Driver, 70, Dies Days After Fairfax County Crash Driver, 70, Dies Days After Fairfax County Crash
Driver, 70, Dies Days After Fairfax County Crash A 70-year-old woman died in a single-car crash in Fairfax County over the weekend. Flavia Caero, of Herndon was heading north on Dranesville Road near Shallow Ford Road in Reston, in a 2018 Toyota Corolla, when she lost control, county police said. Caero's car left the roadway and struck a retaining wall. She was taken to the hospital and died three days after the crash. Preliminarily, speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash. This is the 10th non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the County to date in 2023. Year to date, in 2022 there were 10 non-pedestrian-related fa…
Air Force's Airman Of The Year Is 1st Generation American From Fairfax County Air Force's Airman Of The Year Is 1st Generation American From Fairfax County
Air Force's Airman Of The Year Is 1st Generation American From Fairfax County He's only one year out of college and he's already being recognized by the US Air Force. Fairfax County's Dhruva Poluru, who serves as a staff sergeant in the US Air Force, has been named one of the top 12 Airmen in the 500,000-member total Air Force. Poluru, of Herndon, has been selected as Enlisted Airman of the Year. The 2022 State University of New York at Buffalo grad is assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 107th Attack Wing, and serves in the wing’s 222nd Command and Control Squadron, which specializes in space operations. “Even though I’m still processing the news, being …
College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli
College Grad Helps Parents Reopen Shuttered Fairfax County Deli A Northern Virginia family has reopened their deli that closed during COVID with a whole new look in a whole new spot. Veloce Deli, owned by Raj and Sarah Kapoor, held a soft opening earlier this week at 1900 Campus Commons Drive in Reston. The Kapoor's 24-year-old daughter, Neha Kapoor, is pitching in. Neha graduated George Mason University in 2021 with a degree in business management. While she works full-time as a government contractor, she's been helping her parents as the creative director at Veloce Deli. Veloce DeliCourtesy of Neha Kapoor PANINO ⭐️ Our hot, crispy, cheesy p…
Man Who Used Social Media To Groom Children, Solicit Porn In Virginia Sentenced: Feds Man Who Used Social Media To Groom Children, Solicit Porn In Virginia Sentenced: Feds
Man Who Used Social Media To Groom Children, Solicit Porn In Virginia Sentenced: Feds Federal officials say that a Virginia man will spend decades behind bars for using social media to exploit and solicit minors over the Internet for years. Vincent Sarikey, 35, formerly of Herndon, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a sickening scheme to produce child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) involving young girls from around the world. Prosecutors said that Sarikey enticed a 15-year-old girl to produce illicit materials in 2018, which he then shared with over abusers through Telegram, a messaging app. He later attempted to entice a 12-year-old girl in Argentina to produce CSA…
Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV
Real Life Peter Pan Spreads Magical Joy Across The DMV The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Improperly Discarded Fireworks Caused July 4th Fairfax County House Fire Improperly Discarded Fireworks Caused July 4th Fairfax County House Fire
Improperly Discarded Fireworks Caused July 4th Fairfax County House Fire Improperly discarded fireworks have been identified as the cause of a Fourth of July house fire in Fairfax County, authorities said. The spent fireworks went off around 12:55 a.m. on July 4, at a home on the 600 block of Stuart Court in Herndon, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said. Twelve people were displaced by the flames that ravage a two-story, single-family home, including one who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Damages as a result of the fire are approximately $371,290. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV…
Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA
Magician Persevered To Make Childhood Dream Come True — Now He Spreads Joy Across Northern VA The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Man Fatally Shot, Possibly By Brother, In Virginia Parking Garage: Police Man Fatally Shot, Possibly By Brother, In Virginia Parking Garage: Police
Man Fatally Shot, Possibly By Brother, In Virginia Parking Garage: Police A 37-year-old man was shot and killed in a Fairfax County parking garage — possibly by his own brother police said. The incident happened on the top floor of a parking garage at the Ovation at Arrowbrook apartment complex in Herndon, around 11 p.m. Thursday, July 6, Fairfax County police said. The 40-year-old suspect called 911 himself during the search for him, police said. His name was not released as of Friday morning. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Happy 247th birthday to the United States of America! Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC. DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited. Access points include: West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW 17th Str…
Gas Station Worker Killed While Pursuing American Dream Buried In Fairfax County Gas Station Worker Killed While Pursuing American Dream Buried In Fairfax County
Gas Station Worker Killed While Pursuing American Dream Buried In Fairfax County A New Jersey gas station attendant who died months after being brutally beaten while at work will be buried in Fairfax County, VA. Fardin Ghadami Darounkolaee was attacked in August 2022 by 26-year-old Nixon Marquez at the Shell station on Marin Boulevard and 14th Street, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez previously said. Marquez, initially charged with assault and and weapons offenses, was slapped with a first-degree murder charge after Fardin died at a hospital in Washington DC on Saturday, May 13, Suarez said. Fardin. a dad of two, was born in Qaemshahr, Iran. He immigrated from I…
Three Armed Robberies In 36 Hours: Suspect Arrested In Loudoun County, Police Say Three Armed Robberies In 36 Hours: Suspect Arrested In Loudoun County, Police Say
Three Armed Robberies In 36 Hours: Suspect Arrested In Loudoun County, Police Say A man who authorities say carried out three armed robberies in less than 36 hours has been arrested in Loudoun County. Brayams Andino-Linares, 26, of Herndon, began his spree at the 7-Eleven in the 700 block of W. Church Road around 1:45 a.m. on May 14, authorities said. He demanded money at knifepoint from the clerk, authorities said. Then, he did the same but with scissors at a Sunoco in the area, around 8:20 a.m., police said. The following day, Andino-Linares went into the Exxon on Falke Plaza with his hand in his pocket, appearing as if he had a weapon, and demanded money, the LCS…
'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA 'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA
'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA Three best friends are splitting their earnings after their to trip to a Virginia grocery store for a lottery scratcher won them a hefty $3 million. Walter Mendez of Springfield, Delores Vigil of Herndon, and Juan Carlos Fuentes of Herndon are pocketing $625,000 each, before taxes, after buying a winning ticket to the ‘50x the Money’ game at Giant Food at 21800 Towncenter Plaza in Sterling.  “We went to buy groceries,” Mr. Mendez told Lottery officials. “We always stop and play.” As he scratched the ticket, he said to the others, “I think we’ve got something!” The ‘50x the Money’ gam…