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DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say
DUI Driver Kills Teen Girl In Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say A 16-year-old girl was killed in a head-on crash in Centreville after a drunk driver veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. Carlos Parada-Hernandez, 23, of Herndon, was driving a 2023 Toyota Corolla northbound on Pleasant Valley Road when he crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2013 Toyota Camry head-on, according to Fairfax County Police. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the 5600 block of Pleasant Valley Road. The 16-year-old driver of the Camry was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died, police said. Parada-H…

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‘Heavy Sleeper’ Excuse Falls Flat: Duo Busted With Drugs At Virginia Motel ‘Heavy Sleeper’ Excuse Falls Flat: Duo Busted With Drugs At Virginia Motel
‘Heavy Sleeper’ Excuse Falls Flat: Duo Busted With Drugs At Virginia Motel An alert deputy’s routine patrol in North Stafford turned into a serious bust after he spotted a suspicious scene involving a so-called "heavy sleeper." Shortly after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, a deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office was patrolling the Super 8 Motel on Wicomico Drive when he saw a woman violently shaking the driver of a Ford, raising concerns of a possible overdose, officials said. In fact, it was not a medical emergency, and Centreville resident Kalila Prochno, 31 tried to explain that the driver, Jason Haller, 49, of Gainesville, was simply a "heavy s…

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by Zak Failla
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Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Virginia Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Virginia
Reckless Driver With Unrestrained Child Wanted By Police In Virginia Authorities in Northern Virginia are searching for a man accused of abducting a woman and their young child before fleeing in her vehicle in Prince William County, investigators say. Officers responded around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, to a home in the 7400 block of Brunson Circle in Gainesville after a domestic dispute turned violent, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say that 26-year-old Naim Arrak assaulted a 27-year-old woman, described as an acquaintance, during an argument, hitting her in the face before grabbing her by the neck.  At one…

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by Zak Failla
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'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm, Killing Chickens In VA 'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm, Killing Chickens In VA
'Our Beloved Barn Burned Down:' Massive Fire Destroys Popular Farm, Killing Chickens In VA A massive fire tore through a historic barn at Cox Farms in Centreville early Sunday morning, killing multiple chickens and leaving a path of destruction, officials said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units rushed to the 15600 block of Braddock Road around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 2 after receiving reports of a large fire at the family-owned farm.  Around 4:30am #FCFRD responded to a large barn fire at Cox Farms in the 15600 blk of Braddock Rd in Centreville. Units arrived to flames showing from the roof. The fire is out. There were no injuries. Sadly, multiple chickens perished. Fire inv…

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Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…

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Virginia Priest Turns ‘Jeopardy!’ Dream Into $40K, 3-Game Win Streak Virginia Priest Turns ‘Jeopardy!’ Dream Into $40K, 3-Game Win Streak
Virginia Priest Turns ‘Jeopardy!’ Dream Into $40K, 3-Game Win Streak A Virginia Episcopal priest has turned his childhood dream into reality, racking up nearly $40,000 during a winning streak on "Jeopardy!" this week. Kevin Laskowski, of Falls Church, claimed his third victory on Wednesday, Nov. 27, after a dramatic comeback in Final Jeopardy! His success has earned him a spot among this season’s top contenders and a shot at the coveted Tournament of Champions. The priest-in-charge at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Centreville entered the final round in second place, trailing Julia Schan, a stay-at-home mom from California. The Final Jeopardy! clue challenge…

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Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection
Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection Intoxication may have been a factor for the pedestrian who was struck and killed by multiple vehicles while walking in Fairfax County over the weekend. Centreville resident Tracy Roane, 56, has been identified as the man who was killed in his hometown on Saturday night while walking near the intersection of Route 29 and White Post Road.  According to police, at approximately  8:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called in to investigate a reported pedestrian strike in the area of Route 29 and White Post Road in Centreville. Investigators …

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Driver Charged For Fatal Pedestrian Strike That Hospitalized Two In Fairfax County, Police Say Driver Charged For Fatal Pedestrian Strike That Hospitalized Two In Fairfax County, Police Say
Driver Charged For Fatal Pedestrian Strike That Hospitalized Two In Fairfax County, Police Say A 58-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a fatal June crash that left a pedestrian dead in Fairfax County, police announced on Monday. Centreville resident Climencia Melgar was identified as the driver who struck Lubia Mirasol Vasquez Mateo while making a turn late last month, and she will now face charges. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department were called shortly before 10 p.m. on June 25, where they found Vasquez Mateo down on Pickwick Road after being struck by Melgar outside of the crosswalk. The Clifton resident was rushed to an area hospital with life…

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Suspect Soliciting 11-Year-Old Child Surrenders After Four-Hour Standoff In Virginia: Police Suspect Soliciting 11-Year-Old Child Surrenders After Four-Hour Standoff In Virginia: Police
Suspect Soliciting 11-Year-Old Child Surrenders After Four-Hour Standoff In Virginia: Police New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a man wanted for soliciting sexual acts from a minor was taken into custody following a four-hour standoff.  Centreville resident Cody Christopher Flynn, 35, is facing multiple charges following a lengthy barricade that ended up with him behind bars after refusing officers' demands on Friday night, authorities announced. Shortly before 10 p.m. on July 12, officers from the department's SWAT team attempted to serve a warrant in the 13800 block of Fount Beattie Court following tips that Flynn had been solic…

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Woman With Previous DUI Facing New Charges Following Rollover Crash In Virginia: Sheriff Woman With Previous DUI Facing New Charges Following Rollover Crash In Virginia: Sheriff
Woman With Previous DUI Facing New Charges Following Rollover Crash In Virginia: Sheriff Officials say that two women are lucky to be alive after a violent rollover crash in Stafford County.  Two from Centreville were taken to an area hospital earlier this week after a woman allegedly was under the influence before crashing and coming to rest on the side of Kings Highway, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. Deputies were called shortly before 4:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 to the 1300 block of Kings Highway, where there were reports of a vehicle that had gone off road after crossing over the median, rolling over, and coming to a stop on the side of the ro…

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Facebook Marketplace Carjacker Arrested In Fairfax County, Cops Say Facebook Marketplace Carjacker Arrested In Fairfax County, Cops Say
Facebook Marketplace Carjacker Arrested In Fairfax County, Cops Say A 25-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in a Virginia carjacking, police said. Rodney Hart Jr., had expressed interest in buying a vehicle two victims had listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and set up a meeting around 10:10 p.m. on June 5, on the 14600 block of Seasons Drive in Centreville, police in Fairfax County said. While Hart was inspecting the vehicle’s interior, he told the victims to get out, police said. The victims refused to exit the vehicle and a struggle ensued. Hart fled the area prior to police arrival. One victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene. An i…

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