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County Camera Zooms In On Reporter At Scene Of Arlington Water Main Repair: Reports County Camera Zooms In On Reporter At Scene Of Arlington Water Main Repair: Reports
County Camera Zooms In On Reporter At Scene Of Arlington Water Main Repair: Reports An investigation is apparently under way in Arlington into apparent misuse of a county camera. Fox5 had been watching Arlington County's camera system to observe repair work at the scene of a ruptured 16-inch pipe at South Walter Reed Drive, just north of South Four Mile Run Drive, last Friday, June 7, when employees notice something awry. One of the camera operators zoomed into a WDVM/DC News Now reporter at the scene, according to Fox5 and the reporter's employer. A county spokesperson issued the following statement to Daily Voice: Arlington County staff from multiple departments u…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Charged With Murdering Concert-Going Virginia Tourist At DC Hotel: Feds Homeless Man Charged With Murdering Concert-Going Virginia Tourist At DC Hotel: Feds
Homeless Man Charged With Murdering Concert-Going Virginia Tourist At DC Hotel: Feds The homeless man who killed a beloved 31-year-old woman during what police called a random attack at a Washington DC hotel is facing federal charges in connection to her death. George Sydnor, Jr., 44, was indicted on Wednesday by a DC Superior Court grand jury on multiple felonies for his alleged role in the fatal stabbing of Christy Bautista earlier this year insider her room at the Ivy City Court in Northeast DC. Police say that Bautista, a Harrisonburg resident who graduated from James Madison University, was found stabbed to death in a room at the hotel in the 1600 block of New Yo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports
Near-Drowning Victims Airlifted After Being Pulled From DC Pool: Reports Two near-drowning victims at a Washington DC pool were resuscitated by a CPR instructor who happened to be nearby and DC's first responders, according to various news reports. After the man and woman were pulled from the bottom of the deep end at the Theodore Hagans Pool around 5 p.m., Thursday, July 13, Jermaine Hunter got to work, as reported by WJLA. Hunter has 15 years of CPR instruction, he told the outlet. MPD officers, lifeguards and Hunter continued CPR until DC Fire and EMS arrived, who were able to resuscitate the victims, they confirmed.  According to Fox5, the victims…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
DC Hotel Murder Victim From Virginia Was 'Nicest, Purest' Person DC Hotel Murder Victim From Virginia Was 'Nicest, Purest' Person
DC Hotel Murder Victim From Virginia Was 'Nicest, Purest' Person The 31-year-old woman killed by a homeless man in what police say was a random attack at a Washington DC hotel has been identified as a Virginia native with an innate ability to make others feel comfortable. Christy Bautista, of Harrisonburg, VA, was stabbed dead by George Sydnor, Jr., 43, in a room at the Ivy City Hotel in the 1600 block of New York Avenue Friday evening, March 31, Metropolitan police said. Court documents detailed by NBC4 and FOX5 say Bautista was heard yelling for help less than an hour after checking into her hotel room. Responders found Sydnor with blood…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report
Man Fatally Struck By Green Line Train At Anacostia Station: Report A man was fatally struck by a Green Line train at the Anacostia Station on Sunday, Dec. 11, a FOX5 report says citing the WMATA. Surveillance footage shows the man intentionally placing himself in the train's path around 7:40 a.m., the outlet said. FINAL UPDATE: 🟢Anacostia Station has reopened, and shuttle 🚌 service has been suspended. All 🚇service from Southern Ave to Navy Yard has resumed normal service, but customers should expect residual delays. Thank you for your patience in this matter. #YourMetro #wmata https://t.co/4ZaDMPsX35 — Metro (@wmata) December 11, 2022 Service between …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Infant Killed After Being Left In Hot Car In DC For Hours: Reports Infant Killed After Being Left In Hot Car In DC For Hours: Reports
Infant Killed After Being Left In Hot Car In DC For Hours: Reports An infant has died after being left in a hot car for several hours in Washington, DC, according to multiple reports. A 3-month-old child was reportedly pronounced dead at approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, after being left for at least two hours inside the parked car on Park Road NW. The baby had been removed from the hot vehicle before first responders arrived, but they were unable to revive him, according to reports. According to FOX5, the infant has been identified as Aaron Boyd, Jr. No additional information has been provided. No charges have been announced by police investigat…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support
Mother Of 9-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing In Woodbridge Seeking Support The mother of a 9-year-old girl who was shot and critically injured while playing in Prince William County last week is seeking support from her local community.  Brooklin Freeman was across the street when her daughter was shot in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Surveillance video from a neighbor's home captured the incident, in which the young girl is heard screaming, "I can't feel my legs," according to Fox5. A copy of the video can be found in the Tweet below. Warning it could be hard to watch f…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police 15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police
15-Year-Old Arrested For Woodbridge Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Girl: Police A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Prince William County that critically injured a 9-year-old girl earlier this week, authorities said. The teenager is facing several charges relating to the incident that happened in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police.  Newly released video footage obtained by F…

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by David Cifarelli