Caregiver Charged After Toddler Found Alone In Roadway Outside Virginia Apartment: Police Caregiver Charged After Toddler Found Alone In Roadway Outside Virginia Apartment: Police
Caregiver Charged After Toddler Found Alone In Roadway Outside Virginia Apartment: Police A 23-year-old woman is facing charges after a Good Samaritan picked up a toddler found walking alone in the streets outside a Prince William County apartment. Kayla Nicole Murphy was charged following an incident early on Thursday morning in Triangle involving a 2-year-old child who was rescued by a neighbor, officials say. Officers responded to the Melrose Apartments in the 18000 block of Purvis Drive in Triangle, where they were called in to investigate reports of a found child who was found in the roadway outside. While investigating the incident, police say that Murphy made contact wit…
Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING)
Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (Developing) Recognize him?  A masked man is at large after a bank robbery was reported in Loudoun County on Friday afternoon, now police in Leesburg are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating their suspect. Officers were called at around 11:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 to Truist Bank in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NW in Leesburg, where there was a reported robbery. According to police, members of the Leesburg Police Department were called at 11:42 a.m. on Friday to the bank, as well as the 200 block of Fort Evans Road NE at the Leesburg Outlet Mall to conduct an inves…
Driver Smashed Through Fence, Sign At Park Fleeing 'For The Fun Of It' In: Stafford Sheriff Driver Smashed Through Fence, Sign At Park Fleeing 'For The Fun Of It' In: Stafford Sheriff
Driver Smashed Through Fence, Sign At Park Fleeing 'For The Fun Of It' In: Stafford Sheriff An 18-year-old driver who smashed through a fence at a Stafford County park and attempted to flee isn't having fun anymore after being apprehended by deputies from the sheriff's office.  A group of teenagers, led by their driver, are facing multiple charges for allegedly drinking under age, crashing their Toyota, and attempting to toss away booze they were too young to be drinking, authorities announced. Shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday morning, a deputy was called to Smith Lake Park on Doc Stone Road in Stafford, where there was a reported crash after a driver struck a gate, then a s…
John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: CPSC John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: CPSC
John Deere Recalling 150K+ Compact Utility Tractors For Faulty Brakes: Cpsc Nearly 150,000 John Deere vehicles that were sold nationwide are subject to a recall due to faulty brakes that can create a potential crash hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is cautioning.  This week, the company announced a massive recall involving multiple models of their "Compact Utility Tractors," which may have a front bell crank in the brake linkage that can fail, resulting in the tractor losing its ability to stop.  The recall, impacting an estimated 147,900 tractors, was announced on Sept. 26.  To date, there have been four reports of brakes fa…
Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Pizza Place Leads To Evacuation, Suspect Behind Bars: Police Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Pizza Place Leads To Evacuation, Suspect Behind Bars: Police
Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Pizza Place Leads To Evacuation, Suspect Behind Bars: Police Some patrons at a popular Prince William County pizza place were treated to dinner and a show after a man called in a bomb threat on Thursday night. Woodbridge resident Elton Charles Williams, 63, was arrested overnight following an incident that was reported at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in the 14900 block of Potomac Town Place. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, officers responded to the eatery at around 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 26 to investigate reports of a bomb threat. It was determined that a man - later identified as Williams - made a threat toward t…
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District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (UPDATED) District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (UPDATED)
District Man Killed In Triple Shooting At Maryland Liquor Store Identified By Police (Updated) New information has been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a triple shooting that left a 22-year-old District man dead.  On Monday night, Mount Rainier police officers responded to Chuck's Liquors in the 3400 block of Rhode Island Avenue to probe a reported shooting with three victims. On Monday, September 23rd at approximately 7:34 pm , Mount Rainier police officers responded to the 3400 block of Rhode... Posted by City Of Mount Rainier Maryland Police Department on Monday, September 23, 2024 According to witnesses, an u…
Woman, 72, Reported Missing In Virginia For Days Found Dead, Police Say Woman, 72, Reported Missing In Virginia For Days Found Dead, Police Say
Woman, 72, Reported Missing In Virginia For Days Found Dead, Police Say A 72-year-old woman who was reported missing in Virginia on Thursday morning has been found dead, police say, though no foul play is suspected in her death.  On Thursday, Sept. 26, an alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department regarding Sylvia Hunt, who was last seen days ago on Monday, Sept. 23 in the 5800 block of Aspen Wood Court in McLean. At the time, police noted that Hunt was considered endangered due to mental and physical health concerns. Sylvia Hunt was last seen on Sept. 23 in the 5800 block of Aspen Wood Court in McLean. She is considered endangered due..…
PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says
PWC Officer Arrested For On-Duty Incidents Involving Sex Assault Of Woman, Department Says A police officer in Virginia is facing charges for inappropriate conduct with at least one woman in Prince William County while on duty twice, his department announced. James Thomas Clinton, 28, was placed on administrative leave after being connected to two instances of assault in the past four months, PWCPD Lt. Jonathan Perok said in a news release. It was not immediately clear if the incident involved the same victim. Clinton, who has been an officer for six years, was charged on Thursday, Sept. 26 following a three-day investigation that was launched earlier in the week by the Prin…
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Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns
Residents Escape Burning Home Through Second-Story Window In VA; Five Treated For Burns Some residents had to make a bold escape from a fiery home and five people were treated for burns following an early morning fire in Manassas. Crews from the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department were called to a house fire at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, where they were met by fire showing from the first and second floors of the building with multiple burn victims that had to escape from a second-story window. Four occupants were transported to the burn center in DC and one transported to a local hospital. Their conditions was not available late on Thursday afternoon. The c…
Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police
Excessive Speed Likely Key In Virginia Crash That Left One Critically Injured: Police Speed is believed to have been a factor in an afternoon crash that left a driver in Fairfax County with critical injuries, police say. Officers were called around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, to investigate a single vehicle crash in the area of Route 1 and Janna Lee Avenue in Mount Vernon, which left one person with serious injuries. According to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department, the driver - identified only as an adult man - was rushed to the hospital by paramedics in life-threatening condition. The initial investigation determined that excessive speed was a facto…
Former HS Football Star Killed In Spotsylvania Motorcycle Crash Was Expectant Father Former HS Football Star Killed In Spotsylvania Motorcycle Crash Was Expectant Father
James Reid Mourned By Community After Fatal Motorcycle Crash A former star athlete in Virginia who spent his life supporting his beloved hometown in Spotsylvania is being remembered as "a beloved son, brother, and friend whose vibrant spirit touched everyone he met."  James Trevor Reid, a man who put family over everything else, died on Saturday, Sept. 14, and now the community is rallying around him, his girlfriend, and the unborn child he never had the opportunity to meet. Reid, who was a popular player on the Spotsylvania Knights before assuming some coaching duties at his alma mater, died while riding his motorcycle and striking a truck driv…
Maryland Man, Florida Woman Passing Bad Checks In Stafford County Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Maryland Man, Florida Woman Passing Bad Checks In Stafford County Tracked Down, Sheriff Says
Maryland Man, Florida Woman Passing Bad Checks In Stafford County Tracked Down, Sheriff Says Two suspects visiting Virginia from out of state are facing felony charges following an investigation into a series of bad checks that were used at several Stafford County businesses, officials say. Pasadena Raymond Wilson, 36, and 20-year-old Florida resident Jessie Mainville were both arrested this week after their checks bounced - and not for the first time. At around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office were called to O'Reilly Auto Parts on Bojangles way, where there was a report of fraud suspects in the business. "Staff advised a male a…
Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds
Repeat Offenders From DMV Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Two men in the DMV who have a lengthy rap sheet in Maryland and Virginia will spend time in prison following the armed robbery of a Chantilly check-cashing business, federal authorities announced this week. In November 2023, Chester Lewis, 49, of Oxon Hill, and Al Gibran Taylor, 42, of Reston walked into the store with the intention of robbing it of cash, which had previously been scoped out by the Maryland resident.  During that robbery, prosecutors say that Lewis was armed with a .223/5.56 mm caliber semi-automatic rifle, which he pointed at customers and ordered them to pu…
Harrisburg Man Took 5-Year-Old To VA, NY For Sex: USDOJ Harrisburg Man Took 5-Year-Old To VA, NY For Sex: USDOJ
Harrisburg Man Took 5-Year-Old To VA, NY For Sex: Usdoj A 54-year-old Pennsylvania man has been sentenced after admitting to taking a 5-year-old girl for sex in Virginia and New York, the US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25.  John Oathout, of Harrisburg, PA, was sentenced by Chief United States District Judge Brenda K. Sannes in Syracuse, NY on Friday, Sept. 20. He'll serve 25 years in federal prison followed by 20 years of supervised release, and he'll be a registered sex offender for the remainder of his life, according to the USDOJ release.  Oathout admitted to taking the 5-year-old girl on trips out of state w…
Ex-Con Found Guilty Of Shooting Transgender Sex Partner Just After Sex Act: Feds Ex-Con Found Guilty Of Shooting Transgender Sex Partner Just After Sex Act: Feds
