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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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Father Who Died Suddenly In Woodbridge Mourned By Loved Ones Father Who Died Suddenly In Woodbridge Mourned By Loved Ones
Adrian Aurel Utupan Remembered By Friends, Family In VA Adrian Aurel Utupan is being remembered by his loved ones as beloved church-going man who brought "love, laughter, and kindness" before his unexpected death in Virginia.  The 64-year-old was killed after reportedly suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a tree near a busy Prince William County intersection, police said last week. Investigators said that early on Thursday, Oct. 24, Utupan was driving in the area of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road, when he lost control of his Chevrolet Blazer in the southbound lanes of the parkway, crossed over the grassy median…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says
Burglar Busted After Stealing From School, Church In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says A burglar who targeted a Spotsylvania school and church is behind bars after being busted with stolen items in his home, authorities announced James Edward Romick, Jr. 47, was arrested following an investigation into a pair of burglaries in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area that were reported in the last week, officials confirmed. The first burglary was reported on Friday, Oct. 4 when video surveillance caught Romick entering the Spotsylvania Middle School shortly before 10 p.m., where he took several items belonging to teachers and other items from the building. **UPDATE: Suspect …

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by Zak Failla
News
Serial Burglar Busted Following String Of Thefts In Virginia Houses Of Worship: Police Serial Burglar Busted Following String Of Thefts In Virginia Houses Of Worship: Police
Serial Burglar Busted Following String Of Thefts In Virginia Houses Of Worship: Police An unholy man who has been targeting churches has been arrested for a string of burglaries in Fairfax County, according to police. Sterling native Steven Hildner, 56, is facing charges in connection to at least seven burglaries at various churches in the county, landing him behind bars. Earlier this month, an investigation was launched by the Fairfax County Police Department after a man entered a church and attempted to steal property.  During the course of the probe, Hildner was identified as the main suspect, and during a search of his Loudoun County home, with an assistance from th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Intoxicated Man Threatened To Burn Down Church, Woman's Home In Virginia, Sheriff Says Intoxicated Man Threatened To Burn Down Church, Woman's Home In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Intoxicated Man Threatened To Burn Down Church, Woman's Home In Virginia, Sheriff Says A Virginia man is behind bars after threatening a woman and her church in Stafford County, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said. Over the weekend, deputies were called to investigate a reported disturbance involving a 22-year-old Stafford resident Keven Opoku and a woman. The incident was called in shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 on Firebrick Drive. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, it was determined that Opoku was under the influence, and made threats to burn down both her home and the church she attends. Deputies made contact with Opoku, who resisted…

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by Zak Failla
News
Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County
Tipsters Lead Police To Pair Wanted For Church, Business Burglaries In Fairfax County A pair wanted in connection to a string of robberies at area churches and businesses in Herndon have been apprehended, police announced on Wednesday. Erik Zelaya Franco, 19, no fixed address, and Christian Castellanos Lopez, 23, of Reston, were identified and arrested following an investigation into multiple burglaries in recent weeks. The two allegedly targeted:  A church twice in the 600 block of Spring Street; A church in the 800 block of Elden Street; A business twice in the 500 block of Florida Avenue; A different business in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. Police say that they…

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by Zak Failla