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Missing Virginia Native Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR Missing Virginia Native Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR
Missing Virginia Native Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR The search is on for a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. An "exhaustive" international search involving the US and Dominican Republic officials has been launched for Chantilly native Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who has not been heard from since last week. Konanki was reported missing on Thursday, March 6, while vacationing with five friends at a resort in Punta Cana, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Konanki, a citizen of India and permanent US resident, has not been seen since around 4:15 a.m. that …

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen Since January, Sheriff Says Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen Since January, Sheriff Says
Missing Man With Alzheimer’s Hasn't Been Seen Since January, Sheriff Says Authorities in Maryland are intensifying their search for an elderly Waldorf man with Alzheimer’s disease who has been missing for over a month. Richard Wilson Jr., 86, was last seen by family members on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 25, in his Waldorf home before being reported missing at about 6:15 p.m. that day, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. From the moment Wilson was reported missing, law enforcement agencies launched an all-out search using helicopters, boats, police K9s, and registered volunteer canine teams to track his movements. During the early stages of the i…

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Plane That Went Missing With 10 Onboard Found With No Survivors In Alaska Plane That Went Missing With 10 Onboard Found With No Survivors In Alaska
Plane That Went Missing With 10 Onboard Found With No Survivors In Alaska A plane with 10 people on board that went missing after taking off in Alaska has been found with no survivors. The commuter aircraft, which disappeared Thursday, Feb. 6, was found about 35 miles south of Nome, Alaska on Friday, Feb. 7, according to the US Coast Guard. The Cessna had taken off from Unalakleet, Alaska. Three of those onboard were found after the plane was recovered. "The remaining seven people are believed to be inside the aircraft but are currently inaccessible due to the condition of the plane," the Coast Guard said.  The plane, which took off Thurs…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials
Helicopter Crashes Into Small Plane Mid-Air Over DC: Officials A helicopter and small plane crashed mid-air, sending the plane into the Potomac River Wednesday night, Jan. 29 in Washington DC, officials confirmed. UPDATE: U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports American Airlines confirmed the 60-person plane was their flight from Wichita, Kansas. It was reportedly minutes from touching down at Reagan National Airport when the crash happened at 8:53 p.m., officials said. Breaking news: A military helicopter and a regional aircraft from Kansas collided near Reagan National Airport, drawing a large em…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School
Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School The search for missing Manassas mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body reached a fevered pitch on Thursday afternoon, the same day her husband was reportedly granted a speedy trial. On Sept. 5, the Manassas Park and Prince William County police departments continued their active investigation into Bhatt's death, with a fresh search throughout the community after receiving new intel. According to police, on Thursday, they were searching the Blooms Crossing community, the area surrounding the Manassas Christian School, Camp Carondelet, and a portion of Blooms Park. Investigators say that "detectives d…

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by Zak Failla
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Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance
Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Each day, community members remain hopeful that Manassas Park police will put out some sort of conclusive update on the search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Since her disappearance on Wednesday, July 28, that has yet to happen. Police say only that they investigate every lead and reassure concerned community members that they are utilizing every resource. The latest update came on Friday, Aug. 16, when police said they responded to two separate calls at Blooms Park in reference to reports of possible information/evidence involving Mamta Kafle investigation.  "Both incidents were investigated, an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom
Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom A massive search is under way in Northern Virginia for a missing mother. Manassas Park police say Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen on July 31 and has not had any contact with her family since then. Sharing a MISSING ADULT for our colleagues with City of Manassas Park Police Department: The Manassas Park Police... Posted by Prince William County Police Department on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 The 28-year-old woman is believed to be missing under "involuntary" circumstances, police said. A Facebook group has been launched in an effort to help find Bhatt.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County The search for a vulnerable 78-year-old man is ongoing in Virginia as the region continues to contend with the ongoing heatwave. With temperatures approaching the upper 90s and the heat index possibly hitting 105 degrees, concerns are mounting for Edward Lane, who suffers from dementia and was reported missing on Thursday, June 20 in Loudoun County. ⚠️ An active weather day looms ahead amidst hot temperatures rising into the mid/upper 90s (heat indices of 100-105). A... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 He was last seen in the 19…

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by Zak Failla
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Father, Son Drown On Northern Virginia Lake, Police Say Father, Son Drown On Northern Virginia Lake, Police Say
Father, Son Drown On Northern Virginia Lake, Police Say A father and son drowned Memorial Day Weekend at Lake Anna, authorities in Louisa County said. The 42-year-old man had attempted to rescue his 14-year-old son around 1:10 p.m. Saturday, May 25, just before witnesses lost sight of them both, the county sheriff's office said. LCSO Marine Units, Mineral Volunteer Fire Department, Lake Anna Volunteer Rescue, Department of Wildlife Resources, and Spotsylvania County Fire & EMS Dive Team divers helped find and recover the bodies of the father and son, who were pronounced dead on the scene.  The bodies are both being transported to the O…

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by Cecilia Levine