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Virginia Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Impregnated Learns Fate In Court Virginia Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Impregnated Learns Fate In Court
Virginia Man Who Sexually Abused Teen Girl He Impregnated Learns Fate In Court An Alexandria man who picked up a teen girl at an area park and sexually assaulted her at a DC park will spend years in prison after getting her pregnant and continuing to abuse her. Francisco Flores-Lopez, 34, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old District resident, resulting in her getting pregnant, federal authorities announced. According to court documents, the girl met Flores-Lopez on social media, and the two met up for the first time in June 2022, the same month she was set to turn 14 years old. Flores-Lopez, who was 32 years old at the time, pi…

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Crews Rappel Into Ravine To Rescue Woman Injured Crashing At Rock Creek Park (VIDEO) Crews Rappel Into Ravine To Rescue Woman Injured Crashing At Rock Creek Park (VIDEO)
Crews Rappel Into Ravine To Rescue Woman Injured Crashing At Rock Creek Park (Video) First responders jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon to rescue a woman who found herself in a perilous position after crashing over an embankment and into a tributary at Rock Creek Park. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25 to investigate a reported crash on Piney Branch Parkway near Beach Drive NW that left a woman trapped inside her vehicle. Crash with entrapment Piney Branch Pkwy & Beach Dr NW. Vehicle down embankment at the creek. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 25, 2023 Crews were able to extract the woman fro…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
DC Home Of Alice Rivlin Hits Market At $6.6M DC Home Of Alice Rivlin Hits Market At $6.6M
DC Home Of Alice Rivlin Hits Market At $6.6M If you are looking for a home grounded in the nation's budget and economic history, 2838 Chesterfield Place NW in Washington DC could be your best bet. The $6.6 million home is nestled in the highly coveted and secluded Forest Hills neighborhood, and was once owned by the late Alice M. Rivlin, a former economist and 16th vice chair of the Federal Reserve. Before her appointment to the Federal Reserve, Rivlin was director of the Office of Management and Budget. Originally built in the 1950s, the home is suited for both grand entertaining and private relaxation. It overlooks Rock C…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park
Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park More than 100 firefighters in Washington, DC were required to help corral a massive brush fire that broke out at Rock Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon and threatened to spread to nearby homes. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, more than two dozen crews from various agencies throughout DC were called to the national park to help battle the trick blaze, which was reported near homes on Quincy Street NW. Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where n…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (DEVELOPING) DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (DEVELOPING)
DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (Developing) All hands are on deck at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC as crews are working to corral a brush fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway NW, where there was a reported large brush fire. Box Alarm brush fire Beach Drive & Piney Branch Parkway NW. Engine on scene requests fill the box for large brush fire. No structures currently in danger. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 22, 2023 Fire crews worked to surround the blaze to contain the flames…

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by Zak Failla
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US National Parks Service Makes Decision On Upper Beach Drive Vehicle Access US National Parks Service Makes Decision On Upper Beach Drive Vehicle Access
US National Parks Service Makes Decision On Upper Beach Drive Vehicle Access The National Parks Service has decided to keep the upper portion of Beach Drive closed to motorized vehicles year-round, prioritizing park access for recreational use, Parks officials announce. The decision will allow visitors to enjoy the park's recreation and nature opportunities 365 days a year. The decision came after officials recognized that a seasonal closure allowed outdoor recreation in the park to flourish, providing enormous mental and physical health benefits since April 2020.  The full-time closure of the upper section of Beach Drive provides safer park experiences year-ro…

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by Annie DeVoe