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Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police
Unlicensed PA Driver Leads Wild I-81 Pursuit, Crashes Multiple Times In VA: Police An unlicensed Pennsylvania man has been arrested after authorities say he led a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a crash in Virginia. Scott Parsons, 34, of Minnersville, PA, was spotted Saturday, Feb. 3, by a Winchester police officer who initiated a pursuit onto I-81 near the 312-mile-marker in Frederick County, VA, where state police took the lead, Sgt. Brent W. Coffey said. The pursuit continued south on Interstate 81 when Parsons, in a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, took exit 302, ran off the roadway, and collided with a barrier pole in a convenience store parking lot, police s…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC
Lincoln Memorial Steps Vandalized By 'Free Gaza' Graffiti In DC Crews are working to remove graffiti at the Lincoln Memorial and red paint off the monument's steps after the area was tagged with the words "Free Gaza" that could be seen in photos and video shared online. National Park Service crews are now working to remove the paint while the incident is investigated by police in DC on Wednesday, Dec. 20.  Pro-Hamas vandals have desecrated the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with graffiti. They are truly disturbed and disgusting people. pic.twitter.com/cETGZ8pSfM — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) December 20, 2023 Cleanup efforts are expected …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff
Vehicle Vandal Smirks After Head-Butting Stafford Deputies, Assaulting Jail Staff: Sheriff A 19-year-old suspect smirked in his mugshot after authorities said he went on a crime spree, slashing tires and smashing windows across Stafford County, then moved on to assaulting arresting deputies and jail staff. Cole Spicer, of Stafford, was identified as the vehicle vandal just shy of two weeks after the Aug. 2 spree, County Sheriff David Decatur said. Residents of Leeland Station and Ridge Point woke up that morning to discover their vehicle tires slashed, and their vehicle windows damaged, or broken. Throughout the day, deputies responded to each and every victim to document th…

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by Cecilia Levine
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104 Cars Damaged By Thief Side-View Mirror-Swiping Thief In Arlington: Police 104 Cars Damaged By Thief Side-View Mirror-Swiping Thief In Arlington: Police
104 Cars Damaged By Thief Side-View Mirror-Swiping Thief In Arlington: Police A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of vehicle-related thefts last April in Arlington. Luis Manuel Tavares Sanchez stole and damaged glass from the side-view mirrors of parked cars across Arlington County, police said. A total of 61 reports documenting 104 vehicles with stolen or damaged mirrors were reported, according to police. During the course of the investigation, detectives reviewed evidence, spoke to witnesses, and followed up on investigative leads which led to the identification of the suspect.  Sanchez was taken into custody on the afternoon of W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drunken Man Assaults Deputies, Kicks Out Patrol Car Window While Restrained In Stafford: Police Drunken Man Assaults Deputies, Kicks Out Patrol Car Window While Restrained In Stafford: Police
Drunken Man Assaults Deputies, Kicks Out Patrol Car Window While Restrained In Stafford: Police A 40-year-old drunken man was jailed after assaulting deputies and destroying patrol cars during his arrest in Stafford County, authorities said. Police responding to a disturbance on Steven Circle in North Stafford Thursday evening, July 27 found Kevin Jones destroying property and assaulting another resident, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. "The calm of the mobile home park was disrupted as Jones cursed a blue streak and had to be carried to the patrol car by Deputy Crossett and Deputy K.L. Steffenhagen," police said. Jones refused to get in the rear of the patrol car and was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police
Trigger-Happy Undocumented Teen Accused Of Recklessly Firing Gun In VA: Police An undocumented teen is facing charges for destructively firing a gun in a Leesburg parking lot and causing damage last month. Jairo Amaya-Sorto, 18, was arrested this week by members of the Leesburg Police Department in the unit block of Plaza Street NE following a near monthlong investigation into a reported shooting. In late May, there were reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Meadows Lane NE and then in an adjoining parking lot in the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. No injuries were reported, but two vehicles were damaged by stray bullets. Following the investigation, Amay…

