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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Drug-Fueled Gunfight Kills Manassas Man, Wounds Centreville Killer, Cops Say Drug-Fueled Gunfight Kills Manassas Man, Wounds Centreville Killer, Cops Say
Drug-Fueled Gunfight Kills Manassas Man, Wounds Centreville Killer, Cops Say Police have identified the 18-year-old men involved in a Fairfax County gunfight that left one of them dead and the other wounded. Michael Alcantara, of Manassas, and Hassan Kanu, of Centreville, were in a vehicle on the 14600 block of Route 29 in Centreville when they got out and exchanged gunfire around 9:35 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, Fairfax County police said. Alcantara was found with gunshot wounds to the upper body and pronounced dead at the scene. Kanu was hospitalized in critical condition with gunshot wounds to the upper body, and charged with second-degree murder and use of a…
One Dead In Double Shooting That Police Say Was Drug Deal Gone Bad In Fairfax County One Dead In Double Shooting That Police Say Was Drug Deal Gone Bad In Fairfax County
One Dead In Double Shooting That Police Say Was Drug Deal Gone Bad In Fairfax County Fairfax County police have released preliminary information in a double shooting that left one person dead on Wednesday, May 15. Police were called to the 14600 of Route 29 in Centreville around 9:30 a.m. where they found one man dead with a gunshot wound and another seriously wounded, FCPD Capt. Kent Bailey said. Bailey said that the community is safe and that the incident preliminary seems to be the result of an illegal drug deal. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT
I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT Buckle up for a hellish commute along I-66. A tractor trailer crash near mile post 54.2 in Centreville had traffic crawling for 3.5 miles as of 4:55 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the VDOT site said. The westbound left lane and center lane were both closed, bringing the highway down to just one single lane. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
2 Dead In High-Speed Fauquier County Crash: Police 2 Dead In High-Speed Fauquier County Crash: Police
2 Dead In High-Speed Fauquier County Crash: Police A 31-year-old driver and his 67-year-old passenger were killed in a Fauquier County crash this week, police said. Michael A.H. Sanson of Orange was heading south on Route 29/James Madison Highway in a Chevrolet Equinox when he ran off the right side of the road and hit a mailbox, then a tree, around 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, according to Virginia State Police. Sanson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. His passenger, Brenda M. Atkisson, also died at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt. At 11:04 am yesterday our lives changed forever!! I was hopeful that it …
Driver In Road Rage Shooting Captured Moments Later On I-66: Police Driver In Road Rage Shooting Captured Moments Later On I-66: Police
Driver In Road Rage Shooting Captured Moments Later On I-66: Police Police in Fairfax County have announced an arrest in a road rage shooting on I-66. Brian Fuentes Ruiz, 22, of Manassas, began closely following the victim's vehicle after they passed him on Compton Road near Centreville Road in Centreville, him around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, county police said. Fuentes Ruiz fired multiple shots at the victim and then fled onto I-66 east, authorities said. Officers found Ruiz moments later and recovered a firearm from his vehicle, police said. No one else was inside the vehicle, and the victim and Fuentes Ruiz are complete stranger…
One Hospitalized After Crashing Vehicle Into Fairfax County Home One Hospitalized After Crashing Vehicle Into Fairfax County Home
One Hospitalized After Crashing Vehicle Into Fairfax County Home One person had to be extricated from a vehicle after it came crashing through a home in Fairfax County on Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called to the 14900 block of Carlbern Drive in Centreville on Jan. 30 when a driver accidentally smashed through the front of an area residence. According to a Fairfax County Fire/Rescue spokesperson, crews had to extricate one person who wound up trapped in the vehicle, and they were taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries. Our officers are on scene with @ffxfirerescue in the 14900 blk of Carlbern Dr i…
Christmas Fire Kills One Person In Fairfax County Christmas Fire Kills One Person In Fairfax County
Christmas Fire Kills One Person In Fairfax County One person died in a Fairfax County townhouse fire early Christmas morning, officials said. Firefighters arrived to flames shooting out of a residence of a home on the 14100 block of Red River Drive in Centreville, officials said.  The Fairfax County Fire & Rescue squad reported the incident around 6:30 a.m. One civilian died and no injuries were reported. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County
