Deputy Attacked Inside Fredericksburg Hospital Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff Deputy Attacked Inside Fredericksburg Hospital Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff
Darrell Jackson Assaulted Deputy At Mary Washington Hospital A sheriff's deputy was injured after being attacked inside Mary Washington Hospital by a man police say he recognized from prior encounters. The attack happened around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, while the deputy was assisting someone who voluntarily sought mental health resources at the hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. While handling that case, the deputy noticed 39-year-old Darrell Jackson, of Fredericksburg, in the lobby. Moments later, Jackson allegedly rushed toward the deputy and attacked him, officials said. The situation e…
$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say $130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say
$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say A pair of out-of-state scammers are facing charges after allegedly swindling a 77-year-old Virginia woman out of more than $130,000 in a months-long scheme, according to Prince William County police. The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the scammers manipulated the woman into sending money in various forms, opening multiple bank accounts, and even handing over debit c…
Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says
Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she attacked firefighters and tried to bite a deputy during a chaotic scene at an early morning house fire. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s deputies responded to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Danbury Circle in the early hours of Friday, March 7, the sheriff’s office said. As Sergeant Christopher Staats and Deputy Josiah Titus worked to secure the area, they were alerted to a disturbance involving a woman allegedly assaulting firefighters on the scene. Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the woman became i…
Mass Overdose At Stafford County House Party Ends With Five Hospitalized: Sheriff Mass Overdose At Stafford County House Party Ends With Five Hospitalized: Sheriff
Mass Overdose At Stafford County House Party Ends With Five Hospitalized: Sheriff A house party in Stafford County turned into a chaotic mass overdose scene early Sunday morning, after several people collapsed and needed emergency treatment after ingesting suspected controlled substances, authorities said. Deputies and first responders rushed to a home on Edison Lane at 12:16 a.m. on March 9, where they found an unresponsive man, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said.  As paramedics began treatment, four more partygoers overdosed in front of them, requiring immediate intervention. All five victims were rushed to the hospital and are expected to survive, officia…
Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Stafford Deputies: Sheriff Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Stafford Deputies: Sheriff
Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Stafford Deputies: Sheriff A wanted Woodbridge man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a camper for nearly an hour before finally surrendering to authorities in Stafford County, officials said. Deputies learned that 45-year-old Rafie Bell was staying in a camper on the property of a residence in the 1000 block of Richmond Highway and attempted to serve a warrant for a failure to appear charge around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of complying, Bell refused to come out, prompting deputies to establish a perimeter and issue repeated commands …
Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police
Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police A Maryland man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a woman walking in Centreville, police said. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau took Zackary Webb, 20, into custody following an investigation into an indecent exposure incident that happened late last month near Route 28 and Machen Drive. According to police, the victim was walking in the area when a man in a car approached her and exposed himself. Detectives, with help from the Real Time Crime Center, identified Webb as the suspect. Webb was arrested and taken to the Fairfax County Adu…
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police A late-night disturbance in Leesburg led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man who allegedly threatened someone while wielding a pellet rifle that looked like a real firearm, authorities said. Officers responded to the unit block of Royal Street SE around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, and determined that Aidan S. Coffman, of Leesburg, had brandished the weapon and made threats over a public communication channel, according to the Leesburg Police Department. The victim, who knew Coffman, told police that he had made multiple threats before pulling out what appeared to be a real gun. Coffman wa…
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Virginia Domestic Dispute: Police Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Virginia Domestic Dispute: Police
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Virginia Domestic Dispute: Police A Virginia woman was physically restrained by multiple family members and prevented from leaving a Woodbridge home during a domestic dispute before police arrived and made several arrests, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the 14800 block of Emberdale Drive just before midnight on Sunday, March 9, after receiving reports of an escalating domestic altercation. Investigators determined that a 22-year-old woman had been involved in a verbal argument when one family member grabbed her while two others physically restrained her from leaving, police said. When officers …
Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff
Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff A wanted Virginia man put up quite a fight over a stolen hot dog, bag of chips, and Mountain Dew—despite having enough cash in his pocket to pay for them in Spotsylvania, authorities said. Stephon A. Woodward, 59, of Spotsylvania, was tased and arrested after making a run for it from a Wawa on Tidewater Trail on Friday, March 7, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Woodward tried to sneak out with $7.07 worth of snacks before fleeing the store and hopping on a FRED Bus. Woodward's bus was tracked by investigators and followed until Woodward jumped off and ran…
Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (DEVELOPING) Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (Developing) A fast-moving fire tore through a Fairfax County home, sending five people to the hospital and requiring a massive emergency response, officials said. Firefighters rushed to the 8300 block of Ivy Green Road in the Crosspointe area after receiving multiple calls reporting a garage fire, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy flames spreading rapidly from the garage into the home, prompting an immediate second alarm. Firefighters quickly launched an aggressive attack to bring the flames under control while ensuring all occupants…
