Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 has admitted to his crime, authorities said.  Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House apartment on Wisconsin Avenue, police said. Potter — who according to NBC Washington and the Navy Ti…
Barricade With Police At DC Row Home Erupts In Flames, Literally Barricade With Police At DC Row Home Erupts In Flames, Literally
Barricade With Police At DC Row Home Erupts In Flames, Literally A heated situation turned firey in Northeast DC on Friday night when a massive fire broke out in the bottom story of a two-floor row house where police were investigating a reported barricade situation, officials announced. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called at approximately 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 to the 1300 block of Bryant Street NE, when a fire was reported in the middle row of the homes as police were negotiating an investigation of their own at the location. Working Fire 1300 block Bryant St NE. Fire 1st floor 2 story middle row. There was a police barricade situation at tim…
Fairfax County School Board Hopeful Pretends To Be Parent Of Transgender Kid To Clinic (AUDIO) Fairfax County School Board Hopeful Pretends To Be Parent Of Transgender Kid To Clinic (AUDIO)
Fairfax County School Board Hopeful Pretends To Be Parent Of Transgender Kid To Clinic (Audio) A Fairfax County School Board candidate reportedly isn’t backing down after he lied about being the parent of a transgender child to the Inova Pride Clinic in a seeming attempt to create a link between the district and the clinic. In a video he proudly posted on social media, Republican Jeff Hoffman recorded himself lying about his identity to the clinic, which provides services and medical care for the transgendered community. “I used to say I have a beautiful boy … I’m the stepfather … but he’s going through, I call it a focus group at his school within the local Virginia community in Fa…
What Crackdown? Metro Fare Evaders Still Hitching Free Rides, Report Says What Crackdown? Metro Fare Evaders Still Hitching Free Rides, Report Says
What Crackdown? Metro Fare Evaders Still Hitching Free Rides, Report Says A stated threat to target Metropolitan Area Transit Authority train riders looking to hitch a free ride appears to be more smoke and mirrors than an actual crackdown, according to an NBC Washington report. Citing the issuance of less than 100 fare evasion tickets in the first two months of the Transit Authority’s purported crackdown, NBC reported that some commuters are questioning whether there is a large enough law enforcement presence at stations to really make a difference. According to the report, fare evaders cost the agency tens of millions of dollars annually, which prompted the cra…
Food Delivery Bicyclist Run Down By Aggressive Driver In DC Food Delivery Bicyclist Run Down By Aggressive Driver In DC
Food Delivery Bicyclist Run Down By Aggressive Driver In DC A food delivery driver in Washington, DC is asking for the public's support with medical bills following an incident where a driver chased her down after she accidentally touched his car, reports NBC Washington. Cyclist Nicole Van Dyke was assaulted by the driver after she reportedly hit his vehicle when he blocked her right-of-way in a busy D.C. intersection. Dashcam video shows the driver turning around in the middle of the intersection to chase down Van Dyke, eventually getting out of his car to punch her, the outlet continues. Van Dyke's head hit a railing, and she was able to escape th…
Bloodied Girl Found Dead In Fetal Position; Mom, BF Charged With Abuse In Spotsylvania: Report Bloodied Girl Found Dead In Fetal Position; Mom, BF Charged With Abuse In Spotsylvania: Report
Bloodied Girl Found Dead In Fetal Position; Mom, BF Charged With Abuse In Spotsylvania: Report A woman and her boyfriend have been charged with child abuse and neglect after her 6-year-old daughter was found dead in the fetal position with blood and fluid coming out of her face in Spotsylvania, according to police papers cited in news reports. Jonathan H. Copenhaver, 36, and Cera C. Harper, 32, were lodged in the Rappahannock Regional Jail on charges of child abuse, child endangerment and drug offenses in connection with the Friday, Dec. 16 death of Charlie Grace Sumner, the Herald Courier reports. Charlie's dad, Chris Sumner, said he spent the day before she died doing homework with…
Multiple In Custody After Police Chase Ends With Fiery Crash Into Silver Spring Metrobus Multiple In Custody After Police Chase Ends With Fiery Crash Into Silver Spring Metrobus
Multiple In Custody After Police Chase Ends With Fiery Crash Into Silver Spring Metrobus Multiple people are being extricated from a suspect vehicle that crashed into a metrobus in Silver Spring following a high speed police pursuit, reports NBC Washington. At least three people have been extricated from the suspect vehicle after the fiery crash on Georgia Avenue that occurred around 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31, continues the outlet. #BreakingNews High speed police pursuit ends in fiery crash into metrobus in downtown #SilverSpring, Maryland, at least two in custody #BREAKING @nbcwashington #mdtraffic @WTOPtraffic pic.twitter.com/7ocv3zV4SN — ʙʀᴀᴅ ꜰʀᴇɪᴛᴀꜱ (@Chopper4Brad) Octobe…
Virginia Middle School Students Sickened By THC Edibles: Reports Virginia Middle School Students Sickened By THC Edibles: Reports
Virginia Middle School Students Sickened By THC Edibles: Reports Several students in Virginia were sickened after taking THC edibles in Fairfax County, NBC Washington reports. Seven Liberty Middle School students reported feeling ill after ingesting Delta 8 THC gummies around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, school officials said in a letter to parents. Symptoms included vomiting, slurred speech and dizziness, the outlet said citing, Principal Adam Erbrecht wrote. Three students were taken for medical treatment and the rest were sent home or taken care of at school. Click here for NBC Washington.
Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says
Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says A 2-year-old boy found unconscious outside of a Washington DC apartment may have been physically abused, NBC Washington reports citing authorities and sources. A 911 call was placed around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, reporting the boy was found outside Trinity Plaza at 21 Atlantic St. SW, the outlet said. A good Samaritan was performing CPR when authorities and medics arrived, and bruising was found on his body, NBC says. The toddler was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made but police have identified the boy and are in contact with his parents/guardians, the…
Community Speaks Out After Adults Caught Cyberbullying Virginia Students Over Protest Community Speaks Out After Adults Caught Cyberbullying Virginia Students Over Protest
Community Speaks Out After Adults Caught Cyberbullying Virginia Students Over Protest Social media reared its ugly head once again as some school board members in Virginia are now calling for an investigation into reported cyberbullying of some students online. In Spotsylvania, there has been a vociferous vocal outcry from some members of the community at a board meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, after some instancing of bullying was unearthed by social media sleuths. Posted by Spotsy Parent For Public Education on Monday, October 10, 2022 An account dubbed “Spotsy Parent For Public Education” shared several of the messages with were disseminated online depicting adults targe…
2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision 2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision
2-Year-Old Found Shot Inside Of Crashed Car In DC After Late Night Collision A toddler was found shot inside of a vehicle that had crashed in D.C. over the weekend, reports NBC Washington. The driver of the vehicle was trying to take the 2-year-old to the hospital for treatment of the gunshot wound when they crashed in the 2500 block of Q Street SE around 12:25 a.m., Monday, Oct. 3, continues the outlet. No additional details surrounding the child's injuries or a suspect or motive for the shooting have been released. The child is expected to survive their injuries. To read the full report by NBC Washington, click here. 
Body Found Inside Of Burning Vehicle In DC Neighborhood Body Found Inside Of Burning Vehicle In DC Neighborhood
Body Found Inside Of Burning Vehicle In DC Neighborhood A man has been found dead in a burning car in a DC neighborhood, reports NBC Washington. Officials found the burning vehicle around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5, in the 500 block of Nicholson Street NW, and located the body inside after extinguishing the fire, continues the outlet. The age and identity of the victim have not been released.  To read the full report by NBC Washington, click here.