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Hanging Juvenile Victim On Playground Saved By Deputies In Stafford Hanging Juvenile Victim On Playground Saved By Deputies In Stafford
Hanging Juvenile Victim On Playground Saved By Deputies In Stafford Authorities in Stafford County saved the life of a juvenile attempting suicide this week. The juvenile called the suicide crisis hotline apparently before hanging himself by a belt at a local playground on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 2:30 p.m., the county sheriff's office said in a release. Deputy J.J. Holetzky quickly lifted the juvenile to relieve pressure on his neck and Deputy M.A. Floirendo assisted in removing the belt from around his neck.  Deputies J.A. Buzzard and C.D. Brown helped secure the young man and ensured he was not injured. Medics confirmed there was no serious injury an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Cops Talk Suicidal Man Down From Springfield Mall Parking Deck Cops Talk Suicidal Man Down From Springfield Mall Parking Deck
Cops Talk Suicidal Man Down From Springfield Mall Parking Deck Police in Fairfax County were able to talk a suicidal man down from a mall parking deck earlier this week. Officers responded to the Springfield Mall where the man was threatening to jump from the roof of the parking garage around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. "Quick-thinking officers engaged the man in conversation to calm him down and bought time for additional resources, including our Crisis Negotiators and Co-Responder units, to respond," the county's police department said.  Negotiators spoke with the man for more than five hours and were able to convince him to step off of the ledg…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out
Mom Of Sailor Who Recently Attempted Suicide On Death Riddled USS George Washington Speaks Out Another sailor on the US Navy ship based in Virginia linked to 10 service member deaths — seven of which were suicides — this year has attempted suicide, according to his mom who is speaking out in an exclusive interview with Daily Voice. The sailor's mom, Amanda, and ER nurse from Kansas, said her son was never one to talk much about his feelings. When he boarded the USS George Washington in December 2021, that trend continued.  So when she learned her son attempted suicide while onboard the ship on Monday, May 9, she wanted to provide a glimpse into what life looks like on …

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by Annie DeVoe & David Cifarelli
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Mom Of Former Miss USA Reveals Final Text Message Before NYC Suicide Mom Of Former Miss USA Reveals Final Text Message Before NYC Suicide
Mom Of Former Miss USA Reveals Final Text Message Before NYC Suicide Cheslie Kryst was almost always smiley and bubbly. She was a high achiever, naturally curious, and spoke up for others.  You'd never guess that behind closed doors that the attorney and former Miss USA battled depression intensely. She hid it expertly, her mom April Simpkins said on a recent episode of "Red Table Talk" hosted by Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith. "Depression is not always marked by someone laying in bed, unable to do anything," Simpkins said. "You know, there are people out there who are high-functioning who can get through the day because they wear the face,…

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by Cecilia Levine & Annie DeVoe