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Winchester Man Leads Police On Multi-County Chase, Caught After Hiding On Quantico Base Winchester Man Leads Police On Multi-County Chase, Caught After Hiding On Quantico Base
Winchester Man Leads Police On Multi-County Chase, Caught After Hiding On Quantico Base A 40-year-old Winchester man is behind bars after a wild multi-county police chase that ended with him hiding on Quantico Marine Corps Base, officials said. The pursuit began around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, when a Stafford County deputy spotted a stolen Ford heading south on Richmond Highway near the I-95 ramp.  As the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Richard Wolfe, made a U-turn and sped northbound, police said. The pursuit intensified as Wolfe swerved across lanes, passed vehicles over solid yellow lines, and accelerated toward Prince William Co…

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Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia What started as an exciting hunting trip for a pair of best friends in Virginia ended in tragedy when the two were involved in a head-on crash that left one dead and one with critical injuries. Dylan Lester, 28, is facing a lengthy recovery after being involved in an early morning crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, that claimed the life of his best friend, 25-year-old Manassas resident Patrick Ledoux.  I find myself at a loss for words. Today heaven received an angel. Patrick was in a car wreck this morning and was... Posted by Jacqueline Robinson LeDoux on Saturday, November 16, 202…

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One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Two 'Seriously Injured' In Wrong-Way I-95 Virginia Crash: State Police (Developing) One person was killed and two others suffered critical injuries in a wrong-way crash that shut down I-95 for several hours in Stafford County, state police say. Troopers were called shortly after 4 a.m. on Nov. 16 to investigate a two-vehicle crash that was reported in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the 146 mile marker. Police say that a Volvo SUV was heading north on the interstate when it struck a Chevrolet sedan head-on. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are being treated and evaluated for what were described as "serious injuries."  The crash resulted i…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Fairfax County (Developing) Some motorists in Virginia had a tough time during the afternoon commute after a multi-vehicle crash closed a stretch of I-95 in Fairfax County. First responders were called to the southbound lanes of the interstate on Tuesday, near mile marker 177, where there was a reported crash that closed all thru lanes while police investigated and crews cleared the area. Update: Crash: SB on I-95 at MM177.3 (US-1S Exit177A) in Fairfax Co. All SB travel lanes closed; exit ramp closed. Delay 3 mi. 6:00PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) November 5, 2024 As of 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 5, the south le…

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Police ID Driver Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Virginia Pursuit Police ID Driver Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Virginia Pursuit
Police ID Driver Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Virginia Pursuit New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after one was killed in an officer-involved shooting involving Maryland men following a pursuit down I-95.  A carjacking suspect wanted by US Parkway Police was spotted by a Virginia State Police trooper at round 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday night driving south on I-95, which led to a lengthy police pursuit when the driver refused to stop. During the pursuit, the driver, Lanham resident Andy Ernesto Espinoza Garay, 26, struck a Virginia State Police vehicle, causing it to overturn, and the chase continued on until trooper…

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Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia
Police Probing Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting After I-95 Pursuit In Virginia One person was killed and several troopers are on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit in Virginia. A carjacking suspect wanted by US Parkway Police was spotted by a Virginia State Police trooper at round 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday night driving south on I-95, which led to a lengthy police pursuit when the driver refused to stop. During the pursuit, the suspect - who has not been identified - struck a Virginia State Police vehicle, causing it to overturn, and it continued on until they were able to force the driver to stop. According to a state po…

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Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford, Sheriff Says Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Woman Whose 'Cousin Was Driving' Busted For Fourth DUI In Stafford, Sheriff Says Blanca Azucena Herrera Argueta found herself in a familiar situation in Stafford County after being stopped by sheriff's deputies over the weekend. The 48-year-old Woodbridge woman is facing her fourth DUI charge in the past several years after an ill-fated trip down I-95 that ended with her arrest on Friday night. Shortly before midnight on Oct. 25, deputies received a complaint about a possibly drunk driver who was swerving around traffic and struck two vehicles in the southbound lanes of the interstate before getting off at exit 140 toward Wonder Road, where she was ultimately stopped. …

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Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 led to lengthy delays for some drivers traveling through Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon. Several northbound lanes of the interstate were closed near the 164.4 mile marker at around 1:30 p.m., where there were two vehicles on the side of the road, causing traffic for miles. Virginia DOT The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right shoulder are closed as of 1:37 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM164.4 (0.3mi north of VA-600 Exit163) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed…

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Stretch Of I-95 In Virginia A stretch of I-95 was shut down on Stafford County during the Friday afternoon commute due to a multi-vehicle crash, officials say. The southbound lanes of the interstate were closed at around 5:40 p.m. on Oct. 25 in Stafford, where there was a massive crash investigation and cleanup in the area. It was reported around mile marker 145.7. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM145.7 (2.0mi north of Cty Rd 610 Exit143B) in Stafford Co. All NB travel lanes closed. Delay 4 mi. 5:22PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 25, 2024 According to the Virginia DOT, motorists can expect delays due t…

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Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia
Traffic Temporarily Halted On I-95 Following Crash In Virginia Traffic was temporarily stalled on I-95 on Friday afternoon while crews investigated and cleared a crash scene.  In Hanover County, motorists were delayed at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 following a reported crash that closed the left and center southbound lanes of the interstate. Traffic began slowly getting by at around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, though motorists can still expect delays. Virginia DOT No details about the crash were provided by the Department of Transportation. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV A…

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Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Virginia Found Dead In Road: State Police Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Virginia Found Dead In Road: State Police
Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Virginia Found Dead In Road: State Police The driver of a tractor-trailer died after losing control and veering off I-95 in Prince William County and crashing, state police say. Troopers were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday morning to investigate a reported crash near the 155-mile marker. The initial call to state police was regarding a pedestrian down in the roadway; however, upon arrival, troopers determined the person found in the traffic lane was the driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned a short distance away. Investigators say that the tractor-trailer we…

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Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Man Who Smoked Heroin/Fentanyl Mix Gets Third DUI In Virginia, Sheriff Says If at first you don't succeed... Possibly stop getting behind the wheel if you're under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stafford native Jacob Boyd, 30, was arrested for his third DUI offense in the past decade after allegedly taking a heroin and fentanyl mix before going for a ride. At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office received a complaint about a drunk driver who was struggling to keep a Ford pick-up truck in his lane on I-95. The caller followed the truck - which was being operated by Boyd - as it took the 143A exit toward Richmond H…

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