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by Zak Failla
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VA Man Who Drunkenly Stopped Bridge Traffic Broke Into Hospital Very Next Day: Authorities VA Man Who Drunkenly Stopped Bridge Traffic Broke Into Hospital Very Next Day: Authorities
VA Man Who Drunkenly Stopped Bridge Traffic Broke Into Hospital Very Next Day: Authorities A 39-year-old man who just this week stopped traffic on local streets while intoxicated is back in police custody: This time, for breaking into a hospital, authorities in Stafford County said. Surveillance footage captured Tyreek Ware, whom police have had several run-ins with, banging on the front doors of Stafford Hospital around 1:50 a.m. Monday, June 19, while the hospital was closed, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. He started with his fists but switched to his feet, kicking out one of the glass panels, authorities said. Ware then crawled his way into the hospital and in…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Suspect Returning To Crime Scene Assaults Deputy During Botched Escape In Stafford Suspect Returning To Crime Scene Assaults Deputy During Botched Escape In Stafford
Suspect Returning To Crime Scene Assaults Deputy During Botched Escape In Stafford A Fredericksburg man made things worse for himself during an early morning disturbance in Stafford County over the weekend where he went rogue and attempted to avoid being apprehended by members of the Sheriff’s Office. Freddie Carter, Jr. 37, a man familiar to members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, is facing a smorgasbord of criminal charges following his latest encounter with law enforcement that landed him behind bars after he returned to the scene of an earlier crime. Carter’s long day began at approximately 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, when members of the sheriff’s office w…

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by Zak Failla
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Irate Rock-Throwing Rogue Busted Targeting VA Courthouse, Church: Authorities Irate Rock-Throwing Rogue Busted Targeting VA Courthouse, Church: Authorities
Irate Rock-Throwing Rogue Busted Targeting VA Courthouse, Church: Authorities A Virginia man had a rocky day after hurling projectiles at a Stafford County courthouse and responding sheriff’s deputies, though his day nearly ended in a bit of a shock. Brett Lyles, 28, is facing multiple charges following a strange scene that played out on Thursday afternoon in Stafford County that saw him throwing rocks and debris at buildings and members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office during a disturbance. Shortly before 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office were called to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Courthouse Road, …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Misspelled Message On Stafford Middle School Bathroom Wall Misses Mark, Sheriff Muses Misspelled Message On Stafford Middle School Bathroom Wall Misses Mark, Sheriff Muses
Misspelled Message On Stafford Middle School Bathroom Wall Misses Mark, Sheriff Muses Some students in Stafford County should spend more time in the classroom and less time vandalizing property. More time in English class might behoove a group of students at Stafford County Middle School who were caught after tagging a bathroom with a comically misspelled message for their classmates. “It all about money and muder,” they wrote. You might be able to infer what the vandals were trying to convey. The incident was reported at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, March 20 inside a restroom at the middle school. Investigators say that two students used spray paint to deface the …

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by Zak Failla
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Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police
Protesters Charged Amid Demonstration During Controversial Senate Vote In DC: Capitol Police More than a dozen protesters were charged in Washington, DC after ignoring US Capitol Police commands to disperse as they were illegally blocking traffic, officials say. US Capital Police officers charged a total of 16 people for crowding, obstructing, and incommoding during a demonstration that started on First Street, NE and Constitution Avenue that began at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. It’s time to bring democracy home. This D.C. resident says #HandsOffDC! https://t.co/SxOHD3sVcB — Sandy Sorensen (@dcdirectorsandy) March 8, 2023 There was also one arrest for vandalism…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Vandal Who Goes By Two Names Busted Tagging The Letter 'Z' On Stafford County Property: Sheriff Vandal Who Goes By Two Names Busted Tagging The Letter 'Z' On Stafford County Property: Sheriff
Vandal Who Goes By Two Names Busted Tagging The Letter 'Z' On Stafford County Property: Sheriff A man who goes by many names and made his mark across Stafford County is in custody for spray-painting the letter “Z” around town, the sheriff’s office announced. Prince William County resident Peter Brown, 22, who refers to himself as “Zack Black,” was busted by members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into mysterious letters that were tagged on property throughout the region. Peter BrownStafford County Sheriff's Office In North Stafford, questions were first raised on Sunday, Jan. 22, when deputies were called to investigate a report of a garage door…

