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100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff
Bryan Martinez Apprehended After 100 MPH Chase In Virginia A high-speed chase in Virginia topped 100 mph before ending with a wanted driver in cuffs, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a deputy spotted a northbound vehicle on Catlett Road clocked at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas, passing cars over double yellow lines and speeding toward Meetze Road, where he drove into oncoming traffic at dangerously high speeds. The deputy, slowing to avoid endangering other motorists, briefly lost sight of the …
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 …
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 …
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…
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Virginia: Police (UPDATED) Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Virginia: Police (UPDATED)
Man Bites, Beats Tow Truck Driver Over Repossessed Vehicle In Virginia: Police (Updated) A Virginia man didn't evade the police for long and is behind bars  after allegedly attacking a tow truck driver twice in one morning—once biting him and later breaking his glasses, police said. Dorell Montea Farmer, 25, was wanted for malicious wounding, assault and battery, as well as destruction of property following the violent encounters in Woodbridge and along Richmond Highway on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to Prince William County Police. On Friday, Feb. 28, authorities announced that he was arrested in the 16600 block of River Ridge Boulevard in Woodbridge. The drama unfolde…
Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-A-Mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-A-Mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says
Teen Burglar Popped Up Like 'Whack-a-mole' Before Arrest Near Stafford Vape Shop, Sheriff Says Talk about bad timing. A Stafford County teen picked the worst moment to poke his head out of a vape shop—right as a deputy was rolling by, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The bizarre bust happened around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at Crystal Smoke and Vape along Richmond Highway. Deputies said they were patrolling the area when a glass break alarm went off at the shop, and as they approached, they found the front door completely shattered. Then, like something straight out of a "Whack-A-Mole" game, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said that the suspect’s hea…
Student Brought Gun To High School In Virginia: Police Student Brought Gun To High School In Virginia: Police
Student Brought Gun To High School In Virginia: Police Quick thinking by a Fairfax County student and rapid response from officers helped avert a potential incident at Edison High School, authorities said. Shortly after school started on Thursday, Feb. 20, a student notified the school resource officer (SRO) about a classmate who might have a firearm on campus, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The SRO immediately called for backup, and officers located a 16-year-old student in possession of the weapon. "No one was injured," police said. "Officers will remain on the property to ensure safety in the area." The teen was arreste…
Party Crasher Caught After Shattering Window, Leaving Cell Phone Behind Before Stafford DUI Party Crasher Caught After Shattering Window, Leaving Cell Phone Behind Before Stafford DUI
Party Crasher Caught After Shattering Window, Leaving Cell Phone Behind Before Stafford DUI A Stafford man’s attempt to crash a birthday party ended with him being tracked down by police for DUI after leaving behind a crucial piece of evidence—his cell phone. Deputies were called to the Days Inn Motel on Simpson Road around 12:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, for reports of a disturbance, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Party guests told police that while celebrating a birthday, someone began aggressively pounding on their door before shattering a nearby window. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect—wearing light jeans and a dark jacket—kicking the window before …
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 12 in Manassas, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into an alleged sexual assault in July 2024 involving the child. Prince William County detectives began investigating in August last year after learning that the assault allegedly took place on July 25, 2024, inside a residence in the Manassas area. Investigators determined that the victim, who was under …
Arrest Made In 2017 Disappearance, Murder Of Virginia Mother, Infant: 'Long Time Coming' Arrest Made In 2017 Disappearance, Murder Of Virginia Mother, Infant: 'Long Time Coming'
Arrest Made In 2017 Disappearance, Murder Of Virginia Mother, Infant: 'Long Time Coming' After nearly eight years of unanswered questions, authorities in Virginia have made an arrest in the 2017 cold case murder of a young mother and her infant daughter, officials announced. Carlos A. Johnson Jr., 46, of Newport News, was taken into custody around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, in connection with the deaths of 34-year-old Keir Johnson and her 8-month-old daughter, Chloe Johnson, according to Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. The mother and child were last seen on April 30, 2017.  God bring them home!...It's been way too long!!! Why?!? @crimeonlinenews @NancyGrac…
