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ICU Nurse Held Hostage, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting ICU Nurse Held Hostage, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting
ICU Nurse Held Hostage, Forced To Restrain Colleague During Hospital Shooting A heroic ICU nurse who was held at gunpoint, forced to restrain a colleague, and used as a shield during the UPMC York hospital shooting is now struggling to heal from the trauma. A GoFundMe has been launched to support Tosha Trostle, who says the psychological scars run deeper than any physical wound. “I Was Used As A Human Shield” Tosha Trostle was drawing blood when she heard a commotion in the hallway of UPMC York’s ICU. Thinking it was a routine emergency, she stepped out—only to come face-to-face with the gunman holding her coworker, Jess, at gunpoint. “He made Jess zip-tie my …
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Fairfax County: Police (DEVELOPING) Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Fairfax County: Police (DEVELOPING)
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Fairfax County: Police (Developing) An 87-year-old woman is dead and her 88-year-old husband is in custody following a fatal Fairfax County shooting that was called in by the couple's daughter, police said. Officers were called to the 13000 block of Pennypacker Lane in Chantilly to investigate a reported domestic-related shooting around 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, Fairfax County Police Capt. Kent Bailey said. Officers are on scene of a fatal domestic-related shooting that occurred inside a home in the 13000 blk of Pennypacker Ln in Chantilly. An adult woman was declared deceased at the scene. The suspect, an adult male, is…
Youngkin Deputizing Virginia State Police For Federal Immigration Crackdown Youngkin Deputizing Virginia State Police For Federal Immigration Crackdown
Youngkin Deputizing Virginia State Police For Federal Immigration Crackdown Virginia State Police troopers will soon be federally deputized to assist with immigration enforcement under a new executive order signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, state officials announced. Under Executive Order 47, issued on Thursday, Feb. 27, Youngkin directed Virginia State Police (VSP) to enter into an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), allowing select troopers to act as federally trained immigration officers. The move will establish a VSP Task Force of troopers who will assist ICE in identifying, detaining, and apprehending undocumented individuals accused …
Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating
Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating Gunfire rang out on the campus of Stone Hill Middle School in Ashburn, prompting an active investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, according to an LCSO spokesperson. Deputies remained at the scene on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to continue the investigation, though authorities assured the public there is no ongoing threat. “At this time, we believe the incident is isolated to the parties involved and there is no ongoing threat to the community,” the LCSO said. Anyone who was in the area on Sun…
Slain Officer’s Final Wish Revealed As Funeral Plans Announced After Hospital Shooting Slain Officer’s Final Wish Revealed As Funeral Plans Announced After Hospital Shooting
Slain Officer’s Final Wish Revealed As Funeral Plans Announced After Hospital Shooting West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte will be laid to rest this week after he was killed in the line of duty during a mass shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County on Saturday, Feb, 22. His family, fellow officers, and an outpouring of community support are ensuring his legacy of service and sacrifice is never forgotten. Funeral Service Details Duarte’s funeral will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA. Due to high attendance expectations, seating arrangements are as follows: Seating inside the c…
Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At Troopers Captured By US Marshals Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At Troopers Captured By US Marshals
Teens Wanted In Multi-State Crime Spree, Firing At Troopers Captured By US Marshals The two Tennessee teens who fired at Pennsylvania State Troopers during a multi-state crime spree have been captured in Hartford, Connecticut, authorities announced. Jeremiah Begley, 17, and Christian Guerrero Jr., 17, were taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 27, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Hartford Police, and the PSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit, state police said. They are being held in Connecticut while awaiting extradition to Dauphin County, PA. The Crime Spree The chaos began on Feb. 23, 2025, at 12:40 p.m., when a motorist on I-81 in Silver Spring Township, Cumbe…
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder
Man Who Stabbed Salman Rushdie Over Dozen Times Convicted Of Attempted Murder A New Jersey man who repeatedly stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York speaking engagement was convicted of attempted murder. Hadi Matar, 27, of Fairview, was also found guilty of assault in Chautauqua County Court on Friday, Feb. 21, for injuring another attendee following two hours of jury deliberations, Buffalo NBC affiliate WGRZ reports. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced in April. The attack happened at around 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2022, as Rushdie was about to begin lecturing at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, located about 70 miles sou…
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union.  “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building A teenager suffered critical injuries, and a man was hurt after a gunman opened fire during a dispute inside an Arlington apartment building, authorities announced. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the 1600 block of South Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood, according to Arlington County Police. Officers responding to the scene found a teen boy and a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were rushed to area hospitals. The teen remains in critical but stable condition, while the man’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, police …
Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets
Glock Sued By Maryland, Baltimore Over Rise In Fully Automatic Weapons On Streets Maryland and Baltimore officials are taking on one of the biggest names in the firearms industry, filing a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. over the ease with which its pistols can be turned into illegal machine guns, authorities announced. Attorney General Anthony Brown and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the suit against the firearm manufacturer on Wednesday, Feb. 12, alleging the company knowingly endangers public safety by selling handguns that can be easily modified with “Glock switches”—devices that convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons. “We will not allow the …
'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 (DEVELOPING) 'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 (DEVELOPING)
'Dangerous' Fugitive Leads High-Speed Chase Along I-95 (Developing) An armed and dangerous suspect who led police on a high-speed chase from Prince William County is now in custody, authorities said. The pursuit began early Wednesday, Feb. 12, when the suspect—whose identity has not yet been released—sped south on I-95 into Stafford County, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deputies, assisted by Virginia State Police, chased the driver to the 122-mile marker, where they managed to take them into custody. Along the way, the suspect left a trail of destruction, ramming multiple Virginia State Police vehicles before finally being stopped, pol…
Gunman Said He Pointed Fake Firearm At Terrified Drivers So Could Cross The Street In VA: Cops Gunman Said He Pointed Fake Firearm At Terrified Drivers So Could Cross The Street In VA: Cops
Gunman Said He Pointed Fake Firearm At Terrified Drivers So Could Cross The Street In VA: Cops A Virginia woman said she feared for her life when a man allegedly aimed what appeared to be a gun directly at her while she was driving, authorities said. Bobby Wright Jr., 34, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 10 after police responded to reports of a man pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in the 3400 block of Emancipation Highway, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Officers Parker and Hernandez-Rios located Wright along Route 1, took him into custody, and a search of his belongings revealed a black Beretta APX BB gun, police said. Three separate victims reported that Wrig…
Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified
Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified Authorities have confirmed the recovery and positive identification of all 67 victims from the tragic aircraft collision over the Potomac River, marking a major step in bringing closure to grieving families, they say. The Unified Command announced the update on Feb. 5, stating that efforts will now shift toward clearing the remaining wreckage from the waterway. "Our thoughts are with the victims’ families as they endure this heartbreaking loss," officials said. "We offer our deepest condolences and remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting them through this difficult time." While al…
Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Fairfax County Sex Assault: Police Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Fairfax County Sex Assault: Police
Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Fairfax County Sex Assault: Police A 30-year-old Springfield man is behind bars after allegedly abducting and attempting to sexually assault a woman who was walking home late at night in Fairfax County, authorities said. Police identified the suspect as Yapheth Ably Emiru, who was arrested following an extensive investigation, investigators announced on Tuesday. Officers responded to the 6700 block of Metropolitan Center Dr. shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, after the victim reported that an unknown man had approached her.  After a brief exchange, police say Emiru allegedly forcibly grabbed her and attempted to assau…
'There's No Point:' Virginia DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff 'There's No Point:' Virginia DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff
'There's No Point:' Virginia DUI Driver Refuses Sobriety Test, Charged For Fourth Time: Sheriff A Stafford man with three prior DUI convictions didn’t even try to deny his intoxication after a concerned citizen caught him chugging Twisted Tea while behind the wheel, authorities said. Wilver Bonilla, 54, was arrested after deputies from the Fairfax County Police Department responded to White Oak Road around 1 p.m. on Jan. 31, for reports of a suspected drunk driver. A passerby alerted police after seeing a man in a Honda slipping in and out of consciousness, drinking from what they described as a “bright yellow can.” When deputies arrived, Bonilla was still in the driver’s seat, reeki…
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Fairfax County (Developing) A Fairfax County police officer was stabbed while responding to a suspicious person call in Fair Lakes, prompting a major investigation, authorities said. The incident happened in the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway on Monday, Feb. 3, when officers were dispatched to the area.  While on the scene, one officer was stabbed by a suspect, according to Fairfax County Police. The wounded officer was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, an adult male, was arrested at the scene. Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are leading the ongoing inve…
Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (VIDEO) Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (VIDEO)
Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (Video) The mother of Rachel Morin is making headlines in a new video produced by the White House targeting Selena Gomez. Patty Morin joined Tammy Nobles and Alexis Nungaray - all of whom had children allegedly killed by undocumented immigrants - in condemning the actress' emotional video that went viral as she wept for the treatment of Mexican Americans.  Rachel Morin vanished in the summer of 2023 on the Ma and Pa Trail in Harford County. Help locate Rachel Morin, age 37. Last seen around 1800 hours on Sat, 08/05/23 when she left to walk on the Ma&Pa Trail in Bel Air. 5’2, 107 lbs,bl…
Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported
Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported A small earthquake shook a Virginia county late on Tuesday afternoon, causing some concerns for some in the area. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, there was a 2.8 magnitude earthquake reported in Henrico County and nearby municipalities.  According to USGS, the epicenter of the quake was around a mile north of Wyndham, not far from Short Pump (3.9 miles), Glen Allen (6.1 miles), Laurel (6.9 miles) and Richmond (13.2 miles). The epicenter of the Virginia earthquake on Tuesday. USGS "Since at least 1774, people in central Virgin…
Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC
Three MPD Officers Shot Responding To Burglary Amid Police Staffing Concerns In DC Three DC police officers were shot in Northeast DC while responding to a burglary in progress on Monday morning, the DC Police Union confirmed. The officers, whose names have not been released, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to be discharged from the hospital within 24 hours, DC Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton said following the incident, which was reported shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 13 in the 300 block of Florida Avenue NE. “We can confirm that all three officers have suffered non-life-threatening injuries and will likely be released within the next 24 h…
Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Fairfax County Neighborhood At Large, Police Say Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Fairfax County Neighborhood At Large, Police Say
Peeping Tom Linked To Eight Incidents In Same Fairfax County Neighborhood At Large, Police Say An eagle-eyed tipster helped lead police in Fairfax County to a Peeping Tom wanted in connection to nearly a dozen incidents in Idylwood over the course of several months last year. Last month, an alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department as they attempt to identify and track down a Peeping Tom linked to nearly a dozen incident in Idylwood over the course of several months. In April last year, officers were called to the 2100 block of Evans Court in Idylwood, where there was a reported peeping call, when a woman said she spotted a man watching her through a window. Th…
FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot
FBI Releases New Video, Evidence Of Suspect Placing Pipe Bombs Day Before Jan. 6 Riot Four years later, and the curious case of a possible would-be bomber who placed devices the Democratic National Committee HQ the day before the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection remains unsolved, officials say. The FBI posted previously unreleased video of a suspect who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters for the RNC and DNC in DC.  Between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2021, federal investigators say that an unknown person placed two pipe bombs in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. Officials said that one was placed in an alley behind the headquarters of the RNC on Fir…
Man Who Opened Fire On Father, 6-Year-Old Near DC Playground Learns Prison Fate: Feds Man Who Opened Fire On Father, 6-Year-Old Near DC Playground Learns Prison Fate: Feds
Man Who Opened Fire On Father, 6-Year-Old Near DC Playground Learns Prison Fate: Feds A man who fired two shots at a father and his 6-year-old son near a playground in Southeast DC will spend decades behind bars, federal authorities announced. Deon Cannon, 30, was sentenced Friday to 24 years in prison for a chilling Labor Day weekend attack in 2021, according to the US Attorney's Office this week. The shooting was reported at around 5:40 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2021, on Terrace Road SE in Naylor Gardens, as the father and son walked home from a playground. According to prosecutors, Cannon paced the sidewalk, waiting for his target.  When the father and son approached, Canno…
Drunk NYE Driver Had Bizarre Excuse For Confusion In Stafford, Sheriff Drunk NYE Driver Had Bizarre Excuse For Confusion In Stafford, Sheriff
Drunk NYE Driver Had Bizarre Excuse For Confusion In Stafford, Sheriff A New Year’s Eve joyride turned into a night in jail for a Stafford man who was caught driving the wrong way, drunk, and dishing out some unconvincing excuses, authorities said. The chaos unfolded at 6:27 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2024, when Deputy S.T. Myers spotted a Ford F-150 barreling northbound in the southbound lanes of Warrenton Road. Concerned for public safety, Myers pulled the truck over, with backup from Sergeant E.E. West. The driver, identified as Jose Najera Estrada, 37, of Stafford, admitted to drinking two Modelos but apparently forgot that honesty is the best policy. Instead of pro…
