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Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Police are searching for a Manassas woman accused of assaulting an acquaintance with an iron during a heated dispute earlier this week. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, and Estrada allegedly struck…
Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say It was a chaotic evening in Woodbridge as officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to multiple domestic disputes, officials say. The first call came in around 7:46 p.m. on Nov. 18 from the 15500 block of Farm Creek Drive, where a verbal altercation between a 20-year-old woman and her acquaintance, later identified as John Jeremiah Bailey, 22, took a violent turn. According to police, Bailey allegedly assaulted the woman before leading her to a nearby apartment complex, where the situation escalated further.  The woman tried to leave, but Bailey prevented her…
Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff
Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff What began as a verbal argument in Stafford County quickly turned into an alcohol-fueled altercation that left a man behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Cropp Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, for reports of an assault, officials say.  Upon arrival, they found an intoxicated Sean Hulburt, 24, who had allegedly escalated a verbal argument into a physical confrontation. When deputies located Hulburt, he was lying in a pile of branches. Investigators said his intoxication was apparent, as the smell of alco…
Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police
Convict On The Loose After Violent Break-In At Virginia Apartment: Police A convicted felon who broke into a woman's apartment and assaulted her while brandishing a handgun is at large, according to the Prince William County Police Department. David Alejandro Marchorro Guerra, 35, is wanted following an incident that was reported earlier this week at the Sudley Crossing Apartments in the 10800 block of Gambril Drive in Manassas. According to police, a 35-year-old woman reported that Marchorro Guerra broke into her home through a locked patio door and struck her while armed with a handgun. Marchorro Guerra fled the apartment before officers arrived. Minor in…
Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds
Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds A former NFL linebacker who played for the XFL's DC Defenders for a brief stretch has been charged in connection to his violent role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Leander Antwione Williams, 31, who now lives in Georgia, has been charged with assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to his conduct during the breach at the Capitol nearly three years ago.  Court documents state that Williams was among the initial group of rioters to breach the restricted perimeter of the Capitol, pushing through a crowd that had gathered near a …
Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police
Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police A school staff member at a Prince William County was charged following an alleged inappropriate incident with an 18-year-old student, police say. Late last week, the SRO assigned to Freedom High School in Woodbridge launched an investigation into an assault by a staffer against a teen last month. According to the Prince William County Police Department, it was determined that an 18-year-old student was on a bus in the parking lot of the school when she encountered a school security officer, later identified as 41-year-old Dumfries resident Pedro Chirino.  It is alleged that during tha…
Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police
Fairfax County Man Accused Of Murdering 75-Year-Old Mother: Police A man was taken into custody and charged in connection to the death of his 75-year-old mother in Fairfax County. At approximately 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, officers were called to the 6300 block of Lincolnia Road to conduct a death investigation, where they found Myong Kim suffering from traumatic injuries to her upper body, police say. Investigators say that detectives determined that John Kim, 39, fatally assaulted his mother and remained at the scene until officers arrived. Both Kims are from Lincolnia. John Kim was taken into custody and taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detentio…
DUI Driver Goes Down Swinging During Stop In Virginia, Police Say DUI Driver Goes Down Swinging During Stop In Virginia, Police Say
DUI Driver Goes Down Swinging During Stop In Virginia, Police Say An allegedly intoxicated driver tried to take on members of the Prince William County Police Department during an early morning stop on Sunday.  Johari Prakhar, 24, did not go down quietly after the Woodbridge man was stopped shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 3 near the 14000 block of Richmond Highway, not far from the Marumsco Plaza parking lot. According to police, when the officers attempted to detain the driver, he actively resisted, and during the struggle, it is alleged that Prakhar head-butted and kicked officers before he could ultimately be secured without further incident. …
Fairfax Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Maryland Fairfax Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Maryland
Fairfax Stabbing Suspect First To Be Convicted Based On Drone Evidence In Maryland For the first time, investigators in Montgomery County have secured a conviction largely through evidence collected by drones.  Fairfax County resident Jovan Ali, 45, was found guilty by a jury of second-degree assault in connection to a stabbing in April. Prosecutors say that on April 17, Ali was involved in an altercation near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring, which was witnessed by a Montgomery County Police officer. There was also a Montgomery County Police drone above that captured Ali pulling a knife from his pocket and stabbing an adult male …
