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Virginia Man Accused Of Strangling Infant To Death Hit With Aggravated Murder Charge: Police Virginia Man Accused Of Strangling Infant To Death Hit With Aggravated Murder Charge: Police
Virginia Man Accused Of Strangling Infant To Death Hit With Aggravated Murder Charge: Police The Virginia man accused of brutally strangling an infant who later died from her injuries is facing new charges, authorities announced. Alvaro Mejia Ayala, 22, was indicted by a Loudoun County grand jury on additional charges for the September 2025 assault of an 8-month-old girl who was choked and killed, according to the Leesburg Police Department. At around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, officers were called to the unit block of Hancock Place NE for a report of a child not breathing. The infant was taken to an area hospital in critical condition after investigators said she …
Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family' Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family'
Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence On 'Today' Show Return: 'You're My Family' Savannah Guthrie has made her first comments about a possible return as co-host of NBC's "Today" show following a 34-day absence as the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. During a visit to Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center on Thursday, March 5, Guthrie addressed her colleagues directly, saying, "I have every intention of coming back. I don't know how to come back, but I don't know how not to. You're my family, and I'd like to try." Sheinelle Jones, one of Guthrie's co-hosts, described the emotional visit, saying, "I hugged her, and I said, 'You are here, and we love you,…
SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home
SWAT Raid Targets Area Near Missing Mom Nancy Guthrie's Home A massive law enforcement operation overnight resulted in three people being detained near the Arizona home where Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie disappeared two weeks ago. The Pima County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a residence on East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue in Tucson, approximately two miles from Guthrie's home  More than a dozen vehicles — including SWAT, forensics, and FBI units — surrounded the area during the operation. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the law enforcement activity on Friday, Feb. 13 was …
FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case
FBI Releases Photos, Videos Of Armed Suspect In Nancy Guthrie Case Authorities have released surveillance photos and videos of an armed suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The images and videos, made public early Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, on social media by FBI Director Kash Patel, show a masked individual carrying what appears to be a backpack or tools outside Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home.  Patel then released additional photos, and two videos of the suspect that can be viewed by clicking here. Additional recovered footage, from the same camera - at the same t…
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Demand Amount Revealed A Tucson television station has revealed the staggering ransom demand in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.  Click here for a new, updated story: Savannah Guthrie Issues New Emotional Video As Ransom Deadline Nears The alleged kidnappers are demanding $6 million in Bitcoin for her safe return, according to ABC affiliate KGUN 9 in Tucson, which reported the amount on-air and posted the update on X. Multiple news outlets, including KGUN 9, CBS affiliate KOLD News 13 in Tucson, and TMZ, received copies of the ransom n…
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Arrest: Alleged Imposter ID'd By Feds Authorities have arrested a man accused of sending a fake ransom note in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. The FBI identified the suspect as Derrick Callella, of Los Angeles, who they described as an "imposter" attempting to profit from the tragic situation. Callella was arrested Thursday morning, Feb. 5, and a federal criminal complaint was filed in Arizona in the afternoon. According to the complaint, Callella sent harassing text messages and a bogus ransom demand shortly after Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. The messages …
NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie
NBC Names New Olympics Co-Host After Mother's Abduction Sidelines Savannah Guthrie NBC has named a new co-host for the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony after Savannah Guthrie withdrew to focus on her mother's abduction case in Arizona. Mary Carillo, 68, a longtime NBC Sports correspondent, has covered 15 Olympic Games and is widely recognized for her storytelling and analysis. She has been a key part of NBC’s Olympic coverage since 1992 and also serves as an analyst for NBC’s tennis broadcasts. Her career highlights include winning the 1977 French Open mixed doubles title with John McEnroe, and she later transitioned to broadcasting after injuries ended her professio…
