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Man Who Killed Wife With Hammer After Harrowing Assaults Learns Fate In Virginia Court Man Who Killed Wife With Hammer After Harrowing Assaults Learns Fate In Virginia Court
Man Who Killed Wife With Hammer After Harrowing Assaults Learns Fate In Virginia Court Regina Redman was remembered as a "very strong woman who wanted the world to be a better place" before she was killed by her abusive husband, who beat her with a hammer, according to the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Peter James Lollobrigido, 52, has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 42 years suspended in connection to the repeated brutal assaults of his wife that resulted in her death after she was attacked with the hammer. Prosecutors say that on July 21, 2021, Lollobrigido and Redman got into an argument on the balcony of their Dulles apartment during …

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by Zak Failla
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Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say
Spitting Mad Suspect Attempted To Disarm Officer In Virginia, Police Say A Dumfries man who tried to get the jump on a Prince William County police officer and disarm him during a long day of crime has been arrested and charged.  The long day for officers began at around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, when Yonatan Nega Marufe, 34, was in custody and taken to the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge for an evaluation. Police say that while in custody, Marufe kicked one officer and spat on another before he could be detained without further incident. Marufe was not done yet. Later, it is alleged that the suspect became combative ag…

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Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff
Police K9 Apprehends Machete-Wielding Man Who Assaulted Dog Twice During VA Barricade: Sheriff A Virginia man who threatened his roommate with a machete before barricading himself and abusing a police K9 is behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Frank Lipka III, 46, is facing multiple charges after an incident played out in an area residence where he left a dog with minor injuries. According to investigators, shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, deputies received a report about an assault involving Lipka and his roommate, during which he allegedly brandished a machete toward his victim. Deputies attempted to serve Lipka on outstanding warrants followin…

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Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Virginia Fugitive: Police Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Virginia Fugitive: Police
Ill-Fated Prisoner Escape Results In Fresh Charges For Virginia Fugitive: Police The Dumfries man who escaped custody after causing chaos during National Night Out in Stafford County was captured again after his felony flight was foiled. Robert Ouzts, 22, was arrested early this week for recklessly riding a motorcycle and then attempting to avoid his arrest, though his attempts were fruitless and he was apprehended and taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail. His antics were just beginning. At approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, two days after his initial arrest, members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were alerted to Ouzts' unexpected escape while b…

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Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say
Man Accused Of Abducting, Sexually Assaulting Acquaintance In Virginia, Police Say A 20-year-old man who inappropriately abducted and inappropriately touched a woman is facing charges following an investigating into an incident reported late last week. Manassas native Marlon Danilo Neftaly Mo-Choc was arrested on Friday following a probe into a reported incident that was called in from the 12100 block of Sierra Sunset Lane in Gainesville the previous night. The investigation determined that a 22-year-old woman was approached by Mo-Choc, who was described by police as an acquaintance, and whens he refused to go with him, he grabbed her arm and forced her into a vehicle. I…

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Multiple Guns Recovered During Domestic Disturbance Investigation In Virginia, Police Say Multiple Guns Recovered During Domestic Disturbance Investigation In Virginia, Police Say
Multiple Guns Recovered During Domestic Disturbance Investigation In Virginia, Police Say The investigation into a domestic dispute in Arlington overnight led to the arrest of a 56-year-old man who is now facing weapon and other charges, police say. Eric Salvan, 56, was arrested on Tuesday night following the investigation into the disturbance, which escalated when officers heard the distinct sound of a weapon being slid onto a rack. According to the Arlington Police Department, upon arrival, the officers identified themselves and knocked at the door, and while no one answered, they heard the gun being stashed, prompting a perimeter around the area. Members of the Eme…

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Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police
Man Wanted For Abducting 19-Year-Old In Virginia Before Returning Her To Family: Police A man who abducted a 19-year-old woman and drove around with her before returning his victim to her family in Prince William County is at large, police say. Marco Tulio, 21, is the subject of an investigation after a bizarre abduction on Sunday night in Woodbridge. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called shortly before 9 p.m. on Sept. 8, where the 19-year-old and a friend were followed by another driver, later determined to be Hernandez, who was described as "an acquaintance."  At one point, the vehicles stopped, Hernandez allegedly got out and forced his…

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Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police
Teen Released To Parents Twice On Same Night Charged For Attacking Officer In Virginia: Police A minor who went back to the well one too many times, then attempted to assault a Prince William County Police officer after being released is facing charges, officials say. In early August, an investigation was launched when a 17-year-old from Woodbridge was caught breaking into and stealing items from a vehicle, leading to his initial apprehension. The teen was detained, and released to his guardians in the 1300 block of Horner Road. He wasn't done yet. Later that same morning, the same teen was found in the same area unsupervised, and again returned to his guardians, though this time h…

