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Former Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses In Arlington: Police Former Girls HS Basketball Coach Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses In Arlington: Police
Former Coach George Porcha Accused Of Sexual Offenses In VA A former high school girl's basketball coach in Virginia is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. The Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating George Porcha, 53, now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "comprehensive investigation" after being tipped off about possible inciden…
Funeral Held For Arlington Marine Cpl. Spencer Collart, 21, Killed In Osprey Crash (PHOTOS) Funeral Held For Arlington Marine Cpl. Spencer Collart, 21, Killed In Osprey Crash (PHOTOS)
Funeral Held For Arlington Marine Cpl. Spencer Collart, 21, Killed In Osprey Crash (Photos) Arlington's Spencer Collart, one of three U.S. Marines killed in an Osprey crash in Australia last August, has been laid to rest. A funeral service for the 21-year-old MV-22B crew chief, was held on Sept. 25, in Section 52 of the Arlington National Cemetery. Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors for U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Collart in Section 52 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 25, 2023.Elizabeth Fraser Earlier this week, military funeral honors were conducted for U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Spencer Colla…
Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal' Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal'
Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal' A memorial fund has been created for one of two victims who died in a Fairfax County drug-related robbery. As of Tuesday, June 6, more than $4,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Braden Deahl, a senior and varsity soccer player at Washington Liberty High School. Services for the other victim of the May 29 incident, Jonas Skinner, were being handled by Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Deahl had been recruited to attend and play soccer for St. Mary's College of Maryland, and was being remembered as a "fiercely loyal" friend and teammate. "He was described by coaches as having the heart o…
DOUBLE MURDER: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad DOUBLE MURDER: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad
Double Murder: Arrest Made In Fairfax County Drug-Robbery Gone Bad Police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a drug-related robbery that left two people dead on Memorial Day in Fairfax County, police said. Vladimir Garcia Montes, 18, of Falls Church, has been charged with robbery resulting in death in the incident that killed Jonas Skinner, 20, of Ashburn, and Braden Deahl, 18, of Arlington County, the FCPD said.  Skinner was found dead in the laundry room of an apartment building on the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church around 3:35 p.m. on May 29, Fairfax County police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the upper b…
Standout Arlington Soccer Player Killed In Drug-Related Robbery Gone Bad: Police Standout Arlington Soccer Player Killed In Drug-Related Robbery Gone Bad: Police
Standout Arlington Soccer Player Killed In Drug-Related Robbery Gone Bad: Police A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a drug-related robbery gone bad, which left two men dead and two juveniles injured, police in Fairfax County said. Jonas Skinner, 20, of Ashburn, was found dead in the laundry room of an apartment building on the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church around 3:35 p.m. on May 29, Fairfax County police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Then, Braden Deahl, 18, who was a varsity soccer player for Washington-Liberty High School, was found with a stab wound in the parking lot, as…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Grieving Mom Of Arlington Teen Pens Scathing Letter Bashing Prosecutor Grieving Mom Of Arlington Teen Pens Scathing Letter Bashing Prosecutor
Grieving Mom Of Arlington Teen Pens Scathing Letter Bashing Prosecutor An Arlington mom feels the DUI driver who killed her 17-year-old son should've faced harsher punishment. In a scathing letter to elected officials published by ARL Now, Rose Kehoe urges them to withdraw support for the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, who she says should've charged the young driver as an adult. Dehghani-Tafti is up for reelection as Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and Falls Church. The teen boy who struck Washington-Liberty High School senior Braylon Meade near the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Williamsburg Boulevard, was found to have …
Washington Liberty Student-Athlete Braylon Meade Killed In Arlington Crash Washington Liberty Student-Athlete Braylon Meade Killed In Arlington Crash
Washington Liberty Student-Athlete Braylon Meade Killed In Arlington Crash A high school basketball player has died in a Northern Virginia crash, and another juvenile has been charged in his death, according to officials and county police. Braylon Meade, a senior basketball player at Washington-Liberty High School, was trying to make a U-turn on Old Dominion Drive when he was struck by a speeding SUV around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, Arlington County police said. The SUV was unoccupied and on fire when officials arrived. The fire was extinguished and the driver, whose identity was not released, was charged with DUI/involuntary manslaughter, police said. High…
Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Puts Arlington School In Lockdown: Police Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Puts Arlington School In Lockdown: Police
Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Puts Arlington School In Lockdown: Police Washington-Liberty High School was place on lockdown when fireworks were mistaken for gunshots Tuesday, July 19, authorities said. Officers arrived at the school at around 7:50 a.m. and found evidence of fireworks that were set off, Arlington County Police reported. Police said no injuries were reported and no weapons were found, but the school will remain in lockdown until officers search the entire building. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police
Florida Man Charged With Bringing Loaded Gun Near Virginia School: Police A Florida man is being held without bail after he was arrested for carrying a loaded weapon on school grounds in Virginia, authorities said.  Police responded to call about a suspicious vehicle parked near Washington Liberty High School in Arlington around 5:43 a.m. on Thursday, May 12, Arlington County Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found a man, later identified as 53-year-old James Drosihn, of St.Augustine, Florida, asleep behind the wheel with drug paraphernalia in plain sight.  A search of the vehicle uncovered a firearm, ammunition and controlled substan…