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Fugitive Sought By US Marshals, Buddy Ram Arlington Police Car In Attempt To Flee: Cops Fugitive Sought By US Marshals, Buddy Ram Arlington Police Car In Attempt To Flee: Cops
Fugitive Sought By US Marshals, Buddy Ram Arlington Police Car In Attempt To Flee: Cops A man wanted by the US Marshals Service and a friend were found in a stolen car with drugs and weapons in Arlington, police said. Officers spotted the unoccupied car with an altered VIN and stolen tags in a parking garage on S. Hayes Street around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, police said. Jeffery Queen, 23, of Washington, DC, and Jalen Germany, 23, of no fixed address, returned to the car while police were watching it, they said. Police initiated a motor vehicle stop. Queen and Germany were initially non-compliant and tried to flee the scene in the vehicle by striking a police car, au…
Abduction Charge For Baltimore Driver In Massive Springfield 'Street Takeover,' Cops Say Abduction Charge For Baltimore Driver In Massive Springfield 'Street Takeover,' Cops Say
Springfield Mixing Bowl Car Meet Arrests Police have announced the arrest of a Baltimore County driver in connection with a massive illegal car meetup where drivers antagonized officers in Fairfax County. Brandon Extecoc Santos, 20, of Parkville, was arrested on Friday, April 19, in connection with the "street takeover" Easter Sunday, Fairfax County police announced. Santos was charged with abduction, assault on a law enforcement officer, wearing a mask in public, and obstruction of justice. He was held in Baltimore County, Maryland pending extradition back to Fairfax County. Police did not detail his involvement in…
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player
Motorcyclist, 23, Killed In I-395 Crash Was Former Football Player Services have been set for 23-year-old Joshua Craig Jr., the motorcyclist killed in a crash on I-395 last week. Craig, of Dumfries, was heading north on I-395 at a high rate of speed when he lost control and struck a 2012 Acura TL around 4:50 p.m. near milepost 7 in Arlington, Virginia State Police said. At the scene. VDOT Craig's Honda CBR600RR went off the road to the right and struck a guard rail. Craig, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. Records show Craig played football for C.D. Hylton High School, having graduated in 2020. The fami…
Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington
Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash In Arlington A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-395 in Arlington on Thursday, April 18, State Police said. The motorcycle was traveling north when it ran off the road near Exit 8 and struck the guardrail around 4:50 p.m., Virginia State Police said. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.  UPDATE: Police ID 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In I-395 Crash The crash remains under investigation.
Drunk Fredericksburg Woman Shatters Glass Door, Assaults Arresting Officer In Arlington: Cops Drunk Fredericksburg Woman Shatters Glass Door, Assaults Arresting Officer In Arlington: Cops
Drunk Fredericksburg Woman Shatters Glass Door, Assaults Arresting Officer In Arlington: Cops A 40-year-old Fredericksburg woman has been arrested for assaulting police officers attempting to detain her in Arlington, authorities said. Angela Hiner went into a business on the 4200 block of Fairfax Drive and began eating food items when an employee confronted her around 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 15, police in Arlington said. Amid an argument, Hiner threw merchandise at the employee, striking them, before briefly leaving the store — but not before returning, police said. Hiner went behind the counter and made threatening statements towards the employee, then left and struck&nb…
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Shock and sadness spread following the death of Kevin McLinton, a former standout basketball player for the University of Maryland and loving Arlington dad. McLinton, 52, had asked for prayers on Facebook on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from a hospital bed. That very day, the team announced his passing. Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them. Posted by Kevin McLinton on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Maryland Men's Basketball family mourns the passing of former guard Kevin McLinton, who played 91 games as a Terp and was a co-captain his senior seasonWe send our thought…
Bomb Threat Disrupts Drag Queen Storybook Hour At Arlington Bar, Owner Fights Back With Love Bomb Threat Disrupts Drag Queen Storybook Hour At Arlington Bar, Owner Fights Back With Love
