115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police 115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police
115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police A 24-year-old North Carolina man who led a 115 mph pursuit that crossed three county lines in Virginia has been taken into custody, and two of his passengers treated for injuries, authorities said. Marquilis T. Boyd, of Charlotte, NC, was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus with an expired tag when Virginia State Police tried to stop the vehicle on Interstate 81 at the 245-exit ramp in Rockingham County, around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, VSP Sgt. Brent Coffey said. Boyd failed to stop for police, and a pursuit was initiated. Boyd led authorities into Shenandoah County then into Warren Co…
So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right
So Corny They're Good: This VA Sheriff's Department Does Press Releases Right News writing should be accurate.  If it's entertaining, all the better. The Stafford County Sheriff's Department nails both. Just read the release penned Thursday, July 26, about a Walmart thief who swiped seafood.  They call it, "Salty Shellfish Swindler Spotted." "We aren’t fishing for compliments on this release, but it might leave you crab-solutely hungry. One suspect seas food and steals food in a not so well-done surf and grab." Salty Shellfish Swindler Spotted: We aren’t fishing for compliments on this release, but it might leave you... Posted by Office of Stafford County Sh…
Patrick McCoy Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Your Smile Lit Up The World' Patrick McCoy Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Your Smile Lit Up The World'
Patrick McCoy Of Fredericksburg Dies, 39: 'Your Smile Lit Up The World' Fredericksburg resident Patrick McCoy died on June 13, 2023. He was 39 years old. Those who knew him said he left a profound impact on others, and is being remembered as a cherished coworker at Wawa, Walmart, and more. "I had the pleasure of working with Patrick at Walmart," one person wrote in his Guestbook on his obituary. "He knew how to keep a smile on your face. He was such a giving and kind soul." "Patrick (Kool-Aid) your smile lit up the world!" another added. "My heart hurts for the family, I pray that all of the love and great memories help ease the pain." A cause of death was no…
'Move Or I'll Stab You': Virginia Walmart Thieves Toss $4K In Stolen Merch Out Car Windows 'Move Or I'll Stab You': Virginia Walmart Thieves Toss $4K In Stolen Merch Out Car Windows
'Move Or I'll Stab You': Virginia Walmart Thieves Toss $4K In Stolen Merch Out Car Windows "Move or I'll stab you," is what one of three thieves told Walmart staffers before making off with $4,000 in stolen merchandise in Virginia, authorities said. Workers at the Garrisonville Road store in Stafford confronted the trio around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, who fled with electronics, snacks, and more, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. While deputies responded to the larceny, another caller reported suspicious activity on Richmond Highway. There, the caller said a vehicle, which happened to match the description of the suspect vehicle, had occupants who were throwing items o…
Virginia Man Gets Time For Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds Virginia Man Gets Time For Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds
Virginia Man Gets Time For Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds An Alexandria man will spend years behind bars after being convicted of shooting at a wheelchair-bound “friend” who had to play dead outside an area Walmart to get his assailant to stop his attack, federal officials announced. Richard Nduba, 39, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty following a three-day trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for firing multiple shots a a man during an argument that rapidly escalated in August 2022 in Northwest DC. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 10, 2022, Nduba got into an argument with the victim, who was describe…
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts'
Kitchen Products Sold Nationwide Recalled Due To Injury Concerns, Reports Of 'Severe Cuts' Nearly 500,000 juicers are being recalled after reports of hundreds of malfunctions reported by consumers, some of which included injuries that required emergency treatment, according to federal officials.  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Empower Brands is recalling approximately 469,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers due to both laceration and ingestion hazards. According to the CPSC, the juicers can rupture during use, striking users and posing a laceration hazard. They've also been known to leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing an ad…
Virginia Man Convicted Of Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds Virginia Man Convicted Of Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds
Virginia Man Convicted Of Shooting At Wheelchair-Bound 'Friend' Outside DC Walmart: Feds An Alexandria man has been convicted of shooting at a wheelchair-bound “friend” who had to play dead outside an area Walmart to get his assailant to stop his attack, federal officials announced. Richard Nduba, 39, was found guilty following a three-day trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for firing multiple shots a a man during an argument that rapidly escalated in August 2022 in Northwest DC. Prosecutors say that on Aug. 10, 2022, Nduba argued with the victim, a friend, outside the Walmart on H Street NW. After the argument, the victim, who is wheelchair bound, went t…
Suspect Gets Away After Filming Woman In Manassas Walmart Bathroom: Police Suspect Gets Away After Filming Woman In Manassas Walmart Bathroom: Police
Suspect Gets Away After Filming Woman In Manassas Walmart Bathroom: Police Prince William County Police are on the lookout for a suspect accused of filming a woman in the bathroom of a Manassas Walmart. Officers were called to the Walmart on Liberia Avenue around 6:40 p.m., Wednesday, March 15 after receiving a report that a 56-year-old woman had been filmed by an unknown man inside the store, according to Prince William County police. The suspect reportedly held a phone over the stall that the victim was in before the victim attempted to knock the phone out of the suspect's hands.  Then the tables turned. Police say that the victim then took out her phone,…
Walmart Shoplifter Slips Out Of Handcuffs In PWC, Assaults Arresting Officer, Police Say Walmart Shoplifter Slips Out Of Handcuffs In PWC, Assaults Arresting Officer, Police Say
Walmart Shoplifter Slips Out Of Handcuffs In PWC, Assaults Arresting Officer, Police Say A shoplifting suspect in Prince William County made her life a little more difficult when she got into a cantankerous mood when police attempted to apprehend her, police say. Kelsey Rebekah Hooper-Garcia, 33, of Manassas, got combative and resisted officers after she managed to slip out of handcuffs following a thieving incident at Walmart to kick off the weekend, authorities announced on Monday, March 13. At approximately 2:10 p.m. on Friday, March 10, officers were called to the Manassas Walmart on Liberia Avenue to investigate a reported shoplifting incident. The investigation determine…
Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard
Recall Issued For 1.2 Million Candles Sold Exclusively At Walmart Due To Fire, Injury Hazard More than 1.2 million candles are being recalled due to the potential of fire, burn, and injury hazards due to wicks that can burn too close to the container, causing the glass to break, according to federal officials. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that approximately 1,210,000 Mainstays three-wick candles are being recalled by Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle due to the possible hazards. Recalled items are packaged in round 14-ounce glass jars that were sold with autumn and Halloween themes. Mainstays and the candle’s name are printed on the side of the candles, whic…
'I'm Going To Jail:' Wanted Candy Shoplifter In Stafford Predicts End Of Sheriff's Pursuit 'I'm Going To Jail:' Wanted Candy Shoplifter In Stafford Predicts End Of Sheriff's Pursuit
'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…
SLEAZY PASS: Feds Charge Bi-State Duo With $1M Pennsy Turnpike Toll Scam SLEAZY PASS: Feds Charge Bi-State Duo With $1M Pennsy Turnpike Toll Scam
Sleazy Pass: Feds Charge Bi-State Duo With $1M Pennsy Turnpike Toll Scam Two men helped truckers and other drivers dodge $1 million in Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls by registering E-ZPass transponders with bogus identities, federal authorities charged. Duvany Zambrano, 43, of Hamilton, NJ, and Sergio Jara, 37, of Allentown, PA, colluded with other unidentified co-conspirators to buy up thousands of the devices from retailers in both states, an FBI investigation found. E-ZPass transponders aren't all that difficult to find. Walmart is among those who sell them. Pennsylvania has more than 300 retail locations where state officials say customers can buy the transpon…