Assistant Principal Accused Of Failing To Report Student Assaults In Fairfax County: Police Assistant Principal Accused Of Failing To Report Student Assaults In Fairfax County: Police
Assistant Principal Accused Of Failing To Report Student Assaults In Fairfax County: Police As assistant principal in Virginia was charged after failing to report allegations about a special education teacher who allegedly assaulted multiple students, police say. Earlier this year, Elizabeth Yoshimi Nagagata, 62, a teacher at White Oaks Elementary School in Fairfax County, was arrested and charged after investigators received a referral in April regarding an educator who was caught assaulting a student at school. According to investigators from the Fairfax County Police Department, the investigation found that between September 2023 and April 2024, Nagagata allegedly assaulted thr…
Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Maryland Park Arrested In DC, Police Say Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Maryland Park Arrested In DC, Police Say
Shooter Who Targeted Pair At Maryland Park Arrested In DC, Police Say The shooting suspect wanted for opening fire in the parking lot of a Montgomery County park has been apprehended in Washington, DC, police say. Gaithersburg resident Kenneth Oates, 38, is facing multiple charges following an incident reported at Welsh Park in Rockville over the weekend, though no injuries were initially reported. Gunshots rang out at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the park, when Oates allegedly fired several shots in the parking lot and fled in a black Honda Civic that was later recovered in Frederick County. During the investigators, police say that detectives det…
Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff
Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff A wanted man who made a scene at Stafford Hospital is facing charges for allegedly making threats and shouting racial epitaphs at security, officials say. Fredericksburg resident Daniel Castillo, 34, a fugitive already wanted in Prince William County was arrested on Sunday night after assaulting a patient and going on a tirade.  The incident was reported shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the hospital on Hospital Center Boulevard, where there were reports of multiple disturbances involving Castillo. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a responding deputy made contac…
Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore
Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore The losses continue to pile up for John Callis, who was indicted for alleged assault during a postgame attack earlier this month after the Ravens-Commanders game, the state's attorney's office announced. Callis, 24, was indicted on Friday after his now-infamous attack of multiple fans that was caught on camera and swiftly went viral, leading to a host of charges after he surrendered to police. John Callis' arrest. Baltimore Police Department The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game on Sunday, Oct. 13, but it was happened after the game that made more headline…
High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police
High-Fiving Man Who Assaulted Commanders Fans After Ravens Game Surrenders: Police For a man who "can't lose," John Callis is really racking up the losses after going viral for viciously assaulting a pair of Washington Commanders fans following a Baltimore Ravens game. More than a week after becoming infamous for an attack that left two with injuries, Callis, 24, surrendered to police and was taken into custody for multiple assault charges, investigators say in connection to the unprovoked attack of two 23-year-olds. The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game, but it was the fireworks after the game that went viral after Callis, sporting a Lamar Jack…
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video John Callis first lost his job, now he's wanted by the police in Baltimore after attacking a pair of Washington Commanders fans in a video that went viral on social media. An arrest warrant was issued for Callis, 24, who is wanted for multiple counts of assault for going after a pair of 23-year-olds - unprovoked - following the Ravens-Commanders game on Sunday, Oct. 13 in the Battle of the Beltway. The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game, but it was the fireworks after the game that went viral after Callis, sporting a Lamar Jackson jersey took out a pair of fans wea…
Hair-Pulling Man Charged With Abducting Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police Hair-Pulling Man Charged With Abducting Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police
Hair-Pulling Man Charged With Abducting Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police A man who pulled his victim out of a vehicle by her hair and continued to assault her while dragging her around a Prince William County property has been apprehended, police say. Franklin Chafic Suncin Sosa, 47, who has no fixed address, is facing abduction and other charges following a violent incident that played out over the weekend in Catharpin. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, at around 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, officers were called to the 4800 block of Sudley Road to investigate a reported domestic incident involving a 34-year-old wom…
