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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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Man Shoots Himself In Foot At Virginia Gun Show, Police Say A man who was attending the Nation's Gun Show in Chantilly allegedly shot himself in the foot, by accident, reports said. Just before 4 p.m. on Sept. 30, officers heard a gunshot at the gun show, and located the man who had been shot in the foot, police said. The man was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and law enforcement ruled the shooting accidental, authorities reported. No one else was injured at the gun show, but police continued to investigate the incident, sources said.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

News

Divers Ready For Major Tidal Flooding Along Coastal Virginia: State Police Virginia State Police's Search and Recovery Team is gearing up for serious flooding that is threatening Virginia's coastal regions, officials said.Hurricane Ian's wrath continues and emergency responders are anticipating multiple feet of flooding in these areas: Oceanfront Chesapeake Bay Potomac River James River Virginia State Police urge coastal residents to plan ahead to remain safe in the event of major flooding.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

Ravens Cornerback Jimmy Smith To Retire After 11 Seasons In Baltimore: Report Cornerback Jimmy Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Oct. 3, after 11 solid years in Baltimore, the Ravens said. Smith spent over a decade on the Ravens, despite several injuries, notably helping carry the team to win Super Bowl XLVII, in just his second season in the league, the team recalled. The cornerback finished his career with 374 tackles, 74 passes defensed, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns. As a father of four, Smith said this is a good time to rest his body and leave the league just as he started: as a Raven. Click here for more from the Baltim…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

Dumfries Man Fires Shots Inside Apartment, Nearly Wounding Five Children: Police A Dumfries man was arrested for firing a gun inside his apartment, with five children present at the time, police said. At around 1 a.m. on Oct. 1, Marcus Dandridge, 27, got into an argument with a female relative in the Townsquare at Dumfries Apartments, according to the Prince William County Police Department. During the argument, Dandridge fired multiple rounds from his gun, into a wall in the apartment, officials reported. Five children were home at the time, ranging in age between 11 months and five years old, police said. No injuries were reported, but the woman and c…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report Three pedestrians were hit by the same car in the Chantilly BJ's parking lot, NBC4 Washington said. At around 4 p.m. on Oct. 2, law enforcement was called to the parking lot in the Fair Lakes Shopping Center to investigate the incident, the website said. Police said one of the victims was taken to the hospital in critical condition and that the driver, who stayed on the scene, did not hit the victims on purpose, NBC reported. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

22-Year-Old Shot Dead In DC, Police Offer 25K Reward For Information D.C. police are investigating a recent homicide of a 22-year-old, officials said. On Oct. 2, Antonio Waller was shot in the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, at around noon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officials said Waller was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for anyone with information on the suspect, or suspects, that would lead to their arrest, authorities said. Anyone with information should call 202-727-9099.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Killed In Fairfax County Hit-And-Run (Developing): Police Fairfax County police were investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian, officials said.On Oct. 2, an adult woman was hit by a car near Annandale Road and Maple Place, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The victim was taken to a local hospital where she later died, authorities said. Police said a small white SUV may be involved, but they are still looking for a suspect. The victim's identity has not been released. Anyone with information on this incident should contact police at 703-691-2131.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

Police & Fire

Drunk Driver Tried To Pull Gun On Stafford County Officer: Police An armed drunk driver recently faced off with a Stafford County officer, police said. In the evening of Oct. 1, an officer noticed a Lincoln truck swerving lanes near Merryview Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. When the officer attempted to pull the driver over, the suspect ignored the officer's commands and continued to drive around, officials said. The suspect, Robert Williams, eventually pulled into a nearby parking spot and when the officer tried to arrest him, Williams reached for the gun tucked in his waistband, reports said. After a continuo…

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

News

Leesburg Substitute Teacher Dealt Assault Charges For Throwing Student Out Of Class: Police A substitute teacher allegedly failed to behave in a Leesburg classroom, police said. On Sept. 16, Hans Mirzaei, a 68-year-old substitute teacher at Tuscarora High School, forcefully kicked a student out of class, according to the Leesburg Police Department. After law enforcement investigated the incident, Mirzaei was charged with one misdemeanor count of assault and battery, authorities reported. He was issued a summons on Oct. 2 and later released, officials said. Police said the victim was not harmed during the incident.

by AJ Goldbloom

10/03/2022

News

Alexandria Residents Stopped From Bringing Handguns Aboard DCA Flight: TSA Two people were unable to carry their personal handguns on a flight leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials reported. On Sept. 29, a woman was stopped with her .380 caliber gun, that was not loaded, and a man was stopped with his nine millimeter handgun, loaded with 14 bullets, according to TSA. The man also had an extra 14 bullets with him, authorities said. TSA said the two incidents were not related. After each incident, both individuals had their guns taken away and were dealt weapons charges by law enforcement, officials said.

by AJ Goldbloom

09/30/2022

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