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Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff
Man Planning To Sell Stolen Tide Pods Outside Virginia Laundromats 'Like Drugs' Busted: Sheriff A pair with a curious business plan are behind bars in Virginia after attempting to clean up by selling stolen Tide detergents "like drugs" in Stafford, according to the sheriff's office. Upper Marlboro resident Toddrick Bowens, 30, and Falls Church native Sonia Bonilla Hercules, 19, are both facing charges after being busted with drugs and more than 100 bottles of detergent they they planned to re-sell. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, late in the afternoon on Wednesday, Aug. 7, deputies were called to Lowe's in the 1300 block of Stafford Market Place …
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires
Samsung Recalling More Than 1M Electric Ranges Following Hundreds Of Reported Fires More than a million Samsung electric ranges are subject to a recall after the company received hundreds of reports of fires that left several people injured and pets dead over the past decade. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an alert advising that slide-in electric ranges are subject to the recall due to front-mounted knobs that can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, creating a fire hazard. In total, 1,120,905 units are being recalled. These models are included in the recall:  NE58K9430SS/AA; NE58N9430SG/AA; NE58R9431SG/AA; NE58R9431SS/AA; NE58R9431ST/…
Margarita-Drinking Man Mangles Dad's Mustang Crashing Into Median In Stafford County: Sheriff Margarita-Drinking Man Mangles Dad's Mustang Crashing Into Median In Stafford County: Sheriff
Margarita-Drinking Man Mangles Dad's Mustang Crashing Into Median In Stafford County: Sheriff A 21-year-old who openly admitted to consuming margaritas being crashing his father's Mustang and ditching the Ford in an area parking lot was arrested for DUI in Stafford County, the sheriff's office says. Stafford resident Javier Loza Quiroz is facing a pair of charges and was treated to a trip to jail over the weekend following an investigation into a crashed vehicle that became disabled following a crash. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called shortly before midnight on July 27 to the Circle K on Prosperity Lane to investigate a vehic…
Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say
Wanted Man From Maryland Busted For Shoplifting From Lowe's In Virginia, Police Say A Maryland man who was already wanted in multiple jurisdictions crossed state lines into Virginia and is behind bars after being busted by police in Loudoun County on Thursday afternoon, police say. Laurel resident Ronald Canan, Jr. 41, who is no stranger to law enforcement, is facing new charges in Leesburg after being caught attempting to steal from Lowe's on Russell Branch Parkway SE. Shortly before 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, officers were called to the store to investigate a reported shoplifting incident when Canan walked out of the store with a shopping cart loaded with unpaid mercha…
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards
Nearly 50K Massage Guns Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Hazards Nearly 50,000 massage guns sold at major retailers across the country are being recalled due to more than a dozen reports of overheating and a burn injury. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that Homedics is recalling tens of thousands of personal massagers that ca overheat while charging, leading to a report of fire or burn risk.  In total, approximately 46,000 are being recalled in the US, and another 41,000 in Canada, according to federal officials. The recall includes "HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers" with model number HHP-715 and a 120 VAC, 6…
The Tale Of How A Stafford Grinch Tried Stealing Christmas The Tale Of How A Stafford Grinch Tried Stealing Christmas
The Tale Of How A Stafford Grinch Tried Stealing Christmas A Maryland man who tried stealing Christmas was stopped by deputies in Virginia, they'll tell ya. 'Twas Dec. 4 at approximately 12:10 p.m., and Stafford County deputies were called to Lowe's for a trespassing man. Whether his shoes were too tight, or his heart was two sizes too small, Alphonsus Anthony's wonderful idea to steal Christmas was foiled by deputies, after all. They looked in his sleigh, a Ram pickup, that day, and saw holiday goods, for none of which he had paid. There were wreaths and treetops, and LED lights galore. There was a stuffed up Christmas tree, a power washer,…
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon 61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon
61K Gun Safes Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After 12-Year-Old Shot, Killed With Weapon More than 61,000 gun cases sold nationwide are being recalled due to a malfunction that can allow unauthorized people to access dangerous weapons, and already led to the death of a child. Illinois-based Fortress Safe announced this week that the biometric gun safes were being recalled due to a "serious safety hazard and risk of death" caused by a programming feature that made the safes more accessible.  The recall comes following a recent lawsuit that alleges a 12-year-old boy died from a gun obtained from one of the safes, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  "…
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns
Honda Recalling 391K Lawnmower, Pressure Washer Engines Due To Injury Concerns Hundreds of thousands of popular home products are being recalled by Honda due to injury concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced this week that 391,800 Honda lawnmowers and pressure washer engines are subject to the recall due to improperly manufactured parts that can cause the starter rope to retract unexpectedly, creating an injury hazard.  Specifically, the recall is limited to Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines. To date, there have been nearly 2,200 reports of incidents related to camshaft failures, in…
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: CPSC
