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45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
45-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A 45-year-old man was killed after a vehicle he was working on in Prince George's County fell on top of him, pinning him underneath, according to police. Officers were called at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning to the 15700 block of Cool Spring Drive in Haymarket to launch a death investigation after there was a mishap that led to the man's death. Police say that the vehicle unexpectedly dropped and pinned him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.  No foul play is suspected. More details may be released as the investigation continues. Check Daily Voi…

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Decomposed Body Found Behind Virginia Gas Station: Police Decomposed Body Found Behind Virginia Gas Station: Police
Decomposed Body Found Behind Virginia Gas Station: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a decomposing body was found behind a Woodbridge gas station. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11, officers responded to Exxon in the 2400 block of Prince William Parkway, where they found the body of a presumed male who was found between the dumpster and surrounding brick enclosure. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.  No foul play is suspected. More information is expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police
Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police Police in Prince William County have launched a death investigation into a fiery crash Friday, Aug. 23, they said. The sole occupants of the vehicle that had crashed and went up in flames at Old Bridge and Occoquan Roads around 6:50 p.m. is believed to have placed gasoline in the passenger compartment of their vehicle just before that crash, police said. The gas caused the fire inside of the vehicle, authorities said. The fire, as well as the cause and manner of death, is still under investigation. The identity of the deceased will be released pending identification and next-of-…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Decomposing Body Found Near Virginia Woods (DEVELOPING) Decomposing Body Found Near Virginia Woods (DEVELOPING)
Decomposing Body Found Near Virginia Woods (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after the decomposing body of a man was found in a wooded area overnight, police say. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers responded to the 1700 block of Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, where they found the body in the area. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the body was found in a decomposed state and taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the identity of the man and exact cause of death. Police say that "there is no threat to the community concerning t…

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by Zak Failla
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No Foul Play Suspected After 23-Year-Old Found Dead On Virginia Trail, Sheriff Says No Foul Play Suspected After 23-Year-Old Found Dead On Virginia Trail, Sheriff Says
No Foul Play Suspected After 23-Year-Old Found Dead On Virginia Trail, Sheriff Says The death investigation in Loudoun County is ongoing days after a 23-year-old man's body was found along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail. At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the trail between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive in Sterling, when hikers made an unsettling discovery. ALERT: There is a heavy law enforcement presence on the W&OD Trail in Sterling between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Please avoid the trail in that area. pic.twitter.com/TVBHk8gNSb — Loudoun County Sheriff's Office…

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by Zak Failla
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Two Found Dead Inside Virginia Home During Shooting Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING) Two Found Dead Inside Virginia Home During Shooting Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING)
Two Found Dead Inside Virginia Home During Shooting Investigation: Police (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a man and woman were found dead inside a Dumfries home overnight, police say. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Aug. 7, officers responded to the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Circle to investigate a reported death. Upon arrival, they found a 33-year-old man and 30-year-old woman inside suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators say that the two knew each other and were pronounced dead at the scene. The incident appears to be isolated, they noted, and there is no ongoing threat. No details about the shooting or either victim has…

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by Zak Failla
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Decomposing Body Found In Virginia Vehicle: Prince William County Police Decomposing Body Found In Virginia Vehicle: Prince William County Police
Decomposing Body Found In Virginia Vehicle: Prince William County Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a body was found inside a parked vehicle in Dumfries over the weekend.  Officers were called shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, to the 17100 block of Wayside Drive, where a Good Samaritan located the dead body in the area. According to the Prince William County Police Department, upon arrival, they found the body in a decomposed state, and it has since been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine an ID, cause and exact manner of death. Investigators made not…

