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Teacher Grabbed Student By Neck In Class, Virginia Police Say Teacher Grabbed Student By Neck In Class, Virginia Police Say
Teacher Grabbed Student By Neck In Class, Virginia Police Say A high school teacher in Prince William County is facing charges after allegedly grabbing a student by the neck during class, police said. Bobby Ray Lake, 64, was charged with assault and battery after an investigation into a disturbing incident that unfolded at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas on Wednesday, March 12, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The case came to light two days later, on March 14, when a school resource officer assigned to the building was notified of a possible assault involving a teacher and a 15-year-old female student. Police say the te…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say
Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Police in Prince William County are investigating multiple incidents of vandalism involving swastikas and other offensive drawings at two local schools, authorities announced. The latest act of vandalism was reported on Wednesday, March 19, at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Haymarket, marking the second incident in the building in less than a week, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say a school resource officer was notified around 7:57 a.m. that a swastika and derogatory language had been drawn on a bathroom stall. A similar act of vandalism was reporte…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Virginia: Police (DEVELOPING) Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Virginia: Police (DEVELOPING)
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Virginia: Police (Developing) An 87-year-old woman is dead and her 88-year-old husband is in custody following a fatal Fairfax County shooting that was called in by the couple's daughter, police said. Officers were called to the 13000 block of Pennypacker Lane in Chantilly to investigate a reported domestic-related shooting around 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, Fairfax County Police Capt. Kent Bailey said. Officers are on scene of a fatal domestic-related shooting that occurred inside a home in the 13000 blk of Pennypacker Ln in Chantilly. An adult woman was declared deceased at the scene. The suspect, an adult male, is…

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by Zak Failla
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Child Porn Probe Leads To Drug, Prostitution Charges For Virginia Woman: Police Child Porn Probe Leads To Drug, Prostitution Charges For Virginia Woman: Police
Child Porn Probe Leads To Drug, Prostitution Charges For Virginia Woman: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators linked her to child pornography, drug distribution, and prostitution, authorities said. Destinie Love Pollard, 24, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 25, following joint investigations by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force and the NOVA-DC Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, according to the Culpeper Police Department. The case began in December 2024, when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) tipped off authorities about suspected child pornography possession. Detectives with t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Decomposing Body Case, Second Man At Large In Virginia (UPDATED) Arrest Made In Decomposing Body Case, Second Man At Large In Virginia (UPDATED)
Arrest Made In Decomposing Body Case, Second Man At Large In Virginia (Updated) One suspect has been apprehended and another remains at large after allegedly dumping a dead body in the middle of a residential street in Woodbridge, police said. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 13200 block of Trowbridge Drive around 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, where they found the decomposing remains of a man lying in the street. Authorities said Robert Patrick Hearn, 42, of Annandale, died elsewhere before his body was dumped at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death, but investigators found no …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building A teenager suffered critical injuries, and a man was hurt after a gunman opened fire during a dispute inside an Arlington apartment building, authorities announced. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the 1600 block of South Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood, according to Arlington County Police. Officers responding to the scene found a teen boy and a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were rushed to area hospitals. The teen remains in critical but stable condition, while the man’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, police …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police
Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police A pair of Virginia men are at large after allegedly moving a dead body and dumping it in the middle of a residential street in Woodbridge, police said. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 13200 block of Trowbridge Drive around 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, where they found the decomposing remains of a man lying in the roadway. Authorities said 42-year-old Robert Patrick Hearn, of Annandale, died at a different location before his body was transported and left at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death, but…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Virginia: Police A 4-year-old boy in Prince William County suffered unimaginable abuse before his death, routinely bound in plastic wrap and packing tape, starved, and severely dehydrated, police said. Officers responded to The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas at around 7:30 p.m. earlier this month, where there was a report of an unconscious child.  Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the 4-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  …

