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 Loudoun County Fire On Jonella Farm Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Loudoun County Fire On Jonella Farm
Home Destroyed, Cat Pulled From Rubble Of Loudoun County 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…
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal
Content Creator Calling In Fake Fires For Clicks Back In Custody: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media creator accused of setting fires and making fake 911 calls for content has been arrested again—this time in St. Mary’s County—just days after being released on home detention, officials said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 5, after investigators linked him to another arson case and a separate false 911 call, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Jackson, who was initially arrested last week for allegedly setting fire to a vacant commercial building in Charles County, had been release…
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site
Tesla Battery Ignites In 'Thermal Runaway' Fire At Demolition Site A Tesla battery buried in debris months after a house fire suddenly reignited, sparking a hazardous "thermal runaway" fire during demolition in Montgomery County, officials said. Firefighters rushed to 21700 Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, after reports of a vehicle and debris fire, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Crews arrived to find a Tesla car battery engulfed in flames as workers demolished the property where a house fire had occurred on Nov. 11, 2024.  The fire in Montgo…
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns
Firefighter Kaleb Barker Killed In Tragic Accident: Virginia Fire Community Mourns A devastating accident claimed the life of Danville firefighter Kaleb Barker, officials announced on Wednesday, March 3. Barker, a dedicated member of the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Professional Firefighters Association, tragically died in the incident on Tuesday night, March 5. Details surrounding the accident have not yet been released. His loss has sent shockwaves through the firefighting community, with officials calling for prayers and support for his grieving family and colleagues. "May his life inspire your continued commitment to serving with honor and distinction," …
Infant's Death Ruled Homicide—Babysitter Now Behind Bars In Maryland: Police Infant's Death Ruled Homicide—Babysitter Now Behind Bars In Maryland: Police
Infant's Death Ruled Homicide—Babysitter Now Behind Bars In Maryland: Police A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with murder after a 7-month-old infant died while in his care, authorities said. Terron Christopher Matasaran, 36, of Bladensburg, is facing second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse charges in connection with the baby’s death, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. The case began on Monday, September 23, 2024, when officers responded to a home on Stewart Lane in Silver Spring for reports of an unresponsive baby boy. Matasaran, who had been babysitting the infant as a favor to the child’s family, claimed the baby had falle…
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man Had Cocaine On Face, Children In Car During Virginia Stop, Sheriff Says A Maryland man was found slumped behind the wheel with cocaine on his nose and lip, while two children sat in the car, according to authorities. Deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to a call about an unresponsive driver with children in the vehicle near Town Center Boulevard, officials said. Deputies located the vehicle near Richmond Highway and Coachman Circle and attempted a traffic stop after the driver committed a lane violation. When the deputy approached the car, the driver—Bowie resident Aaron Clark, 42—showed c…
I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Virginia Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Virginia Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff
I-95 Police Pursuit With Kids In Car Lands Virginia Couple Behind Bars: Sheriff A Stafford County couple is facing felony child neglect charges after leading police on a high-speed chase on I-95—while three children were in the car, authorities said. The pursuit began around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, when a deputy spotted a BMW with a loud exhaust speeding at 60 mph in a 35 mph zone on Onville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver initially slowed down and turned on the hazard lights—but then sped off, leading deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Barrett Heights Road, Travis Lane, and Garri…
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says A wanted man in camouflage thought he could blend in—but he didn’t make it far before authorities tackled him outside a Jersey Mike’s in Stafford County, officials said. Travis Ward, 38, of Spotsylvania, was in North Stafford, driving a red Pontiac G6 despite having no license and multiple active warrants in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fairfax counties, leading to his demise, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3 when deputies learned that Ward was in the area. Deputies spotted Ward heading west on Garrisonville Road…
Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say
Teens Recorded Sexual Assault Of Minor At Virginia Home, Police Say Three Woodbridge men are behind bars after police say they sexually assaulted an underage victim and recorded the encounter at a local residence. Prince William County Police launched an investigation after officers were called on February 8 to assist a victim under the age of 18 following an alleged assault. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the investigation revealed the victim was sexually assaulted by multiple individuals at a home in the 2200 block of W. Longview Drive. The victim later left the residence and sought help at a nearby business, where an employee …
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG
Pedestrian Killed By Fleeing DC Fugitive In Maryland Identified By AG New details have been released by the Maryland Attorney General's office after a fugitive struck and killed a Riverdale woman while fleeing police in Prince George's County. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck …