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Pregnant Woman Strangled, Assaulted By Bus Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police Pregnant Woman Strangled, Assaulted By Bus Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police
Pregnant Woman Strangled, Assaulted By Bus Driver During Dispute In Maryland: Police A Montgomery County Transit Services employee is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and assaulting a pregnant woman before throwing her to the ground outside a Ride On bus, police said. Paul Simms, 36, of Laurel, turned himself in on Tuesday, Feb. 4, after police obtained a warrant for his arrest, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. The violent altercation unfolded the night before, on Monday, Feb. 3, when officers and emergency personnel responded to the 5400 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase for a reported assault. Investigators said Simms and …
Teen Fakes Murder Report, Stabs Officer In Fairfax County, Police Say Teen Fakes Murder Report, Stabs Officer In Fairfax County, Police Say
Teen Fakes Murder Report, Stabs Officer In Fairfax County, Police Say A 16-year-old boy is facing serious charges after calling in a fake murder report and then stabbing a police officer in Virginia, authorities said. Officers responded to the 12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, after receiving a disturbing call claiming two people had been killed, according to Fairfax County Police. While officers arrived to investigate, the teen suspect suddenly ran toward one of them and launched a violent attack, police said. During the struggle, the teen pulled out a knife and stabbed the officer in the upper body before being ta…
Sex Offender Found With Gun, Drugs In Virginia After Failing To Register: Police Sex Offender Found With Gun, Drugs In Virginia After Failing To Register: Police
Sex Offender Found With Gun, Drugs In Virginia After Failing To Register: Police A wanted Virginia man was caught with drugs, ammunition, and a firearm after failing to register as a sex offender, police said. Stafford resident Tommie Jones Jr., 40, was arrested over the weekend after officers spotted him leaving a business on William Street and recognized him as having an active arrest warrant, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Before officers could approach, Jones jumped into a blue Cadillac and drove off, they said.  Officers followed and pulled him over in the 1000 block of Prince Edward Street, where they took him into custody on the outstand…
Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Springfield Sex Assault: Police Woman Escapes Abduction, Fights Off Attacker In Attempted Springfield Sex Assault: Police
Yapheth Emiru Accused Of VA Abduction, Attempted Sex Assault 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…
Driver Hits 120 MPH In High-Speed Chase Before Virginia Arrest: Police Driver Hits 120 MPH In High-Speed Chase Before Virginia Arrest: Police
Driver Hits 120 MPH In High-Speed Chase Before Virginia Arrest: Police A Virginia man tried to outrun deputies at 120 mph but didn’t get far before slamming on the brakes and surrendering, authorities said. Michael Ferrell, 39, of Bumpass, was arrested after leading Fauquier County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed pursuit that ended just before a busy intersection in Opal. The incident began when a deputy clocked Ferrell speeding at 88 mph while heading north on Marsh Road through Bealeton. The deputy pulled up behind Ferrell at a red light at Catlett Road, but instead of stopping, Ferrell changed lanes erratically and took off, reaching speeds of 120 mph i…
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Virginia: Police Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Virginia: Police
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Virginia: Police A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing an infant to the ground during a domestic altercation in Prince William County, authorities said. Jakea Nyeer Adaun Woodley, 31, was arrested after officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartments on Middleton Loop in Dumfries around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Woodley was holding the baby while arguing with a family member when she suddenly threw the child to the ground. The infant suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.…
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…
Substitute Teacher Assaulted Student During School Hours In Fairfax County: Police Substitute Teacher Assaulted Student During School Hours In Fairfax County: Police
Substitute Teacher Assaulted Student During School Hours In Fairfax County: Police A substitute teacher at Dogwood Elementary School in Fairfax County has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a student during school hours, authorities said. Rakshanda Jaiban, 44, of Sterling, turned herself in and was served a summons releasable charge for simple assault, according to police. The investigation was launched in September 2024, when Child Protective Services received a report that a student had been assaulted by a substitute teacher at the school.  The student sustained minor injuries, police said.  Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Departm…
$1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Virginia Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop: State Police $1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Virginia Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop: State Police
$1,900 In Fentanyl Found On Virginia Man Who Tried Fleeing Traffic Stop: State Police A routine traffic stop in Culpeper led to the seizure of more than $42,000 worth of cocaine and fentanyl, as authorities arrested a Manassas man following a failed attempt to flee on foot, officials said. Howard B. Jenkins, 43, was taken into custody after officers with the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force stopped his Chevrolet Tahoe on Wednesday, Jan. 29, along Route 3 near Yellow Bottom Road in Culpeper County for failing to display a license plate. During the stop, Jenkins attempted to run but was quickly apprehended, police said.  A search of the vehicle uncovered 400 gram…
NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police
