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Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Prince William County Roadway: Police Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Prince William County Roadway: Police
Skeletal Remains Found In Tent Along Prince William County Roadway: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a grisly discovery was made in Woodbridge on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, investigators were called to the 14700 block of Telegraph Road, where they found the skeletal remains of an adult found inside a tent inside a wooded area.  A spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department said that the remains have been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity of the body and determine the exact cause and manner of death. "At this time, the…

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by Zak Failla
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Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Prince William County Waters: Police Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Prince William County Waters: Police
Fishermen Find 46-Year-Old Man Floating In Prince William County 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Decomposed Body Found Behind Prince William County Gas Station: Police Decomposed Body Found Behind Prince William County Gas Station: Police
Decomposed Body Found Behind Prince William County Gas Station: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a decomposing body was found behind a Woodbridge gas station. Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11, officers responded to Exxon in the 2400 block of Prince William Parkway, where they found the body of a presumed male who was found between the dumpster and surrounding brick enclosure. The body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death.  No foul play is suspected. More information is expected to be released. Check Daily Voice for updates…

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by Zak Failla
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Decomposing Body Found Near Prince William County Woods (DEVELOPING) Decomposing Body Found Near Prince William County Woods (DEVELOPING)
Decomposing Body Found Near Prince William County Woods (Developing) A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after the decomposing body of a man was found in a wooded area overnight, police say. Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers responded to the 1700 block of Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, where they found the body in the area. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the body was found in a decomposed state and taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to determine the identity of the man and exact cause of death. Police say that "there is no threat to the community concerning t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say
Virginia Parents Who Abused 19-Month-Old Son Before His Mysterious Death Arrested, Cops Say Two parents charged in the death of their 19-month-old son have been arrested in Virginia, police said. Richard Osmin Ascencio, 31, and Jakeline Sanchez, 28, both of Woodbridge, are both wanted for felony child abuse, the county police department said. Officers were called to their Granby Road home on Jan. 22, 2023 where firefighters found their 19-month-old child unresponsive, police said. The boy was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.  During the course of the investigation, an autopsy was completed which showed signs of abuse by the boy's parents, As…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident' Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident'
Expectant Dad 19, Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: 'Tragic Accident' Those who knew Javier Arevalo say he died doing what he loved. The 19-year-old Woodbridge man was working underneath his vehicle on the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive in Woodbridge on Monday, Jan. 22, when the car fell on top of him, pinning him underneath, the Prince William County Police Department said. Fire and rescue responded and confirmed the death, and no signs of foul play were reported. The cause of death has not been confirmed and will be pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Meanwhile, two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched for Arevalo's family, including his …

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by Cecilia Levine
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19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police 19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police
19-Year-Old Crushed To Death While Working On Car In Virginia: Police A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after a 19-year-old was crushed to death while working on his vehicle in Woodbridge, police say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the Prince William County Police Department received an emergency call after a man working underneath his vehicle was pinned when it fell on top of him in the 13400 block of Greenacre Drive. The man was pinned and died there, fire and rescue officials confirmed.  Preliminarily, there are no signs of any foul play, according to police, who made note that the cause of death has not been…

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by Zak Failla
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Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds
Passenger Admits To Shooting, Killing Man In Southeast DC Days After Purchasing New Gun: Feds The Maryland man who gunned down a another man inside a car in Southeast DC has copped to the crime, federal authorities announced. Silver Spring native Jordan Jones, 23, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter while armed for the fatal shooting of Noel Nicol, whose body was later found in October 2021 in the 2000 block of Savannah Place SE.  He had initially faced a murder charge. According to court documents, Jones arranged to meet Nicol on Oct. 11, 2021, one day after he purchased a 9mm handgun - the same caliber as the murder weapon - and three days before his body was…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man
Body Floating In Northern VA Reservoir ID'd As Missing Man A body found floating in the Occoquan Reservoir has been identified. The body of 40-year-old James Lloyd Moore, of Woodbridge, was found in the water behind the 11700 block of Antietam Road in Woodbridge on Thursday evening, July 27, police in Prince William County said. Moore was reported missing that morning, after leaving his home on Pineneedle Court the night before. At the time of the initial report, there were no indications that Moore was endangered. Family members were checking areas their loved one was known to frequent when the body was discovered.  The cause of death …

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING) 'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (DEVELOPING)
'Suspicious Death Investigation' Launched In Fairfax County After Body Found (Developing) Police in Fairfax County have launched a death investigation after a body was found in Fairfax County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, officers from the Fairfax Police Department were called to 9715 Fairfax Boulevard for a report of a dead body. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that there were the remains of a body, who remains unidentified. The body has been taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for further examination to determine the identity, cause, and exact manner of death. "At this time, we have no reason to believe that there is a threat to the …

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by Zak Failla
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Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (DEVELOPING) Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (DEVELOPING)
Decomposing Body Found In Tent Near PWC Business Park (Developing) The Prince William County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man whose body was found in a tent decomposing by a curious passerby. On Monday, April 24, a spokesperson for the agency announced that a death investigation has been launched after a Good Samaritan alerted first responders about the dead body. The gnarly discovery was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 in the area of Livingston Road and Wellington Road in Manassas, not far from several area businesses. Police say that officers responded to the woods where the tent as …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland
Burning Man: Police Investigating After Body Found On Fire In Maryland An investigation has been launched in Maryland after a man’s burning body was found in Baltimore on Sunday morning. Police say that officers were called at approximately 11:11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 to the 1000 block of East 20th Street, near the intersection of Kennedy Avenue, where there were reports of a burning body. At the scene, Baltimore City Fire Department members were able to extinguish the fire, and police said that the remains of an unknown man were found. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, the body is being transported to the Medical Examiner’s …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police
Body Pulled From Water Of Maryland Golf Course Under Investigation: Police An investigation is underway in Maryland after a dead body was pulled from a Baltimore golf course, police said. Police investigators and members of the Baltimore Fire Department responded to the Carroll Park Golf Course on Washington Boulevard shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, where there was a report of an unresponsive man floating in a body of water in the area. First responders were able to locate the body of the man - whose name was not released - and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office to con…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Death Investigation Begins After Body Discovered In Prince William County Death Investigation Begins After Body Discovered In Prince William County
Death Investigation Begins After Body Discovered In Prince William County Prince William County police have begun a death investigation after a body was found near a local trash compactor, officials said.  At around 6 p.m. on August 13, officers responded to an empty commercial building in Woodbridge, where they found a dead body behind the building near a trash compactor, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The body, which was in a decomposed state, was sent to the Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death and identity, authorities reported. Police said there is no current threat to the community concerning this death …

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by AJ Goldbloom