Speeding Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 27-Year-Old Engineer In Fairfax County Charges have been filed against a 53-year-old driver who was speeding before a crash that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist in Fairfax County, police said. Gael Cruchet, 53, of Ashburn was driving the 2016 Acura TLX well above the posted speed limit when they struck Zafeer Piracha, of Lorton, on Rt. 28 in Centreville on Friday, Nov. 27, police said. Piracha was ejected from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene. Cruchet was taken to a local hospital with injuries considered not life-threatening, and on Friday, Dec. 15, was served a summons releasable charge for reckless driving – speed…
Dog Found Fatally Stabbed Along Trail Behind Fairfax County Townhouses: Police Dog Found Fatally Stabbed Along Trail Behind Fairfax County Townhouses: Police
Dog Found Fatally Stabbed Along Trail Behind Fairfax County Townhouses: Police Police in Fairfax County are attempting to track down the person responsible for killing a pit bull who was found with a fatal stab wound in Centreville. Earlier this month, officers were called to a small trail connecting Route 29 and South Barros Court when a member of the community found the dead dog - described as a young female gray and white pit bull mix - in the woods behind townhomes in the area. Further investigation determined that the dog had been stabbed multiple times, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to police, officers believe the dog was left in the area less t…
30-Year-Old Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With BMW In Fairfax County: Cops 30-Year-Old Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With BMW In Fairfax County: Cops
30-Year-Old Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With BMW In Fairfax County: Cops One person was killed and a second critically injured in a Virginia crash that took the life of a 30-year-old man. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash that killed Sohail Iqbal, of Manassas, VA, just after midnight on Monday, Dec. 4 at the intersection of Lee Highway and Clifton Road in Centreville, Fairfax County police said. A BMW was heading south on Stringfellow Road near the intersection of Route 29 when it struck Iqbal's Hyundai, also going south, as it crossed through the roadway. The collision forced Iqbal across the intersection, onto the embankment there, and into…
Police ID Jaguar Driver Killed In Fiery Fairfax County Crash Near Popular Farm Police ID Jaguar Driver Killed In Fiery Fairfax County Crash Near Popular Farm
Police ID Jaguar Driver Killed In Fiery Fairfax County Crash Near Popular Farm The 28-year-old driver who was found in a fully-engulfed Jaguar after crashing in Virginia has been identified by the Fairfax County Police Department. Aldie resident Emmanuel Alexander was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cox Farms early on Sunday morning in Centreville, police officials confirmed the day after his fiery death.  Google Maps street view Police say that at around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, officers were called to the 15600 block of Braddock Road, where they were met by a 2017 Jaguar XF that was fully engulfed in flames with Alexander still inside before first respond…
Parking Spot Shootout: 2 Neighbors Wounded In Fairfax County Parking Spot Shootout: 2 Neighbors Wounded In Fairfax County
Parking Spot Shootout: 2 Neighbors Wounded In Fairfax County A dispute over a parking spot led to a shootout between two neighbors in Fairfax County, authorities said. One man was found in his kitchen and the other in his foyer several townhouses away, both suffering from gunshot wounds, when police arrived at the scene at the 14000 block of Golden Oak Road in Centreville around 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, county police said. One 911 caller said her boyfriend had been shot near the back entrance of their home, and a second caller said a man was shot and was lying outside. Detectives determined both men were in the parking lot arguing over a parking s…
Virginia Powerball Player Was Almost A Billionaire Virginia Powerball Player Was Almost A Billionaire
Virginia Powerball Player Was Almost A Billionaire Carlos Gutierrez's ticket for the Oct. 9 Powerball drawing matched the first five numbers to win the million-dollar prize.  The winning numbers were 16-34-46-55-67, and the Powerball number was 14. Gutierrez, of Centreville, said he initially selected all six of those numbers but at the last minute changed his Powerball number to 19. Had he stuck with those initial numbers, he would have won the jackpot.   Instead, he won the $1 million prize. Gutierrez was waiting for his lunch when he decided to buy the lottery ticket that would change his life. He had stopped …
