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Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops
Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops A recently terminated Amazon employee is facing serious charges after allegedly sending death and bomb threats to multiple staff members at the company’s Centreport Parkway facility in Stafford County, authorities said. The drama unfolded on Saturday, Jan. 25, when deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the Amazon location to investigate reports of threatening messages.  Two employees reported receiving alarming texts from the former staffer, leading deputies to secure a warrant for threats of death and threats to bomb, officials said. But the threats didn’t stop there.&nbs…
Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says
Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says A quiet neighborhood in Virginia became the scene of a grisly discovery when deputies found two people dead inside a Spotsylvania home, authorities announced. Deputies responded to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents.  Upon entering the home, the friend discovered the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found both 61-year-old Charles Childress and 59-year-old Kimberly Newcomb dead ins…
DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff
DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff A Spotsylvania man is facing a laundry list of charges after a routine DUI stop spiraled into chaos, ending with attacks on police officers and hospital staff. What started as an investigation into a driver slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in Fredericksburg ended with an officer being urinated on and a nurse getting kicked in the face. A member of the Fredericksburg Police Department on patrol in the 400 block of William Street spotted a white Nissan SUV with the ignition on and 34-year-old Markus Collins slumped over the wheel. "The officer could smell the odor of an alcoholic bevera…
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy Federal immigration authorities now have the ability to arrest individuals in and around  schools and churches — areas previously considered sensitive.  This new policy change involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, announced on the second day of the new Trump Administration on Tuesday, Jan/ 21 by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman and represents a significant shift from long-standing guidelines. “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest," Huffman said in a statement. "The Trump Administration …
Thieves Connected To Organized Theft Ring Targeting Loudoun County Stores Arrested: Police Thieves Connected To Organized Theft Ring Targeting Loudoun County Stores Arrested: Police
Thieves Connected To Organized Theft Ring Targeting Loudoun County Stores Arrested: Police Three Virginia women are facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly targeting Leesburg stores in an organized retail theft scheme that netted over $8,000 in stolen merchandise. Leesburg police say the arrests came after back-to-back incidents on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Officers were first called around 7:45 p.m. to the Polo Ralph Lauren store on Fort Evans Road NE for a report of three suspects stealing merchandise, and while investigating, another call came in from a nearby Dick’s Sporting Goods, where employees reported three individuals concealing items in the store. …
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. …
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says A 17-year-old driver is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Stafford County that topped 120 mph, authorities said. The wild ride unfolded at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, when a sergeant with the department spotted a grey Lexus speeding northbound on I-95 near the American Legion overpass at over 90 mph.  When he activated his emergency lights, the teen reportedly floored it, pushing the car past 120 mph in a desperate bid to escape, according to officials. The chase lasted about a mile and a half before traffic brought the Lexus to …
Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Virginia man is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase in Calvert County, MD, hitting 120 mph and running multiple red lights before crashing a stolen vehicle. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, law enforcement was alerted to a stolen vehicle entering Calvert County, traveling southbound on Southern Maryland Boulevard near Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. A Maryland State Trooper attempted to stop the vehicle near the Country Plaza Shopping Center, though, while the vehicle slowed briefly…
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.  "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds Two Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in a deadly shooting at a Southeast DC McDonald’s will not face criminal charges, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia concluded its investigation into the September 2024 fatal shooting of Justin Robinson, 25, finding “insufficient evidence” to charge the officers. Prosecutors said that the incident unfolded around 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of the McDonald’s on Marion Barry Avenue.  They foun…
Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff
Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff A scary scene unfolded in North Stafford on Tuesday afternoon when a pair of teens violently assaulted another minor, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 14, deputies were called to the Highpointe Subdivision after receiving a call about a juvenile being threatened with a gun during an assault, officials said. The victim told deputies they were confronted by two suspects regarding a rumor while walking home.  During the confrontation, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said that one teen displayed a firearm before both allegedly attacked the v…
Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff
Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff Peek-a-boo!  A chaotic game of hide-and-seek led to four arrests in Stafford County when deputies tracked down a wanted woman who had help trying to evade the law. Destiny Keesecker, 25, was wanted on a felony probation violation when deputies spotted her bolting toward a home on Greenspring Drive around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, according to authorities. The deputy, recognizing Keesecker, called for backup as the scene quickly unraveled.  Occupants in the home insisted she wasn’t there, with some shouting over one another in an attempt to obstruct the investigation, and des…
'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say 'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say
