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Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Ties Up Traffic For Travelers For Miles On I-95 In Virginia (Developing) Some travelers were slowed on Friday afternoon in Virginia when a truck crashed in Alexandria, blocking some lanes in the area. An alert was issued by Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination officials at around 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the southbound lanes of the interstate before Telegraph Road (exit 176). As of 2:10 p.m. on Friday, one left lane was still blocked by the truck, leaving one right lane to get by. Delays were clocked at nearly five miles as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene. Virginia DOT Details about the crash were not immediately prov…
Snapchat Meet Leads To Rape Charge For 19-Year-Old In Virginia, Police Say Snapchat Meet Leads To Rape Charge For 19-Year-Old In Virginia, Police Say
Snapchat Meet Leads To Rape Charge For 19-Year-Old In Virginia, Police Say A man who met a minor on Snapchat and began a relationship has been accused of rape in Virginia, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Detectives recently concluded an investigation into a reported sexual assault that was reported in Woodbridge involving a 19-year-old who began chatting with his victim - who was under the age of 13 at the time - in July 2023.  Investigators say that Woodbridge resident Christopher Garcia Moreno met his victim on Snapchat, and the two began a relationship. Last summer, it is alleged that they met at her home, where she was sexually a…
‘Curiosity Killed The Cat’: Students Face Charges After Prank At Virginia High School ‘Curiosity Killed The Cat’: Students Face Charges After Prank At Virginia High School
‘Curiosity Killed The Cat’: Students Face Charges After Prank At Virginia High School Two Stafford High School students learned the hard way that curiosity doesn’t always end well after pulling a fire alarm “just to see what would happen,” authorities said. The incident happened Monday at 12:40 p.m. at Stafford High School on Stafford Indians Lane, according to the sheriff's office. Deputy R.B. Brooks and Fire Marshal J. Ennis responded to a fire alarm activation that wasn’t part of a scheduled drill, officials said, and while reviewing security footage, the pair identified two students as the culprits behind the false alarm. When questioned about their actions, the student…
Repeat Flasher Arrested After Two Incidents in Same Virginia Neighborhood: Police Repeat Flasher Arrested After Two Incidents in Same Virginia Neighborhood: Police
Repeat Flasher Arrested After Two Incidents in Same Virginia Neighborhood: Police Police have arrested a man accused of exposing himself to two women in the same Woodbridge neighborhood twice in less than a week. On Dec. 16, officers responded to Anderson Court and Arkendale Street after a 45-year-old woman reported seeing a man exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures, according to Prince William County police. Responding officers quickly located Kieare Jeremiah Whitmore, 23, who lives in the area, and was later tied to a previous incident in the same area on Dec. 11, where a 23-year-old woman and juvenile who reported similar behavior. In both incidents…
Stretch Of I-95 Closed Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING) Stretch Of I-95 Closed Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash In Virginia (DEVELOPING)
Stretch Of I-95 Closed Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash In Virginia (Developing) Some travelers here hit with hectic conditions on I-95 in Virginia on Monday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic for miles. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Lorton, where there was a reported crash involving several vehicles that shut down I-95. I-95 traffic on Monday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to reports, there were multiple injuries. LORTON, VA (FAIRFAX COUNTY) | *MVC-MAJOR TRAUMA* | NB I-95 @ MM 163 | REPORTED WITH EJECTION | 2 UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS DOWN IN…
DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat
DMV Jeopardy! Stars Stumble: Tough Week Under Bright Lights Ends In Defeat Who is... The DMV's Best? Turns out none of them after falling flat under the bright Jeopardy! lights. Three local contestants from Maryland and Virginia stepped up to the podium, but all three went home empty-handed, leaving the DMV without a champion. The week kicked off on Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna ESL teacher Lisa O'Donnell taking on Boston's Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars. McKinney cruised through the competition, winning a few games before his controversial exit on Friday. On Wednesday, Hyattsville tax accountant Sam Nguyen couldn’t clinch a victory, while …
Swastika, Inappropriate Images Found Inside Classroom At Virginia High School: Police Swastika, Inappropriate Images Found Inside Classroom At Virginia High School: Police
Swastika, Inappropriate Images Found Inside Classroom At Virginia High School: Police A disturbing act of vandalism has prompted an investigation at Patriot High School in Nokesville after inappropriate images, including a swastika, were found inside a classroom. The incident was reported to the School Resource Officer on Monday, Dec. 11, according to the Prince William County Police Department, and the officer discovered the symbols drawn on a partition inside the classroom, police said. The markings, which included the swastika and other inappropriate images, did not contain threats directed at students or staff, authorities noted.  No other vandalism was reported el…
