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Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Second Virginia Man Accused Of Car Meet Murder In Maryland, Police Say A second man from Virginia is in custody amid an ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man at a "car meet" in Maryland earlier this month, authorities announced. Woodbridge resident Caimon Harrell, 21, is being held in Virginia following a joint investigation with the Prince George's County Police Department in connection to the murder of Waldorf native John Phipps inside a vehicle, police say. This morning, deputies with the SCSO assisted PGPD's Homicide Unit with taking 22-year-old Raheem Adams into custody who was wanted for first and second degree m…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Reports Of Gunmen Prompt Crackdown Of Risky Game From Virginia School District Reports Of Gunmen Prompt Crackdown Of Risky Game From Virginia School District
Reports Of Gunmen Prompt Crackdown Of Risky Game From Virginia School District 'Tis the season for Senior Assassins. And Loudoun County schools will have  The popular game notorious for its competitive nature can span several weeks and involves students using water guns or paint gums to play tag, outside of school hours. In a letter dated May 3, Loudoun County Public School officials said that the sheriff's office has received reports from citizens saying they are seeing people walking around with guns in public — "mistaking the water guns for real ones." "We are deeply concerned that this game could result in serious accidents or misunderstandings that could po…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Possible Explosive Device Found To Be Inert In VA, Police Say Possible Explosive Device Found To Be Inert In VA, Police Say
Possible Explosive Device Found To Be Inert In VA, Police Say A homeowner in Fairfax County got quite a scare on Saturday afternoon after what was thought to be an explosive device was found behind their shed. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department were called to the 12800 block of Point Pleasant Drive at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, where there were repots of a possible explosive behind an area home. Police say that officers were able to determine that the device was inactive, and reported that there is no active threat to the community. Residents had been advised to avoid the area during the investigation by the department…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police 9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police
9-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured In Prince William County Shooting: Police A 9-year-old girl is in the hospital after being shot in Prince William County, authorities said. The shooting occurred in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace in Woodbridge around 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Prince William County Police said.  Responding officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where she remains in critical condition, police said.  Initial investigation revealed a group of young men were walking in the area when one fired multiple rounds, police.  Newly released video footage obtained by F…

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by David Cifarelli