two people are dead and another is hospitalized after alleged opioid fentanyl overdoses at a DC jail, multiple sources report.  Ramone O'Neal, 28, and Sean Lee, 37, were said to be in the same cell when they reportedly overdosed at D.C. Jail on Sunday, May 15, according to WTOP and NBC Washington.  Lee was pronounced dead while his cellmate had to be revived with NARCAN, the outlets report. He was and was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive.  Investigators are now trying to figure out how the drugs entered the jail and local politicians have called attention to …
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Authorities are investigating whether police properly handled a situation after a Virginia man died from his injuries sustained during an arrest last month.  Virginia State Police are investigating the death of 77-year-old Ralph Ennis, of Gainesville, and the response of deputies from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, WTOP reports.  Ennis was arrested in Front Royal after officers chased him down for speeding, driving erratically and refusing to stop on Saturday, April 2, according to Warren County Sheriff's Office.  Ennis also refused to comply with officers dur…
Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report
Navy SEAL Who Killed Virginia Couple In Ocean City With Wife 'For Fun' Denied Parole: Report A former Navy SEAL who had help from his wife killing a Virginia couple while on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland won't be getting parole, WTOP reports. Benjamin Sifrit, 44, was denied parole in his first public hearing since being sentenced to 38 years for the 2002 slayings of Martha Crutchley, 51, and Joshua Ford, 32, the outlet said.  A jury cleared Sifrit, who had a swastika tattooed on his chest, of killing Ford, but Erika, 44, was convicted of both murders and is serving a life sentence plus 20 years.  The Sifrits — who lived in Altoona, PA — met the Fairfax, VA t…
DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes
DC Man Found Guilty Of Stabbing Man To Death Outside Maryland Popeyes A man from Washington DC is awaiting his sentence after being convicted for murdering a Prince George's man outside of a fast food restaurant in 2019, authorities said. Ricoh McClain, 32, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of 27-year-old Kevin Davis outside the Oxon Hill Popeyes on Friday, April 15, the Prince George's State Attorney's Office said.  Today, 32-year-old Ricoh McClain was found guilty of 2nd degree murder for killing 27-year-old Kevin Davis. McClain... Posted by Prince Georges County State's Attorney's Office on Friday, April 15, 2022 McClain reportedly stabbed …
Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING) Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (Developing) A car has flipped over in Calverton on the Westbound side of Maryland Route 200 right by the I-95 connector, fire officials said on Twitter just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. ICC WB MD200 Between PG County line Inn route 29, IAO Briggs Chaney Rd, collision, vehicle flipped over, @mcfrs A715, RS715, PE724 responding w/ PG units — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 13, 2022 The car was seen flipped over in the righthand lane and both other lanes were able to move properly, WTOP said on Twitter. The Southbound-right off ramp was closed as a result.  UPDATE/MD: #Calverton I-95 bo…
Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report
Maryland Man Faces Life In Prison For 2019 Silver Spring Homicide: Report A man from Boyds faces life in prison, plus 20 years, after he was found guilty of a 2019 Silver Spring murder where the victim died on Christmas Day, WTOP reports. Joshua Toure, 26, was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Joseph Davis, 28, on Wednesday, April 6, the outlet reports. Toure reportedly shot Davis in the 2000 block of Treetop Lane around 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019, Montgomery County Police said. The two were supposed to meet so Davis could buy marijuana from Toure, but instead Toure robbed Davis and shot him three times, WTOP reports. Davis was taken to a local hospi…
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery
Baltimore Firefighter In Building Collapse Makes Stunning Recovery A Baltimore firefighter has been upgraded to fair condition after he survived the collapse of a burning building that killed three of his colleagues, according to WTOP.  Firefighters Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler, EMT/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo and John McMaster became trapped while battling the Jan. 24 row house blaze on West Pratt Street. Paul Butrim, Kenneth Lacayo and Kelsey SadlerWheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad/Kelsey Renee Facebook/Rachel Butrim Facebook Butrim, Sadler and Lacayo died, while McMaster was listed in critical condition Monday. As of Tuesday, Jan. …
These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow
These Schools & Businesses In Maryland Will Be Closed, Delayed Due To Snow The snowy weather is causing delays and closures in Maryland. A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of the state until 1 p.m. which means its going to be a messy commute. Here is a list of delays complied by WTOP for Jan.20: Public Schools Frederick County Public Schools:  2 Hour Delay, will re-evaluate conditions in the morning Howard County Public Schools:  All Howard County public elementary and middle schools, including the Digital Education Center, will open 2 hours late. All high schools will be closed for students. High school after school activities …
Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours
Uber Refunds Passenger $600 After Getting Stranded On I-95 For Hours Uber has refunded a $600 bill a Virginia man was slapped with after he got stuck on I-95 due to snow, according to People. Andrew Peters flew in from San Francisco to Dulles International Airport but said he "didn't really realize" how bad the weather was going to be on Jan. 3. He ordered an Uber and ended up getting stuck on the snow-packed I-95 for 9 hours with his driver and was eventually charged a $600 bill for the ordeal, as was originally reported by WTOP. After the story went viral, People magazine reached out to Uber who confirmed that Peters would be refunded for the experience: …
Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95 Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95
Uber Passenger Slapped With $600 Bill After Hours Stranded On I-95 A Virginia Uber passenger ended up paying hundreds of dollars after the car he was in got stranded on I-95 due to snow, according to WTOP. Andrew Peters, of Richmond Virginia, told the station he was going home after arriving from San Francisco at Dulles International Airport and was clueless of the weather nightmare he was going to encounter. “It was kind of scary,” Peters told WTOP. “We didn’t have any food or water.” He finally made it home after a grueling nine hours and paid a $200 Uber bill. But --  to add insult to injury -- Peters said Uber added $400 in additional charges…