Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is "too closely aligned" with Russia and is handling the US economy in an erratic manner, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The two-day poll, completed Wednesday, March 12, found that 56 percent of respondents — including 89 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of Republicans —agreed that Trump was too close to Moscow.  In contrast, 40 percent disagreed, and four percent did not answer the question. Trump has dramatically shifted US foreign policy since starting his second term in January, including publicly berating Ukrainian…
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff
Traffic Stop Leads to Armed Felon, Stolen Virginia Gun, Drugs in Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who tried to flee from police in a vehicle reported stolen in Virginia is now behind bars after officers found a stolen gun and a large quantity of drugs inside his car, officials said. John Thomas White III, 20, of Hyattsville, was taken into custody late Tuesday, March 11, following a police pursuit in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle near Promenade Place and Aldergate Place around 10:45 p.m., authorities said, though when they attempted to stop the driver, White hit the gas and took off, prompting a pursui…
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of Man Held Captive By Stepmom The numbers are chilling.  A 32-year-old man, standing five feet nine inches tall and weighing just 68 pounds, was forced to live in an 8-by-9-foot room for 20 years.  All because his 56-year-old stepmother said so, Waterbury police said. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. She was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $300,000 bond. Original Report: Waterbury Woman Held Stepson Captive For 20 Y…
Man Offered Woman A Ride, Tried To Sexually Assault Her In Virginia, Police Say Man Offered Woman A Ride, Tried To Sexually Assault Her In Virginia, Police Say
Man Offered Woman A Ride, Tried To Sexually Assault Her In Virginia, Police Say A Virginia man is behind bars after allegedly abducting a woman and attempting to sexually assault her when she got into his vehicle, police said. Jose Mauricio Sosas Ramos, 58, of Alexandria, was arrested following the attack, which happened around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley, according to Fairfax County police. Investigators say a woman was walking in the area when Sosas Ramos pulled up and offered her a ride. Once she was inside the vehicle, he allegedly refused to let her leave and tried to sexually assault her. The victim managed to…
Pet Python Stabbed By Home Invader During Bizarre Virginia Break-In, Sheriff Says Pet Python Stabbed By Home Invader During Bizarre Virginia Break-In, Sheriff Says
Pet Python Stabbed By Home Invader During Bizarre Virginia Break-In, Sheriff Says A Virginia woman is behind bars after she allegedly broke into a home armed with scissors and knives—with the intention of stabbing a pet snake to death, officials said. Deputies responded to a break-in in progress at a residence on Lakeview Drive around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, after being told a woman was inside the home wielding multiple weapons, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When they arrived, officers found 21-year-old Nina Zarin, of Fredericksburg, still inside the home. During a search, deputies found suspected controlled substances on Zarin. But what sho…
Man Abducts Woman, Child In Stolen Car, Flees For Weeks In Prince William County: Police Man Abducts Woman, Child In Stolen Car, Flees For Weeks In Prince William County: Police
Man Abducts Woman, Child In Stolen Car, Flees For Weeks In Prince William County: Police A Northern Virginia man who allegedly abducted a woman and their young child before fleeing in her vehicle has been arrested weeks after the incident, authorities announced. Naim Arrak, 26, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 13, in connection to a violent domestic dispute in Gainesville that led to a police pursuit, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The charges stem from an incident on Friday, Feb. 14, when officers responded around 11:15 p.m. to a home in the 7400 block of Brunson Circle after a woman reported being assaulted by Arrak, police said. Investiga…
Former Detective From DMV Secretly Filmed, Sexually Exploited Children: DOJ Former Detective From DMV Secretly Filmed, Sexually Exploited Children: DOJ
Former Detective From DMV Secretly Filmed, Sexually Exploited Children: DOJ A longtime Maryland sheriff’s detective who once investigated domestic violence cases is now the one in cuffs, accused of sexually exploiting two children and secretly recording them, federal authorities announced. Ryan Christopher Hall, 50, of Woodstock, spent 27 years with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office before the feds slapped him with a 10-count indictment for allegedly abusing two minors between May 2017 and October 2024, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say Hall installed cameras to produce child sexual abuse material and possessed explicit recordings of his vict…
Virginia Cop Killer With 'No Remorse' Gets Second 100-Year Sentence: AG Virginia Cop Killer With 'No Remorse' Gets Second 100-Year Sentence: AG
Virginia Cop Killer With 'No Remorse' Gets Second 100-Year Sentence: AG A Virginia man who shot and killed a police officer on his 29th birthday before bragging that he had "no remorse" will spend the rest of his life behind bars, authorities announced. Michael Donivan White was sentenced to 100 years in prison by the Wise County Circuit Court for the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler, who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 13, 2021, officials said. The sentencing comes just weeks after White received another 100-year sentence from a federal court for multiple offenses tied to the officer’s murder, along with firearm ch…
