DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police
DUI Driver Scratches, Kicks Officers While Resisting Arrest In Virginia: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly resisted arrest and assaulted officers while being processed for a DUI, police said. Shayla Monae Ingham, 24, of Manassas, was taken into custody early Saturday, March 8, after officers stopped her on Sudley Road near Crestwood Drive and determined she was driving under the influence, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The situation escalated when officers brought Ingham to the Adult Detention Center, where she actively resisted, scratched one officer, and kicked another, authorities said. She was restra…
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff A King George man who thought he could handle his Dodge Challenger and a few drinks learned the hard way that the road had other plans, officials said. Deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash near Benchmark Road and Mine Road after receiving reports of a wreck overnight, according to the agency. When Deputy Crystal Cabrera arrived, she found 55-year-old Charles Funkhouser, whose slurred speech, glassy eyes, and strong odor of alcohol made it clear he wasn’t just a bad driver—he was allegedly a drunk one, too. Funkhouser, of King George, was arrested at the…
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops
Good Samaritan Killed By Van Chasing Loose Dog In Virginia: Cops A Virginia man who ran into traffic to rescue a loose dog was struck and killed by a passing van, police said. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, died after being hit by a 2022 Ram ProMaster van around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, March 7, on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Burdette had gone into the roadway to catch a 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix that was running loose in traffic.  After securing the dog, he was walking back across Dumfries Road when he was struck by the westbound van approaching Old S…
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING) Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (DEVELOPING)
Route 17 Closed Following Violent Virginia Crash (Developing) A serious crash on Route 17 (Warrenton Road) in Stafford County has shut down all lanes in both directions after power lines came down, officials said. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office reported the closure near Lichfield Boulevard on Thursday, March 6, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Fredericksburg confirmed the extended closure, stating that their crews are on the scene setting up detours while Dominion Energy works to address the downed power lines. In photos released by VDOT, crews can be seen working on the…
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS) Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (PHOTOS)
Dairy Disaster: Overturned Tanker Spills Milk All Over Maryland Roadway (Photos) Drivers in Prince George’s County got a little more than they bargained for when an overturned milk tanker turned a busy road into a dairy disaster. Hazmat crews rushed to the scene of the crash at Landover Road and Brightseat Road just before noon Thursday, March 6, as gallons of milk flooded the roadway, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. ROAD CLOSURE: Landover Road at Brightseat Road is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/HaaFBl4QK1 — PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 6, 2025 Despite the mess, officials confirmed there …
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING) I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Lanes Shut Down Due To Bus Fire In Virginia (Developing) Some lanes on I-95 were blocked in advance of the afternoon commute on Tuesday when a truck fire broke out. Northbound lanes of the interstate in Prince William County were closed as of 4:30 p.m. on March 4 in the area of Dale Boulevard in Woodbridge. The vehicle was fully engulfed as crews worked to extinguish the fire and clear the scene to allow traffic to begin moving in the area. I-95 traffic on Tuesday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, all north lanes were closed near mile marker 155.7 and traffic was backed up approximately two miles as of 4:25 p.m. on T…
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING) Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING)
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (Developing) A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday morning caused major disruptions, forcing inbound flights to divert and leading to delays across the terminal, airport officials said. The outage, which impacted areas of the main terminal and the Hourly Garage, was first reported early on March 3, with BWI officials urging travelers to check their flight status as crews worked to restore power. By 9:30 a.m., the situation worsened, with airport officials announcing that “many inbound flights are being diverted at this time.”  Passengers were advi…
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say A 16-year-old girl was killed in a head-on crash in Centreville after a drunk driver veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. Carlos Parada-Hernandez, 23, of Herndon, was driving a 2023 Toyota Corolla northbound on Pleasant Valley Road when he crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2013 Toyota Camry head-on, according to Fairfax County Police. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the 5600 block of Pleasant Valley Road. The 16-year-old driver of the Camry was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died, police said. Parada-H…
