Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable'
Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' A devoted father and a young man pursuing the American Dream are being mourned after their lives were tragically cut short in a Fairfax County pond crash. Karna Khadka, 55, and 20-year-old Nishchal Bhatta lost their lives last week when their car plunged into a frigid Chantilly pond, likely due to icy road conditions. Officers were called to the 3900 block of Centerview Drive at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for reports of a submerged vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Responding officers found the car fully underwater. Emergency crews from the Fairfax County…
VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains
VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains Laura Hughes moved to New Jersey from Virginia in 2023 with the hope of being closer to her two teen daughters. "We thought it was a new beginning," said Cornel Alston, the father of her girls. Instead, the family is left mourning Hughes' loss days after the discovery of her remains, found stuffed in a refrigerator in a wooded area of the Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22. The timeline around 50-year-old Hughes' death isn't adding up for Alston, who says authorities have given him little information, compounding the pain of the loss. The NJ Courts website shows that Christop…
Lifelong Educator Entering Hospice Care After Battle With Cancer 'Touched So Many' Lifelong Educator Entering Hospice Care After Battle With Cancer 'Touched So Many'
Lifelong Educator Entering Hospice Care After Battle With Cancer 'Touched So Many' A beloved teacher and mother of two who bravely battled cancer before it returned one last time is being remembered for her decades educating children in the region. Kym Hurley, a lifelong educator who was forced to retire due to her health conditions, has entered hospice care, organizers of a long-running GoFundMe campaign for her family confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Hurley, who has taught children for more than 30 years - and would have taught or another 30 if her health permitted, friends say - put on a courageous years-long fight with the disease. The teacher is being remembered for …
Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community
Social Worker’s Smile Shattered In Brutal Beating As Family Seeks Support From Community A social worker in the DMV known for changing others' lives is now in need of help to reclaim his own.  David Thurston, who has spent years supporting others through some of life's toughest moments, was brutally assaulted, leaving him with severe dental injuries and a broken sense of self, according to his brother. According to a friend of Thurston, "the attackers beat him pretty badly and stole his coat and backpack.  "While he is mostly okay, has extra coats, and is getting emotional support from his family, the attackers messed up his teeth pretty badly."  The attack, wh…
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia What started as an exciting hunting trip for a pair of best friends in Virginia ended in tragedy when the two were involved in a head-on crash that left one dead and one with critical injuries. Dylan Lester, 28, is facing a lengthy recovery after being involved in an early morning crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, that claimed the life of his best friend, 25-year-old Manassas resident Patrick Ledoux.  I find myself at a loss for words. Today heaven received an angel. Patrick was in a car wreck this morning and was... Posted by Jacqueline Robinson LeDoux on Saturday, November 16, 202…
Family Calls For Community To 'Storm Heaven With Prayers' Following Double Fatal Virginia Crash Family Calls For Community To 'Storm Heaven With Prayers' Following Double Fatal Virginia Crash
Family Calls For Community To 'Storm Heaven With Prayers' Following Double Fatal Virginia Crash Friends and well-wishers are coming together to support the family of a father of three who was killed in a double fatal Virginia crash over the weekend. Herndon native Shawn "Blazay" Ballard, 35, was driving early on Sunday, Nov. 10 with 48-year-old Nicole Hamm in the area of North Shore Drive and Charter Oak Court in Reston when their 2016 Ford Explorer veered off the roadway and struck the tree, according to police. Both were rushed to an area hospital, where they later died from their injuries, leaving loved ones reeling. Following the fatal crash, support has been swelling for Ba…
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park
Police ID District Man Shot, Killed During Event At Maryland Park A suspect is at large days after a District man was shot and killed near a Maryland park over the weekend, police say. The Prince George's County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a shooter wanted in connection to the death of Morris "JuJu" Haskins, Jr. on Friday afternoon. Officers were called shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 to a park in the 7700 block of Walker Mill Road, where there was a reported shooting in the area with one victim down. Haskins was found outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital…
Father Who Died Suddenly In Virginia Mourned By Loved Ones Father Who Died Suddenly In Virginia Mourned By Loved Ones
Father Who Died Suddenly In Virginia Mourned By Loved Ones Adrian Aurel Utupan is being remembered by his loved ones as beloved church-going man who brought "love, laughter, and kindness" before his unexpected death in Virginia.  The 64-year-old was killed after reportedly suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a tree near a busy Prince William County intersection, police said last week. Investigators said that early on Thursday, Oct. 24, Utupan was driving in the area of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road, when he lost control of his Chevrolet Blazer in the southbound lanes of the parkway, crossed over the grassy median…
Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute With DC Man Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute With DC Man Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland
Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute With DC Man Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland Friends and family are mourning after a young mother was killed during a domestic incident involving a District man. Alaisa Milburn, 25, was identified this week by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office as the person who was killed in Lexington Park as a result of domestic violence. She leaves behind two children. "We mourn the loss of this young mother, and we hold her family in prayer," St. Mary's County Sheriff Steve Hall stated. "Today’s tragic set of circumstances brings light to the need to continue efforts on all fronts to prevent violence in domestic relationships.  Following her…
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home 'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home
'Heaven Gained Another Angel:' Community Rallying To Send Award-Winning VA Crossing Guard Home A beloved member of the Alexandria Police Department who has been a fixture in the community for decades is being remembered for his work and commitment to children following his death, now they are hoping to send his body home to Trinidad. School Crossing Guard Richard Thomas leaves behind a lasting legacy following his passing after years of directing traffic and bonding with students and families during an award-winning career in Virginia. The state's "Most Outstanding Crossing Guard" in 2023 "knew how to keep everyone in the world around him safe," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign wrot…
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a beloved teen whose death "left a deep void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him."  More than $50,000 has been raised by friends and loved ones following the death of Bristow native Christian Brixius, who is scheduled to be buried this week following his unexpected passing in Prince William County. Brixius, who attended Patriot High School," was described by his family as "a bright and kind-hearted teen who tragically passed away."  "As Christian’s family navigates through this incredibly difficult time, they are a…