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VA Man With Criminal Charges In WV, MD Arrested For Murder In PA: Police
A Virginia man with a criminal record in both West Virginia and Maryland has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in May, police announced on June 12, 2024. Kameron Lamont (or Lamond) Hymes, 27 of Culpeper, Virginia, has been charged with Criminal Homicide Murder, Felony Possession of a Firearm Prohibited, and Felony Carrying a Firearm Without a License, as well as four misdemeanor counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person, the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police detailed in a release on Wednesday. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in …
Police & Fire
Victim Scares Off Serial Burglar, Caught Trying To Catch Metro: Fairfax County PD
A man linked to four different burglaries in Fairfax County was caught fleeing one of them last month, police said. William Westray, 58, of Maryland, has been linked to four different incident in Dunn Loring, from May 20 to May 24. Officers called to 7900 block of Tire Swing Road around 10:25 a.m. on May 24, was challenged by a victim as he broke into a basement window. When police arrived, he'd already fled the scene. Westray was caught a short distance away as he tried to get on the Metro, police said. Westray has also been linked to incidents on 8200 Block of Bucknell Dr…
Police & Fire
Wanted
: Man Follows, Exposes Himself To Shopper In Tysons TJ Maxx, Police Say
Police in Fairfax County are seeking the man who exposed himself to a victim at a store in Tysons. The man, pictured above, followed the shopper at a TJ Maxx store on the 8300 block of Leesburg Pike and exposed himself around 2 p.m. on May 25, county police said. The suspect then fled the store before police arrival. Officers were able to view security footage which showed the suspect following the victim and exposing himself. The suspect was described as a black man, 5’9” -5’11”, and in his 20’s. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call…
Police & Fire
3 Dead In Fairfax County Freight Train Accident ID'd As Young Soccer Player, Mom, Friend
Police have released details in a train accident that left three people including a mother and her child dead earlier this week in Fairfax County. Yeraldin Pardo, 28, of Lincolnia, was on the elevated tracks at Accotink Park Road in Springfield with her 8-year-old son and 28-year-old Diego Arriaza, of Annandale, around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, county police said. I can only thank God for the years I had with Eli and you my dear little sister Yeraldin Pardo. You will forever be in... Posted by Astrid Pimentel-Mejia on Thursday, June 6, 2024 The freight train struck Arr…
Police & Fire
Girl Found Unclothed, Unattended Leads To Child Neglect Charges For Mother In Virginia: Police
A mother in Prince William County is facing charges after her 4-year-old daughter was found by a Good Samaritan unclothed and left alone in Woodbridge, police say. Sara Carolina Alonso, 24, is facing felony child neglect charged after two young girls were left unattended and had to be evaluated by fire and rescue personnel on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. Sara Carolina Alonso Prince William County Police At around noon on June 3, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the Bayvue Apartments in the 1400 block of Bayside Avenue, where there w…
Police & Fire
8th DUI For Unlicensed Driver With Unrestrained Child In Stafford Crash With Ambulance: Cops
A 68-year-old Stafford man with seven prior DUIs was found drunk behind the wheel yet again, this time with an unrestrained child, authorities said. Homer Maxey had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and admitted to drinking 12-ounce beers just before the collision with a Fauquier County Ambulance on Warrenton and Poplar roads just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. A quick look at Maxey’s background uncovered he had seven previous DUIs and was driving on an unlicensed and revoked license, due to those DUI charges. Inside of the vehicle, a dep…
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Girl's Bomb Threat Clears Virginia Mall, Police Say
A 12-year-old girl was found responsible for a bomb threat that evacuated a mall in northern Virginia last week, authorities said. The threat against the Manassas Mall on Sudley Road was shared to Instagram on May 22. The mall was evacuated just after 8:50 a.m. as a precaution and officers determined there was no active threat to the mall, police said. The girl was identified on Tuesday, May 28, the PWCPD said. "After consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in an informal action and will be handled through the juvenile diversion process," police said in a statemen…
Police & Fire
Police Investigation Closes Manassas Street, School Shelters In Place (
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An investigation along a Manassas street prompted a shelter-in-place for a nearby school on Thursday, May 9, authorities said. City police said only that Dean Elementary School was sheltering in place amid an investigation along Dean Park Lane around 2:30 p.m. as a precaution for a nearby investigation. "We have a police drone up and a heavy presence in the area as the investigation continues," police said. "The schools are safe and will resume regular activity with on time dismissal."
