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Body Found In Alexandria River Body Found In Alexandria River
Body Found In Alexandria River A man's body was found in an Alexandria river on Wednesday, April 24, police said. Officers were called to the 4100 block of Mount Vernon Avenue near Four Mile Park around 1:30 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department said. The adult male was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is expected to determine the cause and manner of death. Earlier in the week, Alexandria police announced a suspicious death investigation on North Henry Street. They said only that an injured man was found at the scene and later pronounced dead.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Police Seeking Gunman Who Shot Father, 5-Year-Old Daughter In Northeast DC Police Seeking Gunman Who Shot Father, 5-Year-Old Daughter In Northeast DC
Police Seeking Gunman Who Shot Father, 5-Year-Old Daughter In Northeast DC The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a wanted man who allegedly shot a father and his 5-year-old daughter in Northeast DC overnight. Investigators have identified 29-year-old Alante Partlow as a suspect who is wanted for a late-night shooting on Tuesday night, officials say.  At around 11:30 p.m. on April 23, police say that officers were called to the 4800 block of North Capitol Street NE, where they found a man and his daughter suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were treated and taken to local hospital for treatment of …

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by Zak Failla
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Bomb Threat Clears High School In Alexandria (VIDEO) Bomb Threat Clears High School In Alexandria (VIDEO)
Bomb Threat Clears High School In Alexandria (Video) A bomb threat that cleared a Fairfax County high school turned out to be bogus, police said. West Potomac High School in Belle Haven was evacuated Wednesday morning, April 24 for a threat called in over the phone, police said. Out of an abundance of caution, the students were moved from the school to an alternate location as our EOD conducts a search. The search yielded negative results, police said. Video shared to X shows students sitting outside during the investigation. West Potomac HS in Alexandria, VA evacuated after bomb threat. Video from the scene. @nbcwashington pic.twit…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police
Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police A patient at a psychiatric facility in the DC area has been identified as the person responsible for calling in bomb threats that caused chaos for school officials and police in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, April 23, Maryland State Police received multiple calls for bomb threats targeting Montgomery County Public Schools, leading to a busy day for investigators.  As a result of the calls, Wootton High School was put into a shelter and place and Einstein High School administration evacuated its students while police K9 searched the areas. During the investigation, the Montg…

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by Zak Failla
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Cruel Woman Dumps Pup With Broken Leg Along Woodbridge Roadway, Police Say Cruel Woman Dumps Pup With Broken Leg Along Woodbridge Roadway, Police Say
Cruel Woman Dumps Pup With Broken Leg Along Woodbridge Roadway, Police Say Police in Prince William County have opened an animal cruelty investigation following the discovery of an injured chihuahua. A woman in a black Nissan left the dog along Oakwood Drive and Armada Place in Woodbridge around 4:39 p.m. Sunday, April 21, county police said. A good Samaritan found the dog with a broken leg near a guardrail in the area and called authorities. The dog, described as a 1 or 2-year-old brown chihuahua mix, was taken to the Animal Services Center for medical treatment. Animal Control. Now, police are seeking help from the public to identify the dog and obtain inf…

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by Cecilia Levine
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School Counselor 'Headbutts' 11-Year-Old Fairfax County Middle Schooler: Cops School Counselor 'Headbutts' 11-Year-Old Fairfax County Middle Schooler: Cops
School Counselor 'Headbutts' 11-Year-Old Fairfax County Middle Schooler: Cops A 44-year-old middle school guidance counselor has been charged with assault after headbutting an 11-year-old student in Fairfax County, police said. The Glasgow Middle School student called Lorton's Craig Small a "derogative" name on Tuesday, April 16, county police said. Small proceeded to "headbutt" the boy and carry him out of the cafeteria, police said. Detectives obtained a warrant for misdemeanor assault and battery for Small. No mugshot is available due to summons releasable warrant. Small has been a school counselor at Glasgow Middle School since August of 2021. Anyone with i…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Community Center Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Virginia Teen: Cops Community Center Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Virginia Teen: Cops
Community Center Worker Had Inappropriate Relationship With Virginia Teen: Cops A 23-year-old community center employee in Fairfax County has been arrested for having a relationship with a minor, police said. Zoha Sultan, of Lorton, became the center of an investigation on Thursday, April 11, when co-workers told police she'd been having a relationship with a teen attending the Lorton Community Center, Fairfax County police said. Sultan was charged with four counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor by a Person in a Custodial Position. Sultan was arrested on April 20 and held on no bond. She has been employed at the Lorton Community Center since January 2023.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Firefighters Battle Tricky Blaze At Northeast DC Home (VIDEO) Firefighters Battle Tricky Blaze At Northeast DC Home (VIDEO)
Firefighters Battle Tricky Blaze At Northeast DC Home (Video) An overnight fire razed a Northeast DC home that has reportedly stood for more than a century.  DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1100 block of 48th Street NE at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, where they found flames showing from both floors of a two-story home.  Working Fire 1100 block 48TH St NE. Fire showing both floors 2 story house. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 23, 2024 Officials said that crews had to contend with structural issues and downed power lines, though a majority of the flames were knocked down by 2:30 a.m. on April …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Intentionally Rams Victim During Manassas Red Roof Inn Fight: Police Man Intentionally Rams Victim During Manassas Red Roof Inn Fight: Police
Man Intentionally Rams Victim During Manassas Red Roof Inn Fight: Police A 53-year-old man has been arrested for intentionally hitting another man with his car during an argument at a Prince William County hotel then leaving the scene, police said. Michael Lee Beach was in a physical fight with a 51-year-old acquaintance at the Red Roof Inn on Automotive Drive in Manassas around 10:10 p.m. Sunday, April 21, county police said. Beach drove toward the victim and struck him with the car intentionally before fleeing the area, police said. The victim was treated at an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.  Following the investigation, Beach was …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drunken Fugitive Captured By Citizens During Police Chase In Stafford: Sheriff Drunken Fugitive Captured By Citizens During Police Chase In Stafford: Sheriff
Drunken Fugitive Captured By Citizens During Police Chase In Stafford: Sheriff A 30-year-old Virginia fugitive was captured by a group of Good Samaritans while running from police on Monday, April 22, authorities said. Jordan Perrin was spotted asleep at the wheel by Stafford County Deputy C.C. Crossett on Courage Lane around 8:20 p.m., the sheriff's office said in a release. Perrin, of Ruther Glenn, admitted to drinking beer prior to driving and admitted his license had been revoked due to a prior incident involving alcohol. What he didn’t admit was that he was wanted out of Caroline County for a felony probation violation. When Deputy Crossett discovered …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report
Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Woodbridge Family From Flames: Report A Virginia family escaped a Monday, April 22 house fire unscathed, authorities said. Flames were shooting from the home on the 15000 block of Merrily Way in Woodbridge, when firefighters arrived before dawn, according to the Prince William County Fire Department. According to NBC Washington, a nearby, on-duty officer noticed the fire and began pounding on the door. A neighbor was wailing on her horn in an apparent effort to wake the family up, the outlet said. Moments later, two adults, their son, and the family dogs left the home. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investiga…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Abduction Charge For Maryland Driver In Massive Virginia 'Street Takeover,' Cops Say Abduction Charge For Maryland Driver In Massive Virginia 'Street Takeover,' Cops Say
Abduction Charge For Maryland Driver In Massive Virginia 'Street Takeover,' Cops Say 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…

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by Cecilia Levine