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Police & Fire
Suspect Is All Smiles After Being Tracked By GPS In Stolen Ambulance In Virginia
A Manassas woman chose a highly questionable getaway vehicle after taking off from a Virginia hospital in a stolen ambulance, police say. Feben Nigatu, 33, is facing charges after she allegedly stole an ambulance from a UVA Health Prince William Medical Center medical transport company. The incident played out at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, when investigators were called to the 8700 block of Sudley Road in Manassas following reports of a stolen vehicle. Nigatu did not get far. Officials said that the ambulance was tracked through GPS to the Coverstone subdivision in Princ…
Business
Group On The Loose After $500K Jewelry Store Heist In Virginia, Police Say
The search is on for a ragtag group of men and women who are suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Fairfax County jewelry store. Surveillance photos have been released by police investigators in Falls Church as they attempt to locate three men and four women who are believed to have stolen approximately $500,000 worth of goods from Tri State Jewelers on Broad Street last week. City of Falls Church Police request help in identifying grand larceny suspects. Anyone with information should contact Detective Clyde Gandionko at 703-248-5284 (TTY 711) or cgandionko@fall…
Police & Fire
Accused Thief Finally Busted After Suffering Medical Emergency In VA: Police
A Woodbridge man who has been evading police for months has finally been caught after suffering a medical emergency, authorities say. Prince William County police have been on the lookout for Edwin Alexis Lima Linares, 27, after obtaining an arrest warrant for an auto upholstery store burglary back in January. Officials were finally able to locate and apprehend Lima Linares while responding to an address to assist with a call for aid. Lima Linares is accused of stealing bicycles and power tools from Kim's Auto Upholstery on Jan. 20. Police say that Lima Linares reportedly broke into the s…
Police & Fire
'I'm Going To Jail:' Wanted Candy Shoplifter In Stafford Predicts End Of Sheriff's Pursuit
A Virginia woman will be trading Valentine’s Day pink and red for prison blues after stealing boxes of chocolates and taking police in Stafford County on a pursuit. Spotsylvania resident Dawn Lewis, 57, is behind bars after being busted by members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office stealing boxes of candy from a local Walmart and attempting to evade arrest, according to investigators. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, deputies were called to Walmart on Village Parkway to investigate reports of a woman - later identified as Lewis - who stole several hundred dollars of candy…
Police & Fire
Former Employee Accused Of Armed Robbery At PWC Tow Truck Shop: Police
A former Dumfries tow truck employee was arrested after being reportedly involved in a robbery at his old job, authorities say. Carvell Jarmain Willilams, 37, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 11, after police connected him to the Jan. 13 robbery of Waggy's and Disposal Services LLC in Manassas, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson on Monday, Feb. 13. Investigation revealed that on the morning of Jan. 13, a group of employees and a supervisor were in the parking lot of the business when a black Chevy Equinox pulled up next to them. Two of the four people in the …
Police & Fire
Accused Child Abductor Busted Stealing SUV From Same VA Shopping Center, Police Say
The woman who stole a car outside a Fairfax County restaurant with a child in the backseat earlier this week has been apprehended and the stolen Honda has been recovered after she went back to the well one too many times, police announced. Tanisha Hall, 40, has been identified as a suspect and arrested for her role in the abduction of a 6-year-old girl from the shopping center in the 6200 block of Little River Turnpike in Lincolnia after attempting a similar heist days later. Her arrest came after she allegedly stole an SUV in a not-dissimilar fashion that officers were able to track down. …
Police & Fire
Christmas Day Mobile Home Stafford County Fire Determined To Be Arson; Two Fugitives Arrested
Two are in custody for an incendiary Christmas Day mobile home blaze that displaced three people in Stafford County which intentionally set, according to police and fire officials. Stafford residents Jonathan Rios, 41, and Peal Quinn, 48, who were both wanted for various charges in Virginia, are facing new charges after being apprehended for their roles in an alleged holiday arson. The situation began shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 25, when the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a disturbance in the 600 block of Ramoth Church Road regarding a man who was breaking …
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Prescription Pills Busted In Virginia After Attempting To Flee Police
Authorities say that a teen with a checkered criminal history is facing new charges after taking police on a foot chase in an attempt to avoid apprehension in Virginia. The Fredericksburg Police E-911 Center received a tip that a person - later identified as 19-year-old Xander Salyers - who was wanted in Stafford County was sitting in a vehicle in the 2500 block of Cowan Boulevard, according to officials. Upon arrival at the scene, officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department located Salyers, who was inside a truck, and as they approached, Salyers allegedly took off on foot until an…
Police & Fire
Imposter Rideshare Driver Pushed Arlington Woman Out Of Moving Car: Police
A Maryland man was arrested after he posed as a rideshare driver and assaulted his passenger, police said.At around 3 a.m. on May 15, a witness contacted police after she saw a black SUV speeding and swerving near Wilson Boulevard, according to the Arlington County Police Department. The witness told police that she saw the passenger door of the vehicle open and a female victim was pushed out of the car and onto the road, authorities said. Police found the victim and she was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, officials said. Law enforcement's investigation revealed that the victim …
Police & Fire
One Crime After Another: Stafford Woman Steals Car, Assaults Officer
A Stafford woman was taken into custody for multiple crimes starting with a stolen car, police said.Just before midnight on August 24, 42-year-old Charmece Morrison was recklessly driving a black sedan, swerving in and out of lanes, and driving on the opposite side of the road with severe damage to the car, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. After Morrison initially ignored the reporting officer's commands to stop her car, law enforcement was able to handcuff her while completing some relevant paperwork, officials said. Morrison broke out of the handcuff and proceeded to ass…
Police & Fire
North Carolina Man Charged For Crashing Stolen Fairfax Vehicle: Police
A suspect from North Carolina was arrested after he was involved in a crash while driving a stolen car, police said. Just before 4 p.m. on August 20, 20-year-old Collin Guilford was recklessly driving a stolen car near Harry Byrd Highway and Yellow Schoolhouse Road, when he spun out of control and crashed into a median, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. After the crash, Guilford allegedly attempted to carjack three other nearby vehicles, authorities said. Police reported Guilford assaulted one of the drivers of those cars and the victim was left with minor injuries. G…
Police & Fire
Virginia Man Killed Victim In Fiery Home Before Barricading Himself After Crash: Sheriff
A firebug in Virginia is facing a host of charges after a house fire led to a homicide investigation where a suspect attempted to barricade himself away from law enforcement before fleeing, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Spotsylvania resident John Christopher Brown, 37, was arrested following an investigation into a house fire where a man was found dead inside the structure, which was destroyed by the flames, officials said. Shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 29, a house fire was reported in the 7500 block of Grand Brooks Road. Upon arrival, first responders said tha…
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