A Few Clouds 32°
Traffic
Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say
Pedestrian Dies At Hospital Weeks After Being Struck By Car In Fairfax County, Police Say A 57-year-old man died at the hospital weeks after being admitted with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a car in Fairfax County, police say. At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, Glen Simmons was walking near the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners when he was struck by the driver of a Kia Forte. Investigators say that Simmons was in the southbound lanes, not in a crosswalk, when he was hit by the Kia traveling south on Patrick Henry Drive. Simmons was treated and taken to the hospital "in non-life-threaten…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Allegedly Impaired 18-Year-Old Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police Allegedly Impaired 18-Year-Old Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police
Allegedly Impaired 18-Year-Old Driver Charged For Fatal Rollover Crash In Virginia: Police One person was killed when an 18-year-old driver got behind the wheel with a packed car and crashed while allegedly under the influence in Arlington, police say. Brooks Bare, 18, is facing charges following the investigation into a crash that claimed the life of 19-year-old Nicholas Rados on Saturday morning in Tara-Leeway Heights. According to the Arlington Police Department, at around 2 a.m. on Oct. 12, first responders were dispatched to the 2200 block of North Harrison Street, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash. Paramedics treated Rados at the scene and rushed him to an ar…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Traffic
Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection
Curious Crash Leaves One Vehicle Upright, Second On Side At Fairfax County Intersection One car wound up landing vertically, with another on its side following a bizarre crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday afternoon. Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Oct. 9, when at least two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Collingham Drive and Roberts Road in the Kings Park West area, officials say. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the scene due to the curiosity of the crash to stabilize the vehicles, and two people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The crash led to a road closure on Roberts Ro…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING) Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection (DEVELOPING)
Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash At Virginia Intersection (Developing) A bicyclist was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a driver near a busy Fairfax County intersection. Officers were called shortly before 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon to the intersection of West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive near Penderwood, according to police. Google Maps street view The cyclist, only described as an adult male, was found suffering from critical injuries and was taken by paramedics to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation. Detectives were at the scene of the incident as 1 p.m., shutting down the southbound West Ox …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Virginia, Sheriff Says Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Known Trespasser Served On Eight Outstanding Warrants In Virginia, Sheriff Says A man no stranger to members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is back in custody after being arrested for trespassing and served on nearly a dozen outstanding warrants. Jalil Berryman, 35, a known trespasser, was back at it again on Monday night, and despite his best efforts, once again found himself in handcuffs after attempting to evade a quick-thinking deputy who was wise to his plan. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, at around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 7, a deputy on patrol in Garrison Woods spotted Berryman, who was known "rather well from multiple prior interaction…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Fairfax County: Police Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Fairfax County: Police
Dump Truck Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Route 50 In Fairfax County: Police Route 50 was shut down for approximately an hour in Fairfax County on Monday morning when a dump truck driver crashed and took down some power lines.  At around 6 a.m. on Oct. 7, officers were called to assist at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on the usually-busy roadway near Fair Ridge Drive in Fair Lakes.  The crash resulted in Route 50 being closed in both directions on Monday morning while crews made repairs, resulting in major delays and temporary traffic backups until the scene could be cleared. No injuries were reported. The cause of the crash remains under investiga…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Marshal Helps Deputies Detain Attempted Bank Robber In Virginia, Sheriff Says Fire Marshal Helps Deputies Detain Attempted Bank Robber In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Fire Marshal Helps Deputies Detain Attempted Bank Robber In Virginia, Sheriff Says A knife-wielding man came up empty after attempting to rob a bank on Friday afternoon, according to the Spotsylvania County, who got a little help from their friends. Fire Marshal Jeffrey Strang offered deputies an assist in apprehending local resident Xavier Roberts, 43, who was busted after a failed bank robbery attempt in Cosner's Corner, officials say. According to a spokesperson from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, at around 1 p.m., Roberts walked into Atlantic Union Bank in the 10100 block of Patriot Highway, passed one of the tellers a note demanding money, and displayed a …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police
Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police A Virginia man went to the well one too many times and was caught breaking into the same Woodbridge home twice in the span of less than six weeks, police say. Edwin Antonio Moreno, 29, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a pair of reported robberies at a home in the 14600 block of Endsley Turn, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the initial investigation was launched on Sunday, Aug. 11, when officers were called to investigate a reported robbery involving Moreno, who allegedly entered the home, struck his victim…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Fairfax County Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In MD Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says
Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Virginia Post Office, Sheriff Says John Crocker found himself in a familiar position over the weekend after being busted allegedly driving while intoxicated outside a Stafford County post office, authorities announced. The 63-year-old man is facing his fourth DUI in the past several years after he was found allegedly under the influence in the middle of the afternoon on Friday. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 20, a deputy was called to investigate a drunk driving complaint when a man in a green truck hauling lawn equipment was swerving and ran a red light while traveling o…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Mom Loses 2nd Son To Gun Violence Following Alexandria Murder, She Says Mom Loses 2nd Son To Gun Violence Following Alexandria Murder, She Says
Mom Loses 2nd Son To Gun Violence Following Alexandria Murder, She Says A family no stranger to grief is facing the loss of another loved one who was the victim of gun violence in Alexandria. Kwakia Frazier, 25, has been identified by the Alexandria Police Department as the man who was killed in a triple shooting that left a 46-year-old man and teenager suffering from minor injuries. The shooting was reported at around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the 1300 block of Wythe Street. Frazier was pronounced dead by first responders, the second man was hospitalized in stable condition, and the teen was treated for a graze wound. No information about a possible …

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Traffic
Woman Suffers Critical Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Woman Suffers Critical Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Woman Suffers Critical Injuries After Being Struck By Vehicle In Fairfax County (Developing) A woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a driver in Fairfax County, police say. Officers were called early on Saturday morning to the intersection of Hunter Mill Road and Lynnhaven Place in Oakton near a busy shopping center, where there was a reported crash with a pedestrian down in the area. According to police, the woman was treated at the scene and rushed by paramedics to an area hospital for treatment of what were described as life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene to assist with the investigation. Google Maps street view During the probe into th…

SHARE

by Zak Failla