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Traffic
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Virginia: DOT
Rush hour came to a screeching halt on Thursday afternoon for some commuters in Virginia who had to contend with the traffic that built up on I-395 due to a crash in Arlington. The afternoon commute was a slog for some, when crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate at around 5:30 p.m., where there was a reported incident that led to multiple lane closures, with traffic only getting by the lefthand shoulder while crews investigated. I-395 traffic Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, the crash was reported in Arlington near the 9.7 mile marker,…
Obituaries
Community Rallying To Send Body Of 'Wonderful Person' Killed In VA Hit-Run Back To El Salvador
Before a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County killed him, Julio Pasassi was a pillar of his adopted community who was known as a "true friend and leader," according to his family. Now that same community is rallying around his family as they hope to send his body back to his native El Salvador to be buried along with other loved ones. "Julio was struck by a hit-and-run driver as (he) walked to his car during his morning commute," Stephanie Trimmer, who organized a fundraiser for the Pasassi family, said. "This devastating loss has affected all of us, and our thoughts are with Julio’s…
Police & Fire
DUI Driver In VA Had BAC More Than Double Legal Limit With Unbuckled Children In Car: Sheriff
Sunday Funday took on a new meaning for a man busted driving with a blood alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit in the middle of the day with children in the car, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford resident Martin Magallanes, 55, had to be taken off the roadway by deputies on Sunday afternoon after they were called to investigate reports of a suspected drunk driver who was spotted swerving from lane to lane, drawing the attention of a Park Police officer. According to a Stafford County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, a deputy was called to the area of Garrisonv…
Schools
Spark From Welder, Grinder, Causes $1M In Damage At Virginia Magnet School: Fire Marshal
Debris from a welder inside a classroom at the Academies of Loudoun magnet school in Leesburg on Tuesday afternoon is likely to blame for the $1 million fire that broke out, officials say. At around 1 p.m. on Sept. 17, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received an emergency call from the alarm company reporting a pull-station activation at the school, an the SRO assigned to the school reported a heavy smoke area in the boiler room reported the situation a minute later. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews and several neighboring agencies responded to the scene, where they f…
Police & Fire
Potting Soil Stored Underneath Deck At Virginia Home To Blame For $1.7M Two-Alarm Blaze
Potting soil stored underneath the deck of a Loudoun County home that spontaneously combusted caused more than a million dollars in damage, according to the fire marshal. Shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, crews from multiple jurisdictions responded to a home in the 23400 block of Virginia Rose Place in the Little River District, where they were met by a fast-moving fire with flames showing from the back of the residence. A second alarm was quickly called, bringing additional manpower to the scene of the house fire, and it took crews approximately 20 minutes - attacking from all …
Schools
Tipsters Lead Police To TikTok Threat Targeting Virginia Middle School
For the second day in a row, a juvenile student has been linked to threats targeting schools in Virginia that were located on TikTok, officials say. On Thursday afternoon, the Fredericksburg Police Department received a tip regarding a threatening statement on TikTok related to Walker Grant Middle School. According to investigators, they were able to track the IP address, which helped them locate the user's TikTok account, prompting the department to take "immediate action to ensure the safety of students, staff, and families despite the uncertainty of the social media post's validity…
News
Decomposed Body Found Behind Virginia Gas Station: Police
A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a decomposing body was found behind a Woodbridge gas station. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11, officers responded to Exxon in the 2400 block of Prince William Parkway, where they found the body of a presumed male who was found between the dumpster and surrounding brick enclosure. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death. No foul play is suspected. More information is expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates…
Traffic
Fairfax County Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged After Smashing Through I-64 Sign: VSP
A truck driver from Fairfax County was charged with reckless driving after crashing into a highway sign on Thursday morning, state police say. Virginia State Police troopers were called shortly after 9:30 a.m. to a stretch of the westbound lanes on I-64 in Henrico County, when Lorton resident Richard Houston, Jr. , 62 struck the sign at exit 200. Virginia State Police According to investigators, the tractor-trailer was heading west on the interstate when the raised bed of the truck struck the overhead traffic sign, which separated the bed and the cab of the truck, leaving it upright …
News
Noise Complaints Lead To Arrest Of Man With Explosive Devices In Virginia: Fire Department
Noise complaints led to the arrest of a firebug in Arlington County who is facing a host of charges following an investigation by the Fire Marshal, officials say. Charles Peters, 77, was arrested this week following reports of loud noises in the 5700 block of Washington Avenue in Arlington. The initial probe was launched on Tusday, Aug. 20 by the Office of the Fire Marshal following a series of loud noises that were reported by residents throughout Bluemont along the Custis Trail. During the investigation Peters was identified as a person of interest, and he was arrested early on…
News
District Man, 30, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Weeks After Wedding To 'His Beautiful Queen'
A 30-year-old District man killed weeks after his wedding leaves behind a reeling family following a fatal motorcycle crash. Southeast resident William Edwards, Jr. was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as the rider killed following a crash in Northwest DC on Sunday morning. The incident was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. on, Aug. 25 in the 1000 block of U Street NW while he was speeding on a Suzuki GSX motorcycle. According to police, Edwards was approaching the intersection of 11th and U Streets at a red light, while a Toyota RAV4 was heading north along the 1900 b…
Politics
US Army Defends Employee Confronted By Trump Staffer At Arlington National Cemetery
The US Army has responded after a staffer for former President Donald Trump shoved a woman at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) who was only attempting to do her job. An over-eager member of Trump's team is accused of pushing an employee at the cemetery while the Republican candidate was visiting the gravesite earlier this week, officials say. Following the incident on Monday, Aug. 26, the Army issued a statement about the questionable visit. President Trump honoring the American heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice at Abbey Gate in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/s5xb2fiVVX —…
News
New Reports Shed Light On Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Disappearance, Husband's Arrest
Grisly new details have been released as the probe into Mamta Kafle Bhatt following her disappearance and the subsequent apparent cover-up her husband, Naresh Bhatt attempted before his arrest and arraignment this week. Citing police documents, WUSA reports that evidence found during a search of the couple's Manassas Park home shows Naresh killed his wife and dragged her body out of the house, attempting to cover up the alleged murder. Despite extensive searches conducted with and by the community, the 28-year-old mom's body had not been recovered as of Friday, Aug. 23. Mam…
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