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Police & Fire
Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Virginia Family From Flames: Report
A Virginia family escaped a Monday, April 22 house fire unscathed, authorities said. Flames were shooting from the home on the 15000 block of Merrily Way in Woodbridge, when firefighters arrived before dawn, according to the Prince William County Fire Department. According to NBC Washington, a nearby, on-duty officer noticed the fire and began pounding on the door. A neighbor was wailing on her horn in an apparent effort to wake the family up, the outlet said. Moments later, two adults, their son, and the family dogs left the home. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investiga…
Police & Fire
Retired Alexandria Couple Feared Dead In Caribbean Boat-Jacking By Escaped Prisoners
A retired Virginia couple is feared dead after their catamaran was stolen by escaped prisoners in the Caribbean, authorities said. The Royal Caribbean Police on Monday, Feb. 26 said the three prisoners, who escaped police custody on Sunday, Feb. 18, likely used Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel's boat, Simplicity, as a getaway boat. Simplicity was found "anchored and abandoned" off a beach on the south coast of the Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Wednesday, Feb. 21, according to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. But Hendry, 66, and Brandel, 71, were missing. In their update Monday m…
Police & Fire
Vivek Taneja Dies After DC Fight
A 41-year-old tech exec from Virginia died a week after being knocked out during a fight in Washington D.C. Vivek Taneja, of Alexandria, was knocked unconscious during a fight on Friday Feb. 2 around 2 a.m., on the 1100 block of 15th Street NW, DC police said. Congratulations to CEO Boardroom #GovCon member, Vick Taneja, and the entire Dynamo Technologies team for once again... Posted by CEO Boardroom on Thursday, August 16, 2018 Taneja was hospitalized in serious condition and died on Feb. 2. Police are working to identify the suspect, who was captured on surveillance. NBC …
Police & Fire
Man Shot At Hilton Hotel In Alexandria: Report
A man was shot Monday night, Jan. 22 at a Hilton hotel in Alexandria, NBC Washington reports. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on Seminary Road, the outlet said. The man was hospitalized with serious injuries and a suspect was in custody, according to NBC. There is a moderate police presence in the 5000 block of Seminary Rd. for a weapon violation. Suspect is in custody and the weapon was recovered. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.There is no threat to the public stemming from this incident. — Alexandria Police (…
Police & Fire
Child Among 3 Pedestrian Pinned Under Car In Fairfax County: Report
A child and two adults were pinned under a vehicle after being struck in Fairfax County Thursday evening, Dec. 28, NBC Washington reports. The family was walking on Herndon Parkway when they were struck near Summerfield Drive around 5 p.m., according to the outlet and local police. The child and one of the adults were listed in critical condition after being removed by firefighters, NBC says. INCIDENT ALERT: Herndon Parkway outer loop from Summerfield to H Mart completely closed for a crash involving... Posted by Herndon Police Department on Thursday, December 28, 2023 Click here …
Traffic
Police ID 87-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia
An 87-year-old Reston man well known to the community has died from his injuries after being struck by a Mercedes while walking near a busy Fairfax County intersection, police say. Peter McCandless has been identified by investigators as the man struck attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Reston Parkway near Market Street earlier this week. Police say that McCandless was walking in a crosswalk, but against the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Mercedes ML350 traveling through the area. McCandless was rushed by first responders to an area hospital, where he died from. his injuries.…
Police & Fire
Man Rescued After Car Plunges Into Anacostia River On Christmas
Dive teams pulled a man from the Anacostia River after his car plunged into the water on Christmas Day. The call came in just before 2 p.m. at the 11th Street bridge, NBC Washington reports. The man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, the outlet said. DC firefighters shared photos from the rescue on Twitter. Update water rescue Anacostia River below 11th St Bridge SE. 3 rescue divers & 2 rescue swimmers from DC Fire & EMS entered the water, locating & removing 1 adult victim from the vehicle. All are out of the river for decontamination & rehab. #…
Obituaries
Rising Boxer Anwar Wingate Murdered In DC Parking Garage: 'Horrified'
The murder of a 24-year-old Maryland boxer in Washington DC has left loved ones horrified. Anwar Wingate was found suffering gunshot wounds in a parking garage on the 2100 block of 8th Street Sunday, Nov. 19, DC police said. The 24-year-old Forestville resident, who appears to be 2-0 in his professional boxing career, died at the scene. Wingate's dad told NBC Washington his son made a bad choice. On social media, the rising athlete was remembered for his dedication and mentorship. "Horrified and devastated to hear of the senseless killing of @wtb_ajayy Anwar Wingate in Washington," Blue…