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by Zak Failla
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Minor Held Without Bail After Identifying Herself As Dead Man, Possessing Vape Pen Minor Held Without Bail After Identifying Herself As Dead Man, Possessing Vape Pen
Minor Held Without Bail After Identifying Herself As Dead Man, Possessing Vape Pen A woman was arrested after falsely identifying herself as a dead man at a Virginia hotel, authorities say. Police responded to the Red Roof Inn on Warrenton Road on the morning of Monday, Dec. 12 for a report of vandalism after a staff member said that a woman had broken a window before arguing with guests and fleeing the scene, Stafford County police say. The woman was found at the Exxon across the street, where a deputy asked her for identification. The woman then identified herself as a deceased male. It was discovered that the woman had illegally entered one of the hotel rooms and was …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Barricaded Fugitive Delays Arrest By 90 Whole Minutes In Stafford County: Sheriff Barricaded Fugitive Delays Arrest By 90 Whole Minutes In Stafford County: Sheriff
Barricaded Fugitive Delays Arrest By 90 Whole Minutes In Stafford County: Sheriff A 31-year-old Stafford fugitive delayed his "inevitable arrest" when he barricaded himself in the basement of a home for 90 minutes over the weekend, authorities said. Stafford deputies were serving Christopher Smith warrants out of Patrick and Henry counties for felony vandalism, assault of a family member and threats over the phone, when they spotted him in the backyard of a home on Fallsway Lane in Shadow Woods around 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, the sheriff's office said. Deputies ordered Smith to stop, but instead, he fled into the basement of the home and locked the sliding glass door be…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Washington Monument Vandal In Custody, Cleaning Process Underway: Multiple Reports Washington Monument Vandal In Custody, Cleaning Process Underway: Multiple Reports
Washington Monument Vandal In Custody, Cleaning Process Underway: Multiple Reports An Indiana man was arrested for vandalizing  the Washington Monument.In the evening on Sept. 20, Shaun Deaton, 44 dumped red paint on one side of the monument and wrote an obscene message.  Deaton's message at the base of the monument read, "Have you been f----- by this ... Gov says tough s---.", according to NBC News. U.S. Park Police charged Deaton with trespassing, tampering and vandalism.  The monument was temporarily closed, as preservation crew members began the clean-up process. "The top layer of paint is coming off and the pigment that seeped into the stone will be …

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Fugitive Sucker Punches Hotel Guest, Tries To Hid From Police In Stafford, Authorities Say Fugitive Sucker Punches Hotel Guest, Tries To Hid From Police In Stafford, Authorities Say
Fugitive Sucker Punches Hotel Guest, Tries To Hid From Police In Stafford, Authorities Say A 34-year-old man who sucker punched a hotel guest in Stafford had been wanted for burglary and assault out of Prince William County, authorities said. Eric McDonald, 34, of Dumfries, socked the other guest in the face at Woodspring Suites at 1006 Corporate Drive on Friday, Sept. 9 around 12:30 a.m., Stafford police sad. McDonald was believed to be in a hotel room with Shaquan Royals, 33, of no fixed address. Royals indicated McDonald was not in the room and obstructed the investigation. Hotel management gave Royals 30 minutes to vacate the room, and as she left, McDonald exited as well. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Manassas Mausoleum Damaged By Vandals: Police Manassas Mausoleum Damaged By Vandals: Police
Manassas Mausoleum Damaged By Vandals: Police A mausoleum was damaged by vandals in Manassas, police said. On September 8, at around 12:45 p.m., officers arrived at the scene in the 9300 block of Center Street, where they found the back window of the mausoleum was broken, according to the Manassas City Police Department. In addition to the window damage, marble pieces around the coffin inside, as well as part of the coffin itself, had damage, authorities said. Anyone with information about the vandalism is asked to contact law enforcement at 703-257-8000.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Woodbridge Man Arrested For Breaking Into Auto Shop, Stealing Money, Keys Woodbridge Man Arrested For Breaking Into Auto Shop, Stealing Money, Keys
Woodbridge Man Arrested For Breaking Into Auto Shop, Stealing Money, Keys A Woodbridge man was arrested for breaking into an auto shop and stealing valuables, police said.At around 5:25 p.m. on August 21, officers arrived at Nobel Auto Select on Cambridge Street, where they found the front glass window completely shattered, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.  The owner of the auto shop reported that three sets and cash were missing from the business, officials reported. Police said they found the suspect, 43-year-old David Rios, at a nearby hotel after surveillance footage showed him throwing a car battery at the auto shop's window. Although…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes 100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes A Washington DC Catholic school has been vandalized amid a pattern of religious hate crimes, states a fundraiser created for the school. The 100-year-old St. Anthony Catholic School was the latest target for vandals, who beheaded the school's namesake statue, according to the GoFundMe. Not only was the St. Anthony statue was found knocked over with the head missing, but several other areas of the school were damaged, officials said.  Vandals allegedly broke a concrete windowsill as well as uprooted and damaged several playground benches. This vandalism comes only days after a young J…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Windows Smashed, Furniture Broken: Spotsylvania Baptist Church Vandalized Windows Smashed, Furniture Broken: Spotsylvania Baptist Church Vandalized
Windows Smashed, Furniture Broken: Spotsylvania Baptist Church Vandalized The Craigs Baptist Church community is reeling after the Spotsylvania church was found vandalized. On August 7,  staff posted that they arrived at the church in the morning and saw smashed windows, overturned furniture, and walls splattered with paint. The church said they are working with local police to find the suspect, or suspects, who destroyed their place of worship. Many members of the community church voiced their sadness on Facebook and offered to assist the staff in restoring the building to its usual, inviting condition. Comment on FacebookCraig Baptist Church Facebook Post…