Armed Man Inside Virginia Home Invites Student In After School, Sheriff Says Armed Man Inside Virginia Home Invites Student In After School, Sheriff Says
Armed Man Inside Virginia Home Invites Student In After School, Sheriff Says A Virginia student walked into a nightmare after school when an armed man inside his home invited him to come in, deputies said. Deputies were called shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, to a home on Cliff Circle for a reported breaking and entering involving a gun, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said a juvenile arrived home from school and noticed the door was unlocked. When the child opened the door, a man was inside the home holding a firearm, deputies said. The man pointed the gun at the juvenile and told the child that he could come inside, accor…
Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia Arrested: Police Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia Arrested: Police
Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia Arrested: Police The man accused of abducting and repeatedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl at knifepoint in Bristow is now behind bars, police said. Dominic Kuykendall, 53, who has no fixed address, was arrested late on Friday, Nov. 7, after being tracked down at an abandoned residence in Nokesville, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Kuykendall was wanted on two counts of rape and one count of abduction with intent to defile after allegedly preying on a young girl who voluntarily left the Youth for Tomorrow facility on Hazel Circle Drive on Thursday, Nov. 6. Investigators said …
Virginia Predator Caught Days After Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted At Gunpoint: Police Virginia Predator Caught Days After Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted At Gunpoint: Police
Virginia Predator Caught Days After Woman Robbed, Sexually Assaulted At Gunpoint: Police A Fredericksburg man accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a woman at gunpoint in a Woodbridge commuter lot was arrested a week after the terrifying encounter, authorities announced. Prince William County Police said Ibrahim Sohail, 22, was taken into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 28, by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the Oct. 21 assault and robbery that left a 21-year-old woman traumatized. Investigators said the woman had arranged to meet an unknown man in the 14800 block of Cloverdale Avenue, who picked her up and drove to the commuter lot on Telegraph Road.&nb…
Chantilly PT Sexually Assaulted Patient, Took Her Phone In Fairfax County: Police Chantilly PT Sexually Assaulted Patient, Took Her Phone In Fairfax County: Police
Samuel Young Choi Accused Of Sexually Assaulting PT Patient A physical therapist in Virginia sexually assaulted a woman during an appointment. Detectives are now looking for additional victims. Chantilly resident Samuel Young Choi, 34, a licensed physical therapist, is facing multiple charges following complaints from a woman who was allegedly inappropriately touched on at least two occasions, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. On Monday, Sept. 8, officers were called to investigate a reported sex offense in the 8000 block of Innovation Park Drive in Merrifield, when a woman reported that she was assaulted during an appointment. Whe…
Virginia Man Abducted Ex, Threatened To Take Her Where ‘No One Could Find You,’ Sheriff Says Virginia Man Abducted Ex, Threatened To Take Her Where ‘No One Could Find You,’ Sheriff Says
Virginia Man Abducted Ex, Threatened To Take Her Where ‘No One Could Find You,’ Sheriff Says A Virginia woman’s worst nightmare came true when her ex-boyfriend refused to let her out of his car, assaulted her, and threatened to take her somewhere “no one could find you,” authorities said. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Axcel Martinez Moran, 26, of Sterling, after a terrifying ordeal that unfolded early on Sunday morning. According to investigators, at around 3:15 a.m. on Sept. 7, a caller alerted the sheriff's office that her friend had been taken by her ex, and she was following them to provide updates on their whereabouts. Deputies caught up with the…
Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police
Foreign Nationals Charged In Virginia Walmart Abduction, Armed Robbery: Police Talk about a terrifying shopping trip. Three foreign nationals are behind bars after allegedly abducting a woman outside a Walmart in Virginia, forcing her at gunpoint to drive to an ATM, and then to her home before fleeing with stolen cash and property, police announced. The Culpeper Police Department said it happened Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, around 10:30 a.m., when the woman was leaving the Walmart on James Madison Highway. Investigators said the suspects — Luis Felipe Garcia Baez, a resident of Mexico, Claudia Teresa Aldana Restrepo, and Elisa Andrea Espitia Campos, both of Colombia …