Man Steals Gun, Hides In Abandoned Property Before K9 Tracks Him Down: Police Man Steals Gun, Hides In Abandoned Property Before K9 Tracks Him Down: Police
Man Steals Gun, Hides In Abandoned Property Before K9 Tracks Him Down: Police A man who stole a firearm from a Virginia business thought he could ditch the evidence and hide in an abandoned building, but a police K9 had other plans, officials said. Arlington police were called to the 2600 block of Wilson Boulevard around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 after reports of a gun theft, authorities said. The suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Ricky Smith, who has no known address, allegedly walked into the business, stole an unloaded firearm, and took off on foot. Officers set up a perimeter and brought in a K9 unit to track him down.  The search led them to …
Back-To-Back Heists Land Masked Woodbridge Bandit Behind Bars In PWC, Sheriff Says Back-To-Back Heists Land Masked Woodbridge Bandit Behind Bars In PWC, Sheriff Says
Back-To-Back Heists Land Masked Woodbridge Bandit Behind Bars In PWC, Sheriff Says A Virginia man who thought he could steal twice in one day learned the hard way that his luck had run out after deputies caught him red-handed hopping from Target to Walmart in Stafford County. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to Target on South Gateway Drive around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11 after employees spotted a masked man casually stuffing a backpack full of stolen goods before making a break for it. While the suspect thought he got away, store employees got the last laugh, providing deputies with a description of his getaway car. It didn’t t…
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police
Connecticut Woman Held Stepson Captive For 2 Decades In 'Horrific' Conditions: Police A Connecticut woman has been arrested after police say she held her stepson captive for over two decades, subjecting him to extreme neglect and abuse before he allegedly set fire to their home in a desperate bid for freedom. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, of Waterbury, was arrested on Wednesday, March 12, and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.  New Report: Stepmom Accused Of Holding Man Hostage Posts Bond; Police Detail Victim's Lif…
Human Remains Discovered In Maryland Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim Human Remains Discovered In Maryland Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim
Human Remains Discovered In Maryland Park, Police Seeking Help Identifying Victim Authorities are working to identify a young man whose remains were discovered in a Montgomery County park, according to police. A hiker stumbled upon a human skull in a wooded area of Rock Creek Regional Park on Saturday, March 1, and immediately called 911, Montgomery County Police said. Officers from Montgomery County Police and the Maryland National Capital Park Police responded to the scene, where they found additional human bones along with clothing items, including a winter hat, jacket, and pants.  No identification was recovered at the site, officials said. The Office of the C…
$650K Townhouse Fire Sparked By Malfunctioning Car In Loudoun County $650K Townhouse Fire Sparked By Malfunctioning Car In Loudoun County
$650K Townhouse Fire Sparked By Malfunctioning Car In Loudoun County A massive fire tore through a townhome in Virginia, forcing a family of three out of their home after a vehicle parked in the garage went up in flames, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The fire broke out around 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in the 45800 block of Peach Oak Terrace in Sterling, prompting multiple 9-1-1 calls from concerned neighbors. When firefighters arrived, flames were already ripping through the front of the home.  Crews from Loudoun County, Fairfax County, and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority launched an aggressive attack, knocking down …
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With PWC Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff 100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With PWC Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff
100+ MPH Pursuit Ends With PWC Fugitive Locked Up In Virginia: Sheriff A high-speed chase in Virginia topped 100 mph before ending with a wanted driver in cuffs, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit began around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, when a deputy spotted a northbound vehicle on Catlett Road clocked at 67 mph in a 45-mph zone, officials said. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas, passing cars over double yellow lines and speeding toward Meetze Road, where he drove into oncoming traffic at dangerously high speeds. The deputy, slowing to avoid endangering other motorists, briefly lost sight of the …
Woman Bites Cop, Tries To Grab Gun During Child Neglect Arrest In Prince William County: Police Woman Bites Cop, Tries To Grab Gun During Child Neglect Arrest In Prince William County: Police
Woman Bites Cop, Tries To Grab Gun During Child Neglect Arrest In Prince William County: Police A Virginia woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly leaving her children alone in unsafe conditions and attacking officers who tried to arrest her, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to Somerset Pointe Apartments in the 14700 block of Soapstone Drive in Gainesville on Tuesday, March 11, around 7:39 p.m. for a reported domestic dispute.  Officers learned that a verbal altercation had occurred before the individuals involved left the apartment, abandoning three children under the age of 10 without supervision, police said. When officers arrived, they found …
