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Police & Fire
Hours-Long Manhunt For Chainsaw-Wielding Man Ends In Stafford
An hours-long manhunt for a chainsaw-wielding burglary suspect ended successfully Monday, March 4 in Stafford County, authorities said. Shawn Kimmitz of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said the man, who had tried breaking into a home on Musselman Road around 7 a.m., was captured at Rappahannock Landing in the mid-morning hours. The suspect, whose name was not released, also had a hammer and tried breaking into a car on another block nearby. Additional information is expected to be released.
Business
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail:
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Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks. Products subject to the recall: Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
Traffic
Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (
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Some Metro riders in Southeast DC got a scare on Thursday afternoon after first responders evacuated a station and temporarily suspended service due to smoky conditions caused by a fire. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Feb. 15, DC Fire and EMS personnel reported that they were called to the Eastern Market Metro station, where there was smoke on the platform, officials say. At app 12:50p, the operator Silver Line train 638 at Eastern Market reported an "explosion" on their train, and resulting heavy smoke. Further details to come. — @MetroReasons@thepit.social (@MetroReasons) February 15, 2024 …
Police & Fire
Two Injured In Northeast DC Shooting Near Chinese Carryout Restaurant: MPD (
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An investigation has been launched following a shooting near a Chinese carryout spot in Northeast DC that capped off a busy day for the Metropolitan Police Department. Overnight, officers were called to the 1700 block of North Capitol Street NE, where there was a reported shooting that happened - at least in part - inside the Yeung Fong restaurant, Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle said. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1700 B/O North Capitol Street N.E. No Lookout. Have Info? Call 202-727-9099 or Text 50411 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 15, 2024 Upon arrival, first res…
Police & Fire
Double Stabbing Suspect Killed By Police, Victim Dies In Manassas (
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Two people have died in a stabbing-turned officer-involved shooting in Prince William County Tuesday, Feb. 13, authorities said. Police were called to a home on the 7000 block of Infantry Road in Manassas around 3:30 p.m., where two people had been stabbed, county police said. Officers opened fire, killing the knife-wielding man near the front entrance of the building, whose identity had not been released as of press time. One of the two people stabbed by the man had died as of 7:20 p.m. The other remained critical, police said. A knife was recovered at the scene and the identities of the…
Police & Fire
'Reckless Driving Meet-Up' Causes Chaos For Officers In Montgomery County: Police
Chaos ensued for police who broke up what they called a “reckless driving meet-up” in Montgomery County over the weekend. The Takoma Park Police Department arrived to investigate the meet-up at the intersection of New Hampshire and Ethan Allen Avenues around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 and saw several vehicles doing burnouts, donuts, and other dangerous maneuvers surrounded by a large crowd. The crowd subsequently surrounded the patrol vehicles and began hitting their hoods and bumpers, as well as taunting the police. Officers then activated their emergency lights and sirens in an atte…
Police & Fire
Man Shot At Hilton Hotel In Alexandria: Report
A man was shot Monday night, Jan. 22 at a Hilton hotel in Alexandria, NBC Washington reports. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on Seminary Road, the outlet said. The man was hospitalized with serious injuries and a suspect was in custody, according to NBC. There is a moderate police presence in the 5000 block of Seminary Rd. for a weapon violation. Suspect is in custody and the weapon was recovered. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.There is no threat to the public stemming from this incident. — Alexandria Police (…
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Steals Car, Burglarizes 2 Homes In Loudoun County: Police
A homeless man who stole a car then burglarized two homes has been arrested in Loudoun County, police said. A man later identified as Allen Goins, 42, stole a car left running from a home on the 100 block of Lawson Road SE in Leesburg around 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, local police said. A few minutes later, a Leesburg police officer saw the car in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, however Goins failed to yield and began instead headed northbound on the Route 15 bypass. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehic…
Police & Fire
Shooter Who Missed The Mark Outside Virginia Tex Mex Restaurant Arrested, Police Say
The man who missed the mark and accidentally struck an acquaintance during a shooting earlier this month at a Prince William County restaurant has been apprehended, police say. Alexandria resident Kerin Argueta Cruz, 23, was arrested on Wednesday morning following an investigation into a shooting outside the Palace Tex Mex Grill on Richmond Avenue in Woodbridge. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the eatery after receiving reports of shots fired in the parking lot of the shopping center, one of which struck …
News
Police Bolstering Security Around Capitol, Places Of Worship In DC As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
Law enforcement agencies in the nation's capital are planning to have a beefed up presence on Friday as the Israeli-Hamas conflict continues to escalate overseas. With calls for attacks in the US escalating and a former Hamas leader calling for a "global day of anger," both the Metropolitan and US Capitol police announced that they will be increasing their visibility across the District. "The Metropolitan Police Department is working with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to monitor events unfolding worldwide, a spokesperson for the agency said. "MPD and our partners …
Police & Fire
Search For Wanted Man Leads To Shelter In Place Order Near Virginia Cemetery (
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Some residents in Virginia have been advised to shelter insider their homes on Wednesday afternoon due to a disturbance near an area cemetery. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office issued an alert around 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon cautioning that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of the Bright View Cemetery. According to the agency, they were searching for Joshua Mychal Kraft, whose last known address was in Culpepper. He is wanted in several Virginia jurisdictions. Officials say that Kraft has multiple felony warrants in Fauquier and surrounding counties and it is belie…
News
National Zoo To Reopen On Wednesday After Bomb Threat Evacuation (
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Animal lovers in DC are breathing a sigh of relief after a bomb threat called into the National Zoo was deemed to be unfounded on Tuesday afternoon. The Zoo was evacuated at approximately 12:30 p.m. and closed on Aug. 29 after there was a reported threat emailed to officials, prompting an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, the Zoo announced that a sweep of the property by the department's Explosive Ordinance Disposal Squad found no evidence of a credible threat, though the facility will remain closed for the day. MPD’s…
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