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Virginia Teen Targeted After Suspect Hides In Bushes, Then Attacks With Knife: Sheriff Virginia Teen Targeted After Suspect Hides In Bushes, Then Attacks With Knife: Sheriff
Virginia Teen Targeted After Suspect Hides In Bushes, Then Attacks With Knife: Sheriff A juvenile suspect was caught hiding in bushes before chasing down another teen and robbing them at knifepoint in Northern Virginia, authorities said. The robbery was reported shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in the area of Saint Roberts Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The victim, also a minor, told deputies they had prior issues with the stabbing suspect and spotted them lurking in the bushes while walking with a group. Moments later, the suspect ran after the victim and carried out the robbery using a knife. The victim was able to escape unscathed. …

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Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia: Police Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia: Police
Predator Wanted After Sexually Assaulting Youth For Tomorrow Teen In Virginia: Police A predator who repeatedly sexually assaulted an at-risk teen is at large in Virginia, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Dominic Kuykendall, 53, who has no fixed address, is wanted on multiple counts of rape and abduction with intent to defile after he preyed on a young girl who voluntarily left the Youth for Tomorrow facility on Hazel Circle Drive in Bristow.  According to investigators, Kuykendall was walking in the area when she came upon Kuykendall, who was parked nearby in his vehicle. "During the course of their encounter, the accused displayed a…

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Knife-Wielding Man Stabs DC Cop In Head During CVS Theft Bust: MPD Knife-Wielding Man Stabs DC Cop In Head During CVS Theft Bust: MPD
Knife-Wielding Man Stabs DC Cop In Head During CVS Theft Bust: MPD A District man is in custody after a police officer was stabbed in the head while trying to stop a theft suspect in Northwest Washington, authorities said. At approximately 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, officers responded to a theft in progress at a store in the 2000 block of 8th Street NW, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Officers attempted to stop the suspect nearby in the 600 block of Florida Avenue NW, when the man became combative and assaulted one of the officers, MPD said. Incident: An officer sustained a laceration while making an arrest around 8:30 a.m. i…

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Mom, Toddler Stabbed In Pentagon City: Suspect Found Hiding Under Car: Police Mom, Toddler Stabbed In Pentagon City: Suspect Found Hiding Under Car: Police
Mom, Toddler Stabbed In Pentagon City: Suspect Found Hiding Under Car: Police A young mother and her toddler are recovering in the hospital after a terrifying double stabbing on a Pentagon City sidewalk on Saturday night. Thursday night, Dec. 14, police say. The suspect, 23-year-old Leonardo Reyes of Arlington, allegedly attacked the woman and child in the 900 block of Army Navy Drive around 9:45 p.m. on Dec. 14, according to the Arlington County Police Department.  He’s now behind bars on a slew of charges, including two counts each of: Aggravated malicious wounding; Contributing to the delinquency of a child; Child abuse. Police say the incident began …

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by Zak Failla