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by Zak Failla
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'16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports '16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports
'16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports A death investigation has been launched after a former MTV reality show star died over the weekend, according to multiple reports. Autumn Oxley, 27, who was featured on "16 and Pregnant" in 2014 with the birth of her son, Drake, reportedly suffered a medical emergency in Sandston Saturday, July 20. She was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders in Henrico County, which is not far from Richmond. According to a Deadline report, Oxley's sister announced her death on Facebook, but later deleted the post. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say
Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say A homicide investigation is ongoing in Fairfax County days after a suspicious body was found on a path in Oakton on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 20, officers were called to the 9500 block of Route 29, when a walker found a man unresponsive in the area, "with obvious trauma to the body."  He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are on scene of a death investigation in the 9500 blk of Route 29 near Oakton. An adult male was found unresponsive. The male was declared deceased at the scene. Detectives are onscene investigating. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/R4PvHivBTD …

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by Zak Failla
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District Resident, 30, Identified As Man Shot To Death In Prince George's County Home: Police District Resident, 30, Identified As Man Shot To Death In Prince George's County Home: Police
District Resident, 30, Identified As Man Shot To Death In Prince George's County Home: Police A suspect is at large after a District man was found suffering from fatal gunshot wounds in a Prince George's County home, police say. James Page, 30, is the subject of a death investigation as detectives probe the fatal shooting that was reported on Tuesday morning. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around 2:40 a.m. on July 2, officers were called to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue, where there were reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Page inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. No details abou…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Swimming With Family In Lake Manassas Drowns, Police Say (Developing) A 45-year-old man died on Sunday afternoon after drowning in Lake Manassas, police say. Shortly after 4:45 p.m. on June 23, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to Burwell Road in Nokesville, where there was a person swimming with a family member in the lake when he appeared to struggle before becoming submerged in the water. According to investigators, fire and rescue personnel were able to locate and remove the man from the water, where he was pronounced dead by first responders. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine …

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by Zak Failla
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Police Seeking Tips After Missing Woman's Body Pulled From Wooded Area In Virginia Police Seeking Tips After Missing Woman's Body Pulled From Wooded Area In Virginia
Police Seeking Tips After Missing Woman's Body Pulled From Wooded Area In Virginia Police continue to seek tips after a missing woman's body was found in a wooded area in Fairfax County. Springfield resident Fayra Desiree Bonilla-Rubi was reported missing to the Fairfax County Police Department by family members on Monday, June 10, only to be found dead in the 7600 block of Highland Street late last week, according to officials, who say they were alerted to the body by a member of the community. Fayra Bonilla-Rubi. GoFundMe photo The investigation into her death is ongoing, and an autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause and manner of death. Nearly three w…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Woman Found Dead Near Wooded Area In Virginia, Police Say Missing Woman Found Dead Near Wooded Area In Virginia, Police Say
Fayra Desiree Bonilla-Rubi Found Dead In Virginia Woods A 26-year-old woman reported missing for nearly a week in Fairfax County was found dead near a wooded area, police say. Springfield resident Fayra Desiree Bonilla-Rubi was reported missing to the Fairfax County Police Department by family members on Monday, June 10, only to be found dead in the 7600 block of Highland Street late on Friday afternoon, according to officials, who say they were alerted to the body by a member of the community. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and an autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause and manner of death. No additional details were…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington
Police Probe 'Non-Suspicious' Death In Arlington Police in Arlington were investigating a "non-suspicious" death on Sunday, June 9. A man was found dead outside on the 700 block of 12th Street South around 11:20 a.m., police tell Daily Voice. Based on the preliminary investigation, the death does not appear suspicious and there is no ongoing threat to the community, police said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. 

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Man, 25, Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say Missing Man, 25, Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say
Om Arvind Found Dead, Police Say A 25-year-old man missing since May 7 has been found dead, police in Fairfax County said. Om Arvind had last been seen leaving the 7200 block of Centreville Road in Manassas. On Saturday, May 18, county police said he had been found dead, and no foul play was suspected. In a statement shared to social media, Arvind's family said that a funeral service would not be held "in respect of Om's wishes."

