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Woodbridge Mom's Body Found In Trash Truck, Ex-BF Arrested In Newport News For Murder: Cops
A 28-year-old man is being sought in the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Prince William County, police said. The body of Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks was found in a trash collection truck while searching for her on Friday, March 22, Prince William County police said. Brendon Devon White, 30, was arrested in connection with the crime by Newport News police, according to county police. Police say White and Cooks were previously in a relationship and had been living together. The investigation began as a missing person's case on Thursday, March 21 just before 9 p.m., when family members rep…
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30-Year-Old Man Killed In High-Speed Crash With BMW In Centreville: Cops
One person was killed and a second critically injured in a Virginia crash that took the life of a 30-year-old man. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash that killed Sohail Iqbal, of Manassas, VA, just after midnight on Monday, Dec. 4 at the intersection of Lee Highway and Clifton Road in Centreville, Fairfax County police said. A BMW was heading south on Stringfellow Road near the intersection of Route 29 when it struck Iqbal's Hyundai, also going south, as it crossed through the roadway. The collision forced Iqbal across the intersection, onto the embankment there, and into…
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Shooter Apprehended Months After Murder In Northeast DC, Police Say
Police have arrested a suspected shooter more than five months after a 54-year-old woman was found dead in Northeast DC, authorities announced. Southeast DC resident Bobby Gupton, 25, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed in connection to the fatal shooting of Tavonayna Glenn, who has no fixed address, in June, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, officers from the department were called to the 700 block of 19th Street NE to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Glenn in the area. She was prono…
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Police Issue Preliminary Statement On Home Explosion, Standoff In Arlington (
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A Virginia neighborhood was shell-shocked on Monday afternoon when an explosion rocked an area neighborhood. An otherwise quiet afternoon was punctuated at around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4 when officers from the Arlington County Police Department were called to the 800 block of North Burlington Street, where there was reports of shots fired, investigators say. They could not have expected what transpired. According to police investigators, a person discharged a flare gun between 30 and 40 times inside his home and into the surrounding neighborhood, resulting in a massive spectacle that c…
Police & Fire
Arrest Made Shopping Center Shooting, Additional Suspects Possible: Loudoun Sheriff
Police have made an arrest in a Loudoun County shopping plaza shooting. Richard Edmundson, of no fixed addressed, is believed to have shot one person in the parking lot of the Dulles Retail Plaza in Sterling on Nov. 27, the county sheriff said. Police believe there was more than one individual involved in this incident, and the identification of the additional individuals remains under investigation. Edmundson was charged with Malicious Wounding and taken to the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center where he is being held without bond. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. …
Police & Fire
Reston Man Who Made Child Porn, Sexually Assaulted Juvenile May Have More Victims: Arlington PD
Police in Arlington arrested a 21-year-old man for sexually assaulting a juvenile in 2020, they said. Matthew Coble, of Reston, was charged with three counts of indecent liberties with a child and production of child porn, on Friday, Oct. 13. Coble became the center of an investigation on Sept. 18, and is being held in the Arlington County Detention Facility without bond. Based on the investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with past inappropriate encounters with this suspect or who has additional information related to this investigation is ask…
Police & Fire
Baltimore Tech CEO Pava LaPere Died Of Blunt Force Trauma: Cops
Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old tech CEO in Baltimore. Authorities say Pava LaPere died of blunt force trauma in an apartment on the 300 block of West Franklin Street, police in Baltimore said. Her body was found with injuries to her head by police responding to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning, authorities said. The US Marshals have joined the search for Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge for killing the EcoMap Technologies CEO. LaPere was featured in Forbes "30 Under 30" for her "social impact," police have said. …
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Suspect Apprehended After Man Found Shot To Death In Virginia: Sheriff (
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The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has apprehended a shooter who allegedly killed a man overnight in Sterling, authorities announced. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, deputies from the sheriff's officer were called to the 21000 block of Stanford Square to investigate a reported shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a "young adult male" suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. On Saturday afternoon, the sheriff's office announced that a possible shooter has been arrested. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is actively i…
Police & Fire
Police ID Two Killed During Weekend Double Shooting In DC