Sexual Assault Suspect Sought After Groping Store Employee At Virginia Mall, Police Say Sexual Assault Suspect Sought After Groping Store Employee At Virginia Mall, Police Say
Sexual Assault Suspect Sought After Groping Store Employee At Virginia Mall, Police Say Police are searching for a man who inappropriately touched a store employee before fleeing from a busy Virginia mall. Officers responded to Potomac Mills in Woodbridge on Sunday, March 10, around 9:30 p.m., after a worker reported being assaulted, Prince William County Police said. Investigators determined that the suspect approached the victim and engaged in inappropriate physical contact after making obscene gestures. He then left the area before officers arrived. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a Black man with bushy hair, last seen wearing a light-colored sweats…
Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff
Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff A sheriff's deputy was injured after being attacked inside Mary Washington Hospital by a man police say he recognized from prior encounters. The attack happened around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, while the deputy was assisting someone who voluntarily sought mental health resources at the hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. While handling that case, the deputy noticed 39-year-old Darrell Jackson, of Fredericksburg, in the lobby. Moments later, Jackson allegedly rushed toward the deputy and attacked him, officials said. The situation e…
$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say $130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say
$130K+ Stolen From Virginia Grandmother During Elaborate Hoax, Police Say A pair of out-of-state scammers are facing charges after allegedly swindling a 77-year-old Virginia woman out of more than $130,000 in a months-long scheme, according to Prince William County police. The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the scammers manipulated the woman into sending money in various forms, opening multiple bank accounts, and even handing over debit c…
Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says
Woman Tries To Bite Deputy, Assaults Firefighters At Spotsy Fire Scene, Sheriff Says A Spotsylvania woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she attacked firefighters and tried to bite a deputy during a chaotic scene at an early morning house fire. Spotsylvania Sheriff’s deputies responded to a structure fire in the 3300 block of Danbury Circle in the early hours of Friday, March 7, the sheriff’s office said. As Sergeant Christopher Staats and Deputy Josiah Titus worked to secure the area, they were alerted to a disturbance involving a woman allegedly assaulting firefighters on the scene. Deputies attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the woman became i…
Five Hospitalized After Mass Overdose At Virginia House Party: Sheriff Five Hospitalized After Mass Overdose At Virginia House Party: Sheriff
Five Hospitalized After Mass Overdose At Virginia House Party: Sheriff A house party in Stafford County turned into a chaotic mass overdose scene early Sunday morning, after several people collapsed and needed emergency treatment after ingesting suspected controlled substances, authorities said. Deputies and first responders rushed to a home on Edison Lane at 12:16 a.m. on March 9, where they found an unresponsive man, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said.  As paramedics began treatment, four more partygoers overdosed in front of them, requiring immediate intervention. All five victims were rushed to the hospital and are expected to survive, officia…
Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Virginia Deputies: Sheriff Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Virginia Deputies: Sheriff
Fugitive Barricades Himself In Camper During Standoff With Virginia Deputies: Sheriff A wanted Woodbridge man was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a camper for nearly an hour before finally surrendering to authorities in Stafford County, officials said. Deputies learned that 45-year-old Rafie Bell was staying in a camper on the property of a residence in the 1000 block of Richmond Highway and attempted to serve a warrant for a failure to appear charge around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of complying, Bell refused to come out, prompting deputies to establish a perimeter and issue repeated commands …
Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police
Maryland Man Exposed Himself To Woman Walking In Virginia: Police A Maryland man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a woman walking in Centreville, police said. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau took Zackary Webb, 20, into custody following an investigation into an indecent exposure incident that happened late last month near Route 28 and Machen Drive. According to police, the victim was walking in the area when a man in a car approached her and exposed himself. Detectives, with help from the Real Time Crime Center, identified Webb as the suspect. Webb was arrested and taken to the Fairfax County Adu…
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police
Teen Pulled Fake Gun, Made Public Threats In Virginia: Police A late-night disturbance in Leesburg led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man who allegedly threatened someone while wielding a pellet rifle that looked like a real firearm, authorities said. Officers responded to the unit block of Royal Street SE around 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, and determined that Aidan S. Coffman, of Leesburg, had brandished the weapon and made threats over a public communication channel, according to the Leesburg Police Department. The victim, who knew Coffman, told police that he had made multiple threats before pulling out what appeared to be a real gun. Coffman wa…
