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Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Virginia Neighborhood At Large, Police Say Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Virginia Neighborhood At Large, Police Say
Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Virginia Neighborhood At Large, Police Say Recognize him?  An alert has been issued by the Fairfax County Police Department as they attempt to identify and track down a Peeping Tom linked to nearly a dozen incident in Idylwood over the course of several months. In April, officers were called to the 2100 block of Evans Court in Idylwood, where there was a reported peeping call, when a woman said she spotted a man watching her through a window. Through the investigation, detectives from the department's Sex Crimes Unit were able to link the same man to seven additional cases that were reported between 5:40 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says
Holiday Heist Fails: Fredericksburg Fugitive Nabbed At Stafford Target, Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania suspect wanted out of Fredericksburg is back behind bars after a shoplifting bust at a Stafford Target. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9,, First Sgt. D.F. Purcell of Stafford's "Special Problems Unit" was conducting an anti-shoplifting patrol when he stopped by the Target on South Gateway Drive, a fateful coincidence, as store staff had just caught a shoplifter red-handed. Using surveillance footage, Purcell observed Quinten Howard, 40, roaming the store and filling a cart with nearly $190 worth of items before bypassing all points of sale, a Stafford County Sheriff’…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Sign Smashed, Evidence Stashed: Washing Machine Holds Hit-Run Clues In Virginia, Sheriff Says A Stafford hit-and-run left a business’s sign in pieces and a driver scrambling to hide the evidence—though not well enough to evade law enforcement. Deputies are investigating a Saturday, Dec. 7 incident in which a speeding vehicle crashed into the sign outside Falls Run Stone & Stucco at 700 Nelms Circle, taking out approximately half of the stone sign outside of the business.  The driver took out the sign outside the Stafford County building. Stafford County Sheriff Stafford County Sheriff's Deputy S.A. Hensley was called to the scene around 9:06 a.m. and discovered an a…

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by Zak Failla
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New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case
New Update - CEO Murder: ID Released For 26-Year-Old Being Held In PA In Connection To Case The identity has been released of a 26-year-old being held in Pennsylvania in connection with the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Click here for the latest update - Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY The man was located in Altoona, about 280 miles away from Manhattan and about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh, after a Greyhound bus he was traveling on stopped at a McDonald's, authorities said. The man has been ID'd as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the NYPD announced. Mangione is from Towson, M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks Federal authorities are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging applications to protect their communications from potential foreign surveillance. The warning from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes amid recent cyberattacks on major telecommunication companies. The Wall Street Journal reported that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told NBC News, "Encryption is your friend, whether it's on text messaging or if you have the capaci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Teens Busted Breaking In, Burglarizing Virginia High School During Summer Break: Police Teens Busted Breaking In, Burglarizing Virginia High School During Summer Break: Police
Teens Busted Breaking In, Burglarizing Virginia High School During Summer Break: Police School wasn't out for summer for a group of teens in Prince William County who are facing charges after breaking into an area high school. Dominic Joses Mastrianni, 18, a 15-year-old, and 16-year-old are all facing charges following the investigation into a reported burglary at Woodbridge High School on Old Bridge Road.  All three are from Woodbridge. According to the Prince William County Police Department, on the night of Tuesday, July 16, video surveillance showed three people inside the school after breaking in through an unsecured window before leaving in a dark-colored sedan. I…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says
Trump Campaign Headquarters In Virginia Burglarized, Sheriff Says Recognize him?  A suspect is wanted in Virginia after burglarizing a campaign headquarters for former President Donald Trump in Loudoun County, authorities announced. An alert was issued by the sheriff's office following an incident reported at the Trump For President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11.  The office, which is in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place, is currently being leased by the Trump campaign, officials said, and also serves as the HQ for the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee. According to the Loudoun County Sherif…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Virginia Jewelry Store, Police Say Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Virginia Jewelry Store, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Breaking Into Virginia Jewelry Store, Police Say One man is wanted following a weekend burglary at a Loudoun County jewelry store, police say. A surveillance photo has been released by the Leesburg Police Department as they continue to investigate a burglary at White and Ivory Diamonds that was reported early on Saturday morning. At approximately 5:10 a.m. on Aug. 10, officers responded to an alarm at the store in the 1600 block of Village Market Boulevard SE, where they were met by a damaged front door and a building that had been entered. Investigators say that nothing from the store appears to have been taken during the break-in. At …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia Beach (UPDATED) Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia Beach (UPDATED)
Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia Beach (Updated) Manassas resident Keith Anthony McBride has been identified as the person wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that left a Lexus owner dead. Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to investigate a reported hit-and-run. On Saturday, July 27, authorities announced that McBride was located and arrested by Virginia Beach City police. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, 37-year-old Vasquez Galvan was approached by McBride while he was outside of hi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia (UPDATED) Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia (UPDATED)
Carjacker Who Killed Man Fighting For His Lexus Arrested In Virginia (Updated) Manassas resident Keith Anthony McBride has been identified as the person wanted in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that left a Lexus owner dead. Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to investigate a reported hit-and-run. On Saturday, July 27, authorities announced that McBride was located and arrested. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, 37-year-old Vasquez Galvan was approached by McBride while he was outside of his gold Lexus SUV. The …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Lexus Stolen In Fatal Dumfries Carjacking Located In Woodbridge; Suspect At Large Lexus Stolen In Fatal Dumfries Carjacking Located In Woodbridge; Suspect At Large
Lexus Stolen In Fatal Dumfries Carjacking Located In Woodbridge; Suspect At Large The Prince William County Police Department has released photos of the suspect who carjacked a man's Lexus then ran him over, and killed him in Dumfries. Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to investigate a reported hit-and-run. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police Department, 37-year-old Vasquez Galvan was approached by an unknown suspect while he was outside of his gold Lexus SUV. The gold Lexus that was stolen. Prince William County Police During t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Would-Be Gun Store Robbers Wanted Following Failed Fairfax County Burglaries: Police Would-Be Gun Store Robbers Wanted Following Failed Fairfax County Burglaries: Police
Would-Be Gun Store Robbers Wanted Following Failed Fairfax County Burglaries: Police A group targeting gun stores in Fairfax County is wanted following a multiple incidents at separate locations earlier this month. An alert was issued by police on Friday as they attempt to identify and locate those responsible for attempting - and failing - to get into the stores. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, their spree began on Thursday, July 4, when officers were called to Dominion Defense on Fullerton Road in Springfield.  Upon arrival, they found shattered glass from the store window, though three suspects were unable to get in and fled before officers arriv…

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by Zak Failla
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Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County
Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County A pair wanted in connection to a string of robberies at area churches and businesses in Herndon have been apprehended, police announced on Wednesday. Erik Zelaya Franco, 19, no fixed address, and Christian Castellanos Lopez, 23, of Reston, were identified and arrested following an investigation into multiple burglaries in recent weeks. The two allegedly targeted:  A church twice in the 600 block of Spring Street; A church in the 800 block of Elden Street; A business twice in the 500 block of Florida Avenue; A different business in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. Police say that they…

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by Zak Failla
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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