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Airlifted Victim, Injured Trooper Highlight Fiery Virginia Crash After Stolen Car Chase: VSP
New details have been released following a high-speed chase involving a stolen car in Maryland escalated rapidly on Monday night when the driver rammed a Virginia State Police vehicle, sending the trooper into a power pole and downing live wires across Route 1, officials said. The pursuit began around 11:19 p.m. on Nov. 25, when Alexandria Police attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra stolen out of Prince George’s County. The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a chase through Van Dorn Street, Telegraph Road, Route 236, and Route 1. Virginia State Police joined the pursuit at Va…
Police & Fire
Suspect Rams State Trooper’s Vehicle During Fiery Stolen Car Pursuit In Virginia: VSP
A high-speed chase involving a stolen car in Maryland escalated dangerously Monday night when the driver rammed a Virginia State Police vehicle, sending the trooper into a power pole and downing live wires across Route 1, officials said. The pursuit began around 11:19 p.m. on Nov. 25, when Alexandria Police attempted to stop a Hyundai Elantra stolen out of Prince George’s County. The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a chase through Van Dorn Street, Telegraph Road, Route 236, and Route 1. Virginia State Police joined the pursuit at Van Dorn and Vine Streets, officials say. …
Police & Fire
Two Dead After Shooting At Gym In Virginia, Police Say (
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Two people are dead after a shooting at a busy gym in Alexandria, according to police. Officers were called at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 to Onelife Fitness on Hooff's Run Drive, where there was a reported shooting with two victims. Onelife Fitness Google Maps street view Investigators say that two victims were found at the scene by first responders, both of whom did at area hospitals. Their bodies have been taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine the causes of death. There were reportedly dozens of people at the gym at the time of the shooting. …
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
Machete-Wielding Man Arrested Weeks After Alexandria Assault: Police
A man has been arrested weeks after assaulting another person with a machete during a domestic dispute in Alexandria, police said. Kory Anding, 28, is believed to have struck another man in a building on the 5400 block of N. Morgan during an argument on Dec. 23, 2023, Alexandria Police said. Anding was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 11, and charged with aggravated malicious wounding. He was being held without bond.
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling 3-Alarm Warehouse Blaze In Alexandria (
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Crews worked overnight following a massive three-alarm fire that broke out inside a warehouse in Alexandria. At around 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, crews were called to a commercial building in the 4400 block of Wheeler Avenue, when flames tore through the building, leading to a long night for firefighters in the city. APD has closed through traffic both directions on Wheeler Avenue between the 4000-4400 blocks due to a structure fire. Please avoid this area. pic.twitter.com/tV1KI6y9JE — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 3, 2024 Officials declared the fire under control at …
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Police ID Victim Of Shooting That Shook Alexandria
Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that left a residential Alexandria neighborhood shaken this week. Eric Holmes Jr., 29, was found dead on the 800 block of W Glebe Road Monday, July 24 around 11:30 a.m., city officials said. Police are searching for a silver Nissan Rogue in connection to the incident. Police are asking anyone with digital evidence, video or audio files, to upload directly and anonymously to the online portal. For those residents who wish to speak to a detective, please contact Detective Michael Whelan, Michael.Whelan@alexandriava.gov.https://t.co/fK…
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Alexandria Broad Daylight Shooting Victim Dies, Road Closed
The victim shot in broad daylight in Alexandria has died, authorities said. The incident happened on the 800 block of W Glebe Road around 12:30 p.m. The road has been closed to traffic in both directions. There is a significant police presence in the 800 block of W Glebe Road while officers investigate a shooting. Drivers can expect intermittent delays. pic.twitter.com/I1eCUChVMK — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) July 24, 2023 Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
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Murder Suspect Charged In Alexandria Homicide: Police
Authorities have arrested and charged a 28-year-old man in Alexandria's first homicide of the year, they said. Dontae LaShawn Drumgold, of Prince Willian County, is believed to have killed 25-year-old Elijah Williams, who was found dead in on the sidewalk around 6:50 a.m. on the 4500 block of Raleigh Avenue on March 23, police said. Drumgold has been charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, police said. He was being held without bail in the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center. Anyone with information is urged to call Alexandria police …
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Alexandria Townhouse (
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One firefighter was injured battling a midday blaze in the Old Town neighborhood in Alexandria on Wednesday afternoon, officials say. Crews from the Alexandria Fire Department were called at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 to the 200 block of South Fairfax Street, where there were reports of a fire inside an area townhouse. Crews were able to have the fire knocked down and extinguished within an hour, though one firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. No other injuries were reported. Official…
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Alexandria Shooting Leaves Man In Critical Condition: Police
Alexandria police are investigating a shooting on Thursday evening, July 7, that left one man seriously injured. Investigators are asking for the public's help to figure out what happened. Shots rang out just after 9 p.m. in the 800 block of North Patrick Street, police said. One man was shot in the leg, and responders rushed him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officials are not sure what started the altercation. Police ask anyone with information to contact the Alexandria police Detective Stephen Riley at 703-746-6225 or at Stephen.Riley@alexandriava.gov. Anonym…
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of 18-Year-Old Alexandria Student: Police
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Luis Mejia Hernandez last week, authorities said. Hernandez was injured in a fight at the Bradlee Shopping Center, located in the area of the 3600 block of King Street, around 12:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Alexandria Police said. He later died from his injuries at a local hospital. The incident forced Alexandria City Public Schools to shift to remote learning and sent shockwaves through the community. The teen was charged with murder and is being held in the Northern Vi…
Police & Fire
Shots Fired During Road Rage Incident Leads To Alexandria Car Crash: Police
Alexandria Police are investigating after a a violent road rage incident ended in gunfire and a single-car crash, the department said on Twitter. (*UPDATE 6/01/22*)::Seminary Road has been reopened. — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 1, 2022 The incident, which shut down Seminary Road from Howard to Jordan Streets, happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, according to the Tweet. No injures were reported as a result of the shots being fired and only minor injuries were sustained in the car crash, police added. No other information was released. This is a developing story so…
Police & Fire
One Person Fatally Shot In Alexandria: Police
One person has died in an afternoon shooting in Alexandria, authorities said. Police responded to the shooting in the 2300 block of Richmond Highway in Alexandria on the right before 3 p.m. on Friday, May 13, Alexandria Police said. Notification:: There is a heavy police presence in the 2300 block of Richmond Highway. This is in response to a shooting that occurred that left one deceased and another injured. There is believed to be no threat to the public in connection with this incident. pic.twitter.com/xHnOLehzlA — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) May 13, 2022 Upon arrival, off…
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