'Armed, Dangerous' Spotsylvania Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Sheriff Says 'Armed, Dangerous' Spotsylvania Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Sheriff Says
'Armed, Dangerous' Spotsylvania Shooting Suspect Apprehended, Sheriff Says A potentially armed and dangerous 18-year-old wanted in connection to a Spotsylvania shooting has been apprehended, authorities announced. Detectives from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office issued a new alert on Tuesday, Dec. 10 regarding Jahvel "Vel" Antonio Littleford, who is wanted in connection to a shooting last week that left his 22-year-old victim with critical injuries. Now, Littleford is in custody. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8100 block of Cherry Tree Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 7 p.m., following a report of a shooting. Upon…
Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School
Instagram Post Prompts Threat Investigation At Virginia High School A 15-year-old Woodbridge student has been charged after an Instagram threat against Potomac High School in Dumfries sparked an investigation, authorities said. The threat was first reported anonymously on Dec. 8 through a tip, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  The School Resource Officer (SRO) at Potomac High School, located on Panther Pride Drive, launched an investigation and identified the student behind the post. Police confirmed there was no credible threat to the school or the safety of students and staff, but a detention order was obtained on Dec. 10. T…
Twice The Trouble: Slippery Suspect Failed Multiple Escape Attempts In Virginia: Police Twice The Trouble: Slippery Suspect Failed Multiple Escape Attempts In Virginia: Police
Twice The Trouble: Slippery Suspect Failed Multiple Escape Attempts In Virginia: Police A chaotic encounter at a Manassas apartment complex ended with a 20-year-old man facing a laundry list of charges after attempting to flee from police twice and assaulting officers. Officers were called to Soldiers Ridge Apartments in the 11200 block of Soldiers Ridge Circle at around 2:40 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9 to investigate reports of a person brandishing a weapon, according to a Prince William County Police Department spokesperson. The incident reportedly began as an altercation between a 30-year-old man and Manassas resident Jancarlo Turcios, and during the dispute, the latter too…
UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration
UVA Alum Harmeet Dhillon Nominated For Prestigious DOJ Role In Trump Administration A Virginia legal luminary with deep ties to the Commonwealth has been tapped for a high-profile role in the Trump administration, authorities announced Monday. Harmeet K. Dhillon, a University of Virginia Law School alumna and former editorial board member of the Virginia Law Review, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US Department of Justice. Dhillon butted head with Virginia officials repeatedly about COVID-19 matters inclucing issues such as PPP funding, face masks, and other policies that were put in place du…
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy! Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy!
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy! For the second straight week, the DMV region is making its mark on America’s favorite quiz show. Contestants from Maryland and Virginia are stepping up to challenge a two-time champion from New York, who has already racked up $51,400 in winnings. The action kicks off Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna, Virginia resident Lisa O’Donnell, an ESL teacher, facing off against Dave Bond, a retired grant writer from West Henrietta, and Boston native Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Hyattsville’s Sam Nguyen, a tax accountant, will try to dethrone the champion…
DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket
DC Mom Finds $50K Jackpot Hiding In Forgotten Maryland Lottery Ticket A Washington, DC woman struck gold in the unlikeliest of places—a scratch-off ticket she forgot about for several weeks. The longtime Maryland Lottery player picked up the $50,000 Cash instant ticket on a whim at the Seat Pleasant BP gas station on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway while she was on her way to a hair appointment with her college-age daughter and snagged the $20 scratch-off. Weeks later, while off duty from her job as a social worker, the DC native finally decided to check her ticket, where a quick scan at a Maryland Lottery retailer revealed the life-changing $50,000 top prize.…
Father Charged After Conflicting Stories Emerge About 4-Year-Old’s Head Injuries In VA: Police Father Charged After Conflicting Stories Emerge About 4-Year-Old’s Head Injuries In VA: Police
Father Charged After Conflicting Stories Emerge About 4-Year-Old’s Head Injuries In VA: Police A Woodbridge man is facing serious charges after his 4-year-old son was found with significant head injuries over the holiday weekend, police said. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the Orchard Mills Apartments in the 15200 block of Brickwood Drive around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 to investigate a report of child abuse. Investigators determined the injuries occurred sometime between Monday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 27 while the boy was in the care of his father, 39-year-old Elvis Asiedu.  Police say Asiedu provided conflicting statements ab…
Virginia Barn Blaze Rages Overnight, Threatens Nearby Woods: Fire Officials Virginia Barn Blaze Rages Overnight, Threatens Nearby Woods: Fire Officials