Two people were killed in a weekend shooting in Northwest DC that remains under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department. Northwest DC resident Luke Whitaker, 29, and 19-year-old Zion Hollingsworth-Hayes, of Silver Spring in Maryland, have been identified by investigators as the two men killed on Saturday, July 22 in the 1400 block of Girard Street NW. Shortly after 9:50 p.m. on Saturday night, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area, where they found one victim and later a second was tracked down in the 1400 block of Fairmont Street. DC Fire and EMS personne…
Police & Fire
One Displaced By Overnight DC Fire
A fast-moving fire left at least one displaced overnight in Northwest DC, officials say. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1400 block of 1st Street NW shortly before midnight where there was a fire that broke out in a rowhome that spread from the second floor to the third. Box Alarm 1400 block 1st St NW. 3 story row dwelling with smoke showing. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 17, 2023 The fire was knocked down and under control early on Monday morning, though the Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region was called in to assist a displ…
Police & Fire
Conspirator From DC Accused Of Role In Double Fatal Motel 8 Shooting In MD
New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department following a double fatal shooting at a Camp Springs motel on Wednesday. Investigators say that Washington, DC resident Keymonte Day, 24, was staying at the motel with 23-year-old Xavier Matthews, of Temple Hills, when a group of men burst into the room and attempted to rob them. Among the suspects was Christopher Jamar Jenkins, 22, of Capitol Heights, and DC native Karon Moore, 26. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the Super 8 Motel in the 5100 block of All…
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Girl Safe After Investigation Into Possible Abduction From Metrobus In DC, Police Say (
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Metro Transit Police say that a girl thought to have been the victim of an abduction on a Metrobus late on Friday night at the Anacostia Station has been found and is safe. A community was on edge on Saturday afternoon when the department released a video of a possible abduction involving a young girl and man involved in an apparent struggle on the bus. The video was taken at 11:47 p.m. on Friday, June 23. VIDEO: MTPD seeking to ID individual in possible abduction at Anacostia Stn last night ~11:47 p.m. Suspect boarded bus, told female victim "let's go!" before removing her & forc…
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Body Pulled From Anacostia River In Southeast DC
A body was pulled from the Anacostia River in Southeast DC, officials confirmed. On Thursday, June 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the river near the boat ramp at Anacostia Park SE to investigate reports of a body in the water. Water rescue assignment Anacostia River along Anacostia Park SE vicinity of the boat ramp. Report of person in the water. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 22, 2023 Following a brief investigation, officials confirmed the rescue effort was actually a body recovery, and the incident is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police Dep…
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Husband Kills Wife, Brother-In-Law In Fairfax County Murder-Suicide: Police (
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The victims of a domestic murder-suicide in Virginia have been identified by the Fairfax County Police Department. At 3:47 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Fairfax County Deputy Chief of Police for Investigations Eli Cory said that they received an emergency 911 call from a housekeeper who came across three bodies in the basement of a home in the 8500 block of Wild Spruce Drive in Springfield. On Friday, April 28, investigators said that they've identified the victims as Meskerem Belachew Solomon, 38, Amanuel Belachew Solomon, 31, and Tiku Berhane Gebreeyesus, 47. All three were pronounced…
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Leaves Two Hospitalized, One Critical, In DC
One person suffered critical injuries and a second was hospitalized when a two-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building in Northeast DC. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, April 21, to the 3200 block of Fort Lincoln Drive where there were reports of heavy smoke and a flames showing at Fort Lincoln Senior Village. 2nd Alarm fire now 3200 block Ft. Lincoln Sr NE. Heavy fire and smoke on 10th floor. 1 victim being removed by #DCsBrVest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 21, 2023 A second alarm was called at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday morn…
Police & Fire
Woman Abducted By Her Child's Father Killed In Police Shootout On VA Highway
An abduction in upstate New York ended in tragedy several states away when the victim, taken taken by the father of her child on her 34th birthday, was killed in a shootout with state police in Virginia hours later. Tatiana David, of Ithaca, NY, was reportedly abducted by Richmond resident Michael C. Davis, 34, shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, when he forced her into a white SUV, prompting New York State Police investigators to issue a statewide alert. ABDUCTED ADULT ALERT: Tatiana David, 34, was last seen on West Hill Circle in the city of Ithaca, Tompkins Co. at 7:20 AM…
Police & Fire
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (
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A death investigation has been launched in Fairfax County after two people were found dead on a trail in Reston, according to police officials. Officers were called at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, to the 2300 block of Players Pond Lane in Reston, where there was a report of two people who were found dead in an area walking path. Preliminarily, this appears to be a domestic-related murder suicide. Detectives continue to investigate. Follow our blog, https://t.co/XTgRJyl4sD for updates when available. — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 22, 2023 According …
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DC Mayor Launches Investigation Into Former Deputy Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Monday that an investigation has been launched into one of her former top aides. John Falcicchio, the mayor’s former Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor of Planning and Development is facing a probe after leaving Bowser’s administration unexpectedly last week under questionable circumstance. Bowser said called the situation “sensitive,” and the investigation is being led by her legal counsel’s office. “I can also tell you that this investigation does not involve any allegations of improprieties related to business transactions,” she said. “There is no reason…
Schools
Threatening Message Found Written At Katherine Johnson Middle School, Police Say
There will be an increased police presence at a Fairfax City middle school on Thursday morning after a threatening message was found inside the building. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, the Fairfax City Police Department issued an alert to the community advising that students at Katherine Johnson Middle School on Jermantown Road will be met with an increased police presence throughout the rest of the day to allow officers to investigate. A threatening message was found written inside of Katherine Johnson Middle School. It is unclear how long ago the message was written. Childre…
Police & Fire
Gunman Accused Of Murdering DC Man Near Nationals Park, Navy Yard Metro Station In Custody: MPD
The Metropolitan Police Department has apprehended a murder suspect following an extensive investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man was murdered blocks from National Park and near the Navy Yard Metro stop. Police say that 31-year-old Tyriq Williams, of Northwest, DC, was identified as a suspect and arrested on Friday, Jan. 20 by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force for his alleged role in the death of Southeast, DC resident Terry Clark earlier this month in the 1200 block of Half Street. Officers were called shortly before 8 p.m. to Half Street in Southeas…
Police & Fire
Maryland State Police: Man Shot, Burned In Intentional Fire In 2021 Murder Under Investigation
Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as they continue to investigate an incendiary fire that was used in an attempt to cover up the murder of a 51-year-old man in Kent County more than a year ago. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2021, firefighters responded to a Daisy Drive residence in Kent County, where there was a report of heavy fire coming from inside the two-story Cape Cod-style home. Investigators said that the home suffered extensive damage during the fire, causing the second floor to collapse onto the first floor, and while searching the residence, first r…
Police & Fire
DC Murder Suspect In Custody Following Lengthy Investigation Into Fatal Summer Shooting: Police
A months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man in Washington, DC over the summer led to the arrest of a wanted suspect, a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson announced. Oxon Hill resident Desmond Gaskin, Jr., has been charged with murder on Monday, Oct. 17 for his alleged role in the shooting of William Whittington, Jr. in Southeast DC in July. Shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, officers from the department were called to the 400 block of Burbank Street in Southeast, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers say they found Whit…
Police & Fire
Afternoon Shooting Under Investigation In Loudoun County: Sheriff's Office
Police in Loudoun County are actively investigating a shooting that appears to have happened in a Sterling home, according to authorities. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office announced shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23 that the agency was conducting an investigation into a shooting in the 700 block of West Church Street in Sterling. Officials said that the victim was located near the area of the reported shooting and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. There is expected to be a heavy police pres…
Police & Fire
Detectives Investigating Fatal Prince George's County Shooting Of Virginia Teen
Detectives have identified a Virginia teen killed in a Capitol Heights shooting over the weekend, authorities say. Carlos Benitez-Arevalo, 19, of Manassas was found suffering from a gunshot wound outside of a gas station on the 1300 block of Richie Road around 2:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, according to Prince George's County police. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, investigators said. Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and a motive. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in connection to the shooting. Anyone who has information relevant to this investiga…
Police & Fire
Outdoor Structure Goes Up In Flames From Car Fire In DC
An outdoor structure in D.C. was set on fire after a car burst into flames beneath it, police said. Just before 4:30 a.m. on August 21, a car fire sent a large outdoor structure up in flames, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Two fire units extinguished the blaze and investigators were at the scene, officials reported. Law enforcement said no injuries were reported.