Virginia Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff Virginia Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff
Virginia Man Climbed Into Woman’s Restroom Stall, Tried To Abduct Victim With Knife: Sheriff A Virginia man is behind bars after deputies say he tried to abduct a woman inside a public restroom before stabbing her and running from the scene. The suspect, Austin Wayne Wilson, a man in his 20s, was identified on CCTV and arrested following the incident at a business on Plank Road around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Wilson entered the women’s restroom, hid inside a stall, and then climbed into the victim’s stall. He then pulled out a knife, threatened the woman and attempted to restrain her, officials said. The w…
Virginia Fugitive Who Abducted Daughter Nabbed On Delaware Memorial Bridge: Police Virginia Fugitive Who Abducted Daughter Nabbed On Delaware Memorial Bridge: Police
Virginia Fugitive Who Abducted Daughter Nabbed On Delaware Memorial Bridge: Police A 35-year-old Stafford Virginia man was arrested on the Delaware Memorial Bridge after abducting his 5-year-old daughter from New York City on Thursday, Aug. 14, authorities said. Luis Mota picked up his daughter from school without the consent of the child’s mother and was heading to his Virginia residence, Delaware River and Bay Authority police said. After receiving a report from the New York City Police Department, the DRBA said they were positioned on both sides of the southbound span to intercept the vehicle. Two DRBA police units identified the suspect’s vehicle, followed the v…
Virginia State Police Debunk ‘Mass Child Abduction’ Rumors Flooding Social Media Virginia State Police Debunk ‘Mass Child Abduction’ Rumors Flooding Social Media
Virginia State Police Debunk ‘Mass Child Abduction’ Rumors Flooding Social Media Viral social media posts claiming “mass abductions” of children are happening in Virginia are false, according to state police. On Thursday, Aug. 14, Virginia State Police confirmed there is no evidence of mass abductions anywhere in the Commonwealth, and the agency is not investigating any such cases, they confirmed.  The agency said it is not investigating any such cases. According to the department, Virginia State Police oversees the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse and handles all CODI and Amber Alerts in the state.  Officials explained that Virginia’s missing child n…
Toddler Abducted From Fair Oaks Mall Play Area, Suspect Caught With Stolen Car: Police Toddler Abducted From Fair Oaks Mall Play Area, Suspect Caught With Stolen Car: Police
Toddler Abducted From Fair Oaks Mall Play Area, Suspect Caught With Stolen Car: Police A man accused of abducting a toddler from a play area inside a Virginia mall didn’t get far before police tracked him down at a nearby hotel, authorities said. Andres Caceres Jaldin, 26, of no fixed address, is facing serious charges after Fairfax County Police say he picked up a little girl and tried to walk away with her at the Fair Oaks Shopping Center around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 18. The child’s parent quickly intervened on the second level of the mall and got the girl back unharmed, according to police. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived. That’s when the hunt began…
Virginia Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Weeks After Armed Heist, Sheriff Says Virginia Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Weeks After Armed Heist, Sheriff Says
Virginia Bank Robbery Suspect Caught Weeks After Armed Heist, Sheriff Says A months-long manhunt has ended in Virginia after a suspect accused of robbing a Sterling bank at gunpoint was arrested, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced. David Martinez Peralta, 24, of Sterling, was taken into custody on Thursday morning, July 10, following a joint investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Fairfax County Police Department. He is accused of carrying out an armed robbery on May 21 at a bank in Sterling, the LCSO said. Martinez Peralta is now facing multiple felony charges including robbery, abduction, and wearing a mask in public, the agen…
Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Minor 'With Intent To Defile' Police Say Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Minor 'With Intent To Defile' Police Say
Virginia Man Raped, Abducted Minor 'With Intent To Defile' Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars in connection to the rape and abduction of a minor in Loudoun County, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Detectives say Alex Omar Lozano Martinez, 45, of Leesburg, assaulted a juvenile at a home on Heritage Way NE in February 2025, authorities announced on Monday, June 30.  The incident was reported to police in May. Following a “thorough investigation,” officers identified Martinez as a suspect and arrested him on June 27, charging him with: Rape; Forcible sodomy; Abduction with intent to defile; Solicitation of a minor. He was taken to the L…