Ex-Con Found Guilty Of Shooting Transgender Sex Partner Just After Sex Act: Feds An ex-con from Washington DC has been convicted of shooting a transgender victim following a sexual act, federal authorities announced. Jerry Tyree, who has previous weapon and drug convictions in Maryland and the District, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of aggravated assault while armed for shooting his victim in November last year in Northeast DC.  Court documents state that Tyree met his victim at the intersection of Eastern Avenue NE and Foote Street NE shortly before 2 p.m., on Nov. 29, 2023, where they negotiated a price for oral sex. The two then walked to …
Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide
Police ID District Man, Maryland Woman Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department after a District man killed a woman in Maryland he had a previous relationship with before apparently turning the gun on himself. Investigators have identified Fairmount Heights resident Tequia Nails, 32, as the victim who was gunned down by 26-year-old Quindell Mercer overnight before being found with what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a department spokesperson, at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 500 block of 62nd Avenue in F…
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14
Services Set For Virginia High School Student Christian Brixius, 14 A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a beloved teen whose death "left a deep void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him."  More than $50,000 has been raised by friends and loved ones following the death of Bristow native Christian Brixius, who is scheduled to be buried this week following his unexpected passing in Prince William County. Brixius, who attended Patriot High School," was described by his family as "a bright and kind-hearted teen who tragically passed away."  "As Christian’s family navigates through this incredibly difficult time, they are a…
Driver Drinking Twisted Tea Used Debit Card As License Before Stafford County DUI Bust: Sheriff Driver Drinking Twisted Tea Used Debit Card As License Before Stafford County DUI Bust: Sheriff
Driver Drinking Twisted Tea Used Debit Card As License Before Stafford County DUI Bust: Sheriff An 18-year-old driver who took the meaning of "tea time" too seriously is facing charges after being busted for alleged intoxicated driving during a stop in Stafford County, according to the sheriff's office. Stafford native Logan Hearns was caught with a graveyard of "Twisted Tea" cans, as well as several unopened beverages following what started as a routine traffic stop of a swerving driver. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, a deputy on patrol near the intersection of Richmond Highway and Port Aquia D…
Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say
Inmate Found Dead Inside Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, Police Say A death investigation has been launched by police after an inmate was found dead inside the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Investigators have identified 37-year-old John Boos as the person who is now the subject of a probe at the facility after being found unresponsive in a single cell late on Saturday, Sept. 21.  According to the Fairfax County Police Department, deputies at the jail performed life-saving measures until paramedics arrived to transport Boos to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Boos' body has since been taken to Office of the Chief Medical Exami…
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police
Virginia Man Busted Breaking Into Maryland Homes By Cell Phone Motion Center: Police A Virginia man who crossed over state lines to burglarize at least two Maryland homes in the middle of the day has been apprehended, authorities announced. Manassas native Gregory Jerome Stamps, 65, is facing charges in Montgomery County after being flagged by a Bethesda homeowner who caught him on camera red-handed breaking into an area home. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Stamps was arrested in connection to at least two residential burglaries that were reported earlier this months in the 6000 block of Brookes Lane in Bethesda. Investigators …
Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Fatal Head-On Crash In Virginia, Police Say (UPDATED) Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Fatal Head-On Crash In Virginia, Police Say (UPDATED)
Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Fatal Head-On Crash In Virginia, Police Say (Updated) Weeks after a wrong-way driver killed a man and injured several others in a head-on crash in Prince William County, police say that they've arrested a 21-year-old woman who was allegedly driving under the influence. Shortly after 6 a.m. on Sept. 13, officers were called to the area of Caton Hill Road near Killarney Drive in Woodbridge, where there was a reported head-on crash involving a pair of Toyotas.  According to the Prince William County Police Department, a Toyota Camry being driven by Springfield resident Lesly Miraya-Mayuri with Alexandria native Elvis Gabriel Alvarez, 23 in t…
Two $1M 'Mega Millions' Tickets Sold To VA Lottery Players At Area Gas Station, Grocery Store Two $1M 'Mega Millions' Tickets Sold To VA Lottery Players At Area Gas Station, Grocery Store