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by Zak Failla
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One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Virginia (Developing) A high-speed crash on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington has left one woman dead and another driver fighting for his life, police said. The Arlington County Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 following reports of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Wilson Boulevard at a high rate of speed when it collided with a white sedan turning onto Wilson Boulevard from N. Vermont Street. The force of the crash pushed the vehicles into two additional vehic…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash Under Investigation In Virginia (Developing) A woman suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County that shut down a busy road in Fairfax County, police said. The crash was reported around noon Tuesday, Dec. 24 on Pohick Road near Havenbrook Way in Newington, according to Fairfax County Police, and the driver, only described as a woman, was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives were called to the scene to investigate, officials said. Police have not yet released details about what caused the crash or the driver’s identity. Pohick Road remains closed …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police
Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police Police in Arlington are warning residents to stay alert after a series of sexual battery incidents in an otherwise quiet neighborhood in recent weeks. The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is investigating three reported cases of sexual battery in the Arlington Mill area and is urging any additional victims to come forward. Officers first responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 after a woman reported being assaulted while walking outside. According to police, the man suspect passed by her and touched her inappropriately from behind before fleeing on foot. Two …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When
CEO Murder: ABC To Air New 20/20 Special On Case - Here's When A shocking crime that has captivated the nation is the focus of a new TV special. ABC News Studios primetime one-hour program, "Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder – A Special Edition of 20/20" premieres Thursday, Dec. 19, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST on ABC, with streaming available the following day on Hulu. The program examines the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Manhattan, a story that sparked national attention and a surprising social media movement hailing suspect Luigi Mangione as a folk hero for some. Featuring a detailed breakdown…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Masked Man Sought After Reported Attempted Sexual Assault At Nokesville Park: Police Masked Man Sought After Reported Attempted Sexual Assault At Nokesville Park: Police
Masked Man Sought After Reported Attempted Sexual Assault At Nokesville Park: Police A neighborhood in Prince William County is on high alert after a disturbing incident played out involving a masked man who accosted her, police say. The woman was attacked in broad daylight while walking on a trail in Nokesville Community Park on Tuesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by Prince William County police. The incident was reported at around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, when the victim said she was approached by a masked man near Hickerson Lane, authorities said.  Police say the man attempted to sexually assault the victim, but she fought back, leading to a struggle u…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police A 31-year-old Manassas woman has been arrested after allegedly striking a man in the head with an iron during a heated argument last week, police said. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Teen Charged In Herndon Shooting That Hospitalized 16-Year-Old Teen Charged In Herndon Shooting That Hospitalized 16-Year-Old
Teen Charged In Herndon Shooting That Hospitalized 16-Year-Old A 17-year-old boy from Alexandria has been arrested for allegedly shooting a 16-year-old in Herndon on Monday night, police said. Herndon Police responded to the 1000 block of Cavalier Drive around 8:33 p.m. on Nov. 25 after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire.  Shortly after arriving at the scene, officers learned a juvenile had arrived at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. According to investigators, the 16-year-old victim got into an altercation with the suspect, who then shot him multiple times.  The victim managed to run home, where a fami…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police
Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police Alexandria Police have arrested two Fairfax County residents in connection with the double shooting that occurred near the intersection of North Fayette and Wythe Streets in late September, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, authorities announced the arrests of Fitzhugh Godwin IV, 22, and Marcus Elliott, 28 following a weeks-long investigation into a shooting earlier this year.  The arrests stem from the Sept. 28 incident where two juveniles were shot while sitting in a parked car on Wythe Street. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, one in critical condition and…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police
Staff Member Accused Of Pinching Teen Student On Bus At Virginia School: Police A school staff member at a Prince William County was charged following an alleged inappropriate incident with an 18-year-old student, police say. Late last week, the SRO assigned to Freedom High School in Woodbridge launched an investigation into an assault by a staffer against a teen last month. According to the Prince William County Police Department, it was determined that an 18-year-old student was on a bus in the parking lot of the school when she encountered a school security officer, later identified as 41-year-old Dumfries resident Pedro Chirino.  It is alleged that during tha…

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by Zak Failla
News
Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say
Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say A person was killed while working on a vehicle that slipped and crushed him in Prince William County, police say. Officers were called at around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to the 4900 block of Asdee Lane in Woodbridge to investigate a reported death. According to the Prince William County Police Department, a 30-year-old man was working on a vehicle in his driveway when it shifted and began to roll, pinning him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that no foul play is suspected, and "more information will be released as necessary."  No information abo…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Woman Escapes Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Park, Police Say (Developing) Police in Alexandria are pulling out all the stops as they look to track down a man who attempted to abduct a woman near an area park. Officers were called to Tarleton Park at around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night in the area of South Gordon Street and Wheeler Avenue, when a man attempted to take a woman. According to the Alexandria Police Department, the suspect, described as a White man with brown hair, wearing a blue sweatshirt and camouflage shorts, attempted to pull the woman into a wooded area, though she was able to escape. In response, the department established a perimeter in the area, K…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Suspicious' Death Under Investigation After Body Found By Friend In Virginia, Police Say 'Suspicious' Death Under Investigation After Body Found By Friend In Virginia, Police Say
'Suspicious' Death Under Investigation After Body Found By Friend In Virginia, Police Say A 43-year-old man was found by a friend suffering from fatal injuries inside a vehicle in Triangle, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers were called to a home in the 18500 block of Triangle Street, where there was a report of a person who sustained critical injuries. Investigators say that the man was found by what was described as an acquaintance with life-threatening injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. According to police, the man's injuries "were determined to be suspicious in nat…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
School Employee Reports Indecent Exposure Incident Outside Virginia Middle School: Police School Employee Reports Indecent Exposure Incident Outside Virginia Middle School: Police
School Employee Reports Indecent Exposure Incident Outside Virginia Middle School: Police A Prince William County Schools employee got an eyeful while heading into work on Monday morning when a man exposed himself in an area parking lot, police say. Officers were called at around 5:40 a.m. on Oct. 21 to Rippon Middle School on Blackburn Road in Woodbridge to investigate a reported indecent exposure incident. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the employee was in the parking lot when an unknown man approached his vehicle, exposed himself and left the area before officers arrived at the school. The suspect was only described as being a Hispanic man who was …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool
Virginia Boy Charged For Shooting Threats At Pennsylvania Community Pool A 14-year-old boy from Virginia has been charged in connection with a mass shooting threat made towards a community pool in Pennsylvania, police announced on Friday, Oct. 18.  The boy who lives in Colonial Beach, VA, "made specific and repeated threats" on social media on Friday, June 28 to commit a shooting at the Ephrata Community Pool on Saturday, June 29, the Ephrata Police Department detailed in the release.  Community members contacted the police and "based on the serious nature of the threats and an inability to determine the veracity of the threats in a timely manner, out …