Police & Fire
Three Northeast DC Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire (
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Several homes in Northeast DC were damaged by a fast-moving two-alarm fire that rapidly spread. A house fire was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon inside a two-story wood-frame home in the 3700 block of 24th Street NE, officials say. 2 Alarm Fire 3700 block 24th St NE. Fully involved 2 story wood frame detached house. Fire has extended to adjacent home. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/y4AvWnAHjg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 1, 2024 Upon arrival, DC Fire and EMS crews were met by flames showing from the second floor of the home with heavy, dark smoke billowing t…
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Bomb Threat Clears Prince William County School (
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A bomb threat was called into a Prince William County elementary school Thursday morning, April 25, police said. Authorities were on scene at T Clay Wood Elementary School in Nokesville as of 10:15 a.m. a report of a bomb threat to the school. No devices were located and the school was evacuated temporarily. Patrons will be allowed back inside following a search of the school.
Police & Fire
Woman Forced Into Woods By Stranger Who Sexually Assaulted Her In Prince William County: Cops
Police are searching for the man who a 35-year-old woman said grabbed her and sexually assaulted her in Manassas over the weekend. The victim was walking near Fairmount Avenue and Anvil Drive between 11:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 and 12:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, when she was grabbed by a complete stranger, Prince William County police said. The man forced the victim into a nearby wooded area where she was sexually assaulted. The two eventually separated, and the victim called the police. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact police. …
Police & Fire
Police ID Maryland Man Killed During Mass Northeast DC Shooting; Gunmen At Large
New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after the fatal mass shooting in the Carver-Langston neighborhood in Northeast DC on Wednesday night that left a Maryland man dead. Largo resident Aubrey McLeod, 29, has been identified by investigators as the person killed by shooters in an incident that left five others - including two children - hospitalized, officials say. #Update: Chief Smith holds a news conference on the shooting that injured 6 people in the 1100 block of 21st Street Northeast tonight. pic.twitter.com/B6DRhDMQYJ — DC Police Department (@DCPolice…
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Arrested For Murder Of Teen At Brookland Metro Station In Northeast DC
A 16-year-old has been arrested days after a teenager was gunned down when a fracas broke out inside a DC Metro platform, according to investigators. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police Department announced that a shooter has been arrested and charged as a juvenile with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Avion Evans in the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE. The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4. Chief Smith announces an arrest in last Thursday’s fatal shooting at the Brookland Metro Station. A 1…
Police & Fire
Police Helicopter Hones In On Gunman Shooting In, Out Of Virginia Home: Cops
A 43-year-old Fairfax County man is in custody after he fired shots inside and outside of his own townhouse, police said. Mark Ellsbury was under the influence and shooting in and out of his townhouse on the 11900 block of Barrell Cooper Court in Reston when police were called to the scene around 1:35 a.m. Monday, April 8, according to Fairfax County police. As officers approached the townhouse, additional gunshots were heard causing officers to take cover and request additional resources. With the assistance of the FCPD's helicopter unit, officers saw Ellsbury outside his home holding a h…
Police & Fire
Suspects Shot At Special Police Officer During Dispute In Southeast DC Building: MPD
The Metropolitan Police Department is attempting to track down suspects who shot at a Special Police Officer in Southeast DC on Wednesday night. Shortly before 6:30 p.m. on April 3, the suspects and officer, who was working at a business in the area, were involved in an argument in the 400 block of 14th Street SE that escalated. According to police, as the suspects were leaving the establishment, one of them fired a handgun toward the officer before both fled the scene. No injuries were reported. The suspects were caught on camera on Wednesday, and the department released photos on …
News
Boyfriend Strangled Ex Repeatedly During Harrowing Labor Day Weekend In DC, Feds Say
