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Blood Found In Abandoned Vehicle Of Missing Virginia Dad: Report Blood Found In Abandoned Vehicle Of Missing Virginia Dad: Report
Blood Found In Abandoned Vehicle Of Missing Virginia Dad: Report Police are desperately searching for an endangered missing Virginia father after blood was found in his abandoned vehicle, reports NBC4 Washington.  Jose Guerrero, 20, was last seen leaving his residence on Lynn Street in the Woodbridge area on Wednesday, Dec. 21 around 8 p.m. to run some errands, and never came back, the outlet said citing family. Guerrero's car was located on Friday, Dec. 23, near Bel Air Road and Jeffries Road in Woodbridge. His family says he was nowhere to be found, but blood was found in his backseat and that his disappearance is "serious", continued the outlet.  Gu…
Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report
Teen Wounded In Rush-Hour DC Metro Train Shooting: Report A teenager was wounded in a Northwest DC Metro train shooting that happened during the height of the morning rush hour on Friday, Oct. 28, NBC4 Washington reports. A fight between a group of juveniles apparently resulted in shots being fired on the Green Line train at the Georgia Avenue – Petworth station around 8:30 a.m., the outlet says citing Metro Transit police. The unidentified teen was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive, according to the outlet. An investigation remains ongoing. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington.
Body Of Arlington Woman, 33, Found At Utah Park: Reports Body Of Arlington Woman, 33, Found At Utah Park: Reports
Body Of Arlington Woman, 33, Found At Utah Park: Reports An Arlington woman's body was recovered from Arches National Park in Utah, according to NBC4 Washington.  On Oct. 1, park officials found the remains of 33-year-old Ekaterina Ksenjek, in the Devils Garden area, the website said. The cause of Ksenjek's death was not released. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington. 
Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report
Woman Narrowly Escapes Rape Attack Outside Chantilly Library: Report A Virginia woman had a scary experience in Chantilly, after she was attacked and almost raped outside a library, according to NBC4 Washington. On Sept. 26, the victim was outside Chantilly Regional Library on Stringfellow Road, when a man stole her jewelry, shoved her to the ground, attempted to rape her, the website said.  Officers found the suspect nearby, 37-year-old Nolberto Sanchez Hernandez, and charged him with attempted rape, robbery and malicious wounding. His court date was set for Nov. 16, NBC4 Washington said. Click here for more from NBC4 Washington. 
DC Man Guilty Of GF's Murder, Body Remains Missing: Report DC Man Guilty Of GF's Murder, Body Remains Missing: Report
DC Man Guilty Of GF's Murder, Body Remains Missing: Report The boyfriend of 34-year-old Olga Ooro was found guilty of her 2020 murder in D.C., according to NBC4 Washington. Ooro went missing around  Jul. 16, 2020, from her home in the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue, after a dinner with her 8-year-old son and Darnell Sterling, 57, the website said. Sterling was arrested a few days later, after police saw surveillance footage showing him pushing a shopping cart with a human-sized object inside. Ooro's body is still missing and the jury in Sterling's trial took less than a day to decide he was guilty of her murder, NBC4 Washington said.  …
Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report Driver Hits Multiple Pedestrians In Parking Lot Of Chantilly BJ's: Report
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.
Virginia Students Protest Gov. Youngkin's Proposed Transgender Policy: Report Virginia Students Protest Gov. Youngkin's Proposed Transgender Policy: Report
Virginia Students Protest Gov. Youngkin's Proposed Transgender Policy: Report Thousands of students in Virginia are expected to walk out of their schools on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 27, to protest Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed transgender policy, NBC4 Washington reported.  Youngkin's proposed policy would require teachers to reveal a student's identity to their parents, without the student's permission, and would limit which pronouns students may use in school, the website said.  Crowds of students began to form outside of schools in Northern Virginia on Tuesday morning, as students from nearly 100 schools were prepared to participate in the walk-out, …
Man Who Molested VA Boy Offered Plea Deal, Victim's Mom Blames Prosecutors: Reports Man Who Molested VA Boy Offered Plea Deal, Victim's Mom Blames Prosecutors: Reports
Man Who Molested VA Boy Offered Plea Deal, Victim's Mom Blames Prosecutors: Reports A Virginia mom is blaming prosecutors, who missed crucial court deadlines, for the release of the man who allegedly molested her son, NBC4 Washington said.  In 2021, Fairfax County police arrested Ronnie Reel for sodomy and aggravated sexual battery, after an 11-year-old told his parents that Reel took advantage of him, the website.  The prosecutors missed a deadline in April to turn in evidence that could solidify Reel's guilt. The victim's mother is now gravely concerned that Reel could harm other children; the case fell apart and Reel became able to pursue a lesse…
VA Shopping Cart Killer's Court Appearance: Murder Charges, Possibly More Cases VA Shopping Cart Killer's Court Appearance: Murder Charges, Possibly More Cases
VA Shopping Cart Killer's Court Appearance: Murder Charges, Possibly More Cases The suspect in a string of gruesome murders dubbed the "shopping cart killer" could be facing more charges after a Harrisonburg-Rockingham General District Court judge this week said there is probable cause linking him to additional cases, various news outlets report. Anthony Robinson, who authorities say used a shopping cart to transport the bodies of women he killed in Fairfax County and Washington DC, may also be connected to a sixth death that occurred in Prince George's County, MD, in 2018, NBC4 Washington said.  Robinson allegedly tortured and killed at least five women, who…
Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports
Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports A 16-year-old recently died after he was hit by an SUV while riding a scooter in Alexandria, according to NBC4 Washington.  On August 27, Miguel Rivera was hit by a car at Sanger Avenue and North Beauregard Street as he rode home from work on a scooter, the website said. Officers arrived just before 10:30 p.m. and Rivera was in the ICU for week before succumbing to his injuries, reports said. Rivera was a beloved student at Wakefield High School, according to Arlnow.com Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington. Click here for the full story from Arlnow.com.