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police
Motorcyclist Killed Plunging 40 Feet Off I-66 Entrance Ramp: Virginia State Police A Fairfax man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and falling 40 feet off an entrance ramp along Interstate 66, according to Virginia State Police. The deadly crash occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, on the ramp from Route 28 south to the I-66 westbound express lanes. Investigators say Michael J. Monroe, 43, was riding on the ramp when he lost control of the motorcycle, which veered off the left side of the road and struck a jersey wall twice. Monroe was thrown from the bike and went over the wall, falling roughly 40 feet onto a grassy area below. He was pr…
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING) Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (DEVELOPING)
Pilot Makes Emergency Landing In Maryland: Police (Developing) Traffic came to a halt in Anne Arundel County after a single-engine aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting an investigation by Maryland State Police. The plane touched down at around 3:45 p.m. near Shoreham Beach Road and Triton Beach Road on Saturday, Feb. 22, leading to temporary road closures as authorities responded to the scene. Maryland State Police said motorists should expect delays and are urging drivers to avoid the area until the investigation wraps up. Officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the emergency landing or whether there were any injuries. M…
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff
Speeding, Drunk Driver Wrecks Car, Another DUI Driver Stops To Check Scene In Stafford: Sheriff A Stafford man is behind bars after a high-speed rollover crash on Richmond Highway that left his passenger hospitalized, authorities announced. Zaiden Williams, 22, was arrested after the Ford Focus he was driving flipped on its roof in the 2200 block of Richmond Highway around 9:10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Williams was speeding away from a local restaurant when he lost control of the vehicle, swerved off the road, struck an embankment, and overturned.  The passenger suffered broken bones and was rushed to a nearby hospi…
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police
Teen Driver Killed In High-Speed Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police An 18-year-old driver was killed after his speeding Audi veered into oncoming traffic and collided with an SUV in Dumfries, authorities announced. Mihai-Mario Stoica, of Woodbridge, was pronounced dead at the scene of the Sunday, Feb. 16 crash near Dumfries Road and Van Buren Road, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Stoica was driving a 2013 Audi A7 above the posted speed limit when he lost control, crossed the median, and slammed head-on into a 2024 Cadillac Escalade traveling in the opposite direction around 10:30 p.m. A 25-year-old passenger in Stoica’s vehicle…
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING) Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING)
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (Developing) A scary scene played out in Alexandria on Thursday when a vehicle lost its brakes and plowed into traffic, triggering a nine-car pileup, authorities said. The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the intersection of Duke Street and Quaker Lane, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Investigators said the driver of the out-of-control vehicle was unable to stop, causing a chain-reaction collision involving at least nine vehicles. Despite the magnitude of the crash, no serious injuries were reported, police said. Eastbound Duke Lane was shut down at the intersection o Quaker Road,…
Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police
Pedestrian, 33, Fatally Run Over By Two Cars On Virginia Roadway: Police A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles while crossing a road in Virginia outside of the crosswalk, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the area of Nokesville Road and Sowder Village Square in Nokesville shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after receiving reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators determined that Donte Antonio Carter, of Manassas, was attempting to cross Nokesville Road outside of a crosswalk while wearing dark-colored clothing when he was struck by a 2024 Nissan Sentra traveling southbound. Moments…
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police A driver was killed and a passenger was airlifted to the hospital after a work truck veered off the road and slammed into an SUV on I-95 in Prince William County, police said. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at mile marker 152 in the southbound lanes of the interstate, according to Virginia State Police. A 2020 Lexus SUV was stopped on the right shoulder when a 2022 Ford work truck drifted off the highway and crashed into it. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A passenger inside the SUV was flown to Fairfax Inova Hospital …
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic A crash with injuries shut down all southbound lanes on the I-95 Express Lanes in Prince William County on Tuesday, Feb. 4, backing up traffic in the area, officials said. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday near mile marker 151.4, just before VA-619 (Exit 150/Joplin Road), according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Emergency crews blocked both travel lanes to respond to the crash, forcing traffic to use the left shoulder to get by.  Officials confirmed that at least one person was injured, but additional details were not immediately available. While expres…