Fiery Deaths Prompt Recall For Millions Of Dehumidifiers: Cpsc After multiple deaths, 450 fires, 2,000 incidents of overheating, and $19 million in property damage – millions of dehumidifiers are being recalled, according to a release by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 16, 2023.  The dehumidifiers were manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China, and were sold under major brand names: Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima, the CPSC explained.  "Consumers should stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Gree for a full refund,…
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk
Frigidaire Washer/Dryers Sold Nationwide Being Recalled For Fire Risk The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that a popular laundry machine is subject to a new recall due to the possibility of creating a fire hazard. Electrolux Group is recalling Frigidaire gas laundry centers that have a felt seal on the dryer drum after receiving nearly two dozen reports of fires breaking out, and one case of a smoke inhalation injury, according to CPSC. Officials said that the felt seal can be folded inward, leading to an accumulation of lint that poses an increased risk of sparking a fire. The recalled laundry centers have model numbers “FFLG4033QW”…
Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland
Suspect, Victim ID'd In Fatal Forklift Accident In Maryland Police have identified both the suspect and victim in the case of the stolen forklift crash this week in Charles County. Bryce Caleb Timothy Brown, 20, broke into Lowe’s in Waldorf and stole the forklift that he took to the nearby Home Depot on Jefferson Farm Place, where he ran over Gloristine Pinkney, 73, and stole her car, according to a news release from the Charles County Sheriff's Office. It happened around 12:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, when officers from the sheriff’s office were called to Lowe’s on Crain Highway, where witnesses say that Brown broke in, stole a forklift, and rammed …
Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection
Clorox Recalling Pine-Sol Products That May Contain Bacteria That Could Cause An Infection Consumers are being encouraged to check their cabinets for certain cleaning products after Clorox issued a recall of eight Pine-Sol brands that could contain potentially dangerous bacteria that could cause illness. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall due to the possible presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, "an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. “People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment,’ according to CPSC. …
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWALT Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles
Recall Issued For 1.3M DeWalt Miter Saws Due To Potentially Hazardous Blades, Projectiles A national recall of nearly 1.5 million DeWALT power saws has been announced due to potential injury and laceration hazard concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the company issued a recall of 1,364,000 DeWALT 12-inch sliding compound miter saws due to a rear safety guard that can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders. There is also a laceration hazard to users who could come into direct contact with the saw blade as a result of the issue. The recall includes DeWALT models DWS779, DWS780, and DHS…
Police Seek Man, 59, Who Exposed Himself In Woodbridge Lowe's Police Seek Man, 59, Who Exposed Himself In Woodbridge Lowe's
Police Seek Man, 59, Who Exposed Himself In Woodbridge Lowe's Police are looking for the man who exposed himself  and made inappropriate gestures in a Woodbridge Lowe's, officials said. The suspect, who has since been identified as 59-year-old Alvin Spruill, is wanted for indecent exposure, from the incident that took place at around 11:49 a.m. July 8, Prince William County Police said.  Police said no contact was made between Spruill and anyone else in the store, but customers did quickly exit the building when they saw Spruill exposing himself in the aisles.  Spruill was described as a bald, brown-eyed, black male, who is 5'9 and 180…
Man Exposed Himself At A Woodbridge Store: Police Man Exposed Himself At A Woodbridge Store: Police
Man Exposed Himself At A Woodbridge Store: Police Prince William County police are searching for a man they say exposed himself at a store on Friday, July 11, authorities said.  Customers in a  Lowe's at 13720 Smoketown Road in Woodbridge said the man exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures, an incident report said. The man ran out of the store when other shoppers entered the aisle with him, police added.  Witnesses said the man was between 50 and 60 years old with brown hair and brown eyes. He was about 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighed 180 pounds, police said. He wore a red shirt and khaki-colored pants. 
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard
National Recall Issued For 786K Swinging Hammock Chairs Due To Injury Hazard New safety instructions are being provided to more than 750,000 consumers across the country after a national recall was issued for a popular brand of swinging hammock chairs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 786,000 RIO-branded chairs due to the improper insertion of pins provided for assembly that can cause the legs to collapse, creating a potential injury hazard to users. Officials announced the recall on Thursday, June 30. The folding chairs have a black or gray metal frame, a fabric seat, and a backrest with a pillow, some of which have a dri…
Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show
Ex-Police Officer Who Faked Her Death In Ukraine Nabbed For Retail Theft, Records Show A former Baltimore police officer who allegedly faked her death in Ukraine to avoid going to trial over false sex assault accusations toward a Pennsylvania officer, has been arrested yet again for retail theft,  authorities say. Oksana Olkesandrivna Brown, 47, of Dallastown, was previously sentenced to serve two years probation, 50 hours of community service, and was banned from the Shrewsbury Township Walmart after she was convicted of stealing $30 worth of merchandise in 2018, court records show. Brown claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Pennsylvania state trooper while the…