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Obituaries
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son
Support is surging for the family of a woman who was found dead while officers were investigating reports of a suspicious package last month in Washington DC. Nicole Young's body was found on Sunday, Nov. 5, by officers responding to the 1500 block of 45th Street in Northeast, as reported by WUSA9. Always smile❤️ Posted by Nicole Young on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Details in the 24-year-old woman's death have not yet been released. Daily Voice has reached out to DC police for further information. However, Young's mother, Tabatha, has launched a GoFundMe for the family. "Nicole w…
Police & Fire
Video Shows DC Officer's High-Speed Pursuit With Virginia State Police On I-395
Video shared to Facebook by Dave Statter of STATter911 shows a DC police officer's high speed pursuit-crash with Virginia State Police on I-395 this week. Peter McCauley, 25, was going 95 mph in a 55 mph zone in his personal vehicle, a Tesla, along I-395 south near the Arlington/Alexandria line when a trooper activated his lights and sirens, initiating a motor vehicle stop just before midnight Wednesday night, Nov. 23, Virginia State Police said. Click here to watch Dave Statter's video. McCauley refused to stop, initiating a pursuit onto Seminary Road, then blowing through a red light at …
Obituaries
Support Swells For Parents Whose Only Son Was Shot, Killed Near Northwest DC High School
A family in Northwest DC is reeling after a 16-year-old was shot and killed leaving his high school in another act of violence in the District. Maurice "Moe J" Jackson, of Northeast DC, was walking at around 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, when he began talking with another group of teens, police say. During that altercation, a member of the other group pulled out a gun near the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW, striking the teen. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries, leaving his loved ones to mourn days after DC police reported a grisly milestone. Jac…
Police & Fire
Double DC Murderer Nabbed Years Later, Police Say
A 29-year-old man has been charged in a pair of murders dating back to 2020 and 2021, in Washington DC, authorities said. Michael Sanders is believed to have killed 30-year-old Youness Zarouaki, of Alexandria, VA, on Feb. 18, 2021; and 34-year-old Kenneth Brown, of Southeast, DC, on July 16, 2020, DC police said. Zarouaki was shot on the 1000 block of Thomas Jefferson Street, Northwest, where he was pronounced dead. Brown was hospitalized after being found shot in a building on the 400 block of 33rd Street, and pronounced dead, authorities said. Sanders was arrested on Thursday, …
Obituaries
DC Police Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-95 In Virginia
Another veteran officer from the Metropolitan Police Department has been killed in a motorcycle crash. The agency announced that Second District Officer Nelson Casillas, an eight-year veteran of the department, was involved in a serious crash in Virginia and died from his injuries on Wednesday, June 7. The 31-year-old was heading north on a 2007 Honda CBR1000 RR motorcycle at a high rate of speed, when he cut through the gore area of the exit ramp and struck an impact attenuator around 1 p.m. near Exit 156 for Dale City, Virginia State Police said. Casillas was thrown from the bike, …
Police & Fire
Single Mom Returning To DC From Virginia Fatally Struck By Stray Bullet With Kids In Car
A 30-year-old mom driving home to Washington DC from Virginia was struck and killed by a stray bullet with her two children in her car, according to police and those who knew her. Fajr Vallejos was visiting her parents in Alexandria with her children, 8 and 5, and was just a few blocks away from her home when she was struck by gunfire in the 1700 block of W Street around 8:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, according to DC police and a GoFundMe page. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, took her body to the Office of the Chief M…
Police & Fire
Off-Duty DC Police Officer's SUV Carjacked In NJ: Report
A carjacking suspect is on the run after an off-duty DC police officer's SUV was stolen in New Jersey, officials confirmed. The incident happened early Monday, Nov. 21 in Elizabeth, city spokesperson Ruby Contreras said. The unidentified cop's badge and ID card were found in the car, which was later discovered in an unspecified location, NJ.com reports. It was not immediately known if the officer was inside the car when it was taken, but he was reportedly brought to University Hospital in Newark. "The police are still recovering video of the incident and no suspect description has bee…
Police & Fire
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Robbed Postal Worker At Gunpoint
D.C. police are looking to identify the man who robbed a U.S. postal worker at gunpoint, officials said. At around 5:30 p.m. on September 12, the postal worker was approached by the suspect in the 1100 block K Street, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the worker hand over their property, authorities said. Once the victim complied, the suspect fled the scene, police reported. Police released surveillance photos of the suspect and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for anyone with vital information on this incident. A…