Bomb Threat Disrupts Drag Queen Storybook Hour At Arlington Bar, Owner Fights Back With Love Freddie Lutz calls his Arlington bar the only one that's straight-friendly LGBTQ+ in Northern Virginia. Adorned with gay flags and pink trim, Freddie's Beach Bar & Grill attracts members of the LGBTQ+ community, families with children, and people of all races, religions, and colors.  "We do karaoke, brunch, and we have drag shows," Lutz, 73, told Daily Voice. "It's kind of like the gay 'Cheers.'" On Saturday, April 7, two things happened for the first time at Freddie's:  The first, Drag Show Storybook Hour, an event where drag queens read books to children. The sec…
Arlington Driver, 23, Gets Manslaughter For Deadly Bailey's Crossroads Crash Arlington Driver, 23, Gets Manslaughter For Deadly Bailey's Crossroads Crash
Arlington Driver, 23, Gets Manslaughter For Deadly Bailey's Crossroads Crash A 23-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in a deadly crash that happened last year in Fairfax County, police announced. Isai Jimenez Paz, of Arlington, was driving a Toyota GR86 at a high speed westbound on Leesburg Pike in Bailey's Crossroads around 7 p.m. on Feb. 16, Fairfax County police said. Another vehicle, a Toyota Corolla, tried turn left onto a service road near South Jefferson Street from the eastbound lane of Leesburg Pike it was struck by Paz, police said. Each vehicle had two occupants: All four were taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention, and on Feb. 21, …
More Arrests Made In Massive Fairfax County Car Meet Where Drivers Taunted Cops More Arrests Made In Massive Fairfax County Car Meet Where Drivers Taunted Cops
Springfield Mixing Bowl Car Meet Arrests Police have announced additional arrests at a massive illegal car meetup where drivers antagonized officers in Fairfax County last weekend. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, an officer saw several vehicles pull into a commercial parking lot in the 6600 block of Electronic Drive in Springfield where a large group of individuals were driving recklessly and in circles, police said. Another group of people surrounded the officer’s cruiser, and at least one attempted to remove the license plate from the vehicle as the others acted disorderly, police said.  The group prevented the off…
Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery
Arlington Man Wins $200K Playing VA Lottery An Arlington man is taking home $200,000 from playing the Virginia Lottery. When Wassihun Woldeamanuel won the top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s Pick 4 game, he did it 40 times in the same drawing.  He bought 40 plays in the February 20 day drawing, each with the same four-digit combination: 4-4-4-4. The prize for matching all four winning numbers in the Pick 4 game is $5,000. Since he had 40 plays with the winning combination, he won a total of $200,000. “I knew four is coming,” he told Lottery officials as he redeemed his winning tickets. He bought 30 of those tickets at Giant F…
Neck-Tatted Falls Church Man Assaults Officer After Arlington Fight: Cops Neck-Tatted Falls Church Man Assaults Officer After Arlington Fight: Cops
Neck-Tatted Falls Church Man Assaults Officer After Arlington Fight: Cops A 27-year-old man attacked a police officer arresting him following a fight in Arlington Saturday, March 30, authorities said. Anforne Golden of Falls Church had gotten into a physical fight with another individual around 5:05 p.m. on N. Stuart Street at Wilson Boulevard, bringing police to the scene, Arlington police said. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to an area hospital. During the course of the investigation, Golden was identified as someone involved in the fight and arrested at Ballston Metro. While in custody, Golden became aggressive, assaulted a p…
Loaded Gun, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Virginia Traffic Stop: Cops Loaded Gun, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Virginia Traffic Stop: Cops
Loaded Gun, Magazine Seized From Unlicensed MD Duo In Virginia Traffic Stop: Cops A loaded gun, magazine, and "distribution amount" of marijuana was seized from a Maryland couple during a routine traffic stop in Arlington, authorities aid. Officers stopped a vehicle at 15th Street S. at Richmond Highway Wednesday evening, March 27, for a moving violation and improper registration, police said. Neither the driver, Jonavan Nickens, 25, of Hyattsville, nor his passenger, Carlita Marbley, 25, of District Heights, had a valid driver's license, authorities said. During a search of the car, a loaded firearm with extended magazine and a distribution amount of marijuana wer…
$1.6M Project To Improve Rundown Bridge Begins Next Week In Arlington $1.6M Project To Improve Rundown Bridge Begins Next Week In Arlington
$1.6M Project To Improve Rundown Bridge Begins Next Week In Arlington A $1.6 million construction project repairing the Shirlington Bridge in Arlington will begin next week. Beginning Monday, April 1, the pedestrian bridge, sidewalk, and right eastbound lane on South Arlington Mill Road will close between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The bridge itself is being manufactured offsite and will be installed in late summer or early fall of 2024. "This project will build a new 15-foot-wide bicycle and pedestrian, prefabricated steel bridge across Four Mile Run, to provide for an effective and safe bicycle and pedestrian access," county documents show. "The other im…