Police & Fire
Marriott Murder: Man Killed Inside Fairfax County Hotel
Police were investigating the shooting death of a man at a Fairfax County Marriott hotel over the weekend. Officers were called to the 3100 block of Fairview Park Drive around 12:40 a.m., where the man was found suffering gunshot wounds to the upper body, county police said. According to NBC Washington, it happened at the Falls Church Marriott in Fairview Park. The man was hospitalized and pronounced dead, police said. Two suspects were in custody. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Inciden…
News
Crews Rescue Employees Trapped On Transmission Tower In Northwest DC (
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UPDATED: The workers were safely removed from the elevator at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Rescue operations are in progress in Northwest DC after two employees found themselves in a perilous position hundreds of feet above the ground. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday to a broadcast tower in the 4000 block of Nebraska Avenue NW, with two employees trapped in an elevator on the side of the structure. UPDATE on High angle rescue NBC 4 broadcast tower. The WRC 4 employees were safely removed from elevator at 4:15pm. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/VETLp5EgsC — …
Police & Fire
Secret Service Agents Do DC Firefighters' Jobs: Report
DC Fire and EMS crews get by with a little help from their friends. Secret Service agents rendered aid to a driver who'd been pounding on firehouse doors, when his pickup truck apparently parked nearby went up in flames, NBC Washington reports. Why were firefighters a no-show? According to a spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS, personnel were in the back of the building and couldn't hear any banging on their apparatus bay doors. Statement from @dcfireems regarding a vehicle fire outside our Cleveland Park firehouse today. pic.twitter.com/Os4sENnjFg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 1…
News
Gunman Who Shot YouTuber At Virginia Mall Found Not Guilty On 2 Charges: Report
The gunman who shot a YouTube prankster at a mall in northern Virginia last April has been found not guilty on two charges, but guilty of a third, as reported by WUSA9. Alan Colie had been facing charges of aggravated malicious wounding; use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and discharging a firearm within a building, after shooting 21-year-old Tanner Cook on April 2 in Dulles Town Center, authorities in Loudoun County said. This week, a jury found Colie not guilty of aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm for aggravated malicious wounding, WUSA9 says. He was found gu…
News
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Sentenced For DC Businessman's Slaying
A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 will spend years behind bars, authorities announced. Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said. This week, he was sentenced by a judge to 16 years in prison for the fatal stabbing. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House…
Police & Fire
Maryland Mom's Illegally-Parked Car Towed From Pentagon City Mall With Kids Inside
A Maryland mother whose illegally-parked vehicle was towed from outside of an Arlington mall with her children inside is facing charges, officials said. Chaukina Thomas, 26, of Suitland, emerged "hysterical" from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Tuesday morning, Sept. 5 "hysterical," thinking her car had been stolen, according to NBC Washington and Arlington County spokeswoman Ashley Savage. Savage's vehicle was not stolen, but in fact towed, as she'd parked it in a no parking zone, Savage said. Responding officers learned this tidbit and the towing company was contacted. …
Police & Fire
Virginia Boy Died Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning — Not Overdose: Report
An autopsy determined that the death of a boy last June in Fairfax County was caused by carbon monoxide, not drugs, as police initially said, NBC Washington reports. A spokesman from the Fairfax County Police Department, however, said they're still awaiting the official word from the medical examiner. Sixteen-year-old Rey Maldonado was found unconscious and foaming at the mouth in a car with another unconscious juvenile, on the 5700 block of Columbia Pike in Falls Church on Sunday, June 25 around 7:20 p.m., according to county police and NBC Washington. Police said that responders dep…
Police & Fire
1 Dead In Chesapeake Bay Boat Crash
One person died and another was injured when two boats collided on the Chesapeake Bay Saturday night, Aug. 19, fire officials said. Multiple agencies including the Calvert County Sheriff responded to the scene after the 9:40 p.m. crash 2.25 miles off Breezy Point, the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department said. A rescue boat brought the victims to land. CPR was performed on one of the victims, who was in cardiac arrest. That victim died after being taken to Capitol Regional Hospital. The condition of the other victim was not immediately available. The St. Leonard V…
