‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest In Virginia: Sheriff ‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest In Virginia: Sheriff
‘Tired’ Stafford Man Nearly Hits Deputies Head-On Before DUI Arrest In Virginia: Sheriff A close call landed a "tired" repeat DUI driver back behind bars after nearly barreling into a sheriff's deputy on patrol in Stafford County over the weekend, authorities say. It happened around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, when deputies were heading north on Widewater Road near Osterman and saw a Honda coming straight at them — in their lane, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, April 1. The driver swerved back into the correct lane just in time. According to the sheriff’s office, if the timing had been even slightly different, “it is likely neither party would be able …
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources
Wig-Making Influencer Arrested In Horrific Brooklyn Crash That Killed Family: Cops, Sources A former Brooklyn wig influencer has been charged in a horrific crash that killed a mother and two of her young daughters while critically injuring her son on Ocean Parkway, while driving on a suspended license, according to the NYPD and Daily Voice sources. Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested Saturday, March 29, after police say she blew through a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway and slammed into a Toyota Camry before plowing into a family in a marked crosswalk just after 1 p.m. The victims — Natasha Saada, 34, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Deborah, 5 — were pronounced dead at Mai…
Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland
Bodycam Released After DC Rape Suspect Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland New video has been released showing the final moments leading up to a deadly crash that killed a Riverdale woman during a police pursuit in Prince George’s County, authorities said. On Thursday, March 27, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage from a Hyattsville City Police officer involved in the fatal crash that took the life of 33-year-old Esmeralda Montoya-Perez. Montoya-Perez was walking along East-West Highway in Chillum around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28, when she was struck and killed by a fugitive fleeing police, the AG’s Independent Investig…
‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home ‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home
‘Uncle Miles’ Killed In Virginia Hit-Run; Family Raising Funds To Bring Mass 'Legend' Home A man remembered as a "local legend" in Massachusetts and beloved mentor to many was killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash in Virginia, and now his family is pleading for help to bring him home. Miles Jonathan Moore, 53, was struck and killed while crossing Richmond Highway near Easy Street around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  Investigators say he was hit by two vehicles — one of which fled the scene. The first driver, operating a Toyota Highlander, stayed and cooperated with police. The second driver — beli…
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically
Trump Slaps 25% Tariff On Foreign Cars, Trucks As Economic Fears Rise Domestically President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on all foreign-made autos, the latest in a chaotic series of tariff threats and trade war escalations that have fueled significant economic turmoil and anxiety. Trump signed an executive order to place the tariffs on cars and light trucks at the White House on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The tariffs go into effect Wednesday, Apr. 2, and the US will begin collecting duties on the following day. The measure builds on the existing 2.5% auto tariffs, which Trump has claimed would generate more than $100 billion in new annual revenue for the…
Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Virginia: Sheriff Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Virginia: Sheriff
Repeat DUI Driver Found Asleep At Wheel Of Wrecked Jeep In Virginia: Sheriff A Virginia man with no license and a six-pack of bad decisions is back behind bars after deputies say they found him passed out drunk at the wheel of a wrecked Jeep — still in drive — with two shredded tires and beer bottles scattered inside. Alfredo Hernandez Murrieta, 33, of Kinsale, was arrested just before sunrise on Saturday, March 22, after Stafford County deputies responded to Ferry Road for reports of an intoxicated driver, the sheriff’s office said. It was around 5:30 a.m. when a deputy arrived and spotted the damaged Jeep blocking someone’s driveway, still running, with Murrieta s…
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says
Tesla Trade-Ins Hit Record High As Elon Musk's Politics Alienate Drivers, New Data Says Tesla owners are trading in their vehicles at record levels as criticism mounts against the company and billionaire CEO Elon Musk, according to new data. March has marked the highest-ever share of Tesla trade-ins toward new or used purchases at dealerships for other automakers, according to car shopping website Edmunds. The site, which receives more than 20 million monthly views, said interest in Tesla's brand is dipping and consumer loyalty is weakening. Tesla's share of vehicle trade-ins from model year 2017 or later remained steady throughout 2024, starting at 0.5 percent …
Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police
Manhunt Underway After Driver Flees Head-On Crash In Virginia: Police A driver accused of causing a head-on crash in a stolen car before fleeing the scene on foot is now wanted in Virginia, police said. Officers responded to Yorkshire Lane near Old Centreville Road in Manassas around 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, for a report of a multi-vehicle crash, according to Prince William County Police. Before officers arrived, the suspect—27-year-old Jaquan Malik Fitchett, who has no fixed address—allegedly fled on foot after side-swiping one vehicle and crashing head-on into another. The driver of the second vehicle, a 48-year-old woman, was rushed to an area hosp…
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall
Transmission Defect Could Lock Up Wheels, Prompting Massive Cadillac, Chevy Recall A transmission defect in more than 90,000 Cadillac and Chevrolet vehicles could cause the front wheels to lock up while driving, increasing crash risks, officials said. The recall affects about 90,081 2019-2020 Cadillac CT6, 2020-2021 Cadillac CT4 and CT5, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Camaro models equipped with a 10-speed transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. According to NHTSA, internal transmission damage could lead to sudden wheel lock-up, creating a serious hazard for drivers. To fix the issue, GM will install transmission control module monitoring…
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Virginia topped 100 mph before ending with a wanted driver in cuffs, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a deputy spotted a northbound vehicle on Catlett Road clocked at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas, passing cars over double yellow lines and speeding toward Meetze Road, where he drove into oncoming traffic at dangerously high speeds. The deputy, slowing to avoid endangering other motorists, briefly lost sight of the …
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Two violent gang members from DC have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after kidnapping and murdering two innocent people in a twisted act of revenge, federal authorities announced. After a four-week trial, a jury found Marcel Vines, 28, aka “Baby Boy,” and Malique Lewis, 27, aka “Freak,” guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, first-degree murder while armed, and weapons offenses, according to the US Attorney's Office. Vines and Lewis, members of the notorious Clay Terrace crew, were convicted of luring and executing 23-year-old Armani Nico Coles …
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue A Virginia father and animal lover is being remembered as a hero after sacrificing his life to save a stranger’s dog from being struck by a car. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, was killed early Friday, March 7, after rushing into traffic to rescue a loose dog on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Burdette, a father of three and a "lifelong protector of animals and those he loved," saw the 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix running loose amid early morning traffic and acted without hesitation. He successfully caug…