The District man who terrorized his ex-girlfriend during Labor Day weekend last summer is facing federal prison time after being convicted of assaulting her during a domestic dispute. On Wednesday, federal authorities announced that Jeffrey Strange, 29, was found guilty of strangling his ex after a series of startling events in September 2023. According to the government's evidence, at approximately 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2023, Strange began incessantly calling the woman to determine her whereabouts, before tracking her down the following morning at around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 4. Prosecut…
Police & Fire
Infiniti Linked To Double Fatal Mass Shooting On St. Patrick's Day In DC Located, Police Say
It took less than 24 hours for members of the Metropolitan Police Department to track down a vehicle that was linked to Sunday's mass shooting in Northwest DC that left two dead and five hospitalized. On Tuesday, Investigators released a photo of a vehicle of interest - a black Infiniti - that may have been involved in the shooting that left Southeast resident Anthony Brown, and Baltimore resident Jay Lucks, both 32, dead. The following morning, the department announced that the vehicle has been located, but no suspects have been identified or apprehended as of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, …
News
Residents Evacuated From Northwest DC Apartment Building For Carbon Monoxide Incident
Some residents in a Northwest DC apartment building had to be temporarily evacuated on Wednesday morning due to a carbon monoxide leak. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1700 block of Columbia Road NW, where there was elevated levels of CO reported in a multi-story building, though the source remains unclear. As of 11:30 a.m. on March 13, officials said that two apartments were alerted to the incident and certain residents were evacuated as a precaution "where necessary." There were no reported injuries or illnesses. Crews were still working to search for the source of th…
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Struck Power Pole, Leading To Electrical Discharge In Northwest DC
First responders in Northwest DC were treated to an "unusual incident" on Tuesday afternoon when a tractor-trailer struck a power pole, leading to a brief electrical discharge. Some locals were left without power after the truck hit the pole at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Madison Street NW shortly after noon on March 12, officials say. Twitter/@dcfireems The driver was able to escape the truck without incident, though there was a power outage in the area that Pepco crews were working to repair later on Tuesday afternoon. Twitter/@dcfireems Following the crash, a small fire b…
Police & Fire
Warehouse Stabbing Suspect Sought In Stafford: Sheriff
Police in Stafford County are asking the public's help in locating a 22-year-old stabbing suspect. Leonard Pratt Jr., of Port Royal, was physically fighting with another man at a warehouse at Genesis Logistics on Bradburn Place around 1:40 p.m. March 8, when he pulled out a knife, the county sheriff's office said. Pratt fled the scene and the victim went to a local hospital. "After talking with witnesses, reviewing camera footage, and collecting evidence, Deputy Harding uncovered what occurred," the sheriff's office said. "The suspect and victim agreed to engage in mutual combat whe…
News
Gunman Charged With Murdering Popular Teenager On DC Metro Train: Feds
The 23-year-old man accused of killing 17-year-old Brendan Ofori on a Metro rail car in DC is facing federal charges, authorities announced on Wednesday. On March 6, District resident Keith Williams was indicted on a first-degree murder while armed charge following the fatal shooting of the teen on a Green Line Metro train. According to the indictment, on May 28, 2023, Williams and Ofori were traveling separately when the latter got onto a southbound train at the West. Hyattsville Metro Station. Prosecutors say that Williams was captured on video entering the Stadium Armory Metro Stat…
Police & Fire
Barricaded Person Set Fire In Southeast DC Apartment Building During Standoff (
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A barricaded man caused chaos for some in Southeast DC on Monday afternoon after starting a fire while in the middle of a standoff, officials say. Some evacuations were required inside a building when a fire was reported in the third floor of an apartment building that had to be contained by sprinklers. Update Box Alarm 900 block 5th St SE. Fire 3rd floor apartment result of barricaded individual. Individual in custody & being evaluated by EMS. Sprinkler activation contained fire now extinguished. A number of senior Citizens have been safely evacuated. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/7px…
Police & Fire
Hours-Long Manhunt For Chainsaw-Wielding Man Ends In Stafford
An hours-long manhunt for a chainsaw-wielding burglary suspect ended successfully Monday, March 4 in Stafford County, authorities said. Shawn Kimmitz of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said the man, who had tried breaking into a home on Musselman Road around 7 a.m., was captured at Rappahannock Landing in the mid-morning hours. The suspect, whose name was not released, also had a hammer and tried breaking into a car on another block nearby. Additional information is expected to be released.
