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Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff
Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff A nearly two-month search for 19-year-old Gabriella Dawn Watkins in Virginia ended with a grisly discovery this week when members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office uncovered her possible remains. At around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, an extensive search was conducted on a large tract of land adjacent to Church Hill Road and Desha Road in Essex County in an attempt to locate Watkins, who has not been heard from since December. Hours alter, remains believed to be those of Watkins were located. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examinatio…

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'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Virginia Arrested, Sheriff Says 'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Virginia Arrested, Sheriff Says
'Armed, Dangerous' Fugitive Wanted For Murder In Virginia Arrested, Sheriff Says A convicted felon wanted in connection to a homicide in Stafford County has been apprehended, the sheriff's office announced. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 30, deputies were called to the 100 block of Deacon Road in Stafford, where they found a 33-year-old man from King George suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies began first aid and the man was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to officials. Shooting Investigation The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred early this... Posted by …

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'Armed, Dangerous' Convicted Felon Wanted For Murder In Virginia: Sheriff 'Armed, Dangerous' Convicted Felon Wanted For Murder In Virginia: Sheriff
'Armed, Dangerous' Convicted Felon Wanted For Murder In Virginia: Sheriff An early morning Saturday shooting is now being investigated by a homicide in Stafford County, the sheriff’s office says, as the agency attempts to track down a suspected shooter who has a criminal past. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 30, deputies were called to the 100 block of Deacon Road in Stafford, where they found a 33-year-old man from King George suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies began first aid and the man was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to officials. As a result of the investigation into the fatal shooting, detec…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff
Maryland Man Accused Of Torching Home, Killing Teacher, Pets With Family In Virginia: Sheriff Authorities say that a Maryland man and a family member have been arrested and charged in connection to the death of a 29-year-old teacher in Virginia. Leonardtown resident Demitri Raymond Gardiner, 28, and Michael John Gardiner, 35, of Montross, Virginia, are both facing a host of charges in Westmoreland County for their alleged roles in the brutal murder of Taylor Wood, 29, also of Montrose, and several of her pets, the sheriff’s office announced. According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was notified shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28 of a structure fire…

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Spotsylvania Man Jailed For Reckless Driving, Hit-And-Run: Police Spotsylvania Man Jailed For Reckless Driving, Hit-And-Run: Police
Spotsylvania Man Jailed For Reckless Driving, Hit-And-Run: Police A Spotsylvania 31-year-old was arrested after he damaged property and attempted to hide from law enforcement, police said. On September 11, just after midnight, officers received a report of a dark sedan that damaged multiple items on Fagan Drive, according to the Stafford County Police Department. When police arrived at the scene, they noticed a median and a mailbox had been hit by the sedan and observed a man attempting to hide in a nearby backyard, officials said. The suspect, Corey Cook, told police that someone had taken his car and crashed it, while he was going to the bathroom in th…

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by AJ Goldbloom