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Wanted Gang Leader Busted in Lowell After 3 Years On Run: Feds Wanted Gang Leader Busted in Lowell After 3 Years On Run: Feds
Wanted Gang Leader Busted in Lowell After 3 Years On Run: Feds A Massachusetts man accused of playing a leading role in a dangerous drug trafficking conspiracy was arrested inside a local residence after evading authorities for nearly four years, federal authorities said.  Darasy Chhim, 39, also known by the aliases "Mystickal" and "Rizzus," was taken into custody on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base, fentanyl, MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine. According to federal prosecutors, Chhim has been wanted since June 2021, when he was indicted alongside 14 co-conspirators. Authorities allege …

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported
Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported A small earthquake shook a Virginia county late on Tuesday afternoon, causing some concerns for some in the area. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, there was a 2.8 magnitude earthquake reported in Henrico County and nearby municipalities.  According to USGS, the epicenter of the quake was around a mile north of Wyndham, not far from Short Pump (3.9 miles), Glen Allen (6.1 miles), Laurel (6.9 miles) and Richmond (13.2 miles). The epicenter of the Virginia earthquake on Tuesday. USGS "Since at least 1774, people in central Virgin…

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by Zak Failla
News
Maryland Man Who Withheld Drugs From 'Dopesick' Women Forced Into Prostitution Gets Prison Time Maryland Man Who Withheld Drugs From 'Dopesick' Women Forced Into Prostitution Gets Prison Time
Maryland Man Who Withheld Drugs From 'Dopesick' Women Forced Into Prostitution Gets Prison Time A 36-year-old Maryland man who used women's' drug dependency to compel them to participate in commercial sex work for him up and down the East Coast will spend nearly two decades in prison, federal authorities announced. William O’Neil Murray III pleaded guilty in August 2024 to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion over the course of several months in several states. On Monday, Jan. 13, Murray was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison and also ordered to pay his victims nearly $95,000 in restitution. “This sentencing is a powerful reminder that the FBI Richmond team will tir…

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by Zak Failla
News
Find Out How VA Ranks Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study Find Out How VA Ranks Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study
Find Out How VA Ranks Among Best States For Raising Families In New Study Massachusetts leads the U.S. as a place for raising families and two other Northeast states are among the nation's best, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of best and worst states to raise a family on Monday, Jan. 13. The personal finance website ranked each state on family-friendliness, evaluating factors like housing affordability, healthcare quality, job security, and education. Massachusetts claimed the top spot, excelling in education and healthcare. The state boasts the nation’s best public schools, the highest rate of children with health insurance, and …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Thousands Without Power In Northern Virginia Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power In Northern Virginia Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power In Northern Virginia Amid Freezing Temperatures (Developing) Thousands in Virginia were left in the cold on Friday afternoon as Dominion Energy worked to repair an outage reported in the Arlington area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, crews were working on multiple projects that left more than 6,000 of its 2.78 million customers, largely in Arlington. There was a total of 6,006 customers reporting outages in Arlington, with another 50 in Alexandria.  It is unclear what caused the power to go out.  Complete restoration is expected no later than 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon as crews continue working. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police
Parolee Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Child In NY Could Be In VA: Police New York State Police is asking the public for help locating a man on parole who is wanted for the sexual abuse of a child in Orange County. According to State Police, Juan A. Gonzalez Gomez, age 25, originally from Honduras, is wanted on an active warrant in Orange County for sex abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching. He is also wanted on two active parole violation warrants and may have traveled to Virginia, police said. Gomez is 5-foot-5, 160 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Lance Saraceno at …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In VA Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In VA Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In VA
Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In VA Macy’s, Inc. confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 16 stores across Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy. The closures are among 66 Macy’s locations set to shutter nationwide, a move designed to return the company to "sustainable, profitable sales growth." The stores closing in these states include: Virginia Southpark Mall Pennsylvania Logan Valley Mall Exton Square Mall Wyoming Valley Mall Philadelphia Center City Store in the Wanamaker Building New Jersey Essex Green Shopping Center New York Lake Success Melv…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Maryland’s Kelsey Curtis Bringing Charm, Sass, Shot At Love To ‘The Bachelor’ Maryland’s Kelsey Curtis Bringing Charm, Sass, Shot At Love To ‘The Bachelor’
Maryland’s Kelsey Curtis Bringing Charm, Sass, Shot At Love To ‘The Bachelor’ Get ready to tune in and cheer for Maryland’s own Kelsey Curtis, who’s trading her day job and DMs for roses and romance on the 29th season of The Bachelor. If you thought the road to love was tough, try competing against 24 women on national television.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelsey Elise Curtis (@kelise1_) Kelsey Curtis, a Howard University grad with a sparkling resume and even brighter personality, is diving headfirst into the whirlwind of The Bachelor. View this post on Instagram …

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by Zak Failla
News
VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains
VA Mom Found Dead In Fridge In NJ, BF Charged With Desecration Of Remains Laura Hughes moved to New Jersey from Virginia in 2023 with the hope of being closer to her two teen daughters. "We thought it was a new beginning," said Cornel Alston, the father of her girls. Instead, the family is left mourning Hughes' loss days after the discovery of her remains, found stuffed in a refrigerator in a wooded area of the Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22. The timeline around 50-year-old Hughes' death isn't adding up for Alston, who says authorities have given him little information, compounding the pain of the loss. The NJ Courts website shows that Christop…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Raw Kitten Food Sold In VA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says Raw Kitten Food Sold In VA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says
Raw Kitten Food Sold In VA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination, FDA Says Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,350 pounds of its raw cat food sold across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic after the product tested positive for salmonella, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration said the recall impacts two-pound logs of Blue Ridge Beef's kitten mix with lot number N25-0716 (UPC 854298001436). A customer complained about a cat getting sick after eating the mix and a food sample was collected on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory confirmed the product tested positive for salmonella on Friday, Jan. 3. The FDA said the food …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP
Fugitive Who Escaped From Police Through I-495 Drainage Pipe Facing Fresh Charges: VSP New charges have been filed against Victor Caneza, days after he was able to make his great escape through the drainage system under I-495 while fleeing state police in Virginia. The chaos began around 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 along the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Eisenhower Avenue when troopers were investigating a pair o crashes.  A third crash happened behind them, and one of the drivers involved—later identified as the 38-year-old Caneza—sped off from the scene after briefly stopping, state police said. Caneza made it less than a mile before getting into another cras…

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by Zak Failla