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Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police
Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported to have occurred earlier this school year at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, officials announced. Last week, a School Resource Officer assigned to the building, on Euclid Avenue, began an investigation after a student reported being assaulted in a bathroom near the gym on the first floor. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the student told investigators the assault occurred during the first two weeks of the 2024-2025 school year in August when an unknown person entered her stall and allegedly sexua…
License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland
License to Win: Lottery Luck Drives District Man to Two Big Payouts In DC, Maryland Some folks say the stars have to align for a big lottery win, but for Carlos Gamez, it seems the key is all in the numbers—and maybe his license plate. The District resident hit the jackpot not once but twice, using the same digits: 82524.  The sequence, tied to a license plate and a memorable date, drove him to nearly $75,000 in winnings in the DMV.  It’s safe to say Aug. 25, 2024, was no ordinary day for Gamez—and it’s one he’ll never forget. Gamez's streak started on that day, when he turned the numbers 82524 into a $50,425 prize playing the DC Lottery’s DC5 game.  The …
One Of Two Driver Involved In Deadly Virginia Hit-Run Crash Arrested: State Police One Of Two Driver Involved In Deadly Virginia Hit-Run Crash Arrested: State Police
One Of Two Driver Involved In Deadly Virginia Hit-Run Crash Arrested: State Police One of two drivers involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Fauquier County last week has been identified and apprehended, according to Virginia State Police.  On Wednesday, Nov. 13, state police investigators located and arrested Catlett resident Dennis Dunning, 54, who was found at his home in the 8000 block of Burwell Road in Fauquier, where he was taken into custody without incident. Late in the afternoon on Friday, Nov. 8, police say that 73-year-old Garland Heddings was walking along Elk Road to a mailbox when he was struck by an SUV that was heading north, then by a second vehi…
Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion
Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion Veteran's Day will be a memorable one for one Virginia family still reeling from the loss of volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown, who was killed in a home explosion earlier this year. This year, the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it will be delivering 40 mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families, including the Browns, following his death battling a blaze in February. On Friday, Feb. 16, crews were called to investigate a home explosion on Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling that left 11 first responders with significant injuries and caused $2.5 million …
Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia
Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia One person was killed and several troopers are on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit in Virginia. A carjacking suspect wanted by US Parkway Police was spotted by a Virginia State Police trooper at round 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday night driving south on I-95, which led to a lengthy police pursuit when the driver refused to stop. During the pursuit, the suspect - who has not been identified - struck a Virginia State Police vehicle, causing it to overturn, and it continued on until they were able to force the driver to stop. According to a state po…
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 led to lengthy delays for some drivers traveling through Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon. Several northbound lanes of the interstate were closed near the 164.4 mile marker at around 1:30 p.m., where there were two vehicles on the side of the road, causing traffic for miles. Virginia DOT The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right shoulder are closed as of 1:37 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM164.4 (0.3mi north of VA-600 Exit163) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed…
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic was temporarily stalled on I-95 on Friday afternoon while crews investigated and cleared a crash scene.  In Hanover County, motorists were delayed at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 following a reported crash that closed the left and center southbound lanes of the interstate. Traffic began slowly getting by at around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, though motorists can still expect delays. Virginia DOT No details about the crash were provided by the Department of Transportation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV A…
Trump Teases Possible Trip To Virginia While Promoting 'Get Out The Vote' Rally Trump Teases Possible Trip To Virginia While Promoting 'Get Out The Vote' Rally
Trump Teases Possible Trip To Virginia While Promoting 'Get Out The Vote' Rally Lara Trump will be joining Gov. Glenn Younkin in Virginia this weekend to rally voters with the election fast approaching, and she might not be the only member of her family to visit the Commonwealth before Nov. 5. Excitement is brewing in Virginia after presidential hopeful Donald Trump announced that the Republican National Committee Co-Chair will be on the campaign trail in Chesterfield, while also teasing another appearance. Trump and Youngkin will be joined by Congressman Rob Wittman and Senate candidate Hung Cao when doors open at 8 a.m. with the rally starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday,…