Police & Fire
Alert Issued By DC Police For Two Different Suspects Wanted For Murder
The Metropolitan Police Department announced the identities of two suspects that are wanted for two separate homicides. On December 20, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police arrived at the scene in the 200 Block of Allison Street to find 17 year-old Samuel Hernandez suffering from gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department said. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Herson Guzman, who is wanted for first degree murder while armed, officials reported. The second suspect, 27-ye…
Police & Fire
DC Police Seek Suspect Who Shot, Killed 32-Year-Old In 2021
D.C. police have identified the suspect they are looking for in connection to a 2021 fatal shooting, officials said.On August 23, 2021, at around 2:30 a.m., Ali Al-Mahdi was found in the 1800 Block of 9th Street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Al-Mahdi was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities reported. The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Deonte Patterson, who is wanted for second degree murder while armed, police said. Police said they are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that could lea…
Sports
NFL Rookie Brian Robinson Recovers After Armed Robbery, Teen Suspects Sought
NFL running back Brian Robinson, Jr.'s promising season took an unexpected turn after he was shot multiple times during an attempted armed robbery in Washington DC over the weekend, according to multiple reports. DC police released photos fo the suspects who approached the 23-year-old rookie athlete on the 1000 block of H Street, Northeast, flashing their handguns and trying to rob him around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, authorities said. The suspects fired their guns then fled the scene in a vehicle without taking any property. Robinson was transported to a local hospital for treatment of n…
Police & Fire
DC Police Offer 25K Reward For Suspect Information In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old
D.C. police are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information on a recent homicide, officials said.At around 8:15 p.m. on August 25, police responded to the scene in the 800 block of 7th Street and found 21-year-old Juwaan Henry suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Henry was taken to a hospital and despite all efforts, he succumbed to his injuries, police said. Anyone with information on the incident or the suspect's identity could be eligible for the reward and should contact law enforcement at 202-727-9099.
News
At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police
At least one victim was stabbed at the Metro Center Station in D.C., police said. Sometime before 4:15 p.m. on August 23, a man was stabbed in the stomach while waiting on a platform, NBC4 Washington reported. The victim was found unconscious and not breathing, the website said. A woman was also cut in the incident and was taken to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries, NBC4 Washington said. Detectives were on the look out for a black male wearing black shoes, a dark blue short sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a green bag, police reported. Anyone wit…
Police & Fire
Stabbing Suspect Sought: DC Police Looking To Identify Man After Assault
D.C. police are seeking to identify the suspect in a recent stabbing incident, officials said. On August 3 at around 7:30 p.m., a male victim was found in the 1600 block of I Street suffering from gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. He was taken to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, police reported. D.C. police are now offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information that would lead to an arrest, authorities said. Anyone with information on the suspect's identity or whereabouts should contact law enforcement at 202-727-9099.
Police & Fire
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: Suspect Sought In Connection To Early Morning Armed Robbery, Stolen Auto In DC
D.C. police seek to identify the suspect in a armed robbery on Wednesday, August 10. At approximately 1:00 a.m., the suspect approached the victims in the 5000 block of D Street, showed them he was armed, and demanded property from one of the victims, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said the victim gave over their property and the suspect fled the scene. Law enforcement released a video of the suspect in the hope that the public can assist in identifying him. Anyone with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts should contact p…
Police & Fire
US Marshals Service, DC Police Offer 30K For Information On Wanted Murder Suspect
The U.S. Marshals Service and D.C. police are offering a total of $30,000 to anyone with information about a murder suspect, officials said. Wonell Jones Jr., 34, is wanted for first degree homicide in the death of 33-year-old Audora Williams in her D.C. home on July 19. Jones' children, whom he shared with Williams, were present as he shot her to death. Authorities said Jones should be considered armed and dangerous and anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099.