Business
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail:
Cpsc
Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks. Products subject to the recall: Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
Traffic
Metro Station Evacuated For Smoke On Platform In Southeast DC (
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Some Metro riders in Southeast DC got a scare on Thursday afternoon after first responders evacuated a station and temporarily suspended service due to smoky conditions caused by a fire. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Feb. 15, DC Fire and EMS personnel reported that they were called to the Eastern Market Metro station, where there was smoke on the platform, officials say. At app 12:50p, the operator Silver Line train 638 at Eastern Market reported an "explosion" on their train, and resulting heavy smoke. Further details to come. — @MetroReasons@thepit.social (@MetroReasons) February 15, 2024 …
Police & Fire
Two Injured In Northeast DC Shooting Near Chinese Carryout Restaurant: MPD (
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An investigation has been launched following a shooting near a Chinese carryout spot in Northeast DC that capped off a busy day for the Metropolitan Police Department. Overnight, officers were called to the 1700 block of North Capitol Street NE, where there was a reported shooting that happened - at least in part - inside the Yeung Fong restaurant, Assistant Chief Ramey Kyle said. Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1700 B/O North Capitol Street N.E. No Lookout. Have Info? Call 202-727-9099 or Text 50411 — DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) February 15, 2024 Upon arrival, first res…
Police & Fire
Double Stabbing Suspect Killed By Police, Victim Dies In Manassas (
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Two people have died in a stabbing-turned officer-involved shooting in Prince William County Tuesday, Feb. 13, authorities said. Police were called to a home on the 7000 block of Infantry Road in Manassas around 3:30 p.m., where two people had been stabbed, county police said. Officers opened fire, killing the knife-wielding man near the front entrance of the building, whose identity had not been released as of press time. One of the two people stabbed by the man had died as of 7:20 p.m. The other remained critical, police said. A knife was recovered at the scene and the identities of the…
Police & Fire
'Reckless Driving Meet-Up' Causes Chaos For Officers In Area: Police
Chaos ensued for police who broke up what they called a “reckless driving meet-up” in Montgomery County over the weekend. The Takoma Park Police Department arrived to investigate the meet-up at the intersection of New Hampshire and Ethan Allen Avenues around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 and saw several vehicles doing burnouts, donuts, and other dangerous maneuvers surrounded by a large crowd. The crowd subsequently surrounded the patrol vehicles and began hitting their hoods and bumpers, as well as taunting the police. Officers then activated their emergency lights and sirens in an atte…
Police & Fire
Man Shot At Hilton Hotel In Alexandria: Report
A man was shot Monday night, Jan. 22 at a Hilton hotel in Alexandria, NBC Washington reports. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center on Seminary Road, the outlet said. The man was hospitalized with serious injuries and a suspect was in custody, according to NBC. There is a moderate police presence in the 5000 block of Seminary Rd. for a weapon violation. Suspect is in custody and the weapon was recovered. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.There is no threat to the public stemming from this incident. — Alexandria Police (…
Police & Fire
Homeless Man Steals Car, Burglarizes 2 Homes In Leesburg: Police
A homeless man who stole a car then burglarized two homes has been arrested in Loudoun County, police said. A man later identified as Allen Goins, 42, stole a car left running from a home on the 100 block of Lawson Road SE in Leesburg around 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, local police said. A few minutes later, a Leesburg police officer saw the car in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, however Goins failed to yield and began instead headed northbound on the Route 15 bypass. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehic…
Police & Fire
Shooter Who Missed The Mark Outside Virginia Tex Mex Restaurant Arrested, Police Say
The man who missed the mark and accidentally struck an acquaintance during a shooting earlier this month at a Prince William County restaurant has been apprehended, police say. Alexandria resident Kerin Argueta Cruz, 23, was arrested on Wednesday morning following an investigation into a shooting outside the Palace Tex Mex Grill on Richmond Avenue in Woodbridge. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the eatery after receiving reports of shots fired in the parking lot of the shopping center, one of which struck …
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