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Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide
Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Investigators have renewed their call for information as they continue probing last month’s double homicide in Spotsylvania. A fresh call for details regarding the January murder of two people has been made by investigators as they probe the double fatal shooting last month. Deputies were called to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents.  Upon entering the home, the friend found the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the sheriff's office. When …

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by Zak Failla
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Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Officer Stabbed While Responding To Suspicious Person In Virginia (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…

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California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police
California Duo Busted By 'Christmas Anti-Theft Team' For Gift Card Scheme In Virginia: Police Detectives in Reston cracked down on a fraudulent gift card operation, arresting two men from California who now face a staggering 50 felony charges. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, officers patrolling the 12100 block of Sunset Hill Road as part of the Christmas Anti-Theft Team (CATT) were alerted to suspicious activity by a loss prevention officer, who identified a suspect involved in a prior fraud incident. Officers observed Haijun Qin, 36, of California, placing altered Visa gift cards onto sale racks in a store before attempting to leave. Upon detaining Qin, police found over 22 tampered gi…

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by Zak Failla
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Teens Critical After Triple Shooting On Halloween Night In Virginia, Police Say Teens Critical After Triple Shooting On Halloween Night In Virginia, Police Say
Teens Critical After Triple Shooting On Halloween Night In Virginia, Police Say A group of teens had a rough Halloween and are recovering in the hospital following a triple shooting in Arlington, police say. Shortly after 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 31, officers were called to the 4300 block of Columbia Pike to investigate a reported shooting, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds. First responders rendered aid until paramedics arrived, and the juveniles were taken to area hospitals - two in critical condition, and one with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Arlington Police Department. The triple shooting remains under investigation as detec…

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by Zak Failla