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Police & Fire
Two Entrapped, Five Hospitalized In Fairfax County Fire
Five people were hospitalized in a Fairfax County fire on Wednesday morning, April 10, responders said. The blaze broke out on the 13900 block of Whetstone Manor Court in Clifton around 10:15 a.m., the county fire department said. Two people were trapped inside the home where heavy flames were reported. Two occupants were removed from the home and seriously injured. Three others were hospitalized, too, police said.
Police & Fire
Range Rover Passengers Ejected, Seriously Hurt In I-66 Crash
Three people were hospitalized, two with life-threatening injuries, in a crash on I-66 in Fairfax County early Easter morning, police said. A westbound Toyota Camry lost control, hit the right jersey wall, and then came to rest in the left travel lane around 3:45 a.m. in Fairfax County, State Police said. The crash caused the vehicle to lose power and go dark. Moments later, a Range Rover traveling in the left travel lane was unable to avoid striking the Camry. Two passengers in the Range Rover were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle. Both of them were tran…
News
Three Workers Shocked, Hospitalized At Construction Site In Alexandria (
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Three workers were shocked at a construction site on Monday morning, according to the Alexandria Police Department. An investigation was launched shortly before noon on Feb. 19 when police were called to the 6300 block of Stevenson Avenue, where three victims were reportedly electrocuted. According to police, all three were hospitalized - two with life-threatening injuries. Their condition was not available on Monday afternoon. APD officers are on scene in the 6300 block of Stevenson Ave. conducting an investigation at a construction site where three people have been electrocuted.…
Traffic
Two Rescued From Overturned Jeep Suffer Serious Injuries In Southwest DC Crash: Officials
Two people had to be extricated from a destroyed Jeep after a violent early-morning crash in Southwest DC. First responders were called at around 2:30 a.m. to the 2000 block of Half Street SW on Monday, Jan. 22, where there was a reported rollover crash with two people trapped inside, officials say. DC Fire and EMS crews were quick to get to work to save a man and woman by cutting off the roof of the crinkled Jeep, and they were taken to the hospital by paramedics with what were initially described as critical - though the man was later downgraded to serious - injuries. It is u…
Police & Fire
Ten Displaced By 'First Significant Fire In The District For 2024'
The New Year got off to a rough start for some in Southeast DC after a fire tore through an apartment and left them out in the cold. A total of 10 people - six children and four adults - were displaced overnight after flames ravaged the top floor of an apartment in the 2600 block of Douglass Road SE. Box Alarm 2600 block Douglas Rd SE. Fire showing 3rd floor of 3 story apartment building. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 2, 2024 Two of the children had to be hospitalized for medical needs that were unrelated to the fire, according to officials. No other injuries were…
Police & Fire
Police Issue
Bolo
For White Jeep With Maryland Plates Used In Double Fatal Drive-By DC Shooting
New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after two people were killed and two others hospitalized in a shooting in Southwest DC near Nationals Park. Chief Pamela Smith said that at around noon on Thursday, officers were called to investigate a shooting near the intersection of O Street SW and Half Street SW involving multiple people who were struck. MPD is on the scene of multiple people shot near the intersection of O Street, SW and Half Street, SW. PIO en route to the scene. Media staging and additional details to follow. — DC Police Department (@DCPoli…
News
Student Airlifted In Virginia High School Assault (
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Officials say that a student was hospitalized after an assault at a Virginia high school. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said that a medevac helicopter landed at Stafford High School to transport a student to an area hospital after being assaulted by another teen, who has been detained. According to the sheriff's office, there is no threat to the community, staff, or students following the incident. No additional details were released by the agency. Incident Alert:Just after 10:00 a.m. a medivac helicopter landed at Stafford High Sch…
Police & Fire
Crossbow Arrow Skewers Pedestrian's Back In Fairfax County
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a crossbow arrow in Fairfax County over the weekend, police said. The man was on the sidewalk on the 3400 block of Carlin Springs Road in Bailey’s Crossroads around 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, county police said. The arrow went through the man's backpack and into his back. He was taken to the hospital due to injuries that were deemed non-life-threatening, and after receiving treatment, he was released. Preliminarily, detectives believe the arrow was shot from a crossbow. Detectives are actively investigating to determine the circums…