Virginia Barn Blaze Rages Overnight, Threatens Nearby Woods: Fire Officials Firefighters in Loudoun County had their hands full early Tuesday morning, battling a raging barn fire that spread to nearby woods in Leesburg. The blaze was reported just before 2 a.m. in the 43300 block of Spinks Ferry Road. Crews from Lucketts, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Lansdowne, Ashburn, and Frederick County, arrived to find a 40-by-40-foot pole barn fully engulfed in flames, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials said. Flames had already spread to an adjacent wooded area, forcing crews to launch an aggressive exterior attack on both the structure and the wildfire.  The bulk of t…
Separate Thanksgiving Weekend Fires Displace Loudoun County Families; Cause $1M+ In Damages Separate Thanksgiving Weekend Fires Displace Loudoun County Families; Cause $1M+ In Damages
Separate Thanksgiving Weekend Fires Displace Loudoun County Families; Cause $1M+ In Damages Loudoun County firefighters responded to two major structure fires over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, displacing 12 people and causing more than $1 million in damages. The first fire occurred Tuesday, Nov. 27, just before 9:50 p.m. in the 200 block of North Cottage Road in the Algonkian District, officials said.  Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a townhome though crews were able to extinguish the fire in a bedroom closet and attic.  Five residents were displaced, and damages were estimated at $431,200.  The fire was ruled accident…
Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court
Self-Proclaimed 'Neighborhood Pharmacist,' DC Rapper 'Carti Ears' Learns Fate In Court A man who calls himself the “neighborhood pharmacist” and flaunted his lifestyle as DC rapper "Carti Ears" has been convicted for his role in a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy, federal officials announced. Kenneth Josiah Hampton, 26, of Washington, was found guilty last week, on charges including conspiracy to distribute marijuana and oxycodone, possession with intent to distribute the drugs, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, the US Attorney’s Office said. The verdict came after a six-day trial in US District Court, where evidence painted Hampton as a pr…
Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Arrested For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police A 31-year-old Manassas woman has been arrested after allegedly striking a man in the head with an iron during a heated argument last week, police said. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Wednesday, Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, a…
Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says
Virginia Teens Nabbed After 'Coin-Operated' Crime Nets Laughable Loot, Sheriff Says A pair of would-be thieves in Virginia learned the hard way that crime doesn’t always pay—especially when the take is just $2.26. On Saturday, Nov. 23, Stafford County deputies responded to Symphony of Suds on Smokehouse Drive around 8:18 p.m. after staff reported two suspects breaking into a self-service machine to steal money.  Surveillance footage tipped off employees, and deputies quickly tracked the pair down behind the Goodwill on Warrenton Road. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, the suspects, identified as 19-year-old Dakota Hilliard of Stafford and a 17-year-o…
Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say
Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Virginia, Officials Say Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews served up a quick save Friday morning, extinguishing a kitchen fire that broke out at a popular fast food joint. Firefighters were called to Popeye's  the 7800 block of Richmond Highway in the Gum Springs area on Saturday afternoon, where they were met by smoke billowing from the roof and sprang into action.  The fire was quickly brought under control, officials say, preventing a recipe for disaster. No injuries to customers or firefighters were reported, and the kitchen calamity was contained without further damage. Fire investigators a…
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly using social media to solicit and sexually assault a minor in Prince William County, authorities announced. Elias Samuel Vargas Canaviri, 22, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Nov. 20 following an investigation into the reported assault of a victim under 18 in the Manassas area between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. According to police, Vargas Canaviri sent sexually explicit messages to the victim via Snapchat before arranging an in-person meeting, where he allegedly sexually abused her during the encounter. The incident came to light after th…
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show
Baltimore’s Christmas Gift: Netflix Taps Beyoncé For Ravens' Holiday Halftime Show Queen Bey is ready to run the (halftime) world as she takes center stage for a show-stopping performance during the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. Beyoncé, the most-awarded artist in Grammy history, is set to star on Netflix's first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday at NRG Stadium in the singer's hometown.  Fans got a sneak peek on Sunday night when a teaser dropped, showing the "Cowboy Carter" herself standing atop a flower-covered vintage car with iconic longhorns. In true Texas fashion, she catches a football before the promo cuts to Netflix’s highly an…
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police
Elementary School Staffer Accused Of Assaulting Boy In Virginia Classroom: Police An elementary school staff member in Prince William County was charged for allegedly striking a 3-year-old boy on the head, police say. Centreville resident Sophie Mihyun Choi, 44, was is facing charges following an investigation into an assault by a school staffer at Ellis Elementary School on Kim Graham Lane in Manassas. According to the Prince William County Police Department, in late October, Choi allegedly struck the child inside a classroom, leaving him with "a minor mark on his forehead."  The incident was reported to school officials, who then notified the police.  Offic…
Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominees, Up-And-Coming Virginia Artist in the Spotlight Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominees, Up-And-Coming Virginia Artist in the Spotlight
Beyoncé Leads 2025 Grammy Nominees, Up-And-Coming Virginia Artist in the Spotlight The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, and once again, Virginia artists made a strong showing alongside Beyoncé, who leads this year’s list with 11 nominations for her latest album, Cowboy Carter.  Woodbridge native Shaboozey, an emerging rapper and singer-songwriter, is up for Best New Artist, one of the Grammys' most prestigious categories, while his breakout single, A Bar Song (Tipsy), which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 has earned him further acclaim with nominations for Song of the Year and Country Song of the Year. Shaboozey was also nominated for Best Country Solo Perform…
Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say
Person Crushed To Death Working On Vehicle In Virginia Driveway, Police Say A person was killed while working on a vehicle that slipped and crushed him in Prince William County, police say. Officers were called at around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to the 4900 block of Asdee Lane in Woodbridge to investigate a reported death. According to the Prince William County Police Department, a 30-year-old man was working on a vehicle in his driveway when it shifted and began to roll, pinning him underneath. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say that no foul play is suspected, and "more information will be released as necessary."  No information abo…
Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election
Longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Election Days after being re-elected, longtime Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announced that he has been diagnosed with esophagus cancer.  The 74-year-old Democrat issued a statement on Thursday morning to his constituents advising that he has "joined the ranks of millions of Americans" while describing what steps he plans to take moving forward. Connolly has been in office since 2009, with Tuesday's win over Republican Mike Van Meter representing the beginning of his ninth term. "It was a surprise because, except for some intermittent abdominal aches and pains, I had no symptoms," he wrote. "I'…
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Virginia voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 51.56 percent (2,226,459 total votes) of the vote versus 46.36 percent (2,002,018 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 54.1 percent (2,413,568 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 44 perc…
Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia
Here's When Apple Store Is Scheduled To Relocate, Reopen In Virginia When one Apple Store closes, another one opens. While one location in Fairfax County will be shuttering its doors at the Fair Oaks Mall this week, another is scheduled to open about a mile down the road at the Fairfax Corner shopping plaza across I-66. According to reports, the Fair Oaks Mall store will be closed as of Thursday, Nov. 7, with the new store opening its doors on Saturday, Nov. 9 after one day off to finalize the move, according to Apple.  It is unclear what caused the company to move a mile down the road into a reportedly 36,000-square foot retail building after opening …
Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say
Maryland Man Targeted Teen At Virginia Metro Station For Sexual Acts, Police Say A Maryland man who offered a teenager cash for sexual favors at a Metro Station in Virginia and continued to pursue her is facing multiple charges, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Monday night. Logan Russell Farrell, 38, was arrested in Virginia and charged with multiple counts related to the solicitation of a minor he approached at the Spring Hill Metro Station in Tysons. On Friday, Nov. 1, parents of a 15-year-old reported to police that their child had been solicited for sex by a suspect - later identified as Farrell - last month when he approached and offered the cash …
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk The video of a "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway that went viral also caught the eye of police investigators in Fairfax County. Vienna resident Christian Camacho, 48, the driver of the Cybertruck, and 37-year-old Carlos Montero, of Sterling, were identified by detectives as the pair involved in the viral video that was shared by Elon Musk and viewed by millions. In the video, the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck c…
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia
Traffic Backed Up Approximately Seven Miles On I-81 During Afternoon Commute In Virginia The afternoon commute was rough for some drivers on I-81 in Virginia who had to contend with lengthy delays on Thursday afternoon. An alert was issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation shortly before 5 p.m. when there was a multi-vehicle crash that backed up traffic for miles in the northbound lanes of the interstate. The crash was reported in the area of mile marker 314 in the County of Frederick. Update: Crash: NB on I-81 at MM314.7 (0.9mi south of VA-7 Exit315) in Frederick Co. 1 NB travel lane closed. Delay 7 mi. 4:56PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) October 31, 2024 …