Two $1M 'Mega Millions' Tickets Sold To VA Lottery Players At Area Gas Station, Grocery Store Two lucky Lottery players in Virginia may have a million-dollar hole burning in their pockets and may not even know it after cashing in big playing Mega Millions tickets. Tickets worth a seven-figure prize were sold for Tuesday's drawing from the Beulah BP Mart in Chesterfield and Kroger in the 9300 block of Atlee Road in Mechanicsville, though they have yet to be claimed. The winning numbers for the drawing on Tuesday, Sept. 24 were: 01-06-10-23-27 with a Mega Ball of 18. Now, the million-dollar question is, who has the golden tickets, which each came within one number, the Mega …
Police Probing Repeated Threats Of Violence Targeting Virginia Schools (UPDATED) Police Probing Repeated Threats Of Violence Targeting Virginia Schools (UPDATED)
Police Probing Repeated Threats Of Violence Targeting Virginia Schools (Updated) Police in Virginia are cautioning about a recent rash of hoax threats that have been made targeting Alexandria City Public Schools on social media. An alert was issued by the Alexandria Police Department cautioning about recent posts that were made online involving a fire alarm being pulled, followed by a planned shooting; though no specific school was mentioned. According to the agency, they have been investigating and assessing the threats in collaboration with the Northern Virginia Regional Intelligence Center, which is a Fusion Center of the US Department of Homeland Security. Official…
Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police
Robber Accused Of Targeting Same Residence Weeks Apart In Virginia: Police A Virginia man went to the well one too many times and was caught breaking into the same Woodbridge home twice in the span of less than six weeks, police say. Edwin Antonio Moreno, 29, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into a pair of reported robberies at a home in the 14600 block of Endsley Turn, authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the initial investigation was launched on Sunday, Aug. 11, when officers were called to investigate a reported robbery involving Moreno, who allegedly entered the home, struck his victim…
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD
Handgun-Wielding Virginia Man Who Pointed Gun At Driver On I-95 In Maryland Arrested: State PD A 34-year-old Virginia man has been arrested months after a road-rage incident in Maryland that saw him threatening another driver on I-95 in Prince George's County. In early February, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported road rage incident involving Fairfax County resident Joshua John Cook, 34, who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a second motorist. According to police, on Feb. 2, troopers were called to investigate an incident involving a black Ford F-150 whose driver reportedly pointed a gun at another driver in the area of I-95 and Route 1, which was captured on …
'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff 'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff
'Bingo Beer' Player Drank 'Max Amount' Before Getting Behind The Wheel In Stafford: Sheriff A 23-year-old driver in Stafford County had trouble recalling how much he drank before crashing his Mazda into a ditch not far from his home on Saturday morning ... Or so he thought. Zahleek Willis was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail over the weekend after being arrested for pounding "the max amount" before getting behind the wheels and ultimately crashing into a ditch. According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office Willis was involved in a single-vehicle crash when his Mazda crashed off of Kings Highway near the Naomi Road intersection and into a dit…
Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection
Police Probing Fatal Crash After Man Struck By Multiple Vehicles In Virginia Intersection Intoxication may have been a factor for the pedestrian who was struck and killed by multiple vehicles while walking in Fairfax County over the weekend. Centreville resident Tracy Roane, 56, has been identified as the man who was killed in his hometown on Saturday night while walking near the intersection of Route 29 and White Post Road.  According to police, at approximately  8:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called in to investigate a reported pedestrian strike in the area of Route 29 and White Post Road in Centreville. Investigators …
Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Stafford Post Office, Sheriff Says Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Stafford Post Office, Sheriff Says
Driver Unaware Of Surroundings Busted For Fourth DUI Outside Stafford Post Office, Sheriff Says John Crocker found himself in a familiar position over the weekend after being busted allegedly driving while intoxicated outside a Stafford County post office, authorities announced. The 63-year-old man is facing his fourth DUI in the past several years after he was found allegedly under the influence in the middle of the afternoon on Friday. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 20, a deputy was called to investigate a drunk driving complaint when a man in a green truck hauling lawn equipment was swerving and ran a red light while traveling o…
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police
Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child Under 10 For Months In Virginia: Police A Virginia man who inappropriately touched a child over the course of more than a year has been arrested for alleged sexual assault, authorities announced. Sterling resident James Eugene Edwards, Jr., 58, was arrested over the weekend following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual abuse that was reported in Manassas between January 2023 and February 2024. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, detectives determined that Edwards allegedly sexually assaulted his victim, who was under the age of 10 at the time. Details about the abuse have no…