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking Some neighborhoods in the DMV region rank among the safest in the United States, according to a newly released report from WalletHub.  Two from Virginia were in the top 10 in the new ranking, with the state boasting five overall, joining two from Maryland and the District of Columbia as the safest cities in America in 2024.  In making their rankings, WalletHub evaluated a variety of "threats to safety," including the possibility of natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other dangers.  “When people think about safety in a city, their minds probably immedia…
New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds
New Charges For Alleged Stalker In Maryland Who Shared Revenge Porn Of DC Ex: Feds A Maryland man is facing new charges in DC for stalking his ex, disseminating revenge porn, and shooting into her home, federal authorities in DC announced. Brandywine native Nahvarj Mills, 31, was charged by a US District Court grand jury on a 27-count indictment this week following weeks of terrorizing his ex-girlfriend. According to court documents, Mills and his ex began dating in December 2022, and he allegedly physically abused her on multiple occasions before she ended the relationship in the summer of 2023. "Angry about the breakup, Mills began contacting the victim by phone," pros…
Pair Arrested For Assaulting Would-Be Buyer During Drug Deal In Virginia: Police Pair Arrested For Assaulting Would-Be Buyer During Drug Deal In Virginia: Police
Pair Arrested For Assaulting Would-Be Buyer During Drug Deal In Virginia: Police A botched drug deal that ended in the beat-down of a would-be buyer landed two behind bars in Prince William County, police say. Woodbridge residents Gregory Alphonzo Evans and Gabriel Alexander Bruins, both 23, are facing weapons and robbery charges following an incident that played out during an early morning exchange on Thursday. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called at around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 3 to the 4800 block of Kirkdale Road in Woodbridge, where they found a 20-year-old victim who had just been assaulted. According to the victim, he was attempting t…
PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says
PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says A police officer in Virginia is facing charges for inappropriate conduct with at least one woman in Prince William County while on duty twice, his department announced. James Thomas Clinton, 28, was placed on administrative leave after being connected to two instances of assault in the past four months, PWCPD Lt. Jonathan Perok said in a news release. It was not immediately clear if the incident involved the same victim. Clinton, who has been an officer for six years, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 26 following a three-day investigation that was launched earlier in the week by the Prin…
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …
Stabbing Suspect Accused Of Assaulting 22-Year-Old Woman With Knife In Virginia, Police Say Stabbing Suspect Accused Of Assaulting 22-Year-Old Woman With Knife In Virginia, Police Say
Stabbing Suspect Accused Of Assaulting 22-Year-Old Woman With Knife In Virginia, Police Say A 20-year-old suspect is being held behind bars after officers were called to a Prince William County home overnight to investigate a reported assault in an otherwise quiet Woodbridge neighborhood, police say. Nukyra Faye Reid-Eubanks was arrested on Thursday morning following an investigation into an incident involving a friend inside an area home, according to authorities. Officers were called shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Sept. 18 to a residence in the 12800 block of Effingham Court in Woodbridge to investigate a reported stabbing. Investigators say that a 22-year-old woman and Reid…
Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Fleeing Montgomery County To DC: Police Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Fleeing Montgomery County To DC: Police
Good Samaritan Helps Officers Capture Stabbing Suspect Fleeing Montgomery County To DC: Police A District man seemingly randomly stabbed a 66-year-old woman sitting alone on a bench in Montgomery County before attempting to take off on foot back toward DC, though a Good Samaritan wasn't about to let him get away that easy. Dwayne Johnson, 39, has been charged with attempted murder and other offenses following a reported stabbing early on Monday morning in Chevy Chase, police say. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 16, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Metro Transit Police Department and the DC Metropoli…
'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Terrorizing GF, Assaulting Friend In Virginia, Sheriff Says 'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Terrorizing GF, Assaulting Friend In Virginia, Sheriff Says
'Armed, Dangerous' Man Wanted For Terrorizing GF, Assaulting Friend In Virginia, Sheriff Says A 26-year-old man with gang ties is wanted in Virginia after terrorizing his girlfriend and assaulting her friend during a harrowing incident that played out in Spotsylvania on Tuesday night. Philip Alonzo Johnson skyrocketed up the sheriff's office "most wanted" list after attacking two women during a domestic dispute late on Sept. 3, officials say. According to the sheriff's office, deputies were called at around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday night to the 5500 block of Morris Road, where there was a reported domestic incident involving a weapon. Investigators say that Johnson was assaulting his …
Wanted Man From DC Fights Police, Chokes K9 During Bust In Connecticut: Cops Wanted Man From DC Fights Police, Chokes K9 During Bust In Connecticut: Cops