News
Hospitalizations Lead To Ice Cream Recall In 19 States— Including Virginia: FDA
Hospitalizations have led a New York-based company to recall its packages of soft-serve ice cream — in 19 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Two people have reported becoming ill in New York and Pennsylvania after consuming Soft Serve On The Go by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, according to the FDA recall notice issued on Aug. 9. "Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date," the FDA said. After the first patient in Pennsylvania became ill, the state's Department of Agriculture tested samples of the product, finding Listeria mono…
News
Woman In Critical Condition After Minivan Crashes Into Ambulance In DC
A driver in the District was hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday morning after a crash involving a DC Fire and EMS ambulance, officials said. At approximately 7:19 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, a minivan crashed into an ambulance near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Farragut Street NW. The driver and a passenger had to be extricated and were listed in critical condition. Crash with entrapment Georgia Ave & Farragut St NW involving DC Fire and EMS transport unit & civilian vehicle. Driver of civilian vehicle being extricated. No reported injuries to Fire & E…
Traffic
Driver Suffers Serious Injuries In Rollover Northwest DC Crash
One person was hospitalized overnight in Northwest DC after needing rescue from an overturned Audi that crashed, officials said. Shortly after midnight on Thursday morning, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 4800 block of McArthur Boulevard NW, where there was a reported crash with one person trapped inside who was conscious and alert at the time. First responders were able to stabilize the vehicle and get the driver out, who was rushed by paramedics to an area hospital with “serious injuries.” The driver’s condition was not available later on Thursday morning. No information a…
Police & Fire
Life-Threatening Injuries For Woman In Domestic Incident: Fairfax PD
A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing during a domestic argument in Fairfax County. The victim was rushed to the hospital from the 6400 block of Arlington Drive in Falls Church Friday morning, May 5, county police said. A suspect was in custody. This is a developing report. Check back for more.
Police & Fire
Man Shot In The Face In Parking Lot Of Dumfries Econolodge
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after shooting a person in the face in a hotel parking lot in Dumfries, officials announced. Prince William County police were called to the Econolodge in Dumfries around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26 after a 37-year-old man was shot in the face in the hotel parking lot. The victim was rushed to an area hospital where he was treated and is expected to survive. Investigators say that the suspect ran from the scene before police arrived, but was captured a short distance away and identified as Ishmeal Lee McGriff. McGriff was charged with aggravated malicio…
Police & Fire
One Hospitalized With 'Serious Injuries' From Midday Shooting On Busy Alexandria Street: Police
One person was hospitalized in a brazen broad daylight shooting outside of multiple businesses in Alexandria on Friday afternoon, police said. Officers were called shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10 to the 3800 block of Mount Vernon Avenue to investigate reports of shots fired in the area. Police say that upon arrival, they found one victim at the scene with a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital with what are being described as “serious injuries.” No information about a suspect or suspects has been released by the police. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for u…
News
Hero
: Former NY Giant Peyton Hillis In ICU After Saving His Kids From Drowning In Florida
Onetime New York Giants fan favorite Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after a swimming accident in Florida in which he saved two of his kids and two adults from drowning, authorities confirmed. Hillis, 36, remained in intensive care and was "having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs," reported his uncle, Greg Hillis, "but the doctors say he is improving." The children and adults reportedly were fine. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue who responded to the noontime incident at Pensacola Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 4, said the "brave" Hillis "quickly sprang into action to rescue th…
Police & Fire
Fairfax Police Officer Airlifted To Hospital After Motorcycle Crash
Lanes were blocked near George Mason University following a motorcycle crash involving a Fairfax police officer, authorities say. The crash happened at Braddock Road and Roanoke Road around 1 p.m., Friday, Dec, 9. The officer involved has been rushed to a hospital with serious injuries, according to Fairfax police. Braddock Road continues to be closed between Roanoke River Road and Route 123. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel as the crash is investigated. Any other injuries in the collision are currently unknown.
Police & Fire
Bruised, Unconscious Toddler Found Outside DC Building May Have Been Abused, Report Says
A 2-year-old boy found unconscious outside of a Washington DC apartment may have been physically abused, NBC Washington reports citing authorities and sources. A 911 call was placed around 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, reporting the boy was found outside Trinity Plaza at 21 Atlantic St. SW, the outlet said. A good Samaritan was performing CPR when authorities and medics arrived, and bruising was found on his body, NBC says. The toddler was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made but police have identified the boy and are in contact with his parents/guardians, the…
Police & Fire
Breaking
: Fairfax Pedestrian Hit By Car Has Serious Injuries, Police Say
A pedestrian was hit by a car in a Fairfax County parking lot on Wednesday, Sept. 21, police said. Sometime before 2:30 p.m., officers arrived at the scene in the lot of 8389 Leesburg Park, where they discovered a woman had been hit by a car, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The driver stayed at the scene and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials reported. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Police & Fire
Alexandria Man Shot, Killed Wife Before Shooting Himself: Police
Fairfax County police have charged an Alexandria man for the fatal shooting of his wife, officials said. On September 4, at around 3:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 7900 block of Central Park Circle to investigate a shooting, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. As law enforcement arrived, officers heard a gunshot and discovered 59-year-old Daphne Saunders-Johnson and her husband 62-year-old James Johnson suffering from gunshot wounds, officials reported. The husband and wife were taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries, police said. Saunders-Jo…
News
Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter
Janet Jones never expected a seemingly normal morning at work to turn traumatic in an instant. Jones arrived at a Norfolk site for work on August 20, when she was ambushed by multiple unknown men, before she could even get out of her car, her daughter wrote on a GoFundMe page. "This man hit my mother in the face to get her away from the drivers seat but her arm was stuck. He chose to start driving anyways with her hanging out of the driver’s side door. When her arm was finally freed, she fell down to the road and the back end of her car rolled over her. They left her on the pavement cov…
Police & Fire
$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD
Police are asking the community to help them find the suspect, or suspects, in a recent shooting. Officers responded to a call about a shooting around 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Peabody Drive, Hampton Police said. A 16-year-old victim was found at the scene, suffering apparent gunshot wounds outside of the residence, authorities reported. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Officials said the motive for the shooting is currently under investigation. Individuals who come forward with information on the incident may …
Police & Fire
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (
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A worker was rescued after falling three floors below ground of a house during a renovation project on Monday, July 11, authorities said. Fire and Rescue services arrived at a home on R.I. Avenue NW, where they placed the victim in a stokes basket and lift him to safety, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. Below grade rescue unit block R.I. Ave NW. Worker fell 3 floors into a below grade area of house under renovation. #DCsBravest placed victim in stokes rescue basket and lifted him to safety. Patient being transported with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/DjNUYsqHWs — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfir…
News
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police
A Woodbridge teenager led police on a high-speed chase Monday that ended in a crash and sent two to the hospital, authorities said. Alex Hall, 19, was pulled around noon for running a stop sign in the Breezewood area of Spotsylvania while driving an acquaintance's Dodge Charger, the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said. He explained to the deputy that his license was suspended, but when the deputy turned to walk back to his patrol car, Hall hit the gas and sped away. This kicked off a high-speed chase that ended soon after when Hall crashed his car at the intersection of…
Police & Fire
Megabus Carrying 47 Passengers Overturns On I-95 In Maryland
A bus carrying 47 people overturned on Interstate 95, sending 15 to the hospital in Maryland early Sunday, May 22, Baltimore County Fire officials said. The crash occurred sometime before 8 a.m. on the southbound side between Brashaw and Raphel roads in White Marsh. Delays were expected.
News
Car Jumps Curb, Hits 4 People In Fairfax County: Police (
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A car left the road and hit four people, sending several to the hospital, in Annandale before noon on on Friday, May 20, Fairfax County Police said on Twitter. Crash Reconstruction detectives are on scene of a pedestrian crash in 7200 blk Maple Pl Annandale. Prelim, driver left road & struck 4 pedestrians. Driver/passenger/pedestrians taken to hospital. 1 considered life threatening. Maple Pl closed between Annandale Rd & Daniels Ave. pic.twitter.com/6OKXc7Wfjj — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) May 20, 2022 Paramedics rushed the driver, a passenger, and the pedestrians …
Police & Fire
Three People Injured In Afternoon Northeast Baltimore Shooting: Police
Three people have been hospitalized following an afternoon shooting in Northeast Baltimore, authorities said. Police responded to the shooting in the 3500 block of Bel Air Road around 3:43 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, Baltimore Police said. Upon arrival, officers found two 30-year-old men and one 51-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Each were taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect shooter standing at the corner of Bel Air Road and Pelham Avenue, police added. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with informat…
Police & Fire
Person Hospitalized After Fight Breaks Out In Alexandria Neighborhood: Police
A one person has been hospitalized after a small fight broke out in an Alexandria neighborhood, authorities said. Police responded to the fight between two "known parties" in the 2800 block of Teke Place around 8:16 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, Alexandria Police said on Facebook. Notification:: There is a moderate police presence in the 2800 block of Telek Place in response to a physical... Posted by Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 The injured person was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, police said. No other info…
Police & Fire
Man Beaten With Stick Flown To Hospital In Prince William County: Police
The police are on the lookout for a man accused of an unprovoked attack on another man with a wooden stick in northern Virginia, authorities said. The 45-year-old victim was sitting inside his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown man on the 7600 block of Sudley Road in Manassas on Friday, April 29 at 6:45 a.m., according to the Prince William Police Department. The two men got into a brief argument when the suspect began to strike the victim. During the encounter, a wooden stick was said to also be used to strike the victim, say, officials. The two were separat…
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