News
Tesla Autopilot Feature Investigated In Crash That Killed Virginia Bakery Owner: Report
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a crash that killed a cherished baker from Fauquier County last month, NBC Washington reports. Pablo Teodoro III, the owner of Great Havest Bread company in Warrenton, was behind the wheel of a brand-new Tesla SUV that slammed into a tractor-trailer pulling out in front of him on Route 29 on Wednesday, July 19, the outlet said. Happy Weekend Great Harvest Community! ☀️🌤️☀️🌤️ We are gearing up for another two markets this weekend. We will be at... Posted by Great Harvest Bread Co. o…
Police & Fire
Federal Officer Involved Shooting In Alexandria: What We Know
One person was hurt in a shooting involving a federal officer on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in Alexandria, authorities said. The incident happened on the 3500 block of Richmond Highway, around 1:30 p.m. According to NBC Washington, an SUV pierced by bullets with shattered windows was spotted at the scene. A parking lot was cordoned off by police tape near a Navy Federal Credit Union location and AT&T Store, the outlet said. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
VA Teen Killed In 115 MPH Crash When BF Drives Car Into Moving Train: Report
Shock and sadness spread following the death of an 18-year-old Virginia resident who died when the car she was riding in was struck by a train this week. Haidan Smallwood, of Berryville, was the passenger of a stolen Honda Accord that disregarded railroad crossing arms and was struck by a Norfolk Southern train around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 in Faquier County, Virginia State Police said. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said the vehicle, driven by Jeremiah Greenfield, was traveling at speeds up to 115 mph in the second pursuit of the evening. That's when the driver went around tra…
Schools
Alexandria School Principal Quietly Crowned Virginia's Mrs. America
Ingrid Bynam has a brand new title. Bynam, the principal of Patrick Henry K-8 in Alexandria, was crowned Virginia's Mrs. America in June, NBC Washington reports. Thank you so much friends and family! I am currently #2 in the Fabulous Face People’s Choice contest. Wow! You are... Posted by Ingrid Bynum on Monday, July 24, 2023 The University of Maryland graduate hopes to use her new platform to spotlight student literacy, particularly the Success for All Foundation, a program which she pioneered at Patrick Henry, NBC says. Bynam tells the outlet that she told no one but her husband abo…
News
1 Dead, Several Hurt When Driver Hits Pedestrians At Georgetown Hospital: Report
One person died and several others were injured when a driver struck a group of pedestrians outside Georgetown Hospital Thursday, July 20, NBC Washington reports. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the hospital's parking garage in the 3800 block of Reservoir Road NW at approximately 1 p.m. Five people were treated at the hospital's Emergency Room, and the driver was evaluated for undisclosed injuries, officials said. According to NBC, an off-duty police officer and hospital workers treated the victims before emergency room personnel ran out with a stretcher. This is a dev…
Police & Fire
MD College Student Killed In DC
A 21-year-old Maryland college student was killed in Washington DC, those who knew the victim said. Alison Cienfuegos-Vasquez, of Temple Hills, MD, was shot around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, in the 1200 block of Valley Avenue, Southeast, DC Metro police said. She was later pronounced dead. Alison's mom tells NBC Washington that her daughter was planning to meet a man she met on Instagram at the Wheeler Terrace Apartments, but was in the "wrong place at the wrong time" when gunfire rang out. An arrest had not been made as of press time. A GoFundMe campaign was launched for Alis…
Schools
'Cruel' Phishing Email Tricks Fairfax County Public School Teachers
Outrage spread amongst the Fairfax County Public Schools community after a bogus email offering gift cards to teachers was sent as a phishing test on the last day of school, according to various news outlets. The email was apparently sent by the district's IT department, complete with the FCPS logo, as a way to test if teachers would fall for phishing emails, according to NBC Washington and the Washington Post. Those who clicked were brought to a cybersecurity page explaining phishing. David Walrod, president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, said the IT department will routin…
Police & Fire
Mayday
2X: Firefighter Hospitalized In Northern VA Townhouse Fire
A firefighter was hospitalized in a massive blaze that ripped through townhomes in Prince William County over the weekend, authorities said. A mayday was called sometime after firefighters responded to the blaze on the 12300 block of Malvern Way in Manassas, after firefighters became trapped in an adjacent townhouse, Sunday afternoon, June 11, firefighters said. A second mayday was called for members cut off by rapidly deteriorating conditions in another adjoining townhouse. Despite quick suppression efforts, the homes both sustained significant damage. The fire is under investigation…