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police
Young Child Sexually Assaulted By Teen In Virginia: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor under the age of 10 who lived in the same home, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Manassas resident Chalillo Rosalio Perez Perez was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into an alleged sexual assault in Prince William County in July 2024 involving the child. According to police, the investigation determined that the child was sexually assaulted by Perez Perez in their Manassas home. The incident was later disclosed to a family member, who then contacted the police…
MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says MURDER: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says
Murder: Ex-UConn Hoops Star Charged With Mom's Florida Killing, Sheriff Says Former UConn basketball standout Eric Cobb has been arrested in his mother's murder in Florida, officials announced Tuesday, Feb. 11. The 28-year-old former athlete was taken into custody after officers responded to a disturbing scene on 15th Street West in the Mid-Westside area, the sheriff's office said. Officers arrived to find 51-year-old Erika Winford unresponsive, wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard. She had suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was detained as he attempted to leave the home, police said. Following an interview with detective…
Gunman Said He Pointed Fake Firearm At Terrified Drivers So Could Cross The Street In FXB: Cops Gunman Said He Pointed Fake Firearm At Terrified Drivers So Could Cross The Street In FXB: Cops
Bobby Wright Jr. Pointed Weapon At Drivers To Cross Road: PD A Virginia woman said she feared for her life when a man allegedly aimed what appeared to be a gun directly at her while she was driving, authorities said. Bobby Wright Jr., 34, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 10 after police responded to reports of a man pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in the 3400 block of Emancipation Highway, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Officers Parker and Hernandez-Rios located Wright along Route 1, took him into custody, and a search of his belongings revealed a black Beretta APX BB gun, police said. Three separate victims reported that Wrig…
Bank Robber Captured At Fredericksburg Hotel: Spotsy Sheriff Bank Robber Captured At Fredericksburg Hotel: Spotsy Sheriff
Lemar Gerald Dawson Busted For Reported Bank Robbery In VA A Virginia man who thought he had a clean getaway after robbing a Fredericksburg bank didn’t stay free for long, thanks to quick-thinking cops and a tipster, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Lemar Gerald Dawson, 45, of Locust Grove, was busted on Saturday, Feb. 8, after deputies tracked him to a hotel in Fredericksburg, during an investigation into a bank robbery, officials said. Dawson’s downfall started just before 11:15 a.m. on Saturday morning, when he allegedly walked into the Truist Bank on Plank Road and demanded cash from an employee.  No weapon, no big s…
Trio Trying To Protect Fugitive Fraudster Facing Charges In Stafford, Sheriff Says Trio Trying To Protect Fugitive Fraudster Facing Charges In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Trio Trying To Protect Fugitive Fraudster Facing Charges In Stafford, Sheriff Says What started as a search for one landed three people behind bars after attempting to escape out the back door of a Stafford County home, only to be met by deputies waiting outside, authorities said. Rehela Lacatus, 31, who was wanted on multiple felony offenses, was taken into custody at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 on Olympic Drive was taken into custody by deputies serving a fraud-related warrants, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies R.W. Stamm and W.E. Trainor approached the front door, while Deputy C.T. Richardson positioned himself in the backyard—a move that paid off when …
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (Developing) A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed while responding to a suspicious person call in Fair Lakes, prompting a major investigation, authorities said. The incident happened in the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway on Monday, Feb. 3, when officers were dispatched to the area.  While on the scene, one officer was stabbed by a suspect, according to Fairfax County Police. The wounded officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, an adult male, was arrested at the scene. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are leading the ongoing inve…
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police A 4-year-old boy in Prince William County suffered unimaginable abuse before his death, routinely bound in plastic wrap and packing tape, starved, and severely dehydrated, police said. Officers responded to The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas at around 7:30 p.m. earlier this month, where there was a report of an unconscious child.  Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the 4-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  …
Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Fourth DUI For Driver Sipping 'Coffee' In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A Stafford man with a history of DUI offenses found himself brewing up more trouble after deputies pulled him over and he blamed his slurred speech and bloodshot eyes on coffee—though officers didn't buy it. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, deputies rom the sheriff's office patrolling Warrenton Road near Hartwood Church Road stopped a Jeep for a traffic violation, officials said. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he quickly noticed something was't adding up. The driver, later identified as 49-year-old Stanford Miles, had signs of impairment including slurred speech, red and…
Armed Man From MA Caught With Gun After Taking Tour Of Capitol In DC: USCP Armed Man From MA Caught With Gun After Taking Tour Of Capitol In DC: USCP
Armed Man From MA Caught With Gun After Taking Tour Of Capitol In DC: Uscp A man carrying a loaded handgun managed to pass through U.S. Capitol security, tour the Visitor Center, and walk through the halls of one of the nation's most secure buildings before being arrested just outside. James A. Faber, 27, believed to be from Carlisle, Massachusetts, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after Capitol Police spotted him near his parked car on First Street NE, authorities said.  He was carrying a concealed 9mm handgun loaded with unregistered ammunition. Authorities said Faber, who had been flagged earlier as a person in crisis with possible suicidal thoughts, ente…
Former Leesburg Resident Caught With Child Pornography: Police Former Leesburg Resident Caught With Child Pornography: Police
Former Leesburg Resident Caught With Child Pornography: Police A former Leesburg resident is being held behind bars after being charged with allegedly possessing child pornography, authorities announced. Vikram Joshi, 49, now of Virginia Beach, was arrested and charged with four counts of child pornography after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was tipped off to his alleged activities. Following the investigation, officials said that the Leesburg Police Department obtained warrants for Joshi, who was arrested over the weekend and is now being held without bond pending his transfer back to Loudoun County to face the ch…
Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff
Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff An improperly parked car in the Massaponax High School lot led to a startling discovery on Tuesday, when administrators and law enforcement uncovered two firearms and marijuana inside the vehicle, authorities in Spotsylvania said. The trouble began when school officials noticed a car parked without a permit on Jan. 14, prompting further investigation.  Working with the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the building, members of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office tracked down the vehicle, which belonged to a student in class.  Upon approaching the car, a strong odor o…
Wanted Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Stafford Sheriff Wanted Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Stafford Sheriff
Wanted Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Stafford Sheriff Peek-a-boo!  A chaotic game of hide-and-seek led to four arrests in Stafford County when deputies tracked down a wanted woman who had help trying to evade the law. Destiny Keesecker, 25, was wanted on a felony probation violation when deputies spotted her bolting toward a home on Greenspring Drive around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, according to authorities. The deputy, recognizing Keesecker, called for backup as the scene quickly unraveled.  Occupants in the home insisted she wasn’t there, with some shouting over one another in an attempt to obstruct the investigation, and des…
Stafford Man Found Asleep At The Wheel After 'Relaxing' Drive Hit With Second DUI, Sheriff Says Stafford Man Found Asleep At The Wheel After 'Relaxing' Drive Hit With Second DUI, Sheriff Says
Stafford Man Found Asleep At The Wheel After 'Relaxing' Drive Hit With Second DUI, Sheriff Says A Stafford man’s attempt at “relaxing” behind the wheel quickly spiraled into a weekend arrest after deputies found him asleep at the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Center Street with his foot barely holding the brake. The man, identified as 62-year-old Robert Barrow Jr., is now facing his second DUI charge within the past decade, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. It all unfolded around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, January 10, when deputies noticed an Acura stopped in the middle of the intersection.  Concerned, a deputy approached the vehicle and found Barrow unconsc…
