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New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff
What started as a routine traffic stop in New Mexico landed two men behind bars after a Stafford County drug raid turned up a staggering haul of illegal substances, firearms, and cash.
Gesiah Hill, 22, and Henry Rojas, 24, were arrested following a search of their home on Red Currant Way in Rappahannock Landing on Dec. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
Henry Rojas and Gesiah Hill.
Stafford County Sheriff
The massive seizure led to the recovery of (values are estimates):
1 kilo of cocaine, valued at $30,000;
35 pounds of marijuana, worth $122,500;
1,000 THC vap…
Third Suspect Arrested For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting: Police (Updated)
A third person has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones in Virginia.
Spotsylvania resident Eric Costley, 23, joined suspects Elijah Musgrove, 22, and Izaiah Jabbar Daniels, 21, behind bars after being apprehended by investigators from the Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities announced.
Izaiah Jabbar Daniels (left) and Elijah Musgrove
Fredericksburg Police
Police said the shooting, which occurred early on Dec. 14 in the 400 block of William Street, stemmed from an altercation between known parties.
Officers arri…
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.
Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport.
Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports.
The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ.
Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
Winter Arrives With Snow, Arctic Air: Here's Forecast Through Christmas Day
The first day of the winter season has arrived on Saturday, Dec. 21 with widespread light snowfall and frigid conditions.
Wind-chill values in major cities like New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia will be in the single digits, while Washington, DC, may see lower 20s on the winter solstice.
"During Saturday afternoon, many people will be out and about shopping, running errands, skiing or even attending college football playoff games," according to AccuWeather. "They had best bundle up properly to handle the cold air."
In addition, there are slick travel conditions after a coastal storm …
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.
The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 17 In VA
The party is over for a popular chain store that's been in business for decades.
Party City is “winding down” operations immediately at its approximately 800 locations, CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees in a video call on Friday, Dec. 20, CNN reports.
Workers were told they will not receive severance pay, and that their benefits would end as the company goes out of business, CNN says.
The company, headquartered in in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is running low on cash and unable to pay rent in some locations, according to an earlier Bloomberg report.
Party City was foun…
Man Arrested After Allegedly Strangling, Assaulting Women During Virginia Dispute: Police
A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after a domestic dispute turned violent, leaving three women injured, police said.
Officers responded to a home on the 1800 block of Giles Ct. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, shortly before 9 p.m. to investigate the incident, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Police said the altercation began as a verbal dispute between 46-year-old Luther Stephen Gordon, and three women, all between 22 and 44 years old.
During the encounter, Gordon allegedly struck two of the women and grabbed the neck of the 44-year-old, damaging her phone i…
Virginia Nurse Admits To Distributing Videos Showing Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Minors: Feds
A Virginia nurse practitioner admitted to distributing child pornography, including videos depicting the rape and abuse of young boys, federal officials announced on Thursday.
Lucas Allen Fussell, 42, of Onley, entered his plea this, Dec. 18, in US District Court in DC, according to US Attorney Matthew Graves, pleading guilty to two counts of distributing child pornography.
Authorities said that between December 2023 and February 2024, Fussell used an encrypted messaging app to exchange explicit material with another person whose devices were later seized and searched by the FBI.
During th…
Virginia Man Turns $2 Bet Into $500K Jackpot; Local Store Snags $10K Bonus
When Henrico resident Lorenzo Robinson snagged a $500,000 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery's Bank a Million game, he wasn’t the only one cashing in.
Robinson hit all six winning numbers—4, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 29— and courtesy of his clever use of the "Play Your Way" feature, which split his $2 wager into two sets of numbers, he walked away with a cool half-million dollar jackpot win.
Robinson’s ticket didn’t even need the Bonus Ball number—32—to seal the deal.
The luck didn’t stop there.
The store where Robinson bought the ticket, Varina Market at on Darbytown Road, earned a $10,000 b…
