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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Virginia Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle Virginia Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle
Virginia Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle Support is on the rise for the family of a 10-year-old Northern Virginia boy who died after a cancer battle. Alejandro Jose Abarca Pena died on Tuesday, April 9, after a battle with cancer, according to a campaign launched for his family.  More than $9,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Alejandro's family as of Tuesday, April 23. According to his obituary, Alejandro grew up in Manassas and Front Royal and was a third grader at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School. "Alejandro was a wonderful child, as many children, he had a fascination for monster trucks early in life. He…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fentanyl, Cocaine Elixir Found On Drug Dealer Arrested In Virginia: Police Fentanyl, Cocaine Elixir Found On Drug Dealer Arrested In Virginia: Police
Fentanyl, Cocaine Elixir Found On Drug Dealer Arrested In Virginia: Police A 29-year-old Virginia man has been arrested on accusations of he manufactured and sold drugs, police said. John E. Wilson Jr., of Winchester, had a two-ounce mixture of fentanyl and cocaine on him when he was arrested Friday, April 5, Virginia State Police said. Wilson was arrested by the Northwest Drug and Gang Task Force following an operation along the first block of Crooked Run Plaza in the Town of Front Royal, State Police said. Wilson was charged with 12 felony counts of distribution of a schedule I/II drug, 1 felony count of manufacture/sell schedule I/II drug, and 1 felony co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fairfax Fire Lieutenant Stole Fentanyl, Morphine From Department Vials: Police Fairfax Fire Lieutenant Stole Fentanyl, Morphine From Department Vials: Police
Fairfax Fire Lieutenant Stole Fentanyl, Morphine From Department Vials: Police A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue veteran lieutenant was arrested on drug charges, police said. Aleksandra Olegoyna Kazmar, 40, of Front Royal, tampered with vials of morphine and fentanyl multiple times between August and September 2023, Fairfax County police said.  The discovery came to light during a monthly inspection of medication at Fire Station 36, when a technician noticed the volume of the liquid contained within the vial was not consistent with similar vials and there appeared to be a hole in the plastic-controlled substance kit. The technician immediately reported the in…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Infant Was In Vehicle During Fairfax County Shooting: Police Infant Was In Vehicle During Fairfax County Shooting: Police
Infant Was In Vehicle During Fairfax County Shooting: Police A gunman was arrested for a shooting that happened in a vehicle carrying an infant and a family member wanted on warrants in Virginia, police said. Montez Damone-Faggins, 29, of Front Royal, fired a gun inside a car around 3:50 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at 7700 block of Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley, Fairfax County police said. A woman was struck in her upper body. Responding officers rendered aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be life-threatening. The victim’s infant child was also in the car at the time of …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Arlington Doc Prescribed 50K Oxy Pills Illegally To Office Manager For 10 Years: Feds Arlington Doc Prescribed 50K Oxy Pills Illegally To Office Manager For 10 Years: Feds
Arlington Doc Prescribed 50K Oxy Pills Illegally To Office Manager For 10 Years: Feds An Arlington doctor not once, but twice subject to investigations is facing federal charges for illegally prescribing her own office manager more than 50,000 oxycodone pills over the span of a decade, authorities announced. A federal grand jury returned the indictment against Kirsten Van Steenberg Ball, 68, charging her with one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, and 21 counts of distribution of oxycodone, this week, according to Jessica D. Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Ball's office manager, Candie Marie Calix, 40, of Front Royal, used a…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Virginia Highway (DEVELOPING) Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Virginia Highway (DEVELOPING)
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Virginia Highway (Developing) A small plane made an emergency landing on a Virginia highway after an engine failure, according to reports. In Warren County, a pilot was forced to land on I-66 in Front Royal at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 for a reportedly failed engine. No injuries were reported. First responders were at the scene as of 11:45 a.m. on Saturday morning and one lane of the interstate was closed. No other details were initially released. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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by Zak Failla
News
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death
Virginia Deputies Under Investigation In Connection With 77-Year-Old's Death Authorities are investigating whether police properly handled a situation after a Virginia man died from his injuries sustained during an arrest last month.  Virginia State Police are investigating the death of 77-year-old Ralph Ennis, of Gainesville, and the response of deputies from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, WTOP reports.  Ennis was arrested in Front Royal after officers chased him down for speeding, driving erratically and refusing to stop on Saturday, April 2, according to Warren County Sheriff's Office.  Ennis also refused to comply with officers dur…

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by David Cifarelli