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by AJ Goldbloom
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SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Local NJ Police HQ SERIAL CALLER: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Local NJ Police HQ
Serial Caller: Midwest Woman Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Local NJ Police HQ A Midwest woman who once set fire to garbage bins outside a middle school -- and then contacted authorities to confess -- was charged this week with threatening to blow up Ramsey police headquarters. The threat by Amber Schadewald, 24, "led to a search of the building, parking lot and departmental and personal vehicles by Bergen County sheriff's bomb dogs" back in January, Ramsey Police Chief Brian Lyman said. The subsequent investigation led to Schandewald, who "was believed to be in a group home in Minnesota at the time she made the threat," Lyman said Thursday. Schadewald has a history…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police
Vandals Set Fire At Fairfax County Church, Spray Paint Abortion Graffiti: Police Detectives are investigating arson and vandalism at a Fairfax County church over the weekend that they say is connected to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. Police said they would increase their presence around churches following this incident.  Firefighters were called to St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Reston early Sunday morning for a report of burning mulch outside of the 1190 Lawyers Road building, Fairfax County police said. Investigators believe they used an accelerant to start the fire.  Someone had also spray-painted a message on the entrance of t…

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by Josh Lanier
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Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee
Inmate's Release Short-Lived After Assault Of Virginia Jail Employee An unruly inmate’s freedom didn’t last long in Virginia as she was thrown back behind bars shortly after being released from a Stafford County jail. Charlottesville resident Nicole Dean, 37, was apprehended after allegedly assaulting a jail clerk and causing property damage on her way out of the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford, authorities announced. A deputy from the sheriff’s office responded to the jail at approximately 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, where there was a report of an assault. While investigating, he located Dean walking along the shoulder of US 1 near the jail a…

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by Zak Failla
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Stafford Gunman Headbutts Deputy During Arrest: Police Stafford Gunman Headbutts Deputy During Arrest: Police
Stafford Gunman Headbutts Deputy During Arrest: Police A 23-year-old gunman had charges piled on after officials say he shot and stabbed someone before attacking a sheriff's deputy over the weekend.  Ryan Madden, of Spotsylvania, is accused of attacking a Stafford man on Saturday, May 14, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.  The scene unfolded just after 3 a.m. when deputies responded to a disturbance at a Woodlawn subdivision home and found a man bleeding out on the driveway with life-threatening bullet and stab wounds. A deputy provided first aid until paramedics could arrive.  Witnesses told inv…

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by Josh Lanier