Nurse Sexually Assaults Patient In Virginia: Police Nurse Sexually Assaults Patient In Virginia: Police
Nurse Sexually Assaults Patient In Virginia: Police A 61-year-old nurse practitioner is accused of sexually assaulting his patient in Virginia, authorities said. Mohammed Saidu Nabie, of Centreville, has been charged with aggravated sexual battery, Prince William County police said. The 47-year-old woman was being treated by Nabie on Friday, Aug. 11, at Serenite Medical & Spa in Dumfries, at the time of the incident, county police said. The victim left the business after the incident and contacted the police. On Thursday, Aug. 17, following the investigation, Nabie was arrested. He's being held without bond. Want breaking news in …
DCF Worker Rapes, Sodomizes Victim In Virginia: Police DCF Worker Rapes, Sodomizes Victim In Virginia: Police
DCF Worker Rapes, Sodomizes Victim In Virginia: Police A 35-year-old Fairfax County Department of Family Services employee has been arrested after raping and sodomizing a victim, authorities announced. Ernest Melo, of Centreville, met with the victim — a stranger — at a restaurant just outside of Fairfax County Wednesday night, June 28, the Fairfax County Police Department said. The two went back to the victim’s house in the Mount Vernon Police District, where Melo raped and sexually assaulted the victim, authorities said. The rape was reported to police Saturday, July 1, and detectives from the department's Major Crimes Bureau obtained a…
Man Who Stabbed Dog In VA Facing Animal Cruelty Charges: Police Man Who Stabbed Dog In VA Facing Animal Cruelty Charges: Police
Man Who Stabbed Dog In VA Facing Animal Cruelty Charges: Police A man accused of stabbing a man and family dog during a domestic dispute in Virginia has been apprehended. Brendan Hadermann, 22, of Centreville, has been identified and arrested after an assault that left both a family member and dog hospitalized with stab wounds on Tuesday, April 25, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Shortly before 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday morning, officers were called to the 5500 block of Cedar Break Drive in Centreville to investigate a reported stabbing that was believed to be domestic in nature.  The stabbing was reported in the 5500 block of Cedar B…
Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (Photos, Video) A sprawling "athletic country club" and workspace dubbed Life Time is readying its Arlington opening. Located at 1440 North Edgewood St., the 113-square-foot, four-story destination features an 85,000-square-foot athletic county club and 28,000-square-foot premium coworking space. A preview space is now open for prospective members. Life Time at The Crossing ClarendonLife Time Life Time at The Crossing ClarendonLife Time The one-of-a-kind athletic country club and its premier coworking destination will be a main anchor for Regency Center’s The Crossing Clarendon, to be comprised of s…
DWI Bus Driver Slapped With 18 Safety Violations In Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Crash DWI Bus Driver Slapped With 18 Safety Violations In Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Crash
DWI Bus Driver Slapped With 18 Safety Violations In Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Crash What started off as a fun holiday outing for a group of students in Virginia led to a host of charges for their bus driver, who is in hot trouble with the law for allegedly driving drunk and crashing on the way back from a pumpkin patch, police say. Maryland resident Troy Reynolds, 48, was charged with driving while intoxicated and nine counts of gross, wanton, or reckless care for a child after crashing a school bus carrying 44 children and four adults back to Murch Elementary School in Washington, DC following a field trip to Cox Farms in Centreville. Original Story: DC Students' Fi…
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria
Police ID Man Who Grabbed Preteen While Displaying Knife In Alexandria A 22-year-old man who allegedly approached a group of juveniles playing near an apartment building in Fairfax County, displayed a knife, and grabbed a minor has been apprehended, authorities announced. Less than 24 hours after there was a report of a potential attempted abduction, the department announced the arrest of Centreville resident Kevin Moran-Perez, who was wanted in connection to an incident in the 5000 block of Caryn Court in Alexandria on Wednesday, Aug. 24. It is alleged that Moran-Perez displayed a knife and grabbed a preteen by the hand, police investigators said. The juvenil…