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Firearms, 36 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Child, Man In Major Fairfax County Bust: Cops
A drug operation apparently run by a juvenile in Fairfax County led to the seizure of firearms, hundreds of THC vape cartridges, and dozens of pounds of drugs in Fairfax County, police said.
Police were tipped off to a juvenile in Reston selling drugs and owning illegal guns in February, they said.
On March 8, authorities executed three search warrants, one at the juvenile's home and the other two at homes owned by a 27-year-old man named Timothy Dailey, also of Reston.
Detectives first searched the child's home on the 1500 block of Cypress Point Circle, where they found a 9mm ri…
Former VA High School Football Player Marques Pitre-Johnson Dies Suddenly, 28
Marques Xavier Pitre-Johnson, a Reston, VA native, died unexpectedly at home in Georgia on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, his obituary said. He was 28 years old.
Marques was being remembered in his obituary as a "true Restonian," having played for the Reston Ankle Biters little league football team and South Lakes Seahawks football team in high school.
He was also a talented music artist, who went by "Johnny Quest," and proudly served in the US Navy and worked as an HVAC tech, his obituary continues.
More than $4,400 had been raised for Johnson's family on a GoFundMe as of press time.
Services w…
Driver, 18, Dies Weeks After Fairfax County Crash
An 18-year-old driver has died of injuries suffered in a Fairfax County crash on Jan. 2, authorities said.
Jose Armando Sanchez Aguilar, of Reston, was heading south on Fairfax County Parkway when he lost control of his 2011 Honda Civic, left the roadway, and struck the sound barrier wall just after 5 a.m., county police said.
Sanchez Aguilar was hospitalized with serious injuries and died on Jan. 17, county police said.
His passenger, a woman, was also transported to the hospital in conditions considered to be non-life threatening.
Speed and alcohol were believed to be factors in th…
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open In Pentagon City Mall
A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall.
Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website.
Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says.
Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
Family Au Pair Killed Man Even Though Widower Took Blame In Fairfax County: Police
A Virginia family's nanny has been charged with killing a man in their home last February, even though the family's husband and father initially took the blame for the shooting in a 9-1-1 call, authorities said.
Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 23, of Reston, is believed to have shot Joseph Ryan, 39, of Springfield, in the Banfield family's home on the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way in Herndon, the morning of Feb. 24, county police said.
Christine Banfield, 37, of Herndon, died after being found with stab wounds in an upstairs bedroom, police said. Peres Magalhaes was not charged with Banfield's d…
Teens Steal, Crash Golf Carts At Fairfax County Country Club, 4 Firearms Seized: Police
A man and two teens who stole and crashed golf carts at a Fairfax County country club were arrested, and four firearms were recovered, authorities said.
Deon Luangraj, 18, of Lynchburg, was charged with Possession of a Firearm with an Altered Serial Number, following the Wednesday, Aug. 16 incident at Hidden Creek Country Club on Clubhouse Road in Reston, county police said. Two other teens, ages 14 and 16, were also arrested.
An employee approached a group who he suspected of stealing golf carts in the past and an argument ensued, authorities said. One of the teenagers brandished a handgun…
Cross-Dressed Man Robbed 66-Year-Old Victim In Fairfax County: Police
A man dressed as a woman is accused of robbing a 66-year-old victim in Fairfax County, police said.
James David Freeman, who identifies as Jasmine Freeman and Kelly Freeman, 38, of Reston, has been charged with robbery following the Monday, July 24 incident, police said.
The victim got off a metro bus and sat on a bench near the Hunter Woods shopping center on North Shore Drive, around 8:20 p.m., police said.
Freeman sat down next to her and robbed the victim of her wallet, police said. A physical struggle occurred between the victim and Freeman, at which point the suspect ran from th…
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week
If the stars align, two Virginia women could face each other on "Jeopardy!" this week.
Laura Blyler Scanland, a nonprofit fundraiser from Newport News, will be on the Tuesday, June 13 episode.
Suzanne Goldlust, a marketing manager from Reston, will be on the Thursday, June 15 episode.
In order to win tonight's episode, Scanland would need to beat Suresh Krishnan, who is on a five-day winning streak with more than $82,000 already.