Ohio Man Charged For 2023 Rape In Virginia, Police Say Ohio Man Charged For 2023 Rape In Virginia, Police Say
Ohio Man Charged For 2023 Rape In Virginia, Police Say Nearly one year later, a man from out of state who came to Virginia is facing charges in connection to an sexual assault in Arlington, police say. Hamza Omar, 20, of Columbus, Ohio, has been arrested following a yearlong investigation into an alleged sexual assault that was reported in the Radnor / Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood in October 2023. Members of the Arlington County Police Department were called early on Oct. 29, 2023 to the 1500 block of Clarendon Boulevard to probe a reported rape when a man broke into an area home, entered a woman's bedroom and threatened her. It is alleg…
Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers
Driver Rescued From Pond In Fairfax County By Virginia State Police Troopers Virginia State Police troopers had to make a bold rescue on Sunday night when a 40-year-old woman splash landed in a Fairfax County pond, officials say. Two troopers were called shortly before 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 20, to a stretch of eastbound lanes on I-66, when a woman went off the road and into a retention pond near exit 60 (Route 123).  The vehicle became submerged, according to police, and the driver was trapped, leading to a brave rescue by the troopers, who were able to get her out of the vehicle through its sunroof. She was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment o…
Theft Suspect From DC Rides On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In MD: Sheriff Theft Suspect From DC Rides On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In MD: Sheriff
Theft Suspect From DC Rides On Hood Of Stolen Vehicle During Police Pursuit In MD: Sheriff Like a scene out of "Fast and Furious" a theft suspect jumped out of one stolen vehicle and temporarily onto the hood of another during a police pursuit in Charles County. District residents Dimiuan Paul Jackson and Robert Leroy Barnes, both 24, were arrested this week following an early morning investigation and subsequent chase after being busted breaking into cars, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 4:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, officers were called to the area of Cave Creek Court in Waldorf, where suspicious suspects were seen breaking into cars.  Their shenanigans w…
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing In Maryland Identified, Arrested In Virginia: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
Viral Assault: Ravens Fan High Fives Cameraman In Attack Caught On Video Viral Assault: Ravens Fan High Fives Cameraman In Attack Caught On Video
Viral Assault: Ravens Fan High Fives Cameraman In Attack Caught On Video There were winners on the field, and there were losers off the field following the Raven's victory over crosstown rival Washington Commanders in the Battle of the Beltway. The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game, but it was the fireworks after the game that went viral after a fan sporting a Lamar Jackson jersey brutalized a pair of fans wearing Commanders gear.  An Instagram video posted by a user that was picked up by multiple outlets has gone viral after one fan accosted another following the game outside of an area bar. The person shooting the video can be …
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-66 During Afternoon Commute In Arlington Some lanes were blocked in Arlington during Thursday's afternoon commute as police investigated a multi-vehicle crash on I-66. Crews were working to clear the scene of the crash as of 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 in the westbound lanes of the interstate that led to lane closures and temporary delays for some motorists traveling through the area. The crash was reported at mile marker 68 in Arlington County. As of 6:15 p.m., the left lane remained closed as the investigation continued. No details about the crash have been provided. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it h…
Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia Intersection (UPDATED) Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia Intersection (UPDATED)
Police ID 89-Year-Old Electric Bicyclist Killed In Crash At Virginia Intersection (Updated) New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a bicyclist died at the hospital when he was struck by a driver at a busy intersection on Wednesday. Oakton resident Richard Albrecht, 89, was rushed to the hospital at around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a motorist near the intersection of West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive near Penderwood, according to police. West Ox Road and Tilton Valley Drive. Google Maps street view At the time of the crash, police say that a driver of a Kia was heading south on West Ox Road in the r…
Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff
Fugitive Motorcyclist Now Wanted For Escaping Jail Custody After Arrest In Stafford: Sheriff The reckless motorcyclist - already wanted in Prince William County - doubled down and made his great escape from custody after being arrested in Stafford, officials say. Deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the Stafford Hospital Center on Thursday afternoon, where Robert Ouzts, 22, who was arrested this week, escaped from custody after an incident at the annual National Night Out event. Robert Ouzts Staff According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 1, deputies were conducting traffic control as the celebration was …
