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Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff
Rent Rage: Virginia Man Busted For Breaking Down Door During Dispute With Roommate: Sheriff A 35-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an early morning rent dispute with his roommate turned violent, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Mychal Tamillow was arrested following a disturbance that was reported early on Thursday morning at a residence in Stafford. Investigators say that at around 3 a.m. on Nov. 14, deputies on patrol on Shaw Court heard "a loud ruckus" coming from a residence, with someone shouting "get off me" prompting intervention. Deputies made contact with two men inside the home, and it was determined that Tamillow, in an intoxicated st…
Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police
Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police A group that feigned benevolent intentions to a flower vendor on an I-495 exit ramp before attempting to snatch her purse in Montgomery County is now wanted, according to Maryland State Police. An investigation has been launched into the attempted robbery and assault of a woman on Sunday afternoon in Silver Spring, when a woman was targeted by at least two people, authorities announced. Police say that shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 18, troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to a reported attempted robbery on the exit ramp from the eastbound lanes of the interstate to Route 650 So…
Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff
Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff A man who assaulted a woman during a failed robbery attempt at a Virginia 7-Eleven lost a game of hide-and-seek with Spotsylvania County Sheriff's K9s and landed himself behind bars, officials say. Fredericksburg resident Kenneth Wayne Auston, 48, was arrested after being tracked through a shopping center early on Friday morning following the attempted robbery.  According to the sheriff's office, at approximately 3 a.m. a clerk at the 7-Eleven in the 4200 block of Plank Road reported to police that a man - later identified as Auston - came behind the counter and assaulted her; however,…
Axe-Wielding Robber Arrested After Arlington Pursuit, Police Say Axe-Wielding Robber Arrested After Arlington Pursuit, Police Say
Axe-Wielding Robber Arrested After Arlington Pursuit, Police Say An 18-year-old Arlington man has been arrested for trying to rob a business he'd been banned from, authorities said. Daryl Palmer broke into a business he'd been banned from on the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive around 5:25 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, the sheriff's office said. He went behind the counter, at which point an employee called police, the office said. Palmer walked toward the exit, pulled out an axe hidden in a backpack, struck a display case and fled on food, police said. A description of Palmer was broadcast to officers, who arrested him after a foot pursuit on N. Stuart Street.&n…
Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say
Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say An 18-year-old Arlington woman was arrested for assaulting police after stealing a bicycle from a home, authorities said. Angelita Lopez broke into a home on the 1700 block of S. Walter Reed Drive around 7:15 p.m. on March 17, where she was confronted by one victim, county police said. Lopez stole a bicycle then fled the scene. A second victim found Lopez and the bike on 18th Street S. and S. Monroe Street and approached her, police said.  Lopez subsequently assaulted the victim, tried to steal his jewelry, damaged a watch and struck him with a bottle, police said. She …
'Armed, Dangerous' Man At Large Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff 'Armed, Dangerous' Man At Large Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff
'Armed, Dangerous' Man At Large Following Fatal Shooting Of 19-Year-Old In Virginia: Sheriff Seen him?  The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in tracking down Rashaun Owens, who is wanted in connection to the Valentine's Day murder of 19-year-old Michai Dandridge-Carter outside an Ashburn apartment complex. 44400 block of Keller Square in Ashburn Google Maps street view Dandridge-Carter was identified by the sheriff's office as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound outside the Ashburn Meadows complex last week. According to a spokesperson for the Loudoun County Sherif's office, shortly before 7:20 p.m. on Feb. 14, deputies were calle…
Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say
Wanted Armed Robber Threatened Hospital Staff In Virginia, Police Say It's been a busy week for Shaka Barnes in Virginia after he was implicated in an attempted robbery then threatened staff at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, police say. Barnes, 43, who has no fixed address, is in police custody following a small crime scene that saw him allegedly commit several offenses before he was ultimately apprehended by members of the Fairfax County Police Department. On Monday afternoon, it is alleged that Barnes approached a man inside a building in the 3200 block of Woodburn Road, whom he assaulted and attempted to rob at knifepoint, though his victim refused and Barnes fl…
Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody
Failed Knifepoint Robbery Lands Manassas Man In Custody A 19-year-old man was being held without bond after police said he tried robbing a Manassas restaurant at knifepoint. Shane David Lucas went into Dona Bessy Pupuseria on Festival Lane around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, armed with a knife, Prince William County police said. Lucas walked to the register where he brandished a knife and demanded money. When another employee intervened, Lucas fled the store without obtaining any money.  While investigating the incident, officers located the accused nearby and detained him without incident. No injuries were reported.  Lucas was …
Woman Sexually Assaulted, Nearly Robbed By Stranger In Fairfax County Woman Sexually Assaulted, Nearly Robbed By Stranger In Fairfax County
Woman Sexually Assaulted, Nearly Robbed By Stranger In Fairfax County A composite sketch of the suspect who sexually assaulted and tried to rob a woman outside of her car in Fairfax County this week has been released by police. The woman said she was approached at the trunk of her car by a stranger at the intersection of Bay Valley Lane and Compton Lane in Centreville, around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24. He attempted to take her wallet and sexually assaulted her. The victim was able to fight the suspect off and contact the police. The suspect ran into nearby woods prior to police arrival. The victim sustained injuries that were non-life-threatening. …
Hero Marines Stop Teen Stabbing At Virginia Chick-fil-A Hero Marines Stop Teen Stabbing At Virginia Chick-fil-A
Hero Marines Stop Teen Stabbing At Virginia Chick-fil-A A group of heroic Marines proved over the weekend that “Semper Fidelis” is not just a slogan. Shortly before 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office were called to Chick-fil-A on Dunn Drive after there was a reported disturbance involving three teens who got into an argument that rapidly went off the rails. During the assault, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said that one of the assailants pulled out a knife, at which point three nearby Marines put their training to use and diffused the situation. Officials say that they were able to separat…
Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect In Custody Following Incident Near Virginia Community College Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect In Custody Following Incident Near Virginia Community College
Strong-Armed Robbery Suspect In Custody Following Incident Near Virginia Community College A suspect wanted for an attempted strong-armed robbery in Manassas has been apprehended following a nearly monthlong investigation into an incident near the Northern Virginia Community College, police say. John Wilkes Trent II, 37, who has no fixed address, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 11 following the investigation into an attempted robbery that happened in the area of Sudley Road near Campus Drive last month. It is alleged that shortly before 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, officers from the Prince William Police Department responded to the area of the reported attempted robbery, which fou…
Woman Who Propositioned Man Outside Virginia Business Busted For Attempted Robbery: Police Woman Who Propositioned Man Outside Virginia Business Busted For Attempted Robbery: Police
Woman Who Propositioned Man Outside Virginia Business Busted For Attempted Robbery: Police No means no. A woman who propositioned a man outside a business in Prince William County is facing charges for her role in an attempted robbery with two other men who remain at large. Jasmine Irene Washington, 28, who has no fixed address, was arrested and charged with attempted robbery following an overnight incident in Manassas, police announced. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, police say that Washington approached a 46-year-old man exiting a business in the 7400 block of Old Centreville Road and propositioned him, to which he ignored her. The victim continued to his vehicl…
Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man'
Uber Driver Killed While Working In Prince George's County Remembered As 'Devoted Family Man' A fundraiser has been set up for the family of an Uber driver who was killed in an attempted robbery in Prince George's, according to a GoFundMe. Nesredin Esleiman, 55, of Silver Spring was killed in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Kiayon Strowbridge, 21, was subsequently arrested for the horrific crime and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and related charges.  Esleiman was a "devoted family man" who was "loved by his community," according to friends and family. He…