News
Arlington Air Force Vet Tried Stopping Man From Assault On GF — He Got Beaten Instead
Adam Theo may have spared a woman from being brutally beaten — only because he took the blows himself. The Arlington Air Force veteran was walking down Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon when he spotted a young couple arguing on Sunday evening, May 28, according to a GoFundMe page and report by NBC Washington. "He starts getting violent with her — pushing her around and trying to rip off her clothes," Theo recalls. "I intervened... and got the s*** beat out of me." Theo lost count of the punches after the sixth, he said. "His GF pulled him back long enough for me to stumble away, but not…
Police & Fire
US Marshals Seek 'Baby K' Teen Suspect In MD School Bus Attack, DC Homicide: Report
A 15-year-old boy wanted for attempted murder in a Prince George's County school bus attack has also been tied to a Washington DC homicide, NBC Washington reports. The killer, who goes by Baby K, is being charged as an adult in the May 1 attack on the bus, authorities in Prince George's County said. Baby K and two other suspects got on the bus, flashed a handgun and tried to shoot a victim multiple times, police said. The weapon malfunctioned, though, and ammunition was recovered from the bus. Baby K has also apparently been linked to the killing of 23-year-old Kaijah McCoy in Washington D…
Traffic
Fatal Pedestrian Crash: Multi-Vehicle Accident Backs Up I-95 In Spotsylvania
A pedestrian was killed in a multi-vehicle crash along I-95 in Spotsylvania overnight, NBC Washington reports. The accident happened on the northbound side near mile marker 124 around 3 a.m. Friday, May 19, according to the Virginia DOT. Final Update (7:27 a.m.): Scene clear, all lanes on I-95 northbound at mile marker 124 before Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) are now open. Detour has been lifted. Expect residual delays. @VSPPIO @VaDOT @SpotsyGov https://t.co/UMjEbVC2Go — VDOT Fredericksburg (@VaDOTFRED) May 19, 2023 Few details were being released as of 10 a.m. This is a developing story. C…
Obituaries
Alexandria Teen Found Dead Loved Playing Guitar, Starbucks: Loved Ones
Support was mounting for the family of a 16-year-old Alexandria boy found dead this week. Yonathan Vasquez Méndez, an Alexandria City High School freshman, was found dead at home Tuesday, May 2, according to school officials and NBC Washington. A GoFundMe launched for the Vazquez Mendez family had raised more than $,600 as of Friday, May 5. "Yonathan was a son, brother, cousin, nephew, friend, and most importantly a child of God," the page reads. "He dedicated his time and life to Jesus Christ alongside his family and played the guitar in his congregation. During his free time he lo…
News
Hearts Break After Triple Fatal Rideshare Crash In DC
Shock and sadness spread following a Washington DC crash that killed a rideshare driver, restaurant worker and his friend early Wednesday, March 15. The US Park Police identified the victims of the Rock Creek Parkway crash as Mohamed Kamara, 42, of Burtonsville, MD (driver); Jonathan Cabrera Mendez, 23, of Arlington, VA; and Olvin Torres Velasquez, 22, of Arlington, VA. According to NBC Washington, Kamara had been living with his siblings and working as a Lyft driver, sending money home to his family in Sierra Leone. His 5-year-old daughter is among those who survive him, th…
Police & Fire
Woman With Jacket Zipped Over Face Rescued From Potomac River
A woman struggling in the Potomac River Friday night, March 3 was rescued by a good Samaritan who happened to be in the right place at the right time, responders said. DC Fire and EMS sent a boat about half-a-mile below the Lincoln Memorial along Ohio Drive SW around 7 p.m., but the woman had already been rescued by a civilian by the time firefighters arrived, the department said. The good Samaritan was identified by NBC Washington as Jelani Clayton, who had pulled over to enjoy the view to get a break from sitting in traffic. That's when he saw a woman with a jacket zipped up ove…
Police & Fire
Robber In DC With Sweet Tooth Targets Same Chocolate Shop On Back-To-Back Days: Police (
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New details have been released after a wanted robber targeted the same sweets shop on consecutive days in Northwest, DC before turning his attention to another neighboring business, a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson announced on Monday, Feb. 6. Detectives from the agency have released photos and a new surveillance video (view above) of the suspect, who robbed multiple businesses in the 1900 block of 18th Street late last week. The crime spree began shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, when a suspect forcibly entered a chocolate shop, threatened his first victim, and demande…
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