Elderly Woman Raped Inside Virginia Assisted Living Facility During Burglary, Police Say Elderly Woman Raped Inside Virginia Assisted Living Facility During Burglary, Police Say
Elderly Woman Raped Inside Virginia Assisted Living Facility During Burglary, Police Say A Manassas man is behind bars after police say he broke into a Virginia assisted living facility and raped an elderly woman in her room. Benjamin Alex Dinarte, 32, was arrested on Friday, June 20, and charged with rape, abduction, object sexual penetration, and burglary, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The disturbing attack happened just before 7 a.m. at The Fairmont by Barclay House, located on Fairmont Avenue in Manassas. Police said Dinarte entered the building through an unsecured rear door, then walked into the private room of an 85-year-old resident.  …
Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest In DMV: Sheriff Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest In DMV: Sheriff
Man Abducts Girlfriend During Domestic Dispute, Gets Released After Arrest In DMV: Sheriff A man accused of abducting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Maryland was arrested — and then released, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Devan Marshall Fyke, 32, of Charlestown, West Virginia, was taken into custody following a 911 call around 11 p.m. on Monday, June 16, reporting a possible abduction in progress near New Design Road, the department said. The caller told dispatchers that her sister had just been abducted by a man, and that she was attempting to follow the vehicle. During the investigation, deputies learned the victim had been involved in a dome…
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask An AMBER Alert has been issued in Virginia after a 4-year-old boy was abducted by a man wearing a ski mask, police announced. The child, Kai Foreman, was last seen around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 16, in the 900 block of East Liberty Street in Norfolk, according to the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse. Kai is described as a 4-year-old Black boy, who is 3-foot-6, weighing 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red Crocs, blue shorts, and a gray True Religion T-shirt. Police say he is believed to be in extreme danger. The suspect is identified as Tyli Nekah…
Virginia Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Fairfax Police Virginia Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Fairfax Police
Virginia Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Fairfax Police A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly attacking and attempting to rape a woman walking home in the middle of the night, Fairfax County Police said. Wuilver Mauricio Hernandez Garcia, 36, of Alexandria, is charged with abduction with intent to defile, attempted rape, and strangulation after a violent incident in the Woodlawn area early Thursday morning, June 5. Police say that just before 1 a.m., a woman was walking near Roxbury Court when Hernandez Garcia followed her, dragged her into a nearby wooded area, and attempted to sexually assault her. The woman fought back, and the susp…
80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police 80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police
80-Year-Old Man Grabbed Victim, 'Inappropriately Touched' Her In Fairfax County: Police An 80-year-old man is behind bars after police in Virginia say he grabbed and inappropriately touched someone walking near Hutchison in Herndon earlier this week. Ramon Herrera, of Herndon, was arrested on Monday, May 12, after his alleged victim reported being assaulted while walking near the 13300 block of Hungerford Place around 8:40 a.m., according to Fairfax County Police. Police say Herrera approached the victim, grabbed her, and "inappropriately touched her" before she was able to escape.  He then fled from the area. Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau, assisted by patrol …
Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police
Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police A 14-year-old boy in Virginia is facing abduction and assault charges after police say he attacked his mother and younger sister inside their Woodbridge home. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department were called to a house on Home Guard Drive around 3:55 p.m. on Monday, May 5, for a reported domestic disturbance. The investigation found that the teen had been arguing with his 50-year-old mother and 10-year-old sister when the situation turned violent. According to police, he assaulted both before blocking them from leaving the room. At some point, the teen left briefly, on…
Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Virginia Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Virginia Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges
Violent Offender Re-Arrested By ICE After Virginia Court Drops Rape, Abduction Charges A Honduran national with a violent criminal history in Virginia is back in federal custody after local charges of attempted rape and abduction were unexpectedly dismissed, officials said. Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, 26, was arrested by ICE officers in Fairfax on Friday, May 2, shortly after his latest charges — including abduction with intent to defile and burglary with intent to murder or rape — were dropped, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite the court’s decision, federal officials say Baquedano-Rodriguez poses a “calamitous hazard” to the public and should never hav…
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Abducting, Strangling Woman In Virginia: ICE Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Abducting, Strangling Woman In Virginia: ICE
Wilmer Ramos-Giron Convicted Of Weapon, Abduction Offenses Wilmer Ramos-Giron was deported — twice. He came back — again. Now he's accused of choking and abducting a woman in Virginia. A Guatemalan national who was previously deported twice is in custody again after being arrested in Chantilly and charged with abduction, assault, and felony strangulation, federal officials announced. Wilmer Ramos-Giron, 34, was taken into custody on April 24 by officers from ICE Washington, DC and the Virginia State Police, according to ICE. Ramos-Giron, who has a past federal firearms conviction, had already been deported from the US in 2012 and again in 2020, bu…
Tattooed Robbery Suspect Caught Sleeping In Tent With Wanted Woman In Virginia: Sheriff Tattooed Robbery Suspect Caught Sleeping In Tent With Wanted Woman In Virginia: Sheriff
Tattooed Robbery Suspect Caught Sleeping In Tent With Wanted Woman In Virginia: Sheriff A pair of wanted suspects got a rude awakening in Stafford County when deputies busted them while they were napping in a tent — one of them identified by his face tattoos, authorities said. Claude Church Jr., 30, of Stafford, was wanted on five outstanding charges in Loudoun and Fairfax counties when Stafford deputies spotted him sleeping with a woman off Woodland Drive around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, April 24, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were keeping an eye out for Church due to the seriousness of his charges, which include: Robbery; Malicious wounding; Abducti…
Woman Escapes Abduction, Assault Attempt In Fairfax County; Suspect Arrested: Police Woman Escapes Abduction, Assault Attempt In Fairfax County; Suspect Arrested: Police
Woman Escapes Abduction, Assault Attempt In Fairfax County; Suspect Arrested: Police A Falls Church man is behind bars after allegedly abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her in Seven Corners. El Moctar Mohamed M’Bareck, 35, was arrested early on Wednesday, April 16, hours after officers were flagged down by a woman in the 6100 block of Arlington Boulevard just after 12:30 a.m., Fairfax County Police said. The victim told police she had been walking nearby when M’Bareck approached her from behind and forced her into a vehicle, according to investigators. While inside, M’Bareck allegedly attempted to sexually assault her, police said. The victim managed to …
Virginia Man Bit Woman, Held Her At Gunpoint During Domestic Dispute, Police Say Virginia Man Bit Woman, Held Her At Gunpoint During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Virginia Man Bit Woman, Held Her At Gunpoint During Domestic Dispute, Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars without bond after police say he bit a 19-year-old woman and held her at gunpoint during a disturbing domestic incident in Dumfries. Kevin Jenkins, 20, of Woodbridge, was arrested Friday, April 4, after Prince William County Police responded to a reported assault that took place earlier that morning in the 3000 block of Vidalia Court. Officers say the incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m., when Jenkins and the woman—identified only as an acquaintance—got into a verbal argument that quickly turned violent. According to investigators, Jenkins pulled a firearm, hel…
Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Virginia Gas Station: Police Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Virginia Gas Station: Police
Man Tased After Taking Off With 6-Year-Old In Stolen Car From Virginia Gas Station: Police A 6-year-old child is safe and a Virginia man is behind bars after a car theft sparked an abduction scare in Manassas, police said. Devon Lamont Pinckney, 38, of Manassas Park, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 26, after police say he stole a car with his relative’s young son still inside, then refused to cooperate during a high-risk stop. The incident began around 3:50 p.m. at the Exxon station on Wellington Road, where the child’s father told police that his brother-in-law climbed into the passenger seat of his car and took off with the boy in the back, according to the Manassas …