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Prince William County Domestic Dispute: Police Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Prince William County Domestic Dispute: Police
Woman Held Against Her Will By Family During Prince William County Domestic Dispute: Police A Virginia woman was physically restrained by multiple family members and prevented from leaving a Woodbridge home during a domestic dispute before police arrived and made several arrests, authorities said. Prince William County Police responded to the 14800 block of Emberdale Drive just before midnight on Sunday, March 9, after receiving reports of an escalating domestic altercation. Investigators determined that a 22-year-old woman had been involved in a verbal argument when one family member grabbed her while two others physically restrained her from leaving, police said. When officers …
Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff
Wanted Man Resists Arrest Over $7 Wawa Haul—With $20 In His Pocket: Spotsy Sheriff A wanted Virginia man put up quite a fight over a stolen hot dog, bag of chips, and Mountain Dew—despite having enough cash in his pocket to pay for them in Spotsylvania, authorities said. Stephon A. Woodward, 59, of Spotsylvania, was tased and arrested after making a run for it from a Wawa on Tidewater Trail on Friday, March 7, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Woodward tried to sneak out with $7.07 worth of snacks before fleeing the store and hopping on a FRED Bus. Woodward's bus was tracked by investigators and followed until Woodward jumped off and ran…
Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (DEVELOPING) Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Virginia House Fire (Developing) A fast-moving fire tore through a Fairfax County home, sending five people to the hospital and requiring a massive emergency response, officials said. Firefighters rushed to the 8300 block of Ivy Green Road in the Crosspointe area after receiving multiple calls reporting a garage fire, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy flames spreading rapidly from the garage into the home, prompting an immediate second alarm. Firefighters quickly launched an aggressive attack to bring the flames under control while ensuring all occupants…
$980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (UPDATED) $980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (UPDATED)
$980K Fire Destroys Virginia Home, Family Dog Still Missing (Updated) A Loudoun County family’s home was completely destroyed in a massive fire that left one cat clinging to life in the rubble and a dog missing. Firefighters rushed to the Jonella Farm property early on Thursday, March 6, where they found heavy flames ripping through both floors of the home in the Catoctin District, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The two adults and two children who lived in the house were not home at the time, and no injuries were reported. Initially, officials said one of the family’s pets—a cat—was found alive in the rubble, while a second dog remained unaccou…
Murder Mystery: Cops Identify Suspect In Virginia Double Homicide Murder Mystery: Cops Identify Suspect In Virginia Double Homicide
Murder Mystery: Cops Identify Suspect In Virginia Double Homicide An Alabama man has been arrested and charged in connection to the January murder of two people in Spotsylvania earlier this year. Danny Hale, Sr., 61, of Opelika, Alabama, has been taken into custody in connection to the double homicide that left two people dead inside an area home. 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 de…
Good Samaritan Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During VA  Brawl Identified: Sheriff Good Samaritan Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During VA  Brawl Identified: Sheriff
Good Samaritan Killed When Federal Officer's Gun Fires During VA Brawl Identified: Sheriff New details have been released by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after a 61-year-old man was killed by a federal agent's gun that discharged during a dispute with an unruly family. Deputies responded to Stratford Place subdivision around 6:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, after an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist riding recklessly through the neighborhood, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist initially left the area but later returned with family members, sparking a heated altercation near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn…
Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say
Predator Lied About Age To Gain 'Carnal Knowledge Of Child' In Virginia, Police Say A 20-year-old Virginia man is behind bars after authorities say he lied about his identity and age to engage in a sexual relationship with a juvenile. Reydy Caal Butz was arrested Wednesday, March 5, following an extensive investigation that began in August 2024, when police received reports of an inappropriate relationship between a 17-year-old and a juvenile victim, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Detectives later determined that Caal Butz had falsely presented himself as a 17-year-old when he was, in fact, 20, police said. "Modern technology, investigative techniques, …
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Virginia House Fire On Jonella Farm A Loudoun County family lost their home after a devastating fire tore through their house, leaving them displaced and pets unaccounted for, officials said. Firefighters responded to Jonella Farm on Thursday, March 6, where they arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the first and second floors, according to a Loudoun Fire Rescue spokesperson. The two adults and two children who lived in the home were not there when the fire started, and no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians.  However, two family pets initially were reported missing in the aftermath of the fire. In…