Police & Fire
Suspect Wanted In Connection To Unarmed Kidnapping, Stolen Vehicle in DC
Police are seeking a man who drove a vehicle that did not belong to him with an unknown juvenile inside, D.C. Police said. At around 6:30 p.m. August 4, the suspect stole a car from the Unit Block of Thomas Circle and subsequently, kidnapped a young girl who had been inside the vehicle, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said they located the juvenile, who was unharmed, a short time later and the vehicle was also recovered. Anyone with information about this incident should contact police at 202-727-9099.
Police & Fire
11-Year-Old Boy Believed Hit-Run Driver In DC Crash That Seriously Hurt 7-Year-Old: Police
D.C. Police are investigating a serious car crash involving a 7-year-old who was hit by an 11-year-old driver, officials said. At around 6:50 p.m. on July 25, officers reported to a parking lot in the 1800 block of Mississippi Avenue, where they discovered that the driver of a 2020 Kia Optima hit a 7-year-old and then crashed onto a curb, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said that after further investigating the incident, they discovered the driver of the Kia was an 11-year-old boy who could not reach the brakes of the car to prevent him from hitting the 7…
Police & Fire
Double Sex Assault Suspect Sought In DC
D.C. Police are searching for a suspect that sexually assaulted two victims, officials said. On July 18 at around 12:15 a.m., the suspect approached two people in the 5900 block of Piney Branch Road and assaulted one of the victims before engaging in unwanted sexual contact, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. Police said the suspect then engaged in unwanted sexual contact with the victim, as well, before fleeing the residence. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, between 43 and 48 years old and between 5'3 and 5'5 in height, police reported. He is a stout man with b…
Police & Fire
Police Search For Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Southeast DC
Police are searching for a suspect in a recent Washington DC homicide investigation, officials said. At around 3:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, police reported to the 1000 block of Southern Avenue where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. The victim, 57-year-old Charles Davis, was taken to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. Police are offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who provides them with information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information should contact D.C. Police at 2…
News
Maryland Man Released 4X Once For Fatal Pursuit-Crash Finally Held For Kidnapping, Robbery: PD
A 22-year-old Maryland man arrested four times since March was released each time, only to commit similar crimes again and again, according to authorities, court documents and news reports. Lorenzo Day, of Upper Marlboro, was being held without bond for his latest crime alongside Washington DC's David Zanders, 20: An armed robbery and kidnapping in Suitland, Prince George's County police said. The two were being held without bond for the June 30 incident in the armed robbery of a locksmith. Day is linked to several other incidents dating back to March 19. Each time, he was released: …
Police & Fire
Driver Suffering Medical Episode Kills Bicyclist, Fireworks Stand Worker In DC: Police
A driver suffering a medical episode ran a red light killing a bicyclist and fireworks stand worker July 4th weekend in Northeast Washington DC, police said. The pickup was heading north on Minnesota Avenue when the driver struck a bicyclist in the crosswalk around 5:30 p.m., Assistant DC Police Chief Wilfredo Manlapaz said at a press conference. The truck then drove into a fireworks stand at the corner of Nannie Helen Burroughs, killing the man working it. Police believe the driver was suffering a medical emergency. Click here for more from NBC Washington.
News
Two Inmates Supposedly Overdosed At DC Jail In Three Days: Report
At least two people are dead and another is hospitalized after alleged opioid fentanyl overdoses at a DC jail, multiple sources report. Ramone O'Neal, 28, and Sean Lee, 37, were said to be in the same cell when they reportedly overdosed at D.C. Jail on Sunday, May 15, according to WTOP and NBC Washington. Lee was pronounced dead while his cellmate had to be revived with NARCAN, the outlets report. He was and was taken to the hospital where he is expected to survive. Investigators are now trying to figure out how the drugs entered the jail and local politicians have called attention to …