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Virginia Firefighter Remembered For Infectious Smile, Positivity After Sudden Death
He was the firefighter everyone wanted to work with.
Whether the shift had been long or the day had gone sideways, fellow firefighters say Larry Wright always found a way to make it better.
Now, the Arlington County Fire Department and firehouses across Northern Virginia are mourning Wright, who died Thursday, July 9, following a medical emergency.
Wright joined the Arlington County Fire Department on Oct. 29, 2018, as a member of Recruit Class 76. During nearly eight years with the department, he served the Arlington community with what colleagues described as dedication, compassion, and …
West Point Grad's Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support After $1.2M Virginia House Fire
One devastating night changed everything. Now, a Virginia family is discovering just how many people are ready to help them put the pieces back together.
Just days after a Fourth of July house fire caused nearly $1.2 million in damage and tore through their Ashburn home, more than 500 people have stepped up to support West Point graduate and Army officer Tim Tieng, his wife, son, and the family's long road to recovery.
A fundraiser set up for the family raised more than $62,000 just days after the fire, bringing them within reach of their $70,000 goal.
Maria Reardon, Tieng's sister, said t…
NJ K-9 Officer Left Dogs In Car For 7 Hours With Windows Closed — Then They Died: Prosecutor
A Salem County Sheriff's Officer is facing charges after two K-9s died after he left them in the car all day with the windows up, authorities announced Tuesday, July 7.
On Friday, May 9, Cody Henderson left K-9s Rip, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, and Boomer, a 6-year-old Springer Spaniel, unattended for approximately seven hours with the vehicle powered off, despite a known malfunction with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the K-9 heat alert system had been manually turned off, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Those conditions resulted in the dogs…
Bloodied VA Man Sleeping In NJ Hotel Hallway Had Hollow-Point Ammo, Illegal Gun: Cops
A Virginia man was arrested after police in New Jersey, responding to a welfare check, found him allegedly carrying an illegal handgun, hollow-point bullets, and a high-capacity magazine at a local hotel, authorities said.
Officers in Fairfield (Essex County) were dispatched to the Ramada Inn, 38 Two Bridges Rd., in Fairfield at approximately 2:19 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, after receiving a report of a man lying unconscious in a hallway with lacerations who might need medical attention, according to Chief Anthony G. Manna.
When officers arrived, they found Matthew Grant, 45, of Spotsylvania,…
After Losing Heroic Fiancé, Home In Maryland Fire, Community Steps Up For Family
A Navy veteran died trying to save his 10-year-old son from a burning Southern Maryland home, unaware the boy had already escaped safely.
Now, a Maryland community is wrapping its arms around Lauren Copenhaver and her family after a devastating house fire in Hollywood claimed the life of her fiancé, Christopher Gierhart, destroyed their home, and left them with little more than each other.
In just over a day, hundreds of people have donated more than $35,000 through an online fundraiser.
Others have offered furniture, clothing, school supplies, kitchen supplies, and household essentials.&n…
15 Dead, Nearly 900 Crashes Reported On Virginia Roads During Holiday Weekend: State Police
Fifteen people never made it home over the holiday weekend.
Virginia roads turned deadly over the Fourth of July weekend as 15 people were killed in 14 separate crashes between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 5, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by Virginia State Police.
The fatal crashes happened in Alleghany, Appomattox, Brunswick, Fauquier, Frederick, Nottoway, Pulaski, Roanoke, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, and Suffolk counties, as well as the City of Danville.
Frederick County recorded two deadly crashes during the four days.
Among the deadliest incidents was…
Man Who Fled US After 2014 Hit-And-Run Arrested 12 Years Later At Dulles Airport, Police Say
He disappeared before he could face a judge.
More than a decade after police say he struck a woman with his car, fled the scene, skipped court, and left the country, a Herndon man is finally back in custody after being arrested at Dulles International Airport.
Enda Browne, 43, was arrested after the US Marshals Service located him at Dulles Airport, Fairfax County Police announced on Monday, July 6.
The arrest closes a 12-year chapter that began on Nov. 16, 2014, when officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to the intersection of Reston Parkway and Spectrum Center Drive in Reston for reports…
Fourth Of July Gathering Turns Fatal: Virginia Man Charged After Guest Shot Dead, Sheriff Says
What started as a Fourth of July celebration ended with a man dead inside a home.
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a home in the 43000 block of Helmsdale Terrace in Chantilly around 1:52 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, after receiving reports of a shooting inside the residence.
When they arrived, deputies found 33-year-old Brandon Fadden, of Centreville, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hours later, investigators announced the arrest of Joshua Soroko, 31, of Chantilly, in connection with the fatal shooting.
According to the sheriff's of…
Tickets, Armed Security, 100 Guests: New Details Emerge In Deadly Maryland House Party Shooting
What was supposed to be a ticketed house party with armed security ended in gunfire, a homicide investigation, and more than 100 stunned guests scrambling from a chaotic scene.
The shooting unfolded shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 5, at a private home on the 2300 block of Willow Vale Drive in Fallston, where Harford County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired during what investigators say was a large party attended by an estimated 100 people.
When deputies arrived, they found Joseph Evans, 34, of Owings Mills, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies …
