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Machete-Tossing Man At Large After Road Rage Incident In Prince William County, Police Say Machete-Tossing Man At Large After Road Rage Incident In Prince William County, Police Say
Machete-Tossing Man At Large After Road Rage Incident In Prince William County, Police Say Christian Fidel Gonzalez-Flores used a curious weapon after a reported road rage incident in Prince William County on Sunday afternoon, police say. At around 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 13, officers were called to the 14300 block of Franklin Street in Woodbridge, where there was an attempted assault involving Gonzalez-Flores, 25, another motorist, and a machete. According to the Prince William County Police Department, a 32-year-old man stopped his vehicle in the area due to a possible mechanical issue, and when Gonzalez-Flores pulled up behind the vehicle, he began sounding his horn before…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Crash Leads To Threats, Indecent Exposure In Prince William County: Police Hit-Run Crash Leads To Threats, Indecent Exposure In Prince William County: Police
Hit-Run Crash Leads To Threats, Indecent Exposure In Prince William County: Police A hit-and-run crash resulted in a woman being threatened with a weapon by a man who allegedly exposed himself to her in Prince William County when she confronted him, police say. Officers were called to the 13700 block of Meadowbrook Road in Woodbridge at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, where there was a reported indecent exposure incident following the crash. According to the Prince William County Police Department, a 25-year-old woman was at a gathering in the area when she heard her vehicle being struck by a silver Toyota, which subsequently sped away. The woman followed the driv…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hybrid Vehicle Possibly To Blame After Vehicles Destroyed By Fire At PWC Apartment Complex Hybrid Vehicle Possibly To Blame After Vehicles Destroyed By Fire At PWC Apartment Complex
Hybrid Vehicle Possibly To Blame After Vehicles Destroyed By Fire At PWC Apartment Complex Nearly a dozen vehicles suffered extensive damage when a hybrid vehicle possibly sparked a fire in the parking lot of a Woodbridge apartment complex. An investigation was launched this week by Prince William County Fire and Rescue personnel following a fast-moving fire that destroyed eight vehicles and damaged three others, officials say. The fire was reported at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the Summerland Heights Apartment complex.  Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire after being called to the scene, but the damage had been done. Investigators initially determ…

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by Zak Failla
News
Motorcyclist Forced To Swerve Into Shoulder Fired Shots At Driver's Car In Stafford: Sheriff Motorcyclist Forced To Swerve Into Shoulder Fired Shots At Driver's Car In Stafford: Sheriff
Motorcyclist Forced To Swerve Into Shoulder Fired Shots At Driver's Car In Stafford: Sheriff A road-raging motorcyclist popped off and took shots at another driver following an incident that played out in Stafford County early on Sunday morning, officials say. Deputies were called at around 12:15 a.m. on July 21 to the intersection of Warrenton Road and Village Parkway, where there reports of shots fired with a vehicle struck at least twice. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the driver was on Warrenton Road near the intersection, when he noticed a motorcycle in front of him. The driver said that he merged into the left lane, forcing the motorcyclist to swerve onto…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP
Dump Truck Driver Strikes I-95 Sign In Virginia, Sends Debris Flying Across Roadway: VSP Crews are working to repair a sign on I-95 in Fairfax County after a dump truck struck it, causing significant damage, and backing up traffic for miles, according to Virginia State Police. Shortly after 12:15 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, troopers were called to investigate reports of debris on the interstate south of Route 289 in Fairfax County.  #VSP is looking for tips on the dump truck that struck the overhead sign I-95 NB near 168 mm in Fairfax Co. around noon 7/11/24 & then drove off. Plz call 804-750-8798 or email questions@vsp.virginia.gov. @VaDOTNOVA is working to fix the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says A Fourth of July shooting is under investigation in Stafford County after a man and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, deputies were called to a reported shooting on Anvil Road in Olde Forge to investigate reports of shots fired. Officials say that upon arrival, they found multiple shell casings and several vehicles damaged by bullets. A man also suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation of what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. The…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Multiple Vehicles Damaged By Suspected Drug Dealer Trying To Escape In Virginia, Sheriff Says Multiple sheriff's vehicles were damaged in Stafford County when a suspected drug dealer fruitlessly attempted to evade his arrest, authorities announced. Jovan Terrell Ellison, 36, who has been the subject of an investigation since 2023, was already wanted for the distribution of controlled substances when he doubled down and recklessly tried to avoid being apprehended, officials say. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, Ellison was spotted in the area of Warrenton Road and the exit ramp from I-95 south in the afternoon of Wednesday, June 26, at which point deputies attempted…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff
Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff A 19-year-old suspect smirked in his mugshot after authorities said he went on a crime spree, slashing tires and smashing windows across Stafford County, then moved on to assaulting arresting deputies and jail staff. Cole Spicer, of Stafford, was identified as the vehicle vandal just shy of two weeks after the Aug. 2 spree, County Sheriff David Decatur said. Residents of Leeland Station and Ridge Point woke up that morning to discover their vehicle tires slashed, and their vehicle windows damaged, or broken. Throughout the day, deputies responded to each and every victim to document th…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (PHOTOS) Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (PHOTOS)
Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (Photos) Disaster was averted on Sunday afternoon when a fourth-floor balcony collapsed and landed on the street in Northeast DC.  No injuries were reported on Sunday, July 2, when the balcony collapsed and landed on the rear end of a Subaru Impreza that was parked downstairs. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE at around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to investigate the incident, which caused only damage to the home and parked car. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE@dcfireems It is unclear what caused the collapse. Structural…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Multiple Cars Damaged In Fairfax County By Gunfire (DEVELOPING): Police Multiple Cars Damaged In Fairfax County By Gunfire (DEVELOPING): Police
Multiple Cars Damaged In Fairfax County By Gunfire (Developing): Police Fairfax County police were investigating a group of cars that they found were damaged on Friday, Sept. 23, officials said. Sometime before noon, officers arrived at the scene in the 3500 block of South Jefferson Street, where they found between two to three cars with damage caused by gunfire, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Route 7 was closed for law enforcement's investigation and police advised locals to stay clear of that area or shelter in place, authorities said.  This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

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by AJ Goldbloom