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Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors
Former Soldier Out For Blood Admits To 1994 Murder Of Young Mother In Virginia: Prosecutors Three decades after a young mother was found brutally murdered in Fairfax County, a former Army soldier stationed in Arlington admitted to the crime. Stephan Smerk, 52, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Robin Lawrence in November 1994, prosecutors announced on Friday afternoon. “Our cold case detectives exhibit unparalleled dedication when it comes to closing a case with many unknowns,” Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis previously said.  “This case is but one example of how our department’s police work goes above and beyond, and it exemplifies ou…

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by Zak Failla
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Arlington Cemetery Bomb Threat Halts Funeral Services Arlington Cemetery Bomb Threat Halts Funeral Services
Arlington Cemetery Bomb Threat Halts Funeral Services A bomb threat halted funeral services at the Arlington National Cemetery for hours on Friday, Sept. 8. The cemetery was evacuated as teams from multiple law enforcement agencies investigated around 9 a.m. Up to 30 funerals a day are held on weekdays at the cemetery, where hearses lined up awaiting the all-clear. A statement posted to the cemetery's website as of 1 p.m. read: Arlington National Cemetery officials and Joint Base Myer Henderson-Hall emergency services are currently responding to a bomb threat. The cemetery is closed to the general public and funeral services have been delaye…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Virginia Church, Officials Say An early morning fire that broke out over the weekend in Virginia is proven costly for an Arlington congregation facing a million-dollar bill. Shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, multiple fire agencies responded to a reported structure fire at Mount Olivet Methodist Church in the 1500 block of North Glebe Road, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. #Alert: Units are on scene of a 2 alarm fire in the 1500 BLK of N. Glebe Rd. The fire has been knocked down and units are in the process of overhauling. pic.twitter.com/OBtSozuDBH — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVa…

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by Zak Failla