Virginia School Board Candidates Leave Race After Laughing At Autistic Student: Reports Virginia School Board Candidates Leave Race After Laughing At Autistic Student: Reports
Virginia School Board Candidates Leave Race After Laughing At Autistic Student: Reports Two Fairfax County school board candidates have dropped out of the race after video footage showed them laughing at an autistic student, NBC4 Washington reported. Stephanie Lundquist-Arora and Harry Jackson were two of the four adults who reacted inappropriately to the student's performance of the national anthem at a meeting, the website reported.  Lundquist-Arora and Jackson withdrew from the race after their behavior was criticized online by disappointed parents, reports said. Both of the former candidates apologized after the incident, NBC4 Washington said.  Click here for t…
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition The National Symphony Orchestra will play music on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on September 4, NBC4 Washington said. No tickets are required for the musical event, but you can secure a great spot as of 3 p.m. that day, the website reported. The real show begins at 8 p.m., so if you are a fan of the NSO, be sure to ring in Labor Day at the U.S. Capitol for the free concert.  Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington. 
Two Students Shot By 15-Year-Old Suspect Outside DC Charter School (Developing) Two Students Shot By 15-Year-Old Suspect Outside DC Charter School (Developing)
Two Students Shot By 15-Year-Old Suspect Outside DC Charter School (Developing) A 15-year-old suspect shot two students outside a D.C. charter school on Wednesday morning, August 31, NBC4 Washington reported. Officers responded to the scene in the 1000 block of 45th Street, right by IDEA Public Charter School, where they found two teens with gunshot wounds, the website said. Law enforcement's initial investigation revealed that one student entered the school not wearing his proper uniform and then left the building, NBC4 Washington said. Then, two other students walked into the building and when they tried to bypass a security guard using a metal detector wand, th…
Former Maryland Mayor Who Died In January Accused Of Embezzling $2.2M From DC Charter Schools Former Maryland Mayor Who Died In January Accused Of Embezzling $2.2M From DC Charter Schools
Former Maryland Mayor Who Died In January Accused Of Embezzling $2.2M From DC Charter Schools Kevin Ward, the late and former mayor of Hyattsville, allegedly stole over $2 million from D.C. charter schools, NBC4 Washington reported. Ward, who died by suicide in January, used the money to buy personal property, such as luxury cars, instead of using it to buy computers and tablets for students, the website said. Officials are working to seize about 10 cars, land in West Virginia, and rare sports memorabilia that Ward bought with the money he was responsible while serving as technology director, reports said. Over the pandemic, Ward allegedly urged the schools to pay a Maryland techno…
Hazing Charges Dropped For 5 Former VCU Students After Pledge's Death Hazing Charges Dropped For 5 Former VCU Students After Pledge's Death
Hazing Charges Dropped For 5 Former VCU Students After Pledge's Death The hazing charges against five former Virginia Commonwealth University students have been dropped, according to NBC4 Washington. Back in September 2021, Loudoun County's Adam Oakes died while pledging the Delta Chi fraternity at VCU, after some of the older members told him to drink a large bottle of whiskey, the website said. Six of the 11 former students involved in the hazing pleaded guilty or no contest, but a prosecutor working on the case did not release the reason why the remaining five students had their charges dropped, NBC4 Washington said. Click here for the full story from NBC…
No One Injured After Shooting On DC-295 That Involved Off-Duty FBI Officer No One Injured After Shooting On DC-295 That Involved Off-Duty FBI Officer
No One Injured After Shooting On DC-295 That Involved Off-Duty FBI Officer An off-duty FBI officer was involved in a shooting on DC-295, NBC4 Washington reported. Although the incident took place at around 1:30 p.m. on August 27, a call  came to law enforcement for a shooting at the intersection of Hayes Street and Kenilworth Avenue, the website said.  There was no reason given as a motive for the shooting and no injuries were reported, NBC4 Washington said. Click here for the full details from NBC4 Washington's story. 
Several Victims Shot, Two Reportedly Dead In DC Shooting (DEVELOPING) Several Victims Shot, Two Reportedly Dead In DC Shooting (DEVELOPING)
Several Victims Shot, Two Reportedly Dead In DC Shooting (Developing) D.C. police were at the scene of a shooting conducting their investigation on Wednesday, August 24, officials said. Sometime before 1:15 p.m., a shooting occurred on O Street, leaving multiple victims suffering gunshot wounds, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Six individuals were shot, four were wounded and two were pronounced dead, NBC4 Washington reported. Police said one suspect was described as wearing a red jacket and suspect two was described as having dreadlocks and wearing a white shirt with a windbreaker. This story is still developing. Check back for updates. Cl…
At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police At Least One Injured After Stabbing At Metro Center In DC: Police
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…
Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru
Good Samaritan From VA In Vegetative State After Motorcycle Accident In Peru Benjamin Jung has not woken up since January. Jung and his wife, Emily Van De Ven, were on a volunteer trip in Peru, far from their life in Virginia, when Jung was in a terrible accident on his motorcycle, according to NBC4 Washington.  Ben's Condition GoFundMe Page by Emily Van De Ven Van De Ven started a GoFundMe page to pay for Jung's "astronomical" medical bills, while he remains in his vegetative state, she said.  "The doctors have not approved Ben for transfer back to the US because it is too dangerous. I am paying lawyers in Peru and in the US. The stress and pressure of being a…