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Restaurant Fight Takes Ugly Turn In Fairfax County, Stabbing Suspect Captured Restaurant Fight Takes Ugly Turn In Fairfax County, Stabbing Suspect Captured
Restaurant Fight Takes Ugly Turn In Fairfax County, Stabbing Suspect Captured A 59-year-old Fairfax County man was arrested in a restaurant stabbing, authorities announced. Jose Reyes apparently stabbed his victim in the upper body when they began fighting at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Hechinger Drive in Springfield around 2 a.m. Friday, April 28, county police said. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. Meanwhile, officers took Reyes into custody and charged him with aggravated malicious wounding. He was released on bond. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Major Crimes Bureau at 703-…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Military Couple's 'Execution Style' Killer Learns His Fate In Fairfax County Military Couple's 'Execution Style' Killer Learns His Fate In Fairfax County
Military Couple's 'Execution Style' Killer Learns His Fate In Fairfax County A 22-year-old man accused of killing a prominent military couple outside of their Fairfax County home "execution style" will likely see out the rest of his days behind bars. Ronnie Marshall, of Washington DC, apparently came to the Springfield home of (Ret.) Colonel Brenda and Dr. Edward McDaniel in search of their son, Michael, with whom he worked, in late May 2021, according to the Washington Post. Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said Marshall was trying to burglarize the home, but he was chased away. He returned days later on May 26 to kill the beloved couple, after the d…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide
Police ID Husband, Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax Murder-Suicide The victims of a domestic murder-suicide in Virginia have been identified by the Fairfax County Police Department. At 3:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Fairfax County Deputy Chief of Police for Investigations Eli Cory said that they received an emergency 911 call from a housekeeper who came across three bodies in the basement of a home in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive in Springfield. On Friday, April 28, investigators said that they've identified the victims as Meskerem Belachew Solomon, 38, Amanuel Belachew Solomon, 31, and Tiku Berhane Gebreeyesus, 47. All three were pronounced…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's What We Know About Triple Fatal Shooting In Fairfax County Home Here's What We Know About Triple Fatal Shooting In Fairfax County Home
Here's What We Know About Triple Fatal Shooting In Fairfax County Home New details have been released by police officials in Virginia as they continue to investigate after three people were found dead in a Fairfax County basement. At 3:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Fairfax County Deputy Chief of Police for Investigations Eli Cory said that they received an emergency 911 call from a housekeeper who came across three bodies in the basement of a home in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive in Springfield. Upon arrival,Cody said that they found three victims - a man in his 40s, a woman in her 30s, and a man in his 20s - suffering from gunshot wounds. The old…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Found Dead In Fairfax County Home Three Found Dead In Fairfax County Home
Three Found Dead In Fairfax County Home A death investigation has been launched in Fairfax County after several people were found dead inside an area home. The Fairfax County Police Department announced shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, that the agency has launched an investigation after three people were found inside a residence in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive in Springfield. Few details have been released by investigators, though they noted that a gun wss found at the scene. Detectives are now investigating the incident. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates as new information is relea…

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by Zak Failla
Neighbors
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA 'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA
'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA Three best friends are splitting their earnings after their to trip to a Virginia grocery store for a lottery scratcher won them a hefty $3 million. Walter Mendez of Springfield, Delores Vigil of Herndon, and Juan Carlos Fuentes of Herndon are pocketing $625,000 each, before taxes, after buying a winning ticket to the ‘50x the Money’ game at Giant Food at 21800 Towncenter Plaza in Sterling.  “We went to buy groceries,” Mr. Mendez told Lottery officials. “We always stop and play.” As he scratched the ticket, he said to the others, “I think we’ve got something!” The ‘50x the Money’ gam…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County
Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County Police have released additional information after two people were killed on Friday and two others were taken custody during a double fatal in Fairfax County. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called on Friday, Feb. 24 to the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way in Reston, where a 911 caller advised that a man had been shot and a woman stabbed inside the home. Officers are in the 13200 block of Stable Brook Wy in Reston for a shooting. Prelim, a woman was inside a home when she was stabbed. An occupant shot the suspect. One person declared deceased. One taken to hospital…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
School Employee In VA Accused Of Assaulting Student In Fairfax County: Police School Employee In VA Accused Of Assaulting Student In Fairfax County: Police
School Employee In VA Accused Of Assaulting Student In Fairfax County: Police The monthlong investigation into an alleged assault involving a Fairfax County educator and student has led to charges for a school employee, authorities announced. Fouzia Masood Khan, 59, of Springfield, an employee at Saratoga Elementary School has been charged with simple assault of a student by detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crime Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad. Khan was reportedly an instructional assistant at the school.  It is alleged that in January, a school employee observed Khan dragging a student by the arm down the hall, and immediately reported …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Nine Bed Bath & Beyond stores across Maryland and Virginia are among 87 locations scheduled to close in 2023, the struggling retailer announced. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. The following locations in Maryland and Virginia are set to close in 2023: Annapolis, 200 Harker Place Suite 200 Fairfax, 12100 Fairfax Towne Center&…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates
Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates A Northern Virginia man who was found guilty of killing two teens at a Springfield home in 2021 has received the maximum sentence, much to the chagrin of some in the community. Zachary Burkard, now 20, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitted to shooting South County High School classmates Ersheen Elaiaiser, 17, and Calvin Van Pelt, 16, in April 2021, according to multiple reports. He received 10 years each for voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of the teens. When he is released, Burkard will face an additional three years of post-release supervision. Burkard, who was 18 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police
Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police Seven alleged online predators who targeted their victims through the Internet are facing dozens of charges in Virginia following an undercover operation, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Detectives from the department’s Major Crimes Bureau arrested seven men as part of a "Traveler Operation” sting to identify and apprehend online predators that was conducted over several days last month. The men ranged in age from 26 to 52 years old and were charged with a total of 49 felonies. Those arrested: Danial Siridavong, 33, of Woodbridge was arrested on Wed…

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by Zak Failla