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Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Arlington Dad Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Shock and sadness spread following the death of Kevin McLinton, a former standout basketball player for the University of Maryland and loving Arlington dad. McLinton, 52, had asked for prayers on Facebook on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from a hospital bed. That very day, the team announced his passing. Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them. Posted by Kevin McLinton on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Maryland Men's Basketball family mourns the passing of former guard Kevin McLinton, who played 91 games as a Terp and was a co-captain his senior seasonWe send our thought…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family
Seizure Suspected In DC Mom's Fatal Fall Into Potomac River: Family Tragic details have come to light in the death of a Washington DC mother. Shameka Golson, 39, was enjoying the view of the Potomac River at Georgetown Pier when she suffered a seizure, resulting in her death on Saturday, April 13, her children said on a GoFundMe. Citing a police report, FOX News said witnesses heard Golson make a noise that sounded as though she was in distress before she leaned over and fell into the water around 7:30 p.m. Golson was not moving and was found facedown in the water when DC Fire responded, FOX reports. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. Gols…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Ford Recalls Over 450K Of Some Of Its Most Popular Models Over Safety Concerns Ford Recalls Over 450K Of Some Of Its Most Popular Models Over Safety Concerns
Ford Recalls Over 450K Of Some Of Its Most Popular Models Over Safety Concerns Ford announced that it would recall over 450,000 Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick vehicles because of an issue with the battery that can cause the drive train to lose power and increase the likelihood of wrecks.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report on Friday, April 12, saying sensors in the car could fail to notice a change in the battery's power. If the power drops too low, the vehicle could turn off or lose important components such as hazard lights if the car breaks down.  The Broncos were produced from February 2020 until March 2024. Ford Maveric…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials
Tipster Outs Paranoid Baltimore Drug Ring Leader As Off-Duty DC Officer's Killer: Officials An arrest has been made in the 2017 killing of an off-duty Metropolitan DC Police Department officer, thanks to a tipster who came forward last year, authorities announced. Dion Thompson has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of MPD Sgt. Tony Mason, Jr., on Nov. 4, 2017 in the 2800 block of Elgin Avenue, Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Wednesday, April 17. Thompson, who was 18 years old at the time, has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy, and other related offenses, officials said. Thompson, now 24, was identified as a possible suspe…

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by Zak Failla
News
Bravo Star's Stepson Arrested In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Thanks To Her Social Media Post: Feds Bravo Star's Stepson Arrested In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Thanks To Her Social Media Post: Feds
Bravo Star's Stepson Arrested In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Thanks To Her Social Media Post: Feds The stepson of former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Sigalit "Siggy" Flicker has been arrested and charged for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the FBI said. To help nab Tyler Campanella, the FBI reviewed videos and images on social media — including one shared by Flicker, which shows him at the Capitol.  "I love patriots so much," Flicker wrote. "Stay safe Tyler. We love you. #StopTheSteal." Flicker later deleted the post, the FBI said. Witnesses also confirmed Campanella, who faces five misdemeanor charges, was at the Capitol wearing a blue Trump 2020 hat.…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting
Desperate Plea Made From Family Of 15-Year-Old Killed In DC Drive-By Shooting Support is swelling around the family of 15-year-old Niomi Russell, who was shot and killed over the weekend by drive-by shooters in Southeast DC.  Russell, a Northwest DC native, was found shot and killed late on Sunday, April 14 inside an apartment building in the 2400 block of Elvans Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene by members of the Metropolitan Police Department who heard the gunshots ring out and rushed to investigate the incident. According to police, the investigation determined that unknown suspects opened fire from a vehicle targeting people outside the building. Af…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say
Dad Left 2-Month-Old Alone In Vehicle To Shop At Walmart In Northern Virginia, Police Say A 45-year-old man has been arrested for leaving his infant in the vehicle alone while he shopped at Walmart, police said. Good Samaritans called police to report an unattended infant in the car at the Walmart on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge around 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 13, Prince William County police said. Arriving officers found Mirwais Alizada with the two-month-old baby when they arrived, however, an investigatoin found that Alizada and other family members left the child in the car so they could shop, police said. The baby was not harmed. Alizada, of Woodbridge, was charged wit…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops
Florida Pals Spent 2 Years Breaking Into Cars At Fairfax County Parks: Cops A pair of Florida pals were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins at numerous Fairfax County parks, police said. David Daniel Moraga-Nunez, 43 and Jonny Marcelo Sandoval-Barraza, 38, broke into countless vehicles between May 2022 and March 2024, stealing and using credit cards at various stores, county police said.  Nunez and Barraza were identified as suspects using surveillance footage, license plate reader technology, and a review of credit card transactions. Police say they broke into cars at Hemlock Park, Fountain Head Park, and Burke Lake Park. The pair …

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police
Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police A District man working at a Maryland middle school is facing charges for bringing a gun on campus, officials say. William Broadus Coleman, 30, a building service manager at Forest Oak Middle School in Montgomery County was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a loaded privately manufactured handgun, according to the Gaithersburg Police Department. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on April 16, officers were called to the school in the 600 block of Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard, where there were reports of a staff member who was in possession of a firearm. During the investigation, police say that offi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Creep Seeking Sex With Minor Makes 6th Arrest In Undercover Fairfax County Sting: Cops Creep Seeking Sex With Minor Makes 6th Arrest In Undercover Fairfax County Sting: Cops
Creep Seeking Sex With Minor Makes 6th Arrest In Undercover Fairfax County Sting: Cops A 26-year-old northern Virginia man has been arrested for trying to arrange sexual acts with a person whom he believed was a minor, authorities announced. Sattar Ahmed Khan was arrested at his Manassas home on Wednesday, April 17, by members of the Fairfax County Police Department's Child Exploitation Unit following their ongoing investigation in last month's traveler operation, police said. On April 3, police announced the arrests of five other men who came to Fairfax County looking for sex with a child they'd met online, but were instead greeted by police who swiftly took them into c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Incident Shuts I-81 For Miles In Rockbridge (DEVELOPING) Incident Shuts I-81 For Miles In Rockbridge (DEVELOPING)
Incident Shuts I-81 For Miles In Rockbridge (Developing) An incident along I-81 closed the roadway for several miles in Rockbridge Tuesday afternoon, April 16. The VDOT site shows multiple responder vehicles at the scene as of 3:15 p.m.  The site says only that an incident was reported at in the northbound lanes at mile marker 203 and backups were approximately 4 miles. Daily Voice has reached out to VSP for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Deputy Watches As DUI Driver, 21, Speeds Up To 75 MPH To Pass Another Car In Stafford: Sheriff Deputy Watches As DUI Driver, 21, Speeds Up To 75 MPH To Pass Another Car In Stafford: Sheriff
Deputy Watches As DUI Driver, 21, Speeds Up To 75 MPH To Pass Another Car In Stafford: Sheriff A 21-year-old woman was arrested after police say she was caught driving with more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit. Zoey Jackson of Stafford was spotted by Deputy Stern at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Truslow Road around 9:40 p.m. Monday, April 15, following another vehicle too closely, the sheriff's office said. Jackson's vehicle then passed the other vehicle and accelerated up to 75 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, police said. Deputy Sterne conducted a traffic stop as Deputy J.R. Suarez responded to assist. Jackson exhibited clear signs of intoxication, and deputies found …

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by Cecilia Levine