NY Dad Had 4-Year-Old Daughter In Tow During Trail Of Terror In Maryland, Virginia: Police A New York man led police on a dangerous crime spree through Maryland and Virginia with his missing 4-year-old daughter in tow, authorities say. Esmeraldo Martinez De La Cruz, 32, is facing attempted murder, home invasion, and child neglect charges after a chaotic string of crimes that began in Montgomery County and ended in Virginia with his arrest. The crime spree began this week at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, when Montgomery County Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Route 355 and Watkins Mill Road in Gaithersburg. Witnesses saw Martinez and his 4-year-old daughter, Luna…
Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops
Disgruntled Amazon Worker Made Bomb, Death Threats Against Former Colleagues In Virginia: Cops A recently terminated Amazon employee is facing serious charges after allegedly sending death and bomb threats to multiple staff members at the company’s Centreport Parkway facility in Stafford County, authorities said. The drama unfolded on Saturday, Jan. 25, when deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the Amazon location to investigate reports of threatening messages.  Two employees reported receiving alarming texts from the former staffer, leading deputies to secure a warrant for threats of death and threats to bomb, officials said. But the threats didn’t stop there.&nbs…
Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says
Friend Finds Pair Dead During Welfare Check In Spotsy, Sheriff Says A quiet neighborhood in Virginia became the scene of a grisly discovery when deputies found two people dead inside a Spotsylvania home, authorities announced. Deputies responded 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 discovered the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found both 61-year-old Charles Childress and 59-year-old Kimberly Newcomb dead ins…
DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff
DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff A Spotsylvania man is facing a laundry list of charges after a routine DUI stop spiraled into chaos, ending with attacks on police officers and hospital staff. What started as an investigation into a driver slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in Fredericksburg ended with an officer being urinated on and a nurse getting kicked in the face. A member of the Fredericksburg Police Department on patrol in the 400 block of William Street spotted a white Nissan SUV with the ignition on and 34-year-old Markus Collins slumped over the wheel. "The officer could smell the odor of an alcoholic bevera…
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy
ICE Enforcement Allowed At Schools, Churches Under New Trump Policy Federal immigration authorities now have the ability to arrest individuals in and around  schools and churches — areas previously considered sensitive.  This new policy change involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, announced on the second day of the new Trump Administration on Tuesday, Jan/ 21 by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman and represents a significant shift from long-standing guidelines. “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest," Huffman said in a statement. "The Trump Administration …
Caught In The Act: $8K In Stolen Merch Found In Thieves' Car In Loudoun County, Cops Say Caught In The Act: $8K In Stolen Merch Found In Thieves' Car In Loudoun County, Cops Say
Caught In The Act: $8K In Stolen Merch Found In Thieves' Car In Loudoun County, Cops Say Three Virginia women are facing a slew of felony charges after allegedly targeting Leesburg stores in an organized retail theft scheme that netted over $8,000 in stolen merchandise. Leesburg police say the arrests came after back-to-back incidents on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Officers were first called around 7:45 p.m. to the Polo Ralph Lauren store on Fort Evans Road NE for a report of three suspects stealing merchandise, and while investigating, another call came in from a nearby Dick’s Sporting Goods, where employees reported three individuals concealing items in the store. …
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford
Police Release Details In Hit-Run Crash That Ended In Cops Pepper-Spraying Driver In Stafford A Stafford man learned the hard way that running from a crash doesn’t end well, especially when deputies and OC spray are involved. Bryant Berryman, 37, is facing a host of charges following an incident that played out after allegedly causing a crash that totaled two vehicles. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit-and-run crash at Staffordboro Boulevard and Woodstream Boulevard, authorities said, where arriving deputies found a Nissan and a Volkswagen totaled from a collision. No major injuries were reported. …
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Teen DUI Driver Hits 120 MPH During Pursuit Through Stafford County, Sheriff Says A 17-year-old driver is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Stafford County that topped 120 mph, authorities said. The wild ride unfolded at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, when a sergeant with the department spotted a grey Lexus speeding northbound on I-95 near the American Legion overpass at over 90 mph.  When he activated his emergency lights, the teen reportedly floored it, pushing the car past 120 mph in a desperate bid to escape, according to officials. The chase lasted about a mile and a half before traffic brought the Lexus to …
Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Virginia Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Virginia man is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase in Calvert County, MD, hitting 120 mph and running multiple red lights before crashing a stolen vehicle. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, law enforcement was alerted to a stolen vehicle entering Calvert County, traveling southbound on Southern Maryland Boulevard near Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. A Maryland State Trooper attempted to stop the vehicle near the Country Plaza Shopping Center, though, while the vehicle slowed briefly…
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors
Trump Swearing-In Ceremony, Inaugural Address Moved Indoors For the first time in 40 years, a presidential inauguration will be held indoors. Extremely cold temperatures forecast for Monday, Jan. 20 in Washington, DC have resulted in the change. President-elect Donald Trump announced the move in a social media post at noon Friday, Jan. 17, saying, "There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.  "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours…