64-Year-Old Woman Identified After Fatal Crash Into Tractor-Trailer In Maryland (DEVELOPING) 64-Year-Old Woman Identified After Fatal Crash Into Tractor-Trailer In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
64-Year-Old Woman Identified After Fatal Crash Into Tractor-Trailer In Maryland (Developing) A 64-year-old woman has been identified after she was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Washington County, police said. Hagerstown Police confirmed that Theresa Maria Poffenberger died after her SUV slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the intersection of Halfway Boulevard and I-81. According to investigators, Poffenberger was found unresponsive by first responders, who administered CPR before announcing her dead at the scene by paramedics. The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured. Investigators are working to dete…
Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia
Truck Hauling Dirt Overturns On I-95 In Virginia An overturned truck hauling dirt and trash was the cause of lengthy delays on I-95 on Tuesday afternoon in Virginia. Some northbound lanes were closed at around noon on Jan. 28, north of exit 118/Thornburg, prompting a heavy police response as crews worked to clear the scene. I-95 NORTHBOUND: Two lanes closed at mile marker 119, north of exit 118/Thornburg with overturned truck hauling dirt & trash. @VSPPIO on scene. Right lane and shoulder getting by crash. About 2-mile back up. Check https://t.co/bLzPuckcCU for updates pic.twitter.com/7ouNkl7pV8 — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) J…
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (Developing) A high-speed crash on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington has left one woman dead and another driver fighting for his life, police said. The Arlington County Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 following reports of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Wilson Boulevard at a high rate of speed when it collided with a white sedan turning onto Wilson Boulevard from N. Vermont Street. The force of the crash pushed the vehicles into two additional vehic…
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford A Stafford man learned the hard way that running from a crash doesn’t end well, especially when deputies and OC spray are involved. Bryant Berryman, 37, is facing a host of charges following an incident that played out after allegedly causing a crash that totaled two vehicles. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit-and-run crash at Staffordboro Boulevard and Woodstream Boulevard, authorities said, where arriving deputies found a Nissan and a Volkswagen totaled from a collision. No major injuries were reported. …
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Traffic Delayed For Miles On I-495 Following Tractor-Trailer Crash In Virginia (Developing) Traffic was temporarily backed up on Wednesday afternoon on I-495 in Northern Virginia as crews responded to a crash in Fairfax County. Several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed as of 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at mile marker 52.2 in Fairfax, where there was a reported tractor-trailer crash in the area. Crash. I-495 SB (Outer Loop) before VA-267 (Exit 45/Dulles Toll Road). Fairfax County, VA. All travel lanes are currently blocked for incident response. Delays are approximately 4 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) January 15, 2025 Details about the crash have not been released. Del…
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania An overturned tractor-trailer that snarled traffic on I-95 in Spotsylvania for days has finally been cleared, thanks to an unseasonably warm break in the weather. The crash occurred early Thursday, Jan. 9, when a tractor-trailer overturned, forcing the closure of several southbound lanes and backing up traffic for hours. Since then, the wreckage has remained on the shoulder, awaiting removal. Crews took advantage of mild weather on Saturday, Jan. 11, to remove the wreckage, which had been delayed by earlier winter storms. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) issued an alert adv…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Northern Maryland Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Northern Maryland
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Northern Maryland A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused significant delays on I-70 in Frederick County near the Washington County border on Tuesday morning, officials said. The crash, which occurred near the eastbound fast lane and westbound left shoulder, resulted in no reported injuries, according to the Washington County Division of Emergency Services.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were on the scene pumping fuel from the truck's saddle tanks, with an assist from first responders out of Washington County. The Maryland State Highway Administration was also present, awaiting a heavy to…
Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Traps Driver On I-395 In Virginia Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Traps Driver On I-395 In Virginia