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At VA Walmart Arrested, Police Say A 21-year-old woman accused of grazing a law enforcement officer with her car during a chaotic August incident at a Prince William County Walmart has been arrested, authorities announced. Manassas resident Brenda Castillo-Samo was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into a strange incident that started with fraudulent returns at the store and ended with an officer injured. The charges stem from a midday incident on Aug. 11 at Walmart on Liberia Avenue, where members of the Prince William County Police Department were called in to investigate suspected fraudulent returns…
Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD
Tailgating Fredericksburg Police Cruiser Lands Wanted Maryland Man In Stafford County Jail: PD A fugitive from Maryland wanted in Virginia chose the wrong person to tailgate while allegedly driving under the influence and landed himself behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sherif's Office. Berwyn Heights resident Juan Segovia Chicas was arrested over the weekend by deputies following a drunk driver complaint that was called in on Friday night. Deputies from the sheriff's office responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 27 to a stretch of Richmond Highway, where they spotted a Toyota heading north that was driving in two lanes - and also tailgating a Fredericksburg Poli…
Family Friend Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor 'Over Last Few Months' In Virginia: Police Family Friend Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor 'Over Last Few Months' In Virginia: Police
Family Friend Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor 'Over Last Few Months' In Virginia: Police Detectives in Prince William County arrested a Woodbridge resident following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a minor, authorities said. The incidents were reported to have occurred over several months at a residence in the Woodbridge area involving 50-year-old Orsy Germai Martinez-Villanueva, according to police.  Investigators say that the victim, a juvenile, was inappropriately touched on multiple occasions by a family friend. The victim disclosed the encounters to a family member earlier this month, who then contacted police, officials said.  Det…
Girl Sexually Assaulted By Man Who Offered Her Ride Home From Work In Virginia: Police Girl Sexually Assaulted By Man Who Offered Her Ride Home From Work In Virginia: Police
Girl Sexually Assaulted By Man Who Offered Her Ride Home From Work In Virginia: Police A 42-year-old man who picked up a minor in Prince William County as she was leaving work is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting her earlier this month, authorities announced. Darwin Rene Jovel Morales, who has no fixed address, was arrested following an investigation into a reported sexual assault that was reported to have occurred near the Shoppers Square shopping center in Manassas on Thursday, Dec. 19.  According to investigators from the Prince William County Police Department, on the night of the incident, Jovel Morales, a previous customer, offered his victim a …
'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Virginia Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates 'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Virginia Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates
'Sovereign Citizen' Standoff: Virginia Man Arrested After Maryland Traffic Stop Escalates A Christmas Eve speeding stop in Maryland took a strange turn when a Virginia man reused to cooperate with sheriff's deputies while citing his "sovereign citizen" beliefs, officials say. Aldie resident Troy Jerrell Smiley, 43, made life difficult for members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday night, when he was stopped in the area of Walston Switch Road and Campus Drive in Salisbury. The initial stop was for speeding and registration violations.  Then Smiley made things worse for himself. Smiley, who identified himself as a "traveler" and referenced "sovereign citizen…
DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police
DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police A District man was caught red-handed trying to break into a Springfield gun store during an attempted early morning heist on Friday morning, authorities say. Preston Adams, 20, was arrested after triggering a commercial burglary alarm at Dominion Defense on Fullerton Road around 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 20, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The same store was targeted earlier this year, though the would-be thieves were also thwarted. A store employee watching surveillance cameras reportedly saw Adams attempting to force his way inside and called the police. Officers arrived qui…
Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (UPDATED) Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (UPDATED)
Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (Updated) A third person has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones in Virginia. Spotsylvania resident Eric Costley, 23, joined suspects Elijah Musgrove, 22, and Izaiah Jabbar Daniels, 21, behind bars after being apprehended by investigators from the Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities announced. Izaiah Jabbar Daniels (left) and Elijah Musgrove Fredericksburg Police Police said the shooting, which occurred early on Dec. 14 in the 400 block of William Street, stemmed from an altercation between known parties. Officers arri…