$980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (UPDATED) $980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (UPDATED)
$980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (Updated) A Loudoun County family’s home was completely destroyed in a massive fire that left one cat clinging to life in the rubble and a dog missing. Firefighters rushed to the Jonella Farm property early on Thursday, March 6, where they found heavy flames ripping through both floors of the home in the Catoctin District, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The two adults and two children who lived in the house were not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Initially, officials said one of the family’s pets—a cat—was found alive in the rubble, while a second dog remained unaccou…
Murder Mystery: Cops Identify Suspect In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Murder Mystery: Cops Identify Suspect In Spotsylvania Double Homicide
Danny Hale Sr. Arrested For Spotsy Double Homicide An Alabama man has been arrested and charged in connection to the January murder of two people in Spotsylvania earlier this year. Danny Hale, Sr., 61, of Opelika, Alabama, has been taken into custody in connection to the double homicide that left two people dead inside an area home. Deputies were called to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents.  Upon entering the home, the friend found the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the sheriff's office. When de…
Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl Identified: Sheriff Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl Identified: Sheriff
Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl Identified: Sheriff New details have been released by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after a 61-year-old man was killed by a federal agent's gun that discharged during a dispute with an unruly family. Deputies responded to Stratford Place subdivision around 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, after an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist riding recklessly through the neighborhood, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist initially left the area but later returned with family members, sparking a heated altercation near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn…
Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say
Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say A 20-year-old Virginia man is behind bars after authorities say he lied about his identity and age to engage in a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Reydy Caal Butz was arrested Wednesday, March 5, following an extensive investigation that began in August 2024, when police received reports of an inappropriate relationship between a 17-year-old and a juvenile victim, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Detectives later determined that Caal Butz had falsely presented himself as a 17-year-old when he was, in fact, 20, police said. "Modern technology, investigative techniques, …
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm A Loudoun County family lost their home after a devastating fire tore through their house, leaving them displaced and pets unaccounted for, officials said. Firefighters responded to Jonella Farm on Thursday, March 6, where they arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the first and second floors, according to a Loudoun Fire Rescue spokesperson. The two adults and two children who lived in the home were not there when the fire started, and no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians.  However, two family pets initially were reported missing in the aftermath of the fire. In…
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media creator accused of setting fires and making fake 911 calls for content has been arrested again—this time in St. Mary’s County—just days after being released on home detention, officials said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 5, after investigators linked him to another arson case and a separate false 911 call, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Jackson, who was initially arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to a vacant commercial building in Charles County, had been release…
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site A Tesla battery buried in debris months after a house fire suddenly reignited, sparking a hazardous "thermal runaway" fire during demolition in Montgomery County, officials said. Firefighters rushed to 21700 Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, after reports of a vehicle and debris fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews arrived to find a Tesla car battery engulfed in flames as workers demolished the property where a house fire had occurred on Nov. 11, 2024.  The fire in Montgo…
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns A devastating accident claimed the life of Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker, officials announced on Wednesday, March 3. Barker, a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Professional Firefighters Association, tragically died in the incident on Tuesday night, March 5. Details surrounding the accident have not yet been released. His loss has sent shockwaves through the firefighting community, with officials calling for prayers and support for his grieving family and colleagues. "May his life inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction," …
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Stafford Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was found slumped behind the wheel with cocaine on his nose and lip, while two children sat in the car, according to authorities. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to a call about an unresponsive driver with children in the vehicle near Town Center Boulevard, officials said. Deputies located the vehicle near Richmond Highway and Coachman Circle and attempted a traffic stop after the driver committed a lane violation. When the deputy approached the car, the driver—Bowie resident Aaron Clark, 42—showed c…
I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Stafford Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Stafford Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff
I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Stafford Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff A Stafford County couple is facing felony child neglect charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on I-95—while three children were in the car, authorities said. The pursuit began around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, when a deputy spotted a BMW with a loud exhaust speeding at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Onville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver initially slowed down and turned on the hazard lights—but then sped off, leading deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Barrett Heights Road, Travis Lane, and Garri…
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says A wanted man in camouflage thought he could blend in—but he didn’t make it far before authorities tackled him outside a Jersey Mike’s in Stafford County, officials said. Travis Ward, 38, of Spotsylvania, was in North Stafford, driving a red Pontiac G6 despite having no license and multiple active warrants in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fairfax counties, leading to his demise, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3 when deputies learned that Ward was in the area. Deputies spotted Ward heading west on Garrisonville Road…
Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say
Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say Three Woodbridge men are behind bars after police say they sexually assaulted an underage victim and recorded the encounter at a local residence. Prince William County Police launched an investigation after officers were called on February 8 to assist a victim under the age of 18 following an alleged assault. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the investigation revealed the victim was sexually assaulted by multiple individuals at a home in the 2200 block of W. Longview Drive. The victim later left the residence and sought help at a nearby business, where an employee …
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's office after a fugitive struck and killed a Riverdale woman while fleeing police in Prince George's County. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck …
Toddler Ingests Suspected Narcotic At Mom's Virginia Home: Police Toddler Ingests Suspected Narcotic At Mom's Virginia Home: Police
Toddler Ingests Suspected Narcotic At Mom's Virginia Home: Police A 2-year-old girl from Woodbridge was rushed to the hospital after reportedly ingesting a suspected narcotic inside her home, leading to the arrest of her mother, police said. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department responded to the incident at a home on Blackjack Oak Lane at around 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 involving the child. Investigators determined the child had possibly ingested the substance while in the care of her mother, identified as 25-year-old Keona O’Shea Owens, according to police. The toddler was treated at a local hospital and is expected to recover, o…
Man Dies After Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Virginia Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says Man Dies After Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Virginia Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says
Man Dies After Stabbing; Suspect Caught During Virginia Traffic Stop, Sheriff Says A Sterling man died at the hospital hours after being stabbed outside an area home, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). Lathius Noel Martin, 40, of Alexandria, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Wesley Richard Scott over the weekend, officials said. Deputies were called to the 20 block of Carolina Court around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, where they found Scott suffering from stab wounds, authorities said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved fatal, and he died the next day, Sunday, March 2, acc…
DC Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police DC Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police
DC Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash In Maryland: Police An 85-year-old woman from Washington, DC, has died after a crash in a Prince George’s County shopping center parking lot, authorities said. Constance Banner was behind the wheel when she was involved in a two-vehicle collision in the 3700 block of Branch Avenue on Saturday, March 1 in Temple Hills, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Prince George’s County Police said. Banner was rushed to the hospital for treatment but died from her injuries the following day, officials said. The second driver was not hurt. Investigators are still working to determine what led to the crash. Check Daily Voice for …
Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down Hard After Stafford Crash, Sheriff Says Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down Hard After Stafford Crash, Sheriff Says
Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down Hard After Stafford Crash, Sheriff Says A wanted fugitive with warrants in multiple Virginia counties led deputies on a chase before crashing and trying to flee on foot—only to be tackled by a detective, authorities said. Stafford County deputies spotted the suspect in the 200 block of Garrisonville Road at around 11:40 a.m. on Monday, March 3, according to Major Shawn Kimmitz of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Incident Alert:There is a large police presence in the area of Garrisonville Rd and Stafford Market Place for a pursuit that just ended. The suspect is detained and there is no danger to the community. We will pro…
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police A fugitive wanted for rape struck and killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County while fleeing police, authorities said. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck a pedestrian in the 2200 block of East-West Highwa…
Off-Duty Detective Shoots Man During Altercation After Crash: MPD Off-Duty Detective Shoots Man During Altercation After Crash: MPD
Off-Duty Detective Shoots Man During Altercation After Crash: MPD A DC detective has been placed on administrative leave after shooting a man during a fight that broke out following an early morning crash on Saturday, authorities said. Metropolitan Police officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1800 block of Potomac Avenue SE just before 1 a.m. on March 1, officials said. Police said the off-duty detective had been involved in a crash before the situation escalated. After both drivers got out of their vehicles, a fight broke out, police said. At some point during the fight, the detective pulled his service weapon and shot the man, according to a…
15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) 15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING)
15 Acres Of Land On Fire In Loudoun County (Developing) 15-Acre Brush Fire Burns In Loudoun County, Crews Battling Blaze Firefighters are battling a large brush fire that has scorched approximately 15 acres in Loudoun County, officials confirmed. Multiple units are operating on a 10+ acre brush fire south of Waterford. If you see a large column of smoke around this... Posted by Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association - IAFF Local 3756 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 15900 block of Rosemont Farm Place on Saturday, March 1, after the fire broke out and began quickly spreading. Crews were …
Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl, Sheriff Says Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl, Sheriff Says
Bystander Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During Stafford Brawl, Sheriff Says A reckless motorcycle ride in a Stafford County neighborhood escalated into a deadly confrontation when a federal officer’s gun discharged, killing a 61-year-old bystander, authorities said. Deputies responded to Stratford Place subdivision around 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, after an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist riding recklessly through the neighborhood, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist initially left the area but later returned with family members, sparking a heated altercation near the intersection of North Jenny …