Tractor-Trailer Crashes, Traps Driver On I-395 In Virginia A tractor-trailer crash snarled traffic on I-395 near the I-95 split in Fairfax County early on Monday morning as wild winter weather battered the region, authorities said. Around 4:30 a.m., Fairfax County firefighters were dispatched to the southbound lanes of the interstate, where the truck’s cab had careened into a guardrail and become wedged between it and the trailer, according to a Fairfax Fire and Rescue spokesperson. The driver was trapped inside the mangled cab, prompting an extensive extrication operation. Crews also worked quickly to contain a large diesel fuel leak from the…
DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel
DMV Airports Lead Nation In Cancellations As Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc On Travel Airports across the DMV region bore the brunt of the first major winter storm of 2025, leading the nation in flight cancellations as travelers faced widespread disruptions. More than 17,000 flights were delayed nationwide on Monday, Jan. 6, as fierce winter weather left thousands of plans in disarray.  The hardest-hit airports? Reagan National, Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), and Washington Dulles, according to FlightAware, a site tracking real-time flight data. BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is open and operational, but airline operations have been limited this morning.Ou…
Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project
Here's When To Expect Possible Lane Closures For Spotsy Roundabout Project Beginning next week, drivers in Spotsylvania should prepare for changes as construction begins on a new roundabout at the busy intersection of Route 610 (Old Plank Road) and Route 674 (Chancellor Road), VDOT officials are cautioning. The project, funded through a private development agreement with Spotsylvania County, aims to improve safety and reduce congestion in an area where Old Plank Road handles an average of 11,000 vehicles daily, according to a 2023 traffic count. Starting on Monday, Jan. 6, crews will work between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with occasional overnight operations.  Driv…
Drivers, Pedestrians Facing Lengthy Road Closures Due To Development Project In Virginia Drivers, Pedestrians Facing Lengthy Road Closures Due To Development Project In Virginia
Drivers, Pedestrians Facing Lengthy Road Closures Due To Development Project In Virginia Drivers and pedestrians who frequent Duke Street will need to brace for major changes beginning this week, as a major infrastructure project begins in Alexandria. With the calendar turning over to a new year, the city announced that both the eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street ramp and the Van Dorn Street to eastbound Duke Street ramp will be closed to all traffic through the beginning of August 2025.  These closures are part of the WestEnd infrastructure project, which includes critical roadway upgrades. Traffic for the eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street ramp will be detou…
Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Virginia: Police Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Virginia: Police
Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Virginia: Police A 33-year-old Centreville man was struck and killed Monday morning in Chantilly while standing outside of his disabled vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Amin Emad-Eldin Hammoud has been identified by investigators as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by the driver a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125, who suffered minor injuries. The incident was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the area of Sully Road and Poplar Tree Road.  Detectives determined that a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125, traveling northbound in the far-right lane, drifted over th…
Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (Developing) A woman suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County that shut down a busy road in Fairfax County, police said. The crash was reported around noon Tuesday, Dec. 24 on Pohick Road near Havenbrook Way in Newington, according to Fairfax County Police, and the driver, only described as a woman, was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives were called to the scene to investigate, officials said. Police have not yet released details about what caused the crash or the driver’s identity. Pohick Road remains closed …
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (Developing) A man was killed in a pedestrian crash that shut down part of Route 28 in Fairfax County on Monday morning, officials said. First responders were called to a stretch of the roadway in Chantilly at around 7 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the area of Poplar Tree Road, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. VA-28 NB at VA-657( Walney Road). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right travel lanes remain blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using two left lanes. Delays begin before US-29 and extend on I-66. An extended closure is expected. — MATOC Alerts (@MA…
Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (Developing) Some travelers were slowed on Friday afternoon in Virginia when a truck crashed in Alexandria, blocking some lanes in the area. An alert was issued by Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination officials at around 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the southbound lanes of the interstate before Telegraph Road (exit 176). As of 2:10 p.m. on Friday, one left lane was still blocked by the truck, leaving one right lane to get by. Delays were clocked at nearly five miles as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene. Virginia DOT Details about the crash were not immediately prov…