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Found Dead On Fairfax County Roadside, Police Say Woman Found Dead On Fairfax County Roadside, Police Say
Woman Found Dead In Belle View Police were investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Fairfax County early Saturday, May 18. The woman's body was found near Old Towne Road and 14th St., E in Belle View around 6:30 p.m., a spokesperson for the FCPD said. UPDATE: Police have identified the body found in Belle View as 58-year-old CNN political commentator Alice Stewart. No foul play was suspected and the incident remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials
Chester City Cop, US Navy Reservist Dies In 'Non-Combat Related Incident': Officials Officials are investigating the death of Pennsylvania police officer and US Navy reservist Daniel McCracken.  Chester City police officer Daniel D. McCracken died on May 6, 2024 of a non-combat-related incident while deployed in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, a spokesperson for the U.S. Navy said. CENTCOM's area of responsibility "stretches from Northeast Africa across the Middle East to Central and South Asia," according to defense officials.  Chester city police said McCracken enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1998 and joined the department in 2017. …

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by Mac Bullock
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Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police
Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police Prince William County have launched a death investigation after a decomposed body was found in Woodbridge, they said. The harrowing discovery was made just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on Dawson Beach Road near Highams Court, police said. The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located along Dawson Beach Road near Highams Court. A Good Samaritan saw the body in a wooded area and called police.  "The body was in a decomposed state and transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death," county police said.&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID Victim Of 'Suspicious' Alexandria Death (UPDATE) Police ID Victim Of 'Suspicious' Alexandria Death (UPDATE)
Police ID Victim Of 'Suspicious' Alexandria Death (Update) Police in Alexandria have identified the man found dead earlier this month. John Andreadakis was found injured in an apartment on the 900 block of North Henry Street around 3:25 a.m. Monday, April 22, the Alexandria Police Department said. Andreadakis, 54, was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The chief medical examiner positively identified him, police said. Police did not include a cause of death.

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by Cecilia Levine
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18-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Cell: Police 18-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Cell: Police
18-Year-Old Inmate Found Dead In Virginia Cell: Police An 18-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell prompting a death investigation at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center, police said. Juan Felipe Mejia Campos of Alexandria was found unresponsive Thursday morning, March 28, county police said. Aid was rendered, however, Campos died at the scene, police said. There were no signs of foul play. The death appears medical or narcotic-related. The investigation continues. While online records show a 20-year-old Juan Mejia Campos of Stafford was arrested on March 20 on drug charges, county police could not confir…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
VA Man Found Dead In Tractor Trailer Along I-78 In PA VA Man Found Dead In Tractor Trailer Along I-78 In PA
VA Man Found Dead In Tractor Trailer Along I-78 In PA A 67-year-old Virginia man was found dead inside of his tractor trailer in Pennsylvania Friday, March 1, the county coroner said. Larry H. Harris Jr.'s trailer was found parked and secured near the Exit 45 off ramp on the westbound side of I-78, in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County around 11 a.m., Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. An autopsy will be performed on Monday, March 4, 2024 to determine the cause of death, which was not considered suspicious, Buglio said. The Pennsylvania State Police, Fogelsville station is also investigating.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police
New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police Because human remains is what everyone wants to find when buying property. And that's exactly what happened to an unfortunate new home owner in Arlington. During a walk-through of a property on the 1300 block of N. Taylor Street, the new property owners came upon human remains around 4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, Arlington County police said. "The Arlington County Police Department is conducting a death investigation with assistance by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will work to positively identify the deceased and determine cause and manner of death," police said.  "Polic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex
Police ID 19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Parking Lot Of Virginia Apartment Complex A death investigation has been launched in Loudoun County after a 19-year-old's body was found in the parking lot of an Ashburn apartment complex, police say. Michai Dandridge-Carter has been identified by the sheriff's office as the person found with a fatal gunshot wound outside the Ashburn Meadows complex on Wednesday night. According to a spokesperson for the Loudoun County Sherif's office, shortly before 7:20 p.m. on Feb. 14, deputies were called to the 44400 block of Keller Square, where there were reports of a pedestrian who was down in the parking lot. The LCSO is conducting an …