Wanted Man From DC Fights Police, Chokes K9 During Bust In Connecticut: Cops A man wanted on an out-of-state warrant was arrested in Connecticut following a fight with officers that included him choking a police dog, officials said.  Wesley Aldridge, age, 35, of Washington, DC, was being held on a $100,000 bond following his arrest on Wednesday, Aug. 28, on several felonies, Connecticut Police said.  Police were called to the area of Exit 17 on I-95 in the Fairfield County city of Westport around 11:30 a.m. after people reported a tractor-trailer swerving across multiple lanes of traffic. Callers said the driver parked the truck on the shoulder and drove a…
Maryland Man Sexually Assaulted Woman, Locked Her In Car While Driving Through Virginia: Police Maryland Man Sexually Assaulted Woman, Locked Her In Car While Driving Through Virginia: Police
Maryland Man Sexually Assaulted Woman, Locked Her In Car While Driving Through Virginia: Police A 28-year-old Maryland man who accosted and sexually assaulted a woman during an a harrowing drive in Virginia is behind bars, police say. Hyattsville resident Brayan Anthony Acevedo was arrested overnight in Prince William County following a reported incident where he abused a woman and refused to let her get out of his car. Officers were called at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to the 7600 block of Centreville Road in Manassas, where there was a reported assault. Investigators say that a 24-year-old woman, described as an acquaintance, and Acevedo were driving in the ar…
Smiling Suspect Making Homicidal Statements At Virginia Hospital Assaulted Officers: Sheriff Smiling Suspect Making Homicidal Statements At Virginia Hospital Assaulted Officers: Sheriff
Smiling Suspect Making Homicidal Statements At Virginia Hospital Assaulted Officers: Sheriff Timing was everything for a 23-year-old Stafford man who went on a tirade at Mary Washington Hospital on Wednesday night and landed himself behind bars. Philip Erikson is facing charges after putting on a show that caught the attention of a deputy who was at the hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard for an unrelated matter. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, a deputy was alarmed when he heard a man "screaming homicidal statements," before observing Erikson threw a metal tray toward a nurse. When the deputy attempted to detai…
Police K9 Key To Tracking Down Assault, Strangulation Suspect In Virginia, Sheriff Says Police K9 Key To Tracking Down Assault, Strangulation Suspect In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Police K9 Key To Tracking Down Assault, Strangulation Suspect In Virginia, Sheriff Says The Stafford County Sheriff's Office let the dogs out, and it resulted in a suspect being swiftly apprehended, officials say. Kayshawn Purdie, 25, was quick, but he wasn't quick enough to outrun police K9 Titan, who was key in taking down the man wanted for an assault. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, deputies were called to Garrison Woods to investigate a reported assault. Investigators say that Purdie assaulted a woman, prevented her from calling the police, then strangled her as she was attempting to leave an area home.…
Unsupervised Party Results In Fight Spilling Onto Stafford County Street, Sheriff Says Unsupervised Party Results In Fight Spilling Onto Stafford County Street, Sheriff Says
Unsupervised Party Results In Fight Spilling Onto Stafford County Street, Sheriff Says Chaos broke out at an unsupervised party in Stafford County that got out of hand and a fight spilled out into the street, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, deputies were called to a home on Clear Spring Lane to investigate a report of a fight that resulted in charges for five women and a man who involved in the altercation. Responding deputies were able to separate the people involved in the incident. Those cited include:  Majjic Washington Jennett, 23, of Stafford, who was charged with assault by mob; Desmond Spates, 32, of Stafford, who wa…
Foul-Mouthed Man Brandishing Knife At Virginia Walmart Apprehended After Tirade, Sheriff Says Foul-Mouthed Man Brandishing Knife At Virginia Walmart Apprehended After Tirade, Sheriff Says
Foul-Mouthed Man Brandishing Knife At Virginia Walmart Apprehended After Tirade, Sheriff Says A Fredericksburg man who wasn't allowed to park his bike where he would have liked inside an area Walmart repeatedly reached for a knife after assaulting a manager, according to the Stafford County Sherif's Office. Deputies responded shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 to Walmart on Washington Square Plaza, where there was a reported disturbance, involving 68-year-old Derrick Jones, who was actively being detained by staff members when they arrived. Investigators say that Jones began using profane language toward an employee after being advised that he cannot chain up his bike to …
Ex-Maryland Police Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot Ex-Maryland Police Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot
Ex-Maryland Police Officer Convicted Of Throwing Smoke Bomb At Police During Capitol Riot A former member of the Montgomery County Department of Police who was active during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach at the US Capitol has been convicted, federal authorities announced. Justin Lee, 25, was convicted of two felony charges in DC for his role in the January 2021 insurrection insurrection following a bench trial.  Lee was indicted in October 2023, and on Friday, Aug. 23, federal authorities announced that he was found guilty of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and civil disorder. According to court documents, Lee was identified through video among the crowd…