PWC Man Arrested For Hit-Run Crash That Left Stafford Pedestrian In Rehab: Sheriff PWC Man Arrested For Hit-Run Crash That Left Stafford Pedestrian In Rehab: Sheriff
PWC Man Arrested For Hit-Run Crash That Left Stafford Pedestrian In Rehab: Sheriff A Prince William County man is facing serious charges after a hit-and-run crash in Stafford left one pedestrian hospitalized and another critically injured. Gainesville resident Nicolas Hartman, 26, was apprehended nearly two months after a hit-and-run left the pair with potentially life-altering injuries, authorities announced on Monday. The crash happened just after 10 p.m. on Nov. 1 on Mine Road near Greenspring Drive, according to a Stafford County Police spokesperson.  Two pedestrians pushing a shopping cart were struck by a Volkswagen Jetta GLI, and the driver - now identified a…
Manhunt Underway: Suspect Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Girl In Virginia: Police Manhunt Underway: Suspect Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Girl In Virginia: Police
Manhunt Underway: Suspect Wanted For Inappropriately Touching Girl In Virginia: Police Police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a juvenile girl walking in Arlington. The incident was reported at around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 in the 5100 block of 8th Road South, police said. The juvenile victim told officers that she was walking outside when a man approached her from behind, touched her inappropriately from behind, and fled the scene on foot. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect, described as a heavy-set Hispanic man, who is approximately 5-foot-6, and was wearing all-black clothing. The investigation into the incid…
Speeding Driver Killed In Fiery Late-Night Crash In Manassas, Police Say Speeding Driver Killed In Fiery Late-Night Crash In Manassas, Police Say
Speeding Driver Killed In Fiery Late-Night Crash In Manassas, Police Say A speeding driver was killed late Saturday night when a car veered off the road, flipped multiple times, and caught fire in Prince William County, authorities said. First responders were called shortly before midnight on Dec. 21 on Dec. 21 to the area of Lake Jackson Drive near Blandsford Drive, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash involving a 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI. According to investigators from the Prince William County Police Department, the driver of the Volkswagen was speeding northbound when the vehicle left the roadway, hit a utility pole in a field, and flipped repeat…
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Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger
Nissan, Honda Eye Potential Merger Two of the world's biggest automakers may soon become one. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to discuss a potential merger aimed at revolutionizing the future of mobility and electrification.  Announced on Monday, Dec. 23, the goal is to establish a joint holding company that could significantly impact the automotive landscape, and potentially make the combined corporation the world's third-largest auto manufacturer. The merger aims to accelerate initiatives for carbon neutrality and zero traffic fatalities by pooling reso…
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America $944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America
$944M Christmas Eve Miracle? Major Mega Millions Jackpot Eyed Across America Some Lottery players are hopeful that Santa leaves a $944 million present under the Christmas tree this year. The Mega Millions jackpot is wrapping up the holiday season with a jaw-dropping prize estimated at $944 million - with a $429.4 million cash option - for the drawing on Tuesday, Dec. 24, making it the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history, just in time to pay off some holiday bills. No ticket hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing, and now, the odds-defying prize could make someone’s holiday dreams come true.  Two of the top 10 largest Mega Millions jackpots ever hi…
Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Three Minors Apprehended Following DC Carjacking, Police Say Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Three Minors Apprehended Following DC Carjacking, Police Say
Pursuit In Maryland Ends With Three Minors Apprehended Following DC Carjacking, Police Say Seat Pleasant police stopped a carjacking chase in its tracks Sunday night, capturing three juveniles and recovering a handgun after a pursuit that stretched across town, officials say. The chase began around 9:45 p.m. when officers spotted a stolen vehicle in the 5700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway after it had been reported carjacked out of Washington, DC.  With help from the Metropolitan Police Department's helicopter, officers attempted to pull the car over, police say, but the driver refused to stop, sparking a lengthy pursuit. The chase ended around 10:30 p.m. in the 28…
DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police
DC Burglar’s Shot At Gun Store Ends With Alarm, Not Firearms For Masked Man In Virginia: Police A District man was caught red-handed trying to break into a Springfield gun store during an attempted early morning heist on Friday morning, authorities say. Preston Adams, 20, was arrested after triggering a commercial burglary alarm at Dominion Defense on Fullerton Road around 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 20, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The same store was targeted earlier this year, though the would-be thieves were also thwarted. A store employee watching surveillance cameras reportedly saw Adams attempting to force his way inside and called the police. Officers arrived qui…
Worker Killed After Being Trapped By Partial Building Collapse In Northwest DC (UPDATED) Worker Killed After Being Trapped By Partial Building Collapse In Northwest DC (UPDATED)
Worker Killed After Being Trapped By Partial Building Collapse In Northwest DC (Updated) A worker had to be rescued in Northwest DC on Monday morning when a row home partially collapsed and left them trapped, officials say. Shortly before 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 23, a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson issued an alert advising of a collapse of a two-story row house with entrapment in the 1100 block of V Street NW. As of noon on Monday afternoon, the worker was still trapped inside, according to the agency. Collapse with entrapment 1100 block V St NW. significant collapse rear of 2 story row house with a worker severely trapped. Working to shore and secure hazard area. Rescue operation…
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Fairfax County (Developing) A man was killed in a pedestrian crash that shut down part of Route 28 in Fairfax County on Monday morning, officials said. First responders were called to a stretch of the roadway in Chantilly at around 7 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the area of Poplar Tree Road, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. VA-28 NB at VA-657( Walney Road). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right travel lanes remain blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using two left lanes. Delays begin before US-29 and extend on I-66. An extended closure is expected. — MATOC Alerts (@MA…
Virginia Death Row Killers Have Sentences Commuted By Biden Virginia Death Row Killers Have Sentences Commuted By Biden
Virginia Death Row Killers Have Sentences Commuted By Biden In a historic move just two days before Christmas, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, including individuals with ties to Virginia.  Their sentences have been reclassified from execution to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, the White House announced. This clemency decision aligns with President Biden’s long-standing opposition to the federal death penalty, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder. Biden’s administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions upon taking office, effectively halting the prac…
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States
Brewing Tensions: Starbucks Strike Expands To 9 States A Starbucks workers' strike, which began in select stores, has expanded to nine states as employees push for better wages and working conditions during the holiday rush. The strike, led by Starbucks Workers United, demands higher pay and improved staffing to address what employees describe as chronic understaffing during peak hours.  Workers at dozens of stores in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania joined the strike over the weekend. Starbucks has a total of about 16,000 stores in the US and around 35,000 worldwide. Over the weekend, picket lines formed at high-traffic stores in N…
New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Rain, Sleet, Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Rain, Sleet, Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing
New Update - Christmas Eve Clipper To Bring Rain, Sleet, Snow, Slippery Travel: Here's Timing A quick-moving Alberta Clipper will sweep west to east on Christmas Eve, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain, causing slick travel. Skies will be mostly sunny on Monday, Dec. 23, with high temperatures ranging from the mid-20s. to around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as the system moves in. Precipitation is expected from about just before daybreak to the early afternoon on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies  throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Slippery travel is expected in the shaded areas the AccuWeather map in the first image above. In areas farther north an…
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics
Red, Blue, And You: New Tool Lets Homebuyers Check Neighbors' Politics Homebuyers are increasingly considering political leanings when choosing neighborhoods, according to a brand-new report.  Real estate agents note that clients prioritize communities aligning with their political views, seeking compatibility beyond traditional factors like schools and safety, the Axios story says. This trend may lead to more politically homogeneous neighborhoods, potentially impacting local governance and community interactions. Additionally, new real estate platforms, such as Oyssey, provide insights into neighborhood political affiliations, further enabling buyers to…
Christmas Eve Storm Update: Here's Latest On Alberta Clipper System Headed East Christmas Eve Storm Update: Here's Latest On Alberta Clipper System Headed East
Christmas Eve Storm Update: Here's Latest On Alberta Clipper System Headed East Parts of the Northeast will see up to a half-foot of snow from an Alberta Clipper that will sweep through from west to east on Christmas Eve. On Monday, Dec. 23, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as the system moves in. Precipitation, including snow, sleet, and rain, is expected from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Northern and inland areas will likely see heavier accumulations, with 1 to 3 inches expected in lighter blue zones in the first image above from AccuWeather. Between …