'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say A night meant for fun turned into a chaotic scene Friday, Jan. 10 when a Stafford man forced his way into a woman's home, assaulted her, and stole her phone after she canceled their plans, police said. William Gordon IV, 28, now faces a slew of charges, including breaking and entering, robbery, and assault, following the wild sequence of events that ended with his arrest at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. According to Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Mountain View Road around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10 after receiving a call describing an individual “acting crazy.”&…
Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police
Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police An eagle-eyed tipster helped lead police in Fairfax County to a Peeping Tom wanted in connection to nearly a dozen incidents in Idylwood over the course of several months last year. Last month, an alert was 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 last year, 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. Th…
Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police
Tipster Exposes Peeping Tom Stalking Virginia Neighborhood: Police An eagle-eyed tipster helped lead police in Fairfax County to a Peeping Tom wanted in connection to nearly a dozen incidents in Idylwood over the course of several months last year. Last month, an alert was 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 last year, 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. Th…
Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted
Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted A 19-year-old high school student who had plans to commit a school shooting in Montgomery County was convicted of making threats of mass violence, authorities announced on Wednesday. Rockville resident Alex (Andrea) Ye was arrested last year following an investigation after the FBI notified Montgomery County Public Schools about a 129-page "manifesto" authored by the teen. His arrest came after  a concerned associate contacted 911, when the two were communicating on Instagram when Ye sent the manifesto, which referenced a potential attack on both a high school and an elementary sc…
FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot
FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot Four years later, and the curious case of a possible would-be bomber who placed devices the Democratic National Committee HQ the day before the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection remains unsolved, officials say. The FBI posted previously unreleased video of a suspect who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters for the RNC and DNC in DC.  Between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2021, federal investigators say that an unknown person placed two pipe bombs in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. Officials said that one was placed in an alley behind the headquarters of the RNC on Fir…
Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In NICU Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In NICU
Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In Nicu A Virginia and former hospital employee has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into mysterious fractures among babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, officials said. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, of Chesterfield County, is facing serious charges after detectives identified her as a suspect in an incident involving a child that allegedly occurred in November 2024. She has been charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse. On Friday, Jan. 3, the hospital announced it would not be admitting any new patients into …
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say A 29-year-old Woodbridge man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing officers and attempting to strike one with a stolen vehicle in a busy shopping center just days before Christmas, authorities said. Police responded to a parking lot in the 2800 block of Potomac Mills Circle shortly before 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 after receiving a notification about a stolen vehicle out of Pennsylvania, according to a Prince William County Police spokesperson. The unoccupied vehicle was located in the lot, and officers set up surveillance.  Shortly after, Jorge Ariel Pereira, his female a…
Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff
Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff A Stafford man made it easy for deputies to track him down after leaving behind a backpack full of illegal items during an Uber ride on New Year’s Eve. Around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, deputies responded to a North Stafford residence after an Uber driver reported finding a suspicious backpack left behind by a passenger.  The driver, searching the bag for ID to return it, instead found a gun, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, but instead of an ID he found a firearm. Deputies arrived to take possession of the weapon, which turned out to be stolen, authorities said,…
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver 42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver This story has been updated. An Army veteran has been identified as the man authorities say rammed a pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter of New Orleans early on New Year's Day morning, leaving 15 people dead and injuring approximately 35 others. Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, age 42, who was killed in a shootout with police officers after the incident at around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 on Bourbon Street, was a US citizen born in Texas, where he lived at the time of the incident, the FBI said. The Ford truck, rented through an auto sharing company, displayed an ISIS flag on the tr…
Virginia Shooter Shot, Hospitalized, Then Charged For New Year’s Day Clash In Arlington: Police Virginia Shooter Shot, Hospitalized, Then Charged For New Year’s Day Clash In Arlington: Police
Virginia Shooter Shot, Hospitalized, Then Charged For New Year’s Day Clash In Arlington: Police A man who was shot during a heated confrontation inside an Arlington apartment building on New Year's morning is now facing a slew of charges, police announced Tuesday. District resident Malachi Rawlings, 21, was arrested on Wednesday morning after he allegedly opened fire during a verbal dispute in the early hours of Jan. 1 in the 1000 block of North Glebe Road, police said. Police say Rawlings pulled a gun and shot one person during the argument in a common area of a residential building, prompting someone in the group to fire back, striking Rawlings. The victim, who sustained non-life-t…
Twisted Night: Teen Driver Found With Open Cans Of Booze, Vodka At Virginia Wawa: Sheriff Twisted Night: Teen Driver Found With Open Cans Of Booze, Vodka At Virginia Wawa: Sheriff
