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Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff
Chickens Rescued From Illegal Cockfighting Ring Operating Out Of Virginia Yard: Sheriff Dozens of chickens were rescued and a suspect arrested following the investigation into an illegal cockfighting ring that was uncovered earlier this month in Virginia, officials say Members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were tipped off last week about a home in the area that was hosting cockfighting events, the same home that was related to a previous stolen property report. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, deputies responded to a home on Norman Road, where they found several large chickens in the area, leading to them obtain a second warrant in connection to the alle…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspected Dealer Caught With Coke, Weed During Seizures In Spotsy, Fredericksburg: Police Suspected Dealer Caught With Coke, Weed During Seizures In Spotsy, Fredericksburg: Police
Suspected Dealer Caught With Coke, Weed During Seizures In Spotsy, Fredericksburg: Police Busts at three locations in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania counties led to the recovery of drugs, weapons, and landed a suspected dealer behind bars, police say. Tai'eric Lewis, 28, of Fredericksburg, was arrested following a joint investigation by local, state, and federal police into reported drug distribution throughout the region. Last week, police concluded a long-term investigation that led to search and seizure warrants at three properties in the area that led to the discovery of:  Approximately half a kilo of cocaine; $17,000 in cash; Three pounds of marijuana; Stolen gun ou…

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by Zak Failla
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Assault By Mob: Two Suspects Sought In Fight Involving Ex-Con At Virginia Home, Police Say Assault By Mob: Two Suspects Sought In Fight Involving Ex-Con At Virginia Home, Police Say
Assault By Mob: Two Suspects Sought In Fight Involving Ex-Con At Virginia Home, Police Say Two people are wanted and a third ex-con has already been arrested in connection with a fight involving weapons at a home in Prince William County last month, police said. Police are seeking Jasmine Garcia and Eric Yovany Melara in connection with the incident on the 4300 block of Sudley Road in Haymarket at 12:45 a.m. Feb. 23, county police said. There, a 31-year-old woman was assaulted by a 24-year-old man had a knife held to his neck, authorities said. A short time later, another individual brandished a firearm and held it to the male victim’s head, police said.  Eventually, parti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Armed Man Threatened To Kill Virginia Church Congregation In Social Media Posts: Police Armed Man Threatened To Kill Virginia Church Congregation In Social Media Posts: Police
Armed Man Threatened To Kill Virginia Church Congregation In Social Media Posts: Police Charges have been upgraded for a Virginia man who in September showed up with a handgun at a Prince William County church and threatened to kill the entire congregation, police said. Falls Church resident Rui Jiang, 35, has now been accused of attempted aggravated murder of multiple people, months after showing up to the Park Valley Church on Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket with a handgun on Sunday, Sept. 24, Prince William County police said. Jiang made social media posts depicting the church, and indicated that he "intended to cause harm, injury, and death to the church congregation,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport
Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport A Virginia man tried bringing a handgun loaded with 15 bullets onto a flight at Norfolk International Airport over Memorial Day Weekend, authorities said. The Dumfries man's gun was caught as he entered the security checkpoint, TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. The X-ray unit alerted on the carry-on bag, which required a closer inspection. The firearm was removed by the local police. The man also faces a stiff financial civil penalty for bringing a gun to a TSA security checkpoint. The penalty for carrying weapons recently increased to a maximum of $15,000. The case will be forwarded t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Flyer Seized With Six Gun Stashed In Suitcase Said She Didn't Know It Was There: Newark TSA Flyer Seized With Six Gun Stashed In Suitcase Said She Didn't Know It Was There: Newark TSA
Flyer Seized With Six Gun Stashed In Suitcase Said She Didn't Know It Was There: Newark TSA A traveler at Newark Airport claimed she didn't know she had a .38 Special stashed behind the lining of her suitcase, authorities said. The loaded revolver was "artfully" concealed in the Orange, NJ, woman's carry-on, Transportation Security Administration Spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said.  A TSA officer staffing a checkpoint X-ray monitor alerted Port Authority police, who seized the six shooter and the woman, Farbstein said. It was the 11th gun picked off at a Newark TSA checkpoint so far this year, she said. “This is a fine example of how we use the technology available to us to…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Woodbridge Teenager Pulled Gun On Friend During Break-In: Police Woodbridge Teenager Pulled Gun On Friend During Break-In: Police
Woodbridge Teenager Pulled Gun On Friend During Break-In: Police An 18-year-old Prince William County man robbed a friend at gunpoint in her home earlier this week, authorities said.  Courtney Lavonte Orange, of Woodbridge, is accused of breaking into a home in the 13600 block of Lynn Street in Woodbridge just after 10:30 p.m. on July 4, Prince William County police said. The woman who lived in that home said she knew Orange.  She said he broke into her home through an unlocked door, pulled a handgun out of his waistband, and wouldn't let her leave, an incident report said. She eventually escaped and called the police from outside of her home.&…

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by Josh Lanier
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Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police
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…

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by Josh Lanier
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More Than 20 Weapons Seized From Virginia Man's Bag At Reagan National Airport More Than 20 Weapons Seized From Virginia Man's Bag At Reagan National Airport
More Than 20 Weapons Seized From Virginia Man's Bag At Reagan National Airport Everyone knows not to play with knives – but one man from Virginia clearly didn't get the memo when he recently tried to board a plane.  Officers uncovered 23 prohibited weapons from the Alexandria man's carry-on bag at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, May 4, the TSA said on their website.  The weapons consisted of various knives including scalpels, a switch blade, one dagger, a pair of brass knuckles and several martial arts throwing knives, the TSA said. The man was later issued a citation by airport police.  "TSA would have had no issue ha…

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by David Cifarelli