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Bomb Threat Bust: Suspect’s Shoplifting Spree In Virginia Ends With After Chase: Police Bomb Threat Bust: Suspect’s Shoplifting Spree In Virginia Ends With After Chase: Police
Bomb Threat Bust: Suspect’s Shoplifting Spree In Virginia Ends With After Chase: Police A grocery store bomb threat, a robbery, and a dramatic chase ended in handcuffs for a man now facing a slew of charges in Prince William County, police say. At around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, police say Dwayne Andre Bolden, 35, who has no fixed address, turned a routine grocery store theft into chaos when he threatened to blow up the Food Lion on Richmond Highway after being confronted by an employee.  Bolden fled before officers arrived, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson. But his crime spree didn’t end there.  Two days later, officers foun…

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by Zak Failla
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Drone, K9s Help Deputies Track Down Four Tampering With Spotsy Vehicle, Sheriff Says Drone, K9s Help Deputies Track Down Four Tampering With Spotsy Vehicle, Sheriff Says
Drone, K9s Help Deputies Track Down Four Tampering With Spotsy Vehicle, Sheriff Says A series of complaints by neighbors in Spotsylvania led to the arrests of four suspects busted tampering with vehicles, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were called to the Courthouse Commons Subdivision following multiple reports from homeowners about a group that was rummaging through parked cars along the street and in driveways. According to a spokesperson from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, deputies were able to quickly locate a pair who fled on foot, and ultimately they apprehended four of five suspects with an assist from the agency's drone unit and police K9s. …

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by Zak Failla
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Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police A minor who went back to the well one too many times, then attempted to assault a Prince William County Police officer after being released is facing charges, officials say. In early August, an investigation was launched when a 17-year-old from Woodbridge was caught breaking into and stealing items from a vehicle, leading to his initial apprehension. The teen was detained, and released to his guardians in the 1300 block of Horner Road. He wasn't done yet. Later that same morning, the same teen was found in the same area unsupervised, and again returned to his guardians, though this time h…

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by Zak Failla
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Serial Church Burglar From Leesburg Busted Following String Of Thefts In Fairfax County: Police Serial Church Burglar From Leesburg Busted Following String Of Thefts In Fairfax County: Police
Serial Church Burglar From Leesburg Busted Following String Of Thefts In Fairfax County: Police An unholy man who has been targeting churches has been arrested for a string of burglaries in Fairfax County, according to police. Sterling native Steven Hildner, 56, is facing charges in connection to at least seven burglaries at various churches in the county, landing him behind bars. Earlier this month, an investigation was launched by the Fairfax County Police Department after a man entered a church and attempted to steal property.  During the course of the probe, Hildner was identified as the main suspect, and during a search of his Loudoun County home, with an assistance from th…

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by Zak Failla
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Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Virginia: Police Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Virginia: Police
Shoplifting Suspect Disarmed Officer, Fired Weapon During Struggle In Virginia: Police New details have been released by the Arlington Police Department after a shoplifting suspect fought and disarmed an officer attempting to arrest him on Wednesday.  Gary McDonald, 50, who has no fixed address, is facing multiple charges after getting into an altercation with an officer attempting to apprehend him late in the afternoon on Aug. 7, authorities announced. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to investigate a reported theft in the 700 block of North Glebe Road that kicked off a foot chase. Investigators say that McDonald entered a business, concealed …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police
Man Wanted For Punching, Kicking Woman During Violent Assault In Virginia: Police A man who violently assaulted a woman and stole her phone over the weekend is now wanted in Prince William County, police say. What started as a verbal altercation rapidly escalated, leading to Octavious Hodges allegedly attacking a 31-year-old acquaintance, who had to be treated by paramedics following an incident on Saturday morning. It was reportedly shortly before 3 a.m. on June 15. Hodges, 44, is wanted on a host of charges after allegedly grabbing the woman's neck, throwing her to the ground, where he struck and kicked her multiple times before stealing her phone out of a purse and c…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says
Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says A 25-year-old former employee of Crumbl Cookies in Stafford was caught breaking into the business, and police say he'd done it multiple times before. Damonte Fauntroy, of Spotsylvania, was caught inside the Stafford Market Place shop on Friday, May 24 around 11:15 p.m., the county sheriff's office said. Management reported seeing a suspect inside the closed building through a security camera feed. Fauntroy had locked himself in the bathroom when authorities showed up but surrendered moments later. An investigation found Fauntroy had worked at the business for a short time last year and…

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by Cecilia Levine
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VIDEO: Bath & Body Works Thieves Arrested Following I-66 Pursuit, Cops Say VIDEO: Bath & Body Works Thieves Arrested Following I-66 Pursuit, Cops Say
Video: Bath & Body Works Thieves Arrested Following I-66 Pursuit, Cops Say Three Bath & Body Works thieves have been arrested following a pursuit on I-66, authorities said. Video shared by Dave Satter shows the end of the pursuit led by Tasha Easterling, 35, in which she, Michael Jones, 31, Shacota Brown, 28, were arrested just before 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, who were identified by Fairfax County police. Police chase on I-66: If you are stuck on I-66E in Arlington this is why. @VSPPIO picked up a chase from @FairfaxCountyPD that ended with a couple of crashes near the N. Ohio Street overpass. Not certain yet what the person was wanted for. Looks like police…

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by Cecilia Levine