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix
Landmark Deal For FIFA Women’s World Cup Marks First For Netflix FIFA has partnered with Netflix to grant the streaming platform exclusive US broadcasting rights for the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  This agreement marks the first time Netflix will fully acquire rights to a global sports event, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s soccer. FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the deal as a pivotal step for the sport. “This agreement sends a strong message about the real value of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the global women’s game,” Infantino said. “Netflix’s commitment underscores the tournament’s importance and helps elevat…
IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know
IRS Sending Special Payments To 1 Million Americans: Here's What To Know The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will issue automatic payments this month to nearly one million taxpayers who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.  These payments aim to assist eligible individuals who missed claiming the credit, which provides up to $1,400 per person for those who didn’t receive the full amount of their Economic Impact Payments (EIPs). Who Will Receive Payments? Eligible taxpayers include those who filed a 2021 tax return but either left the Recovery Rebate Credit field blank or entered $0 despite qualifying. Payments wil…
Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing
Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing It's beginning to look a lot like much of the Northeast will see a new round of snowfall on Christmas Eve. Ahead of the storm, Sunday, Dec. 22, will remain sunny but bitterly cold as Arctic air continues to grip the region, according to the National Weather Service. On Monday, Dec. 23, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as an Alberta Clipper system moves in from the west. Precipitation, including snow, sleet, and rain, is expected from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Dec. 24. A mix of rai…
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies
This Trendy Treat Is Rolling Into Spotlight As Sweet Complement To Christmas Cookies Move over gingerbread and sugar cookies — sesame balls are quietly making their way onto holiday dessert tables this year.  Traditionally found in Chinese, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines, these golden, chewy orbs are earning a buzzworthy reputation as a standout complement to classic Christmas sweets. Known as Jian Dui in Chinese cuisine and Bánh Cam in Vietnamese culture, sesame balls are made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with sweet fillings like red bean or lotus paste, and fried to perfection.  The result? A crispy exterior coated in toasted sesame seeds, with a sa…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $92M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, Dec. 21 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $92 million with a $42.1 million cash option after there was no winner in the past week. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 with a $103 million jackpot at stake. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 01-12-17-21-58 with a Powerball of 01 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching al…
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season
Think You Have What It Takes To Win ‘Survivor’? Online Casting Now Open For 2025 Season "Survivor," the long-running CBS reality competition series, is now casting for its 49th season, set to film in spring 2025.  Contestants will compete for the title of Sole Survivor and a $1 million prize. Since its debut, "Survivor" has challenged contestants to navigate alliances, endure physical and mental trials, and develop strategies to outlast their competitors. Participants are divided into tribes and placed in remote locations where they must adapt to their surroundings and build relationships to advance in the game. Here's what to know: Filming dates: Mid-April to mid-May …
Short-Lived Police Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Ends With Virginia Woman In Custody: Sheriff Short-Lived Police Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Ends With Virginia Woman In Custody: Sheriff
Short-Lived Police Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle Ends With Virginia Woman In Custody: Sheriff An Alexandria woman landed in jail after a sharp-eyed Stafford County deputy spotted her behind the wheel of a stolen car Friday morning. Around 8:50 a.m. on Dec. 20, a deputy identified a stolen Hyundai heading south on Richmond Highway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, prompting a call for backup as the car passed Centreport Parkway, officials said. The driver, later identified as 49-year-old Jenny Nahas, attempted to evade law enforcement by weaving through lanes before turning onto Enon Road, then Porter Lane beforee ultimately pulling into a random driveway, when a hi…
Slurring School Bus Driver Arrested For DUI With Students On Board In Virginia, Sheriff Says Slurring School Bus Driver Arrested For DUI With Students On Board In Virginia, Sheriff Says
Slurring School Bus Driver Arrested For DUI With Students On Board In Virginia, Sheriff Says A Virginia school bus driver is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after authorities say he drove part of a route with children onboard before being stopped by a school aid. Deputies in Hanover County were called to Laurel Meadow Elementary School around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, where there was a report of a bus driver possibly experiencing a medical issue.  When deputies arrived, they found 68-year-old Danny Ray Spence, of Henrico, showing signs of impairment, including slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on him, according to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Inves…
New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff
New Mexico Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of 35 Pounds Of Pot, Kilo Of Coke In Virginia: Sheriff What started as a routine traffic stop in New Mexico landed two men behind bars after a Stafford County drug raid turned up a staggering haul of illegal substances, firearms, and cash. Gesiah Hill, 22, and Henry Rojas, 24, were arrested following a search of their home on Red Currant Way in Rappahannock Landing on Dec. 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Henry Rojas and Gesiah Hill. Stafford County Sheriff The massive seizure led to the recovery of (values are estimates): 1 kilo of cocaine, valued at $30,000; 35 pounds of marijuana, worth $122,500; 1,000 THC vap…
Third Suspect Arrested For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting: Police (UPDATED) Third Suspect Arrested For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting: Police (UPDATED)
Third Suspect Arrested For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting: Police (Updated) A third person has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones in Virginia. Spotsylvania resident Eric Costley, 23, joined suspects Elijah Musgrove, 22, and Izaiah Jabbar Daniels, 21, behind bars after being apprehended by investigators from the Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities announced. Izaiah Jabbar Daniels (left) and Elijah Musgrove Fredericksburg Police Police said the shooting, which occurred early on Dec. 14 in the 400 block of William Street, stemmed from an altercation between known parties. Officers arri…
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65 MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65
MLB Stolen Base, Runs Scored King Rickey Henderson Dies At 65 Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball’s career steals and runs scored leader, widely considered to be one of the greatest leadoff hitters in baseball history, has died at age 65.  Henderson, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, died while hospitalized with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. Persuaded by his mother to pursue baseball over football, Henderson began a 25-year career that saw him redefine speed and swagger in the sport. Henderson debuted with the Oakland A’s in 1979, quickly capturing fans' hearts with his record-breaking stolen bases, powerful leadoff…
Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ. Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming
White Christmas Eve? Here's When Next Round Of Snow Could Be Coming The next round of snowfall during what's been an active weather pattern could be coming on Christmas Eve in much of the Northeast, with snow showers possible in parts of the mid-Atlantic. See the image above from AccuWeather for a look at areas where forecast models say snow and snow showers are possible along the East Coast on Tuesday, Dec. 24 (shown in the lighter shades of blue). A weak storm is likely to move quickly eastward from the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley during the day on Dec. 24 and then through the central Appalachians, the mid-Atlantic and New England from the evening hours o…
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In DC New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday's 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Potentially Historic $862M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Dec. 20 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $862 million with a $392.1 million cash option. The winning numbers were 02-20-51-56-67 with a Mega Ball of 19 and a Megaplier of 2X. If won at that level, the jackpot would be the largest Mega Millions prize ever won in December and the seventh largest in Mega Millions history, according to the Lottery officials MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23. L…
Alexandria Hit-Run Driver Who Fled Fatal Crash In Fairfax County Arrested Months Later: Police Alexandria Hit-Run Driver Who Fled Fatal Crash In Fairfax County Arrested Months Later: Police
Alexandria Hit-Run Driver Who Fled Fatal Crash In Fairfax County Arrested Months Later: Police An Alexandria driver accused of striking and killing a Springfield man on a sidewalk before fleeing the scene and abandoning his vehicle has been charged months after the fatal crash, authorities announced. Caleb Allison, 26, has been charged with felony hit-and-run after detectives say he struck 43-year-old Julio Cesar Pasassi with his car on Franconia Road near Elder Avenue on Sept. 13 and then fled. Investigators from the Fairfax County Police Department determined that Allison was driving eastbound on Franconia Road when his car veered off the road, hitting Pasassi, who was walking on t…