Maryland Toddler Killed In DC Had 'Short, Meaningful Life," Family Says Maryland Toddler Killed In DC Had 'Short, Meaningful Life," Family Says
Maryland Toddler Killed In DC Had 'Short, Meaningful Life," Family Says A devastated family in Maryland is reeling and seeking answers after a beloved toddler was killed in DC. Late on Saturday, 1-year-old Upper Marlboro native Journee Moore was the subject of an emergency call in Northwest DC after going into cardiac arrest. According to police, officers were called at around 10:50 p.m. on Sept. 28 to a home in the 3700 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, where they found the 1-year-old suffering from critical injuries. Moore was rushed to the Children's National Hospital by DC Fire and EMS personnel, where the child would later be pronounced dead from blunt forc…
Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Virginia Waters: Police Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Virginia Waters: Police
Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Virginia Waters: Police Fishermen enjoying the water this weekend in Virginia came upon a grisly discovery when they found a floating body in their wake, police say. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the area of the 500 block of Harbor Side Street in Woodbridge to probe a death that was reported in the area. Police say that members of a fishing vessel in the area found the body floating in the water, prompting a call to fire and rescue personnel, who were able to remove the body from the water and confirm the death. There were no signs of foul play, investigators noted. The…
Dogs Taken Into Custody Following Multiple Bites, Charging At Officers In Virginia: Police Dogs Taken Into Custody Following Multiple Bites, Charging At Officers In Virginia: Police
Dogs Taken Into Custody Following Multiple Bites, Charging At Officers In Virginia: Police A pair of dogs are being held in custody by police in Virginia following multiple incidents where they went after area residents in Prince William County, police say. Officers were called around noon on Saturday, Sept. 28 to the 7500 block of Brunson Circle in Gainsville, where two loose dogs - described as german shepherds - bit two different people. The dogs were located, according to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, and they proceeded to attack another man and charged at the officers, resulting in one discharging his weapon, which grazed one of the animals…
Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say
Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say A death investigation has been launched by police after an inmate was found dead inside the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Investigators have identified 37-year-old John Boos as the person who is now the subject of a probe at the facility after being found unresponsive in a single cell late on Saturday, Sept. 21.  According to the Fairfax County Police Department, deputies at the jail performed life-saving measures until paramedics arrived to transport Boos to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Boos' body has since been taken to Office of the Chief Medical Exami…
'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff 'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff
'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff A 23-year-old driver in Stafford County had trouble recalling how much he drank before crashing his Mazda into a ditch not far from his home on Saturday morning ... Or so he thought. Zahleek Willis was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail over the weekend after being arrested for pounding "the max amount" before getting behind the wheels and ultimately crashing into a ditch. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office Willis was involved in a single-vehicle crash when his Mazda crashed off of Kings Highway near the Naomi Road intersection and into a dit…
Horse Farrier Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties While Working On Virginia Farms 40 Years Ago Horse Farrier Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties While Working On Virginia Farms 40 Years Ago
Horse Farrier Accused Of Taking Indecent Liberties While Working On Virginia Farms 40 Years Ago An 81-year-old man in Virginia who made his name working as a horse farrier at multiple farms in Stafford County and Northern Virginia has been apprehended for taking indecent liberties decades ago, authorities announced. Edward Shelton, now living in Fredericksburg, has been arrested and charged with two counts of indecent liberties for alleged crimes that happened more than 40 years ago in Great Falls. In June, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department received a report from a woman who said she was sexually assaulted repeatedly at a horse farm between 1980 and 1983, leading inve…
Delivery Driver Takes Door-To-Door Shipping Too Seriously, Strikes Stafford Home, Sheriff Says Delivery Driver Takes Door-To-Door Shipping Too Seriously, Strikes Stafford Home, Sheriff Says
Delivery Driver Takes Door-To-Door Shipping Too Seriously, Strikes Stafford Home, Sheriff Says A Virginia homeowner got a little more than they ordered on Thursday in Stafford County when an SUV driver accidentally crashed into the front of a home. First responders in Stafford County were called late in the morning on Sept. 19 to a building on Clint Lane, where a delivery driver took the term "door-to-door service" to heart. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, deputies were called before noon on Thursday to a residence in the 500 block of Clint Lane, when a delivery driver's vehicle crept forward and struck the front door of a Fredericksburg property.  Invest…
Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police
Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police A man who abducted a 19-year-old woman and drove around with her before returning his victim to her family in Prince William County is at large, police say. Marco Tulio, 21, is the subject of an investigation after a bizarre abduction on Sunday night in Woodbridge. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly before 9 p.m. on Sept. 8, where the 19-year-old and a friend were followed by another driver, later determined to be Hernandez, who was described as "an acquaintance."  At one point, the vehicles stopped, Hernandez allegedly got out and forced his…
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland A last-minute stop on a trip home from Maryland landed a Virginia man a five-figure Lottery prize. "I almost didn't buy it," the Accomack County resident mused to Lottery officials while claiming a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Baltimore in his return back across state lanes to celebrate his biggest win to date. According to the winner, the "mistake ticket" ended a streak of bad luck. The lucky Lottery player says he was returning to his Eastern Shore home from a Labor Day Weekend visit to Washington, DC, when he decided to stop at River Market in Pocomoke City, one of the last locations b…
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police A minor who went back to the well one too many times, then attempted to assault a Prince William County Police officer after being released is facing charges, officials say. In early August, an investigation was launched when a 17-year-old from Woodbridge was caught breaking into and stealing items from a vehicle, leading to his initial apprehension. The teen was detained, and released to his guardians in the 1300 block of Horner Road. He wasn't done yet. Later that same morning, the same teen was found in the same area unsupervised, and again returned to his guardians, though this time h…
Mother Charged With Child Neglect After Child Burned By Scalding Water In Virginia: Police Mother Charged With Child Neglect After Child Burned By Scalding Water In Virginia: Police
Mother Charged With Child Neglect After Child Burned By Scalding Water In Virginia: Police A mother whose 5-year-old child was treated at an area hospital for "severe burns" after scalding water was spilled on her is facing charges, according to the Prince William County Police Department. In late August, detectives concluded an investigation into reported child neglect involving 36-year-old Julia Joyce Williams at the Woodbridge Station Apartments, leading to her arrest, officials say. According to police, on Aug. 17, officers were called to the 1300 block of Eisenhower Circle in Woodbridge, where it was determined hot water spilled on the girl while she was being taken care of …
Man Accused Of Attempted Rape, Sexual Battery Of Minor In Virginia: Police Man Accused Of Attempted Rape, Sexual Battery Of Minor In Virginia: Police
Man Accused Of Attempted Rape, Sexual Battery Of Minor In Virginia: Police The investigation into reported sexual assaults involving a minor years ago in Prince William County landed a 70-year-old man behind bars over the weekend, police say. Arturo Reyes turned himself in to police following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct that concluded on Friday, Aug. 30, officials said on Tuesday. According to the Prince William County Police Department, between November 2018 and November 2019, when the victim was under the age of 15, Reyes is accused of sexually assaulting a person known to him on more than one occasion. The crimes were recently reported, pro…
Speeding Driver Busted For Fourth DWI, Other Offenses In Virginia: Police Speeding Driver Busted For Fourth DWI, Other Offenses In Virginia: Police
Speeding Driver Busted For Fourth DWI, Other Offenses In Virginia: Police A speeding driver was handed his four DWI offense after being stopped late on Thursday night in Loudoun County by members of the Leesburg Police Department, officials say. Ashburn resident Jimmy Lopez Gomez, 28, is back in trouble with the law and was being held behind bars on Friday afternoon following his latest arrest on a host of charges. Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Aug. 29, officers on patrol stopped Lopez Gomez when he was clocked going 85 mph in a 45 mph zone. During the subsequent stop, it was determined that Lopez Gomez was intoxicated, he had no valid driver's license,…
Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift
Father Gifts Newly Married Son Winning $1M Virginia Lottery Ticket As Wedding Gift Aaron Andrews is moving out with his new bride after getting the wedding gift of a lifetime from his father in Virginia. In April, Andrews married his wife and they've been temporarily staying in his father's basement in Prince George's County. Things changed after his father, a self-admitted avid Lottery player, won big on a Cash4Life ticket, and decided to give his son a life-altering gift. After matching the first five winning numbers on the ticket, his father had a choice: $1,000 every week for life, or a one time cash windfall of $1 million. Rather than set himself up with a weekly L…
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…