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Fauquier County, VA

2 Dead In High-Speed Fauquier County Crash: Police 2 Dead In High-Speed Fauquier County Crash: Police
Michael AH Sanson Brenda Atkisson Crash A 31-year-old driver and his 67-year-old passenger were killed in a Fauquier County crash this week, police said. Michael A.H. Sanson of Orange was heading south on Route 29/James Madison Highway in a Chevrolet Equinox when he ran off the right side of the road and hit a mailbox, then a tree, around 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, according to Virginia State Police. Sanson, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene. His passenger, Brenda M. Atkisson, also died at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt. At 11:04 am yesterday our lives changed forever!! I was hopeful that it …
100 MPH Pursuit-Crash Led By Baltimore Man With Pregnant Woman In Car On I-66 In Virginia: Cops 100 MPH Pursuit-Crash Led By Baltimore Man With Pregnant Woman In Car On I-66 In Virginia: Cops
100 MPH Pursuit-Crash Led By Baltimore Man With Pregnant Woman In Car On I-66 In Virginia: Cops A 27-year-old Baltimore man was arrested in Virginia after police said he led a high-speed crash with a pregnant passenger along I-66 that ended in a crash with a troop car. Junate E. Williams was was heading east on I-66 in a Toyota Sienna when police spotted him for no state inspection and non brake lights around 1 p.m. Sunday, April 14, state police said. A trooper tried pulling him over at the 17-mile marker in Fauquier County but Williams refused, initiating a pursuit. The Toyota continued east on Interstate 66 into Prince William County, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph. The Toyota c…
Involuntary Manslaughter For DUI Driver In Northern VA Crash That Killed Passenger: Police Involuntary Manslaughter For DUI Driver In Northern VA Crash That Killed Passenger: Police
Shannon Day DUI Arrest A 37-year-old Virginia woman is facing charges for a crash that left her passenger dead, authorities said. Shannon P. Day, of Sumerduck, was driving under the influence at the time of the Shipps Tore Road crash in Fauquier County on Saturday, March 2 at 10:25 p.m., Virginia State Police said. Day was in a 2018 Ford Explorer going west on Route 637 when she failed to maneuver a curve ran off the right side of the roadway and collided with a tree, police said. Day suffered minor injuries in the crash and refused treatment. Her passenger, Claire E. Caruso, 50, of Charlottesville, died at…
More Metal Scrappers Arrested Stealing County Property In Fauquier, Sheriff Says More Metal Scrappers Arrested Stealing County Property In Fauquier, Sheriff Says
More Metal Scrappers Arrested Stealing County Property In Fauquier, Sheriff Says Several people have been arrested at what has become a hot spot for metal scrappers in Fauquier County and will now face charges, authorities announced. Gainesville resident Paul Leonard, 46, and 48-year-old Josh Smith, of Broad Run are the latest to be apprehended for targeting scrap metal in the 7000 block of Kennedy Road in the early hours of Monday morning. A spokesperson for the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office said that at around 4:20 a.m. on Jan. 29, the agency received reports of multiple flashlights by the scrap metal on county property that belonged to the Water and Sanitation Dep…
Crash That Killed Beloved Virginia Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Crash That Killed Beloved Virginia Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles
Crash That Killed Beloved Virginia Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix an Autopilot safety problem that could lead to crashes including one in Virginia that claimed the life of a beloved baker. The auto giant announced the recall of more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into several crashes - some fatal - that happened while drivers were not paying attention. It comes on the heels of the news that Fauquier County businessman Pablo Teodoro III was killed while his Tesla was on autopilot and he crashed into the back …
Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash As Bealeton Man Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash As Bealeton Man
Police ID Pilot Killed In Fiery Virginia Plane Crash As Bealeton Man Police have identified the pilot killed in a Fauquier County plane crash over the weekend. Simmie A. Adams, 62, of Bealeton, was trying to land a single-engine plane when the plane collided with several trees around 3:55 p.m. near Midland Road and Ebenezer Church Road, Virginia State Police said. The plane caught fire and Adams, the only occupant, died at the scene of the crash. No one on the ground was injured as a result of the crash. The FAA and NTSB were notified of the crash. The crash remains under investigation.  
'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash 'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash
'Wild Go-Getter:' 25-Year-Old Killed In Fauquier County Crash Virginia State Police have identified the victim of a Fauquier County crash this week as a 25-year-old man. Chandler P. Povlsen, of Bealeton, was was heading south on Balls Mill Road near Rockdale Lane in Midland, in a 1994 Ford Ranger, when he crossed over the double solid yellow centerline around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, VSP said. Povlsen ran off the left side of the roadway, and collided with several trees. He was taken  to INOVA Fairfax Hospital, where he later died, police said. Povlsen was not wearing a seatbelt, according to police. Condolences were alread…
Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son
Instagram Star Rallies Support For VA Firefighter In Need Of Wheelchair Van For Son A social media star helped a Virginia fire union more than triple their fundraising goal as they help one of their members purchase a special new mobility van for her son. In Fauquier County, more than $170,000 was raised in just days as support swells for firefighter Gilda Martinez, whose son Aiden suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is in need of a new mobility van after theirs broke down on the side of the road. The single mother of two purchased a wheelchair van to take him to and from doctor appointments, family get together, and other transportation needs, but the outdated vehicl…
Winner, Winner: $1.3M Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At Stafford Wawa Winner, Winner: $1.3M Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At Stafford Wawa
Winner, Winner: $1.3M Virginia Lottery Ticket Sold At Stafford Wawa Buying a Virginia Lottery ticket in Stafford turned out to be a million-dollar decision for a Fauquier County man. The jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game was higher than ever when Bryan Vaughan decided to get in the game.  The Midland man bought a ticket for the Nov. 9 drawing, at the Garrisonville Road Wawa in Stafford. Vaughan had initially intended to buy a scratcher ticket but decided to play Cash 5 with EZ Match instead.  One of those tickets ended up winning the record-setting $1,381,071 jackpot. “I’m still in disbelief,” Vaughan told Virginia…
Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges
Virginia Puppy Mill Owner Found Guilty Of 60 Animal Cruelty Charges A Northern Virginia dog breeder was found guilty of 60 counts of animal cruelty following a years-long investigation, authorities announced. The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Irina Barrett's home in January