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by Zak Failla
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19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a 19-year-old was crushed to death while working on his vehicle in Woodbridge, police say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the Prince William County Police Department received an emergency call after a man working underneath his vehicle was pinned when it fell on top of him in the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive. The man was pinned and died there, fire and rescue officials confirmed.  Preliminarily, there are no signs of any foul play, according to police, who made note that the cause of death has not been…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say
Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say A man reported missing nearly a week ago has been found dead in Fairfax County, according to police. An alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department on Saturday, Jan. 13 after Jamison Jones had been missing for several days in the area of Coppermine Road in McNair. On Wednesday night, the agency announced that Jones was found dead in Reston, though no foul play is suspected. Sadly, Jamison was found deceased yesterday in Reston. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Preliminarily, no foul play is suspected. Detectives continue to investigate. Thank you fo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Death Investigation Brings Large Police Presence To Alexandria Street Death Investigation Brings Large Police Presence To Alexandria Street
Death Investigation Brings Large Police Presence To Alexandria Street A large police presence was brought to the 4000 block of Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria for a death investigation early Monday, Jan. 8, authorities said. Police said only that they are investigating the incident as a suicide. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Human Remains Found In Southwest DC Trash Can, Police Say Human Remains Found In Southwest DC Trash Can, Police Say
Human Remains Found In Southwest DC Trash Can, Police Say An autopsy determined that the body found in a trashcan in Southwest DC was the victim of a homicide, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, officers were called to the 1400 block of Canal Street SW, where there was a report of human remains that had been found. A Death Investigation in the 1400 block of Canal Street SW. No Lookout.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20240003964 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) January 3, 2024 Officials say that they found an adult man inside of a trash can, and the Office of the Chief M…

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by Zak Failla
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New Death Investigation Launched Near Nationals Park In DC: Police New Death Investigation Launched Near Nationals Park In DC: Police
New Death Investigation Launched Near Nationals Park In DC: Police Less than two weeks after several people were shot in Southwest DC near Nationals Park, the Metropolitan Police Department launched a new death investigation in the area on Wednesday. At around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 3, officers were called to the 1400 block of Canal Street SW, approximately three blocks away from the field to investigate when a body was found. In late December, several people were killed in a drive-by shooting not far from the site of the latest shooting. A Death Investigation in the 1400 block of Canal Street SW. No Lookout.DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I202400039…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Support is surging for the family of a woman who was found dead while officers were investigating reports of a suspicious package last month in Washington DC. Nicole Young's body was found on Sunday, Nov. 5, by officers responding to the 1500 block of 45th Street in Northeast, as reported by WUSA9. Always smile❤️ Posted by Nicole Young on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Details in the 24-year-old woman's death have not yet been released. Daily Voice has reached out to DC police for further information. However, Young's mother, Tabatha, has launched a GoFundMe for the family. "Nicole w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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38-Year-Old Man Found Stabbed To Death In Alexandria, Police Say 38-Year-Old Man Found Stabbed To Death In Alexandria, Police Say
38-Year-Old Man Found Stabbed To Death In Alexandria, Police Say Police say that a 38-year-old man is dead and a suspect has taken into custody following a weekend stabbing in Alexandria. Detectives from the Alexandria Police Department have launched a death investigation following a reported stabbing in Del Ray that left a man dead inside an area building. The incident was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12 in the 2700 block of Dewitt Avenue. Upon arrival at the scene, police say they found the 38-year-old's body, which has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the exact cause and manner of …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Body Found In Dumpster After Fire In Arlington: Police Body Found In Dumpster After Fire In Arlington: Police
Body Found In Dumpster After Fire In Arlington: Police A death investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in a burning dumpster on Friday, Sept. 1 in Arlington, Daily Voice has learned. Firefighters responded to reports of a dumpster fire on the 200 block of S. Veitch Street, around 11:40 a.m., Arlington spokeswoman Ashley Savage said. After the fire was put out, a woman was found dead in the dumpster, Savage said. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. The preliminary investigation has not revealed an ongoing threat to the community.  Anyone with information related to t…

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by Cecilia Levine