Police & Fire
Virginia Man Killed Victim In Fiery Home Before Barricading Himself After Crash: Sheriff
A firebug in Virginia is facing a host of charges after a house fire led to a homicide investigation where a suspect attempted to barricade himself away from law enforcement before fleeing, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Spotsylvania resident John Christopher Brown, 37, was arrested following an investigation into a house fire where a man was found dead inside the structure, which was destroyed by the flames, officials said. Shortly after 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 29, a house fire was reported in the 7500 block of Grand Brooks Road. Upon arrival, first responders said tha…
Police & Fire
Virginia Woman Sustains 'Serious Injuries' In Crash With Motorcycle: Sheriff
A 42-year-old Maryland man died in Calvert County after colliding with a driver from Virginia and getting ejected from his custom-made Harley-Davidson motorcycle, police said. Dunkirk resident Paul Preston Gibson, II was riding north on Route 4 in St. Leonard at 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, when he collided with a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander being driven by Roanoke, Virginia resident Enola Gabrielle Bates, 23, near the intersection of Route 765 (the south entrance to St. Leonard Road), according to authorities. Members of the Calvert County Sheriff's office responded to the side-swipe collisi…
Police & Fire
63-Year-Old Woman Assaulted At A Fairfax County Bus Stop Dies Days Later: Police
An Alexandria woman who was attacked at a Fairfax County bus stop earlier this month has died, police said. Michelle Huntley, 63, died on Friday, June 24, more than a week after someone assaulted her on June 17, Fairfax County police said. A passerby saw her lying at a bus stop in the 7800 block of Richmond Highway with a severe wound to her upper body, investigators said. Responders rushed her to a nearby hospital where she remained until her death. Police say they have canvassed the area and spoken with several people, and gone over hours of surveillance footage in the ho…
Police & Fire
(
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A man sexually assaulted a Prince William County grocery store worker on Friday morning, June 24, police said. The man entered the Food Lion on 6306 Hoadly Road in Manassas just before 9 a.m. and spoke with a 58-year-old female employee briefly before walking away, Prince William County police said. The man had visited the store in the past and had spoken to the woman before. Security video shows the man stalking her across the store and watching her across several aisles without her knowledge. At one point, police said, the man exposes himself and masturbates on the woman befor…
Police & Fire
Suspicious Death In Montgomery County Ruled Suicide: Report
A suspicious death in Montgomery County has now been ruled a suicide, according to the MoCoShow. Authorities were investigating after an adult male was found dead inside a home in the 1700 block of East West Highway in Silver Spring just after 12 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, Montgomery County Police said. The department said the possibility of foul play was ruled out in an updated release later the same day. No arrests have been made and there is no known threat to the community, according to police. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is …
Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Southwest DC: Police
A 19-year-old from Washington DC has died from a fatal shooting in the Southwest quadrant of the city, authorities said. Deonte Pittman, of Southeast, DC, was shot and killed in the Unit Block of Galveston Street, Southwest, just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, Metropolitan Police said. Responding officers also learned of a second shooting victim in the Unit Block of Forrester Street, Southwest. That victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to police. Officials are now offering a reward of up to $25,000 to anyone with info…
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