Sidewalk Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder In VA After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police Sidewalk Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder In VA After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police
Sidewalk Stabbing Suspect Charged With Murder In VA After Young Mother Dies At Hospital: Police A young mother died at the hospital after she and her toddler were stabbed by a 23-year-old man on a Pentagon City sidewalk. Arlington resident Leonardo Reyes is now facing a murder charge after he allegedly attacked Iman Gaye, 26, and a child in the 900 block of Army Navy Drive around 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 14, according to the police. The Arlington Police Department announced the murder charge on Monday night after Gaye died at an area hospital from injuries sustained in the assault. The toddler was released on Monday, Dec. 23 after being treated and evaluated. Reyes was arrested the day…
Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff
Shots Fired Call Leads To Arrest Of Intoxicated Man Threatening Deputies In Virginia: Sheriff A well-armed Stafford County man was arrested over the weekend after threatening to shoot police while armed with riles in the presence of a child, authorities say. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at an apartment on Cynthias Place around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, with callers reporting hearing "really fast" gunshots coming from one unit, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. One deputy arrived to investigate but overheard a man inside the apartment in question shouting that he would “shoot them” if police showed up, the sheriff's office said. Happening Now…
El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Virginia Shooting Over Video Game Console El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Virginia Shooting Over Video Game Console
El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Virginia Shooting Over Video Game Console Game over. A man who fired a bullet into a Leesburg teen's bedroom during an argument over a video game has received a harsh sentence above guidelines, authorities announced on Friday. Emerson Josue Martinez Alvarenga, 20, was sentenced in Loudoun County Circuit Court to three years in the Virginia Department of Corrections after being convicted of: Maliciously shooting at an occupied building; Two counts of possession of a firearm by a non-citizen not lawfully present in the United States; Two counts of brandishing a firearm. The charges stem from a June 29, 2023, shooting at a…
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak
Supermodel Dayle Haddon Killed In Suspected PA Carbon Monoxide Leak Dayle Haddon, a celebrated Canadian actress, model, and humanitarian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a Solebury Township residence, authorities confirmed. The tragedy unfolded Friday morning, Dec. 28, at a home on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road. Emergency responders were called to the property around 6:31 a.m. after Bucks County 911 received a report of an unconscious man on the first floor of a detached office/in-law suite, police said. The 76-year-old man was removed from the building by the New Hope Lambertville Rescue Squad and transported to…
Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police
Probe Into String Of Sexual Battery Incidents In Arlington Picks Up Steam: Police Police in Arlington are warning residents to stay alert after a series of sexual battery incidents in an otherwise quiet neighborhood in recent weeks. The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is investigating three reported cases of sexual battery in the Arlington Mill area and is urging any additional victims to come forward. Officers first responded shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 after a woman reported being assaulted while walking outside. According to police, the man suspect passed by her and touched her inappropriately from behind before fleeing on foot. Two …
Fairfax County Death Row Killer Has Sentence Commuted By Biden Fairfax County Death Row Killer Has Sentence Commuted By Biden
Fairfax County Death Row Killer Has Sentence Commuted By Biden In a historic move just two days before Christmas, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, including individuals with ties to Virginia.  Their sentences have been reclassified from execution to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, the White House announced. This clemency decision aligns with President Biden’s long-standing opposition to the federal death penalty, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder. Biden’s administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions upon taking office, effectively halting the prac…
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…
Police Identify Knife-Wielding Suspect Fatally Shot By Police At Rosslyn Metro Station In VA Police Identify Knife-Wielding Suspect Fatally Shot By Police At Rosslyn Metro Station In VA
Police Identify Knife-Wielding Suspect Fatally Shot By Police At Rosslyn Metro Station In VA New details have been released by the Arlington Police Department after a tense encounter at the Rosslyn Metro Station turned deadly when an officer was forced to shoot and kill a knife-wielding suspect earlier this week. Cedric Butler, 27, who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators on Friday afternoon as the person who was killed in an officer-involved shooting this week. It all started around 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 10, when officers responded to a call about a suspicious man inside a business on the 1500 block of Wilson Boulevard.  The man - later identified as&n…