Drunken Ex-Con Flashes Firearm After Argument In Arlington: Police Drunken Ex-Con Flashes Firearm After Argument In Arlington: Police
Drunken Ex-Con Flashes Firearm After Argument In Arlington: Police A 34-year-old ex-con was drunk when he flashed a gun at a person he'd been arguing with in Arlington early Tuesday, March 26, police said. Jerrell Copeland and the victim were arguing in a car on the unit block of N. Glebe Road before Copleand got out and flashed a gun as he walked away around 1:05 a.m., county officials said. Responding officers established a perimeter, found a person matching the description of the suspect in the 200 block of N. Trenton Street and detained him.  Copeland was charged with Brandishing, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Public Intoxica…
Repeat Offender Pepper Sprayed After Trying To Disarm Arlington Officer: Police Repeat Offender Pepper Sprayed After Trying To Disarm Arlington Officer: Police
Repeat Offender Pepper Sprayed After Trying To Disarm Arlington Officer: Police A 30-year-old Alexandria man was arrested for trying to disarm and assaulting officers during his arrest in Arlington, authorities said. A man later identified as Steven Toussaint was being sought for a larceny that just happened on the 2000 block of Clarendon Boulevard Friday evening, March 22, county officials said. Toussaint had entered the business, selected merchandise and left the store without paying, police said. A lookout was broadcast and a responding officer located an individual matching the description of the suspect near Clarendon Boulevard and N. Rhodes Street. …
Four Homes Later: Failed Arlington Burglar Captured, Cops Say Four Homes Later: Failed Arlington Burglar Captured, Cops Say
Four Homes Later: Failed Arlington Burglar Captured, Cops Say If at first you don't succeed... Maybe don't "try, try again" if you're an allegedly failed burglar. Arlington resident Deonte Bell, 38, went to the well one too many times and was placed behind bars following a string of botched burglaries in the same neighborhood, police say. Officers from the Arlington County Police Department were called shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 17 to investigate a reported burglary in progress when a woman heard loud banging and spotted Bell attempting to get inside by kicking a door. The suspect then left the scene, and while officers were investigat…
Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say
Burglar, 18, Kicks Officers After Stealing Bicycle In Arlington, Police Say An 18-year-old Arlington woman was arrested for assaulting police after stealing a bicycle from a home, authorities said. Angelita Lopez broke into a home on the 1700 block of S. Walter Reed Drive around 7:15 p.m. on March 17, where she was confronted by one victim, county police said. Lopez stole a bicycle then fled the scene. A second victim found Lopez and the bike on 18th Street S. and S. Monroe Street and approached her, police said.  Lopez subsequently assaulted the victim, tried to steal his jewelry, damaged a watch and struck him with a bottle, police said. She …
Grieving Arlington Mom Seeks Support After Son Dies In Motorcycle Crash Grieving Arlington Mom Seeks Support After Son Dies In Motorcycle Crash
Alejandro Portillo Obituary The mother of a 19-year-old Arlington motorcyclist killed in a crash last weekend is seeking support. Maribel Perez is mourning the loss of Alejandro Portillo, who died Sunday, March 10 in the Baileys Crossroads accident. Portillo was heading east on Leesburg Pike in the left through-lane when he collided with an Acura heading west, trying to turn onto Glen Carlyn Drive around 110:10 p.m., authorities said at the time. He was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Acura remained on scene and was uninjured.  "Please help me with expenses to help send my…
Bus Riding Bank Robber Busted With Stolen Cash In Virginia: Police Bus Riding Bank Robber Busted With Stolen Cash In Virginia: Police
Bus Riding Bank Robber Busted With Stolen Cash In Virginia: Police Public transportation didn't serve a bank robber well in Arlington who was busted after being spotted getting off of an ART bus after her heist. Local resident Asia Strong is facing charges following an early-morning robbery at TD Bank in the 3000 block of Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon on Wednesday, officials say. According to the Arlington County Police Department, shortly before 8:30 a.m. on March 13, officers responded to the bank, where Strong allegedly walked into the building, approached a teller, and demanded cash. At no point was a weapon implied or displayed. No injuries were repo…
Married Couple Dead Of CO Poisoning In Arlington Ruled Murder-Suicide: Police Married Couple Dead Of CO Poisoning In Arlington Ruled Murder-Suicide: Police