Twisted Night: Teen Driver Found With Open Cans Of Booze, Vodka At Virginia Wawa: Sheriff A Stafford County Wawa turned into the scene of a twisted situation early on Sunday morning when deputies arrested an intoxicated teen driver and his friends, authorities said. Deputies were called shortly before 3 a.m. on Dec. 29 to the Wawa on South Gateway Drive for a disturbance involving four individuals staff said appeared drunk.  As they responded, deputies were told the driver was trying to leave. They found the suspect vehicle partially parked on the curb and loaded with open Twisted Tea cans and a “mostly empty” vodka bottle, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office…
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say A 21-year-old woman accused of grazing a law enforcement officer with her car during a chaotic August incident at a Prince William County Walmart has been arrested, authorities announced. Manassas resident Brenda Castillo-Samo was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into a strange incident that started with fraudulent returns at the store and ended with an officer injured. The charges stem from a midday incident on Aug. 11 at Walmart on Liberia Avenue, where members of the Prince William County Police Department were called in to investigate suspected fraudulent returns…
Virginia Man Who Assaulted Arresting Officer Outside Apartment Busted With Drugs: Police Virginia Man Who Assaulted Arresting Officer Outside Apartment Busted With Drugs: Police
Virginia Man Who Assaulted Arresting Officer Outside Apartment Busted With Drugs: Police A Stafford man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer during a trespassing investigation at the Elevations One Apartments over the weekend, authorities said. William Lambert, 26, was arrested shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 by officers conducting a proactive patrol of the complex in the 14300 block of Bellona Road in Woodbridge, when he was spotted trespassing in the area.  During the encounter, Lambert reportedly kneed an officer several times before ultimately being detained.  Police said no major injuries were reported, and noted th…
Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff
Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff A well-armed Stafford County man was arrested over the weekend after threatening to shoot police while armed with riles in the presence of a child, authorities say. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment on Cynthias Place around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, with callers reporting hearing "really fast" gunshots coming from one unit, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. One deputy arrived to investigate but overheard a man inside the apartment in question shouting that he would “shoot them” if police showed up, the sheriff's office said. Happening Now…
Suspected Dealer Bringing 16+ Ounces Of Cocaine From NY To VA Busted During I-95 Stop: Sheriff Suspected Dealer Bringing 16+ Ounces Of Cocaine From NY To VA Busted During I-95 Stop: Sheriff
Suspected Dealer Bringing 16+ Ounces Of Cocaine From NY To VA Busted During I-95 Stop: Sheriff A Stafford man trafficking more than a pound of cocaine from New York to Virginia admitted to traveling with more than $44,000 worth of drugs in his vehicle, authorities announced.  Joshua Daniels, 26, is behind bars following an investigation launched in March into suspected drug dealing throughout the region, according to a Stafford County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. Officials say that late last week, Daniels was taken into custody following a traffic stop on I-95 in Stafford County, where he was forthright with detectives, admitting that "I have a lot of cocaine" after being advi…
Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month
Stowaway Found On Delta Flight For Second Time In Month For the second time in a month a stowaway was caught on a Delta Air Lines flight, sparking concerns. The flight, from Seattle to Honolulu, was preparing for takeoff when crew members discovered the unticketed passenger onboard, leading to the plane returning to the gate on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Delta Airlines said that safety protocols were followed, resulting in the passenger’s removal and subsequent detention by law enforcement. The identity of the person has not been released. “As there are no matters more important than safety and security, Delta people followed…
Screaming Virginia Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says Screaming Virginia Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says
Screaming Virginia Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says Deputies responding to a late-night disturbance in Stafford County found themselves in the middle of a chaotic scene involving a screaming woman, false claims of a gun, and a sudden assault on law enforcement. It began just before 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, when Stafford County deputies were called to the 1000 block of Garrisonville Road, after receiving a call regarding a screaming 26-year-old woman who could be heard by dispatchers shouting that she loves him.  According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the two were separated, and the woman - later identified as Frederic…
'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Loudoun County Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates 'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Loudoun County Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates
'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Loudoun County Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates A Christmas Eve speeding stop in Maryland took a strange turn when a Virginia man reused to cooperate with sheriff's deputies while citing his "sovereign citizen" beliefs, officials say. Aldie resident Troy Jerrell Smiley, 43, made life difficult for members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday night, when he was stopped in the area of Walston Switch Road and Campus Drive in Salisbury. The initial stop was for speeding and registration violations.  Then Smiley made things worse for himself. Smiley, who identified himself as a "traveler" and referenced "sovereign citizen…
Driver Admits He Had 'Probably Too Much' After Crashing Into Stone Pillar In Virginia: Sheriff Driver Admits He Had 'Probably Too Much' After Crashing Into Stone Pillar In Virginia: Sheriff
Driver Admits He Had 'Probably Too Much' After Crashing Into Stone Pillar In Virginia: Sheriff A 61-year-old man admitted that he had "probably too much" to drink after losing control and crashing into a stone pillar outside a South Stafford home. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called shortly before 4:20 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, where there was a reported crash involving a Dodge Journey that was being driven by a possibly intoxicated driver. Investigators say that the driver went up an embankment, crashed through a wooden fence before smashing into a stone pillar. A responding deputy found the driver at the scene attempting to clean up the mess by picking up…