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AJ Goldbloom

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agoldbloom@dailyvoice.com

A Baltimore, MD, native and happy owner of a Weimaraner puppy named Commander, AJ graduated from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism where she did everything from writing to camera work to voiceovers to editing. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Homicide Suspect At Large After Fairfax County Shooting: Police Fairfax County police are searching for the suspect in a recent fatal shooting, officials said.At 7 a.m. on Oct. 2, officers responded to the scene in the 5800 block of St. Gregorys Lane, where they found Brandon Wims, 31, suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Wims was taken to a local hospital where he later died, officials reported. Police identified the suspect as Kyjuan Trott, 43, who they believe saw Wims and two others in a car on St. Gregorys Lane, sources said. Trott allegedly left his silver Nissan Sentra, with …

by AJ Goldbloom

10/06/2022

Lifestyle

Virginia Apple Orchard Named Among Best In America As Fall begins in Virginia, so does apple picking season! Stribling Orchard in Markham was crowned one of the country's best spots for apple picking, and it's been a special place for Virginians for over 200 years, according to Travelandleisure.com. While enjoying great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, guests can go apple and pumpkin picking, have a picnic, drink fresh cider, and see the farm animals on the property, the website said. Stribling Orchard is located at 11587 Poverty Hollow Lane and boasts 30 acres of apple trees, according to the orchard's website. Click h…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/06/2022

Police & Fire

Two Dead In Early Morning Fairfax County Crash (Developing): Police Two people are dead after a single-car crash in Fairfax County on Thursday, Oct. 6, police said.Sometime before 5:45 a.m., officers responded to the scene of the crash, in the area of Route 7 Leesburg Pike and Chain Bridge Road, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.Police said they discovered two victims had died in incident and determined speed was likely a factor in the crash. The identities of the victims and further details about the crash had not yet been released, as the investigation continued. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/06/2022

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Killed In Fairfax County Car Crash (Developing): Police Officers were investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Fairfax County on Thursday, Oct. 6, reports said. Sometime before 7:40 a.m., police responded to the Backlick Road area of Route 1 Richmond Highway, where a pedestrian had been hit by a car, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities reported. Richmond Highway was closed heading north on Route 286 Fairfax County Parkway, police said. This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/06/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report A Virginia woman had a scary experience in Chantilly, after she was attacked and almost raped outside a library, according to NBC4 Washington. On Sept. 26, the victim was outside Chantilly Regional Library on Stringfellow Road, when a man stole her jewelry, shoved her to the ground, attempted to rape her, the website said. Officers found the suspect nearby, 37-year-old Nolberto Sanchez Hernandez, and charged him with attempted rape, robbery and malicious wounding. His court date was set for Nov. 16, NBC4 Washington said. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

Police & Fire

Woodbridge Man Arrested Months After Brutal Assault, Abduction: Police A Woodbridge man was taken into police custody nearly a year after he assaulted a 22-year-old woman, police said.In the evening of Dec. 13, 2021, Jefry Banegas Rodriguez, 22, became violent during an argument with his acquaintance near Dale Boulevard and Birchdale Avenue, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Banegas Rodriguez was driving with the victim and prevented her from leaving his car, before he pulled her hair and hit her, authorities reported. When the victim was able to get out of the car, Banegas Rodriguez forced her to get back in, officials said. The…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

Police & Fire

Prince William County Police Investigate Manassas Bank Robbery (Developing) Police were investigating a bank robbery in Manassas on Tuesday, Oct. 4, officials reported. Sometime before 11 a.m., officers responded to the Wells Fargo on Sudley Road, where a suspect allegedly passed a bank teller a threatening note, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The suspect then left the scene before police arrived, authorities said. This story is still developing. Check back for updates.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

Police & Fire

Fairfax Police Hit Young Mother's Car, Handcuffed Her During Traffic Stop: Report A Fairfax County young mother is demanding an apology from police, after they mistook her for a suspect in a high-speed chase, WTOP reported. Jamee Kimble posted on her Instagram page about a traumatic incident she experienced, when she was pulled over by police and a cruiser hit her car head-on, the website detailed. Kimble was handcuffed during the ordeal and said her car was mistaken for a suspect's car during a high-speed chase. She said her two children and a friend, who were all in the car with her, all witnessed the police pointing a gun at her, WTOP said. Click here for more WTOP.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

News

Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report Northern Virginia is home to 14 taco joints that are sure to bring flavor, heat, and zest to your palate, according to Funinfairfaxva.com. Tuesday, Oct. 4 is National Taco Day and there is no better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the most delicious taco eateries in the Commonwealth. Here is a list of some of the best local taco spots: Taco Bamba: Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield Señor Ramon Tacqueria: Chantilly, Great Falls, Leesburg, Reston, Sterling Taco Zocalo: Reston Fish Taco: Tysons Cerrito’s Pupuseria: Chantilly Picante Mexican Restaraunt: Chantilly L…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

Police & Fire

DC Man Guilty Of GF's Murder, Body Remains Missing: Report The boyfriend of 34-year-old Olga Ooro was found guilty of her 2020 murder in D.C., according to NBC4 Washington. Ooro went missing around Jul. 16, 2020, from her home in the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, after a dinner with her 8-year-old son and Darnell Sterling, 57, the website said. Sterling was arrested a few days later, after police saw surveillance footage showing him pushing a shopping cart with a human-sized object inside. Ooro's body is still missing and the jury in Sterling's trial took less than a day to decide he was guilty of her murder, NBC4 Washington said. …

by AJ Goldbloom

10/04/2022

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