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
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 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspicious Person Repeatedly Approached Teen Girl In Virginia: Police Suspicious Person Repeatedly Approached Teen Girl In Virginia: Police
Suspicious Person Repeatedly Approached Teen Girl In Virginia: Police Alarm bells are sounding for some in Prince William County following multiple reports from a teen girl about a stranger who repeatedly approached her on her way to school. An alert was issued by the police on Monday morning as they continue to investigate a reported suspicious person who was spotted by a 17-year-old teen at least three times in the past week. The latest incident was reported at around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 in the 14200 block of Smoketown Road in Woodbridge after he showed up around 7 a.m. that morning. According to police, the unknown man typically approached her ne…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say
Two Found Dead In Virginia Basement; Person Of Interest Detained In New Jersey, Police Say A man and woman were found shot to death in a Prince William County basement, and a possible suspect connected to the double homicide has been apprehended in New Jersey, police say. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, officers were called to a home in the 8900 block of Hanson Grove Court in Manassas to conduct a welfare check, where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds in the basement area of the residence. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. A person of interest has been detained in New Jersey who is presumed to be connected to the incident, according to a spoke…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
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…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say
Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say A 21-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday morning in Prince William County was found dead on Wednesday, authorities announced. An alert was issued by police regarding 21-year-old Landon Von Darnell, who went missing from his home on Tenbury Court in the Bristow area of on Oct. 1. At the time, police said that he was "believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances and may be in need of assistance which qualifies him as endangered."  On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Prince William County Police Department reported that Darnell was found dead in the Sperryville area, wher…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Drivers In Possibly Stolen Vehicle At Large After Causing Hit-Run Crash At VA Intersection: PD Drivers In Possibly Stolen Vehicle At Large After Causing Hit-Run Crash At VA Intersection: PD
Drivers In Possibly Stolen Vehicle At Large After Causing Hit-Run Crash At VA Intersection: PD Those responsible for causing a chain-collision hit-and-run crash while driving a purportedly stolen vehicle are at large days after causing a weekend crash at a busy Prince William County intersection. Officers were called at around 7 p.m. on Saturday night to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Bel Air Road in Woodbridge to investigate a reported hit-and-run crash after a driver sped through a red light and struck two other vehicles. Investigators say that a 54-year-old woman driving a BMW X1 was heading north on Richmond Highway through the traffic light when she was struck by a Nis…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING)
Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (Developing) Recognize him?  A masked man is at large after a bank robbery was reported in Loudoun County on Friday afternoon, now police in Leesburg are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating their suspect. Officers were called at around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 to Truist Bank in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NW in Leesburg, where there was a reported robbery. According to police, members of the Leesburg Police Department were called at 11:42 a.m. on Friday to the bank, as well as the 200 block of Fort Evans Road NE at the Leesburg Outlet Mall to conduct an inves…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Distracted Virginia Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In PA Park: DA Distracted Virginia Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In PA Park: DA
Distracted Virginia Nanny Was On Her Phone When 3-Year-Old Ran Off, Died In PA Park: DA A 28-year-old Virginia woman is facing charges in Chester County, PA in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy, authorities announced. Imani Lewis was working as the nanny of a 3-year-old, nonverbal boy and called 9-1-1 when he went missing in Tredyffrin Township on Sept. 2, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Chester County DA's office said. Officers were dispatched to Wilson Farm Park, Tredyffrin Township, and searched park and a path leading to the stormwater retention pond. When police approached the water’s edge, they found the boy unresponsive in the pond.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
TikToking 12-Year-Old Charged For Making Threats Targeting Virginia Middle School: Police TikToking 12-Year-Old Charged For Making Threats Targeting Virginia Middle School: Police
TikToking 12-Year-Old Charged For Making Threats Targeting Virginia Middle School: Police A 12-year-old TikToker from Prince William County was charged after allegedly making threats toward Unity Braxton Middle School earlier this week, police say. On Monday morning, officers were called to investigate a threat made on social media targeting the school after investigators were tipped off to the girl's activity online.  According to the Prince William County Police Department, the investigation determined the 12-year-old posted threats of potential violence toward the school on TikTok, though it was quickly established that that it was never a valid threat. Following the in…

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by Zak Failla