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds Two Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in a deadly shooting at a Southeast DC McDonald’s will not face criminal charges, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia concluded its investigation into the September 2024 fatal shooting of Justin Robinson, 25, finding “insufficient evidence” to charge the officers. Prosecutors said that the incident unfolded around 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of the McDonald’s on Marion Barry Avenue.  They foun…
Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff
Teens Accused Of 'Assault By Mob' After Attacking Minor Over Rumor In Virginia: Sheriff A scary scene unfolded in North Stafford on Tuesday afternoon when a pair of teens violently assaulted another minor, according to the sheriff's office. Shortly after 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 14, deputies were called to the Highpointe Subdivision after receiving a call about a juvenile being threatened with a gun during an assault, officials said. The victim told deputies they were confronted by two suspects regarding a rumor while walking home.  During the confrontation, a spokesperson from the sheriff's office said that one teen displayed a firearm before both allegedly attacked the v…
Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff
Wanted Virginia Woman Found Hiding In Crawlspace After Snowy Game Of Hide-And-Seek: Sheriff Peek-a-boo!  A chaotic game of hide-and-seek led to four arrests in Stafford County when deputies tracked down a wanted woman who had help trying to evade the law. Destiny Keesecker, 25, was wanted on a felony probation violation when deputies spotted her bolting toward a home on Greenspring Drive around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, according to authorities. The deputy, recognizing Keesecker, called for backup as the scene quickly unraveled.  Occupants in the home insisted she wasn’t there, with some shouting over one another in an attempt to obstruct the investigation, and des…
'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say 'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say
'Acting Crazy:' Canceled Plans Lead To Man's Arrest In Stafford, Authorities Say A night meant for fun turned into a chaotic scene Friday, Jan. 10 when a Stafford man forced his way into a woman's home, assaulted her, and stole her phone after she canceled their plans, police said. William Gordon IV, 28, now faces a slew of charges, including breaking and entering, robbery, and assault, following the wild sequence of events that ended with his arrest at the Rappahannock Regional Jail. According to Stafford County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Mountain View Road around 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10 after receiving a call describing an individual “acting crazy.”&…
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…
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…
Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted
Teen Behind 129-Page Manifesto Detailing School Shooting Plans In DMV Convicted A 19-year-old high school student who had plans to commit a school shooting in Montgomery County was convicted of making threats of mass violence, authorities announced on Wednesday. Rockville resident Alex (Andrea) Ye was arrested last year following an investigation after the FBI notified Montgomery County Public Schools about a 129-page "manifesto" authored by the teen. His arrest came after  a concerned associate contacted 911, when the two were communicating on Instagram when Ye sent the manifesto, which referenced a potential attack on both a high school and an elementary sc…
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…
Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In NICU Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In NICU
Former VA Hospital Worker Arrested Amid Probe Into Multiple Mysterious Fractures In Nicu A Virginia and former hospital employee has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into mysterious fractures among babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, officials said. Erin Elizabeth Ann Strotman, 26, of Chesterfield County, is facing serious charges after detectives identified her as a suspect in an incident involving a child that allegedly occurred in November 2024. She has been charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse. On Friday, Jan. 3, the hospital announced it would not be admitting any new patients into …
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say
Man Arrested After Attempting To Strike Officer With Stolen Vehicle In Virginia, Police Say A 29-year-old Woodbridge man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing officers and attempting to strike one with a stolen vehicle in a busy shopping center just days before Christmas, authorities said. Police responded to a parking lot in the 2800 block of Potomac Mills Circle shortly before 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 after receiving a notification about a stolen vehicle out of Pennsylvania, according to a Prince William County Police spokesperson. The unoccupied vehicle was located in the lot, and officers set up surveillance.  Shortly after, Jorge Ariel Pereira, his female a…
Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff
Forgetful Felon Busted After Leaving Backpack With Drugs, Stolen Gun In Virginia Uber: Sheriff A Stafford man made it easy for deputies to track him down after leaving behind a backpack full of illegal items during an Uber ride on New Year’s Eve. Around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, deputies responded to a North Stafford residence after an Uber driver reported finding a suspicious backpack left behind by a passenger.  The driver, searching the bag for ID to return it, instead found a gun, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, but instead of an ID he found a firearm. Deputies arrived to take possession of the weapon, which turned out to be stolen, authorities said,…
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver 42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver
42-Year-Old Army Veteran ID'd As New Orleans Terror Attack Driver This story has been updated. An Army veteran has been identified as the man authorities say rammed a pickup truck into a crowd in the French Quarter of New Orleans early on New Year's Day morning, leaving 15 people dead and injuring approximately 35 others. Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar, age 42, who was killed in a shootout with police officers after the incident at around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 on Bourbon Street, was a US citizen born in Texas, where he lived at the time of the incident, the FBI said. The Ford truck, rented through an auto sharing company, displayed an ISIS flag on the tr…