Married Couple Dead Of CO Poisoning In Arlington Ruled Murder-Suicide: Police A married couple in Arlington died of carbon monoxide poisoning in what authorities have ruled a murder-suicide in Arlington. The deaths of Arlington residents Maria Theista MacKnight and Gregory Cunningham, both 72, were ruled a murder-suicide months after their bodies were found in a North Powhatan Street home, county police announced Tuesday, March 12. Following the grisly discovery, officials launched a death investigation. Maria MacKnight's death was ruled a homicide from carbon monoxide poisoning, while Gregory Cunningham's death was ruled a suicide by the same manner. Their bodies w…
Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police
Fleeing Shoplifter Pushes Cop Before Off-Duty Officer Intervenes In Arlington: Police A fleeing shoplifter didn't get too far in Arlington, police said. Marcus Bailey, 31, had allegedly taken merchandise from a store on S. Hayes Street around 1:40 p.m. Saturday, March 9, bringing police to the scene.  A responding officer found him near 15th Street S. and S. Fern Street and attempted to detain him. Bailey resisted arrest, pushed the officer away and tried to strike the officer, police said. That's when an off-duty officer who was driving in the area saw the struggle and got out of his vehicle to assist in taking the suspect into custody. Bailey sustained minor injurie…
Arlington Murder-Suicide Couple ID'd By Police Arlington Murder-Suicide Couple ID'd By Police
Arlington Murder-Suicide Couple ID'd By Police Police have identified the couple found dead in a murder-suicide in Arlington this week. Nadejda Mossor, 22, and Jason Han, 37, who were in a relationship, were found by maintenance workers conducting a welfare check around 4:15 Monday, March 5, in their home on the 500 block of 12th Street S, police said. "Inside the bedroom, responding officers located an adult male and adult female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds," authorities said.  "Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident is being investigated as an apparent homicide-suicide. Final determination of cause a…
Couple Dead Of Murder-Suicide Found By Maintenance Workers In Arlington: Police Couple Dead Of Murder-Suicide Found By Maintenance Workers In Arlington: Police
Couple Dead Of Murder-Suicide Found By Maintenance Workers In Arlington: Police Police in Arlington are investigating what they are calling a murder-suicide. Police said only that a couple was found dead in their home on the 500 block of 12th Street S. by building maintenance conducting a welfare check around 4:15 Monday, March 5, county police said. "Inside the bedroom, responding officers located an adult male and adult female deceased from apparent gunshot wounds," authorities said.  "Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident is being investigated as an apparent homicide-suicide. Final determination of cause and manner of death will be determined by…
Unlicensed Driver Circles Victim's Car Holding Gun After Argument In Arlington: Police Unlicensed Driver Circles Victim's Car Holding Gun After Argument In Arlington: Police
Unlicensed Driver Circles Victim's Car Holding Gun After Argument In Arlington: Police A 36-year-old man driving on a suspended license was arrested for antagonizing another person with a gun after an assault inside of an Arlington business, police said. Kelvin Gonzalez-Rivas had been arguing with another person inside of a business on the 3100 block of Langston Boulevard around 11:50 a.m. Friday, March 1, county police said. Both parties left the business and got into their respective vehicles, when Gonzalez-Rivas began circling the other person's car holding what appeared to be a firearm, authorities said. Then, he fled the area. Responding officers found identified Gonzal…
District Man Facing Life In Prison For Abduction, Attempted Rape In Virginia, Police Say District Man Facing Life In Prison For Abduction, Attempted Rape In Virginia, Police Say
District Man Facing Life In Prison For Abduction, Attempted Rape In Virginia, Police Say A 25-year-old District man is facing a lifetime behind bars following an attempted sexual assault in Alexandria last month, officials say. Dykwon Perry Davis has been charged by a multi-jurisdictional grand jury from Alexandria, Falls Church, and Arlington, on felony charges following an alleged incident late on Feb. 3 in the Potomac Yard neighborhood. Specifically, Davis was charged with abduction with the intent to defile and attempted rape. If convicted of the abduction charge, Davis will face life in prison. The attempted rape charge carries a maximum term of 10 years. Davis remains i…
Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria
Pasta Restaurant Replacing Arlington Pizzeria A new pasta restaurant will be replacing a shuttered Arlington pizzeria. According to its website, Scolapasta will be moving into the space at 4219 Fairfax Dr., formerly occupied by Roma Pizza. Little is known about Scolapasta, whose website says only that it will offer handmade, fresh pasta. Daily Voice has reached out to the owners for more information. No word yet on an opening date.