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5-Year-Old Assaulted By Assistant Principal Of Spotsylvania County School: Authorities 5-Year-Old Assaulted By Assistant Principal Of Spotsylvania County School: Authorities
5-Year-Old Assaulted By Assistant Principal Of Spotsylvania County School: Authorities A 52-year-old assistant principal has been arrested after authorities said she assaulted a 5-year-old child in Northern Virginia. Misty Kelly, the assistant principal at the Spotswood Elementary School, has been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery and is expected to surrender to police in Spotsylvania, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. The 5-year-old student's mom said she noticed bruising on her daughter's back and ribs and notified authorities on Aug. 28, the sheriff's office said. "When the mother questioned her child as to how she received the injuries, the child s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Woman Trespassing At Virginia School Kicked One Officer, Spat On Another During Arrest: Police Woman Trespassing At Virginia School Kicked One Officer, Spat On Another During Arrest: Police
Woman Trespassing At Virginia School Kicked One Officer, Spat On Another During Arrest: Police A spitting-mad woman who was allegedly intoxicated and trespassing at a Prince William County elementary school got too handsy with arresting officers, then doubled down on her efforts, officials say. Bonnie Sue Ellito, 46, who has no fixed address, is facing multiple counts of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer following an incident that played out in the parking lot of Bennet Elementary School in Manassas on Saturday night. According to the Prince William County Police Department, at around 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 24, officers were called to the building, where they found Ellito, …

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Man Struck, Burned, Choked Out Woman During Domestic Disputes In Virginia, Police Say Man Struck, Burned, Choked Out Woman During Domestic Disputes In Virginia, Police Say
Man Struck, Burned, Choked Out Woman During Domestic Disputes In Virginia, Police Say A man wanted in connection to several violent assaults in Prince William County turned himself in to the police and is facing charges, authorities announced. Walter Thomas Vendura, Jr., 55, surrendered to police on Sunday morning following the investigation into several domestic disputes that were reported in a residence in the 4400 block of Hendricks Drive in Woodbridge over the course of several days. According to the Prince William County Police Department, between Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Aug. 18, a 41-year-old woman was involved in multiple verbal altercations that escalated into violence …

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Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff
Man Wanted In Fredericksburg Tracked By K9 Teams In Spotsylvania After Botched Robbery: Sheriff A man who assaulted a woman during a failed robbery attempt at a Virginia 7-Eleven lost a game of hide-and-seek with Spotsylvania County Sheriff's K9s and landed himself behind bars, officials say. Fredericksburg resident Kenneth Wayne Auston, 48, was arrested after being tracked through a shopping center early on Friday morning following the attempted robbery.  According to the sheriff's office, at approximately 3 a.m. a clerk at the 7-Eleven in the 4200 block of Plank Road reported to police that a man - later identified as Auston - came behind the counter and assaulted her; however,…

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Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say
Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate a woman during a domestic incident that was reported in Prince William County, police say. Maikel Barrera Aguilar is facing charges following an investigation into a Woodbridge argument that rapidly escalated on Tuesday morning, according to officials. Officers from the Prince William County Polic Department responded shortly after 4:30 a.m. on July 23 to a home in the 3500 block of Nexus Court to investigate a domestic dispute involving Barrera Aguilar and a 31-year-old woman. Police say that during the incid…

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Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff
Son Hiding From Deputies Called Wanted Mother For Ride In Stafford; Both Arrested: Sheriff A wanted 55-year-old man got both himself and his mother in trouble with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after hiding out in the woods following the reported assault of a woman. Charles Atkins III, of Ruther Glen, is back in custody after a failed attempt to evade his arrest following the alleged attack and subsequent foot chase on Sunday morning, officials say. Shortly before 9 a.m. on July 21, deputies were called to investigate when a woman reported that she was involved in an incident over a disagreement about a cell phone, though Atkins was gone before they arrived. It was later …

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Man Struck 4-Year-Old Daughter, Choked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police Man Struck 4-Year-Old Daughter, Choked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police
Man Struck 4-Year-Old Daughter, Choked Woman During Domestic Dispute In Virginia: Police A man who allegedly strangled a woman and struck their 4-year-old daughter during different disputes over several days in Prince William County is in custody, police say. Alexandria resident Jose Olegario Lopez, 34, is facing charges following the investigation into two alleged domestic assaults that were reported over three days in Woodbridge. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, on Wednesday night, officers were called to a home in the 13700 block of Gilbert Road when a 35-year-old woman and Lopez got into an argument that ended when he allegedly g…

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Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Woman Hiding Under Truck In VA Target Parking Lot: Sheriff Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Woman Hiding Under Truck In VA Target Parking Lot: Sheriff
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Woman Hiding Under Truck In VA Target Parking Lot: Sheriff An allegedly intoxicated man who put the fear of God into a woman found hiding under a truck in a Target parking lot in Stafford County was apprehended over the weekend, officials say. Troy Lovett, 37, is facing multiple charges following a strange scene that played out over the weekend that began at Waffle House and ended with a woman assaulted and crouched under a truck in the Target lot.  According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, first responders were called to the department store on South Gateway Drive, when a woman made an emergen…

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Suspicious Suspect Assaulted Arresting Officer In Virginia Parking Lot, Police Say Suspicious Suspect Assaulted Arresting Officer In Virginia Parking Lot, Police Say
Suspicious Suspect Assaulted Arresting Officer In Virginia Parking Lot, Police Say Chevron Romarierz Harris set off a special kind of fireworks on the Fourth of July when he assaulted an officer attempting to arrest him in Prince William County, police say. Harris, 36, is facing multiple charges following an explosive incident on Thursday afternoon in the 7400 block of Moss Lane in Manassas when officers spotted a suspicious vehicle. According to the Prince William County Police Department, at around 12:30 p.m. on July 4, officers saw Harris park a vehicle in a parking space, where they suspected he was in possession of drugs. Police say that when they attempted to detai…

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Concrete-Wielding Woman Assaulted Arresting Officers In Virginia, Police Say Concrete-Wielding Woman Assaulted Arresting Officers In Virginia, Police Say
Concrete-Wielding Woman Assaulted Arresting Officers In Virginia, Police Say A woman caught red-handed holding a section of concrete she was reportedly throwing at vehicles is facing a host of charges following her arrest overnight, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Before midnight on Wednesday, July 3, officers were called to Pointer Lane near Portsmouth Road in Manassas, where there were reports of a woman throwing items at vehicles. Google Maps street view Police say that upon arrival, officers found Kimberly Sierra-Ovando, 20, in the intersection holding the piece of concrete, and she was not prepared to go down quietly. According…

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Woman Shot Toward Ex, Struck Him With Vehicle During Altercation In Virginia, Sheriff Says Woman Shot Toward Ex, Struck Him With Vehicle During Altercation In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Woman Shot Toward Ex, Struck Him With Vehicle During Altercation In Virginia, Sheriff Says A woman who "recklessly fired rounds" toward her ex before running her former partner over was arrested in Stafford County, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford resident Ikeyia Reed, 40, is behind held behind bars following an incident that played out in an area hotel involving she and an ex-romantic partner on Sunday morning. Deputies were called shortly before 12:30 a.m. on June 23, to the Suburban Extended Stay on Richmond Highway, where there were multiple reports of gunshots ringing out, including one caller who advised he was the victim and Reed was his ex.  When dep…

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Drunken Man Looking For Fights On Bus, Aggressive Thief Arrested In Fairfax, Cops Say Drunken Man Looking For Fights On Bus, Aggressive Thief Arrested In Fairfax, Cops Say
Drunken Man Looking For Fights On Bus, Aggressive Thief Arrested In Fairfax, Cops Say Fairfax City police have announced the arrests of two people. Luis Hernandez, 26, and Youthana Inthirath, 54, were both arrested on June 10, police said. Hernandez allegedly swiped multiple items from CVS when he was confronted by an employee at the Fairfax Boulevard store, police said. Hernandez punched the employee multiple times, caused extensive damage to the store, and fled with stolen items, according to police. He was quickly found by officers and charged with felony destruction of property, assault and battery, and petit larceny. Inthirath was on a CUE bus and yelling that he want…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Red Bikini-Clad Woman Drunkenly Throws Rock At Boy In Stafford: Cops Red Bikini-Clad Woman Drunkenly Throws Rock At Boy In Stafford: Cops
Red Bikini-Clad Woman Drunkenly Throws Rock At Boy In Stafford: Cops A 22-year-old Fairfax County woman was arrested for assaulting a child who she did not know in Stafford, police said. Jasmine Ortega-Flores, of Falls Church, was charged with assault and battery, and lodged at the Rappahannock Regional Jail following the Sunday, June 2 incident, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a release. Deputies were called to 401 River Road in Falmouth where Ortega-Flores was found to have been intoxicated after throwing a rock at a child, the office said. She did not know the child. The child was taken to a nearby hospital for his injuries while Ortega-Flor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Girl Hits Woman During Fredericksburg Target Store Screaming Match In Front Of Deputy: Sheriff Girl Hits Woman During Fredericksburg Target Store Screaming Match In Front Of Deputy: Sheriff
Girl Hits Woman During Fredericksburg Target Store Screaming Match In Front Of Deputy: Sheriff Two women and a girl arguing loudly brought a police response to a Target parking lot in Stafford, police said. The trio were screaming and causing a scene at the South Gateway Drive store in Fredericksburg, around 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, the county sheriff's office said. However, one of the women would not calm down and continued yelling and cursing, police said. The girl then hit that woman, the sheriff's office said. The girl was issued a criminal complaint for assault and battery while the woman who refused to stop making a scene was charged with disorderly conduct, police said. …

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Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say
Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say A 31-year-old man has been arrested for beating a 53-year-old man with a metal baton at a 7-Eleven gas pump last week in Prince William County, police said. Gregory Robinson, of Woodbridge, had been wanted for the May 22 incident at the Dale Boulevard 7-Eleven, Prince William County police said. The investigation revealed the victims, a 26-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, parked at a gas pump when a white Buick parked in front of their vehicle around 11:45 a.m.  The driver of the Buick, later identified as Robinson, got out and began arguing with the victims while pulling a firearm…

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by Cecilia Levine