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Police & Fire
'True Predator': VA Sexual Battery Suspect Was Getting More Brazen With Every Crime, Cops Say
Police have identified the 20-year-old sexual battery suspect captured in a string of sex attacks across Northern Virginia. Hien The Dienh, of Stafford, VA, was being held without bond on charges of sexual battery and abduction with intent to defile, Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis said. More charges are forthcoming. Dienh, incapable of controlling his own inhibitions, was continually getting more brazen, Davis said. He was returning to the same communities, with pedestrians nearby. Had he not been caught, his crimes would be getting worse, the chief said. Davis called Di…
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Sexual Battery Suspect In Custody: Man Linked To Crimes In Fairfax, Loudoun Counties, Cops Say
Police have made an arrest in a string of sexual assaults in Northern Virginia, they said. The man was wanted for grabbing a woman in an intimate area and putting her in a chokehold Monday, July 3 in Chantilly. He was also linked to an incident on May 10, at Loudoun County’s Community College Campus, Fairfax County police said. Sexual battery suspectFairfax County PD Police had not released the suspect's name as of press time. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Robber Nabbed After Violent VA Encounter: Police
A 24-year-old man was in police custody after police say he and a woman robbed a man violently in Northern Virginia. The woman, whose name was not released, struck a 37-year-old man around 6 p.m. Saturday, July 1, on Irongate Way near Harpers Ct. in Manassas, Prince William County police said. The man fell to the ground, as Francisco D. Vilorio Velasquez and the woman took the victim's money then fled, police said. Vilorio Velasquez was later arrested and charged with robbery. The woman remains at large. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Jo…
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: Victim Airlifted, Suspect Held Without Bond In Northern VA
A 26-year-old woman was being held without bond in connection with a shooting that left a 30-year-old man seriously injured over the weekend in Northern Virginia, police said. Jasmine Cortes has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony following the incident at LaQuinta Inn at 6950 Nova Way in Manassas, around 3:10 a.m. Monday, July 3, police in Prince William County said. Police say the incident began as an argument in a room at the hotel that escalated. Cortes pulled out a gun and shot the victim, who was flown to a nearby ho…
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3X DUI Driver Had Kids In Car, BAC Nearly Twice Legal Limit In Stafford County: Sheriff
A 41-year-old Northern Virginia driver was arrested on his third DUI offense, and this time he had kids in the car, authorities said. An observant citizen noticed Eugene Appiah swerving on Garrisonville Road in Stafford around 11:35 p.m. Saturday, July 1, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. A deputy provided with a description of the vehicle found Appiah on Puller Place. Appiah had his children in the car, despite having his license revoked due to a prior DUI conviction, Decatur said. Appiah had glassy, bloodshot eyes, and the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his brea…
News
Dying Too Soon: New Study IDs Predictors Of Early Death In Northern VA
Living to see the ripe old age of 75 in Northern Virginia depends on three core factors, according to a new report by the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University. Predictors of living to 75 in the region depend on ethnicity, neighborhood, and race, according to the report, "Dying Too Soon." The report broke down health outcomes in five jurisdictions including Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County and Prince William County. The report's main focus was on how death rates vary across Norther Virginia and examined two main time periods. The …
News
Sewage Spill Spoils Plans For Those Planning On Trip To VA Lake
A sewage spill has spoiled July Fourth Weekend plans for many in northern Virginia. The upstream spill closed Lake Accotink in Springfield out of an abundance of caution, the Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program announced. "Out of an abundance of caution, immediate closure of lake activities is recommended for activities involving contact with the lake, such as swimming and fishing, as the water may be contaminated," the department said. Bacterial testing of the water is underway, and results were expected to be released Saturday, July 1. Want breaking news in the DMV a…
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Drunk Man Arrested For Kicking Multiple Cops In Virginia: Police
A 44-year-old man was being held without bond after drunkenly kicking multiple officers in Northern Virginia, authorities said. One officer claimed minor injuries after he and two of his colleagues were kicked by Ryan Russell Webster, on Piper Lane in Bristow around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, police in Prince William County said. Webster was charged with three counts of assault and battery on a police officer, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of intoxicated in public, police said. Police were initially called to the scene to investigate an assaul…
Weather
Code Red: Some Masking Up After Air Quality Alerts Issued For All Of MD, Northern VA
Some residents in the DMV region are breaking their N95 masks out as the air quality throughout the region continues to deteriorate. A "Code Red" alert has been issued in the area as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to infiltrate the East Coast, causing eye-watering, hazy, and potentially dangerous conditions. Code Red Air Quality Alerts continue for all of MD, northern VA, and eastern WV through this afternoon as Canadian wildfire smoke filters into the region. The smoke lingers into Friday although improvements are likely with southerly winds. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.…
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Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC
Happy 247th birthday to the United States of America! Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC. DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited. Access points include: West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW 17th Str…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Parts Of DMV Region Amid Latest Bout Of Wild Weather
Some parts of the DMV region can expect extreme weather to continue as storms bringing hail and whipping winds continue to roll through the area. Some relief is on the horizon for residents in Maryland and Virginia, but not before Mother Nature goes one more round with winds reaching 60 mph and quarter-sized hail possible to fall in certain neighborhoods. Special Marine Warning including the Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Li…
Weather
Storms With Possibility Of Isolated Tornadoes To Threaten East Coast
Severe storms with the possibility of isolated tornadoes will be threatening the East Coast Monday, June 26, and will be followed by at least two more days of stormy weather, meteorologists say. Damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail are all possible by late in the afternoon Monday, forecasters are predicting. Hail could be around 1 inch in diameter, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning. A moderate threat was issued across North Jersey, the Poconos, and Central Pennsylvania, while a high threat was issued in South Jersey,…
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