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Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility
Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility A third dog has died after being housed at a PetSmart boarding facility in Alexandria, according to officials. An investigation was launched early in July when the Alexandria Animal Services team was contacted regarding the death of a dog at the PetsHotel in the 3300 block of Richmond Highway. Following the initial death - which is still being probed, pending a necropsy report to determine its exact cause of death - two other pet owners have come forward with similar claims, prompting officials to inspect the PetSmart location every two days.  "Since the complaint, our Animal Services…

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by Zak Failla
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Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria
Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria When Nicholas Perez of Burke bought a ticket for the April 1 Powerball drawing, the jackpot stood at a jaw-dropping $1 billion.  He bought his ticket at Safeway at 8646 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. First, the bad news: He didn’t hit the jackpot, lottery officials said. The good news: His ticket matched the first five winning numbers to win Powerball’s $1 million second-tier prize. The ticket was one of six in the nation to match the first five numbers and the only one in Virginia. The winning numbers for the April 1 Powerball drawing were 19-24-40-42-56, and the Powerball numbe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Grocery Store, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Grocery Store, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Virginia Grocery Store, Jackpot Climbs To $1.09B A Powerball ticket good for a million bucks was sold at a Virginia grocery store. The ticket from the Monday, April 1 Powerball drawing was sold at Safeway on Richmond Highway in Alexandria. The million-dollar question now is: Who has that ticket? The winning numbers were 19-24-40-42-56, and the Powerball number was 23. This ticket matched the first five numbers and missed only the Powerball number. This ticket was one of only six in the nation to match the first five numbers. No ticket matched all six numbers to win the estimated $1 billion jackpot. That means the jackpot for Wednesday’…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Family Man: Alexandria Dad Reveals Plans For $156K Lottery Win Family Man: Alexandria Dad Reveals Plans For $156K Lottery Win
Family Man: Alexandria Dad Reveals Plans For $156K Lottery Win An Alexandria man won big playing the Virginia Lottery. Boamah Stephen couldn’t believe it when he checked the winning numbers for the Virginia Lottery’s Sept. 29 Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing and realized he’d won the jackpot.  The Alexandria resident matched all five numbers to win $156,717. The winning numbers for that drawing were 1-2-15-25-39. He bought his ticket at Veekay Video Club, located at 73020 Richmond Highway in Alexandria. Stephen told Lottery officials he selected the numbers on his ticket at random. He said he plans to use his winnings to take care of his family…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Federal Officer Involved Shooting In Alexandria: What We Know Federal Officer Involved Shooting In Alexandria: What We Know
Federal Officer Involved Shooting In Alexandria: What We Know One person was hurt in a shooting involving a federal officer on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in Alexandria, authorities said. The incident happened on the 3500 block of Richmond Highway, around 1:30 p.m. According to NBC Washington, an SUV pierced by bullets with shattered windows was spotted at the scene. A parking lot was cordoned off by police tape near a Navy Federal Credit Union location and AT&T Store, the outlet said. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
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DUI Driver Leaves Juvenile Clinging To Life Following Fairfax County Crash: Police DUI Driver Leaves Juvenile Clinging To Life Following Fairfax County Crash: Police
DUI Driver Leaves Juvenile Clinging To Life Following Fairfax County Crash: Police A 45-year-old man was driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and struck another vehicle, leaving a juvenile fighting for their life, authorities said. Jermaine Ridgely, 45, of Alexandria, has been charged with DUI and cited for failing to obey a highway sign in the 8:53 p.m. crash on Richmond Highway Tuesday, July 11, Fairfax County police said. A 2010 Nissan Altima going south on the highway, and attempting a left turn into a park lot on the 7100 block, when the car was struck by Ridgely's, police said. A juvenile passenger in the Altima was seriously injured, and taken to an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ski Mask-Wearing Carjacker Captured After Terrifying Fairfax County Crime Spree: Police Ski Mask-Wearing Carjacker Captured After Terrifying Fairfax County Crime Spree: Police
Ski Mask-Wearing Carjacker Captured After Terrifying Fairfax County Crime Spree: Police A 19-year-old ski-masked wearing Woodbridge man was in custody after a short-lived crime spree in Fairfax County overnight, authorities said. Malik Kamara approached his first victim in an apartment parking lot on the 3000 block of Furman Lane in Alexandria, demanding their keys and wallet at gunpoint around midnight Tuesday, May 2. Kamara took the items then walked away without taking the car, Fairfax County police said. Then, Kamara targeted his second victim: The driver of a 2001 BMW 330I, police said. He found in him the same parking lot and pointed a gun at him, demanding his keys, po…

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by Cecilia Levine
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VA Duo Bash Cop Cars In Pursuit To MD With Firearms In Stolen BMW: Police VA Duo Bash Cop Cars In Pursuit To MD With Firearms In Stolen BMW: Police
VA Duo Bash Cop Cars In Pursuit To MD With Firearms In Stolen BMW: Police A pair of Virginia men who bashed cop cars with a stolen BMW during a pursuit were eventually captured in Maryland, where various firearms in their possession were seized, authorities said. Terrell Talley, 21, and Marquette Staton, 18, both of Alexandria, were spotted Sunday evening, April 16 after a license plate reader alerted authorities in Fairfax County to a stolen vehicle, police said. An officer attempted a traffic stop near the 7500 block of Richmond Highway, but the driver fled, and intentionally struck multiple cruisers. Officers pursued the suspects into Prince George’s…

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by Annie DeVoe
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One Person Fatally Shot In Alexandria: Police One Person Fatally Shot In Alexandria: Police
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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by David Cifarelli