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' 'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!'
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' Who is the smartest person in the DMV? A battle of the brains between a Maryland trail planner and Virginia attorney is set for Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the latest Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Arlington attorney Luigi de Guzman will join Silver Spring resident Kevin Belle - also known as Whiskey Ginger - on stage with Canadian psychiatrist Juveria Zaheer as they compete for a $250,000 grand prize. Canada’s sweetheart meets America’s sweetheart #jeopardy pic.twitter.com/J2u01gcvIb — Whiskey Ginger aka Kevin Belle (@whiskeygingdrag) February 23, 2024 During his time …
Armed, Suspended DUI Driver Crashes While Fleeing Cops In Arlington: Police Armed, Suspended DUI Driver Crashes While Fleeing Cops In Arlington: Police
Armed, Suspended DUI Driver Crashes While Fleeing Cops In Arlington: Police A 26-year-old man has been arrested after police say he crashed his car while fleeing police late Monday, Feb. 26 in Arlington. Abraham Mansaray Jr., of Woodbridge, was driving erratically with improper registration and a suspended license when police tried to stop him on Columbia Pike at S. Scott Street around 11 p.m., Arlington County police said. Mansaray failed to stop and fled the scene, during which he struck another vehicle and crashed. Mansaray got out of his vehicle and ran from the area.  Responding officers canvassed the area, found Mansaray, and arrested him. He was taken …
New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police
New Property Owners Find Human Remains During Arlington Walk-Through: Police Because human remains is what everyone wants to find when buying property. And that's exactly what happened to an unfortunate new home owner in Arlington. During a walk-through of a property on the 1300 block of N. Taylor Street, the new property owners came upon human remains around 4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, Arlington County police said. "The Arlington County Police Department is conducting a death investigation with assistance by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will work to positively identify the deceased and determine cause and manner of death," police said.  "Polic…
Unlicensed DUI Driver Crashes, Flips Car, Bites Officer In Arlington: Police Unlicensed DUI Driver Crashes, Flips Car, Bites Officer In Arlington: Police
Unlicensed DUI Driver Crashes, Flips Car, Bites Officer In Arlington: Police A 25-year-old unlicensed Arlington driver was drunk when she struck two cars, flipped her own, fled the scene then bit an officer, police said. Malesha Bruner was heading east on Washington Boulevard around 9:45 p.m. Feb. 22 when she hit a parked, occupied car at 3rd Street N., county police said. Bruner fled westbound on Washington Boulevard when she struck another traveling vehicle, at which point her car overturned, police said. No injuries were reported by the occupants of the two struck vehicles.  Responding officers found Bruner on scene and detained her on suspicion of driving …
Drunken NY Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Arlington Business: Police Drunken NY Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Arlington Business: Police
Drunken NY Man Pulls Gun On Worker After Being Kicked Out Of Arlington Business: Police A 43-year-old New York man kicked out of a Virginia business was arrested for returning to the scene and flashing a gun at an employee, authorities said. Dean Campbell, of Elmont in Nassau County, got the boot from a business on the 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard due to disorderly behavior in Arlington just before 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, county police said. Campbell returned shortly after and began arguing outside the business, at which point he brandished a firearm and advanced towards an employee, "making physical contact," with them, police said. Campbell then fled on foot. Responding o…