Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds
Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds A man who once oversaw Virginia’s emergency response programs will spend six years in prison for misappropriating millions from the state's Department of Health, federal authorities said. A former senior official with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was sentenced to six years in federal prison this week for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme and evading nearly $2 million in taxes, according to court records. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, used his position as Associate Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) to siphon $4.3 million in public …
Manhunt Continues Over a Year After Fatal Bailey's Crossroads Shooting: Police Manhunt Continues Over a Year After Fatal Bailey's Crossroads Shooting: Police
Manhunt Continues Over a Year After Fatal Bailey's Crossroads Shooting: Police More than a year after a deadly shooting in Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County police are still searching for the suspect, urging the public for assistance. Fairfax County police are renewing their call for public assistance in locating Javon Antonio Reid, 34, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 2023, in Bailey's Crossroads. The incident took place around 2:19 a.m. on May 7 last year in the parking lot of Build America Plaza, located in the 3800 block of South George Mason Drive, according to police. Javon Antonio Reid Fairfax County Police O…
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Facing stiff opposition in the US Senate, embattled former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. The 42-year-old Gaetz had been the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department involving allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor.  "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday," Gaetz posted on social media early Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. "I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many.  "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that…
Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Virginia Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Virginia
Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Virginia For over 50 years, the identity of a young woman found murdered in Loudoun County has remained a mystery, but a newly unveiled clay facial reconstruction could be the key to finally solving the case, officials say. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Cold Case Unit, in collaboration with forensic artist and George Mason University professor Joe Mullins, has created a lifelike bust of the victim, known only as Jane Doe.  Using a 3D-printed model of her skeletal remains, Mullins sculpted a depiction of the woman, believed to be a Black female in her late 20s to early 30s, in hopes…
Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties
Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties In a bold move to enhance public safety and community collaboration, the Leesburg Town Council has greenlit a new Auxiliary Police Officer (APO) Program that will recruit trained volunteers to support the town’s police department. The program, approved unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 20, is set to bring a fresh wave of community engagement by allowing auxiliary officers to assist with public events, traffic control, and emergencies. “This program will allow community members to play an active role in supporting our department,” said Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat. “We are grateful to the …
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Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Police are searching for a Manassas woman accused of assaulting an acquaintance with an iron during a heated dispute earlier this week. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on 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, and Estrada allegedly struck…
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk A major, nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli. Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, issued the recall, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The affected products include fresh ground beef with a “use by” date of Nov. 14 and frozen products marked with a production date of Oct. 22. The items, bearing establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA inspection mark, were shipped to restaurants nationwide. View the full product …
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $155 million with a $71.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 16-30-60-62-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Forecasters are cautioning that some wild weather may be moving through the DMV region through the weekend as the area braces for possible snow storms in parts of the area. A "Special Weather Statement" was issued by the National Weather Service advising that wind gusts possibly approaching 50 mph may be on the way on Wednesday night, bringing with it a strong cold front and possibly a taste of winter weather in the mountains. Mild temps continue ahead of strong cold front today. The front will deliver increased rain chances & gusty winds later this evening into tonight. Upper level …
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park A new alert has been issued by the Alexandria Health Department advising that a raccoon tested positive for rabies after being collected near an area park. On Friday, Nov. 15, officials say that a raccoon came into contact with several dogs in the yard of a home in Alexandria near Chambliss Park. The raccoon is dead, the dogs have been isolated, but there is an increased risk in the area, health officials are cautioning. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bi…
Man Stabs Stranger Inside Fairfax County Business Unprovoked, Police Say Man Stabs Stranger Inside Fairfax County Business Unprovoked, Police Say
Man Stabs Stranger Inside Fairfax County Business Unprovoked, Police Say A 27-year-old Alexandria man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a stranger in an unprovoked attack inside a Bailey’s Crossroads business, Fairfax County Police said. The incident happened at approximately 2:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike, where responding officers found the victim, an adult, suffering from stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say the suspect, Richard Fuentes Cordova, remained at the scene and was arrested without incident, police said. According to investigators,…
Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds
Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds The head of the National Child Research Center (NCRC) in Northwest DC is facing federal charges for allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a minor, according to federal authorities. James S. Carroll, 55, was arrested on Tuesday following a criminal complaint filed in US District Court in connection with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Federal authorities allege that between Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 14, Carroll used the Discord messaging platform to communicate with an undercover officer posing as the father of a young child.  During this time, Carroll allege…
Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff
Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff A man wearing an Amazon uniform who caused a multi-vehicle collision and fled the scene, leading to a search by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is wanted. Eric Clark, 29, is at large following a chain-reaction crash that caused one driver to suffer minor injuries earlier this week. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, on Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:07 a.m. deputies responded to a crash near Centreport Parkway and Mountain View Road.  A Toyota rear-ended a Honda, which then hit a Nissan, resulting in minor injuries to the Honda driver, officials said. Wi…
Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff
Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff A Spotsylvania woman is behind bars after investigators linked her to online accounts used to share and store explicit images of child sexual abuse, the sheriff's office announced. On Monday, Nov. 18, deputies from the Child Victim Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an online account involved in uploading and sharing images of child sexual abuse. NCMEC flagged the account, prompting an investigation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office., officials said. After reviewing the evidence, authorities obtained a search warrant f…
Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say
Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say A man with an outstanding warrant was arrested after a DUI crash in Stafford County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 17, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident near Austin Park Drive and Richmond Highway that left one vehicle on its side with the driver trapped inside. Deputy C.T. Richardson assisted the driver of the overturned Chevrolet out of the vehicle and into an ambulance, according to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, while a second deputy spoke with the driver of a Honda also involved in the c…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 19 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $420 million with a $191.7 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 05-35-50-51-59 with a Mega Ball of 08 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…
Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Fairfax County, Police Say Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Fairfax County, Police Say
Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Fairfax County, Police Say A repeat offender with a history of indecent exposure incidents and other offenses in Virginia is behind bars following an alleged rape on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail on Monday, police officials say. Denis Humberto Naverrette Romero was arrested and charged with abduction with the intent to defile and rape following an incident on the trail that was reported in the afternoon of Nov. 18 between Ferndale Avenue and Grace Street in Herndon. According to longtime Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday night, officers were called by a passerby who was appr…
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…
Smash-And-Grab: Suspects Shatter Virginia Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say Smash-And-Grab: Suspects Shatter Virginia Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say
Smash-And-Grab: Suspects Shatter Virginia Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say A high-end jewelry store in Leesburg became the target of a smash-and-grab burglary early Tuesday morning, leaving investigators searching for three suspects who shattered the store’s front window and made off with stolen goods. At approximately 1:33 a.m. on Nov. 19, police say that officers responded to White & Ivory Fine Jewelry, on Village Market Boulevard SE, for reports of a burglary.  Upon arrival, they discovered the store’s front window had been broken, and an undisclosed amount of jewelry was missing, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Surveillance footage captu…
Fairfax County Pair Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting In That Hospitalized Minors: PD Fairfax County Pair Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting In That Hospitalized Minors: PD
Fairfax County Pair Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting In That Hospitalized Minors: PD Alexandria Police have arrested two Fairfax County residents in connection with the double shooting that occurred near the intersection of North Fayette and Wythe Streets in late September, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, authorities announced the arrests of Fitzhugh Godwin IV, 22, and Marcus Elliott, 28 following a weeks-long investigation into a shooting earlier this year.  The arrests stem from the Sept. 28 incident where two juveniles were shot while sitting in a parked car on Wythe Street. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, one in critical condition and…
Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Virginia Shooting Range: Sheriff Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Virginia Shooting Range: Sheriff
Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Virginia Shooting Range: Sheriff In a daring early morning burglary, four masked individuals stole more than two dozen firearms from the Silver Eagle Group shooting range in Ashburn on Friday, according to the sheriff's office. At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 15, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the facility located at 21550 Beaumeade Circle.  Surveillance footage revealed three suspects inside the building, with a fourth acting as a lookout outside, investigators said. All four wore hoodies that obscured their identities. The suspects swiftly gathered 27 firearms before fl…
Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff
Virginia Man Threatens Mother In Cigarette Demand, Arrested At Hospital: Sheriff More than ghosts are haunting Stafford resident Dominique Cooke.  The 25-year-old found himself in trouble with the law not once, but twice this week after a strange situation played out on Sunday night that only got stranger the following morning after he was hospitalized.  Cooke was the subject of a disturbance call at around 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 17 on Ferry Road, when he contacted the Stafford County Sheriff's Office about people who have been chasing him for two days straight. A deputy responded to the area and found Cooke, who advised that "they" were watching and chasing him.&…
Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Virginia Man Arrested for Abduction, Assault After Domestic Dispute, Police Say It was a chaotic evening in Woodbridge as officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to multiple domestic disputes, officials say. The first call came in around 7:46 p.m. on Nov. 18 from the 15500 block of Farm Creek Drive, where a verbal altercation between a 20-year-old woman and her acquaintance, later identified as John Jeremiah Bailey, 22, took a violent turn. According to police, Bailey allegedly assaulted the woman before leading her to a nearby apartment complex, where the situation escalated further.  The woman tried to leave, but Bailey prevented her…
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say A Fredericksburg man is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while crossing Fall Hill Avenue Monday evening, police said. Cesareo Jurado Coca, 50, was critically injured when he attempted to cross the eastbound travel lanes of the 3300 block of Fall Hill Avenue around 5:31 p.m., according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. The impact left Jurado Coca with life-threatening injuries.  First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle involved stayed on the scene and is cooperating with investigators, p…
Former Maryland Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sex Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light Former Maryland Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sex Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light
Former Maryland Teacher Learns Fate After Years-Old Sex Abuse Case With Student Comes to Light A former middle school teacher in Maryland will have to register as a sex offender for 25 years once she completes her prison term for sexually abusing a student, authorities announced on Tuesday. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, was sentenced to 30 years in prison with all suspended but 12 months to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in June to three counts of third-degree sex offense in connection to the abuse of a teen. In November 2023, police in Montgomery County launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that ha…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $144M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Nov. 18 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $144 million with a $66.2 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool.  If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 with a $155 million jackpot.. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 27--31-41-52-69 with a Powerball of 26 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot …
Virginia Impostor Oversaw 60 Patients During Fake Nurse Scheme In California, Police Say Virginia Impostor Oversaw 60 Patients During Fake Nurse Scheme In California, Police Say
Virginia Impostor Oversaw 60 Patients During Fake Nurse Scheme In California, Police Say A Virginia woman on federal probation for fraud is back behind bars after allegedly impersonating a nurse and securing jobs at multiple Los Angeles County hospitals, including overseeing dozens of patients without proper credentials, the Burbank Police Department announced. The suspect, 44-year-old Amanda Leeann Porter, was identified after hospital staff at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank discovered she was posing as a licensed nurse from out of state.  Between April 8 and May 8, Porter reportedly cared for approximately 60 patients while fraudulently employed. Port…
Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff
Branches, Booze, Bad Decisions: Virginia Man Facing Assault Charges For Fight: Sheriff What began as a verbal argument in Stafford County quickly turned into an alcohol-fueled altercation that left a man behind bars, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Cropp Road shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, for reports of an assault, officials say.  Upon arrival, they found an intoxicated Sean Hulburt, 24, who had allegedly escalated a verbal argument into a physical confrontation. When deputies located Hulburt, he was lying in a pile of branches. Investigators said his intoxication was apparent, as the smell of alco…
Fairfax Rideshare Driver Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Passenger, Police Say Fairfax Rideshare Driver Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Passenger, Police Say
Fairfax Rideshare Driver Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Passenger, Police Say A rideshare driver is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a woman who called for a ride over the summer, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. In August, an investigation was launched into a reported sexual assault involving 47-year-old Sayed Cheshty, who allegedly got handsy with a female customer. Police say that shortly after 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, officers were called to the 12000 block of Strong Court in Fair Lakes to probe the reported incident. The witness told investigators that she was sexually assaulted by a driver while inside a rideshare vehicle, thoug…
Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Fairfax County Driveway: PD Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Fairfax County Driveway: PD
Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Fairfax County Driveway: PD A heartbreaking accident in Chantilly left a 3-year-old dead after a low-speed collision with a pickup truck, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). The fatal crash was reported on Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 3:48 p.m. in the 14500 block of Trans World Avenue. Detectives from FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that the child was riding a tricycle on a private driveway before crossing onto the roadway, where a 2012 Ford F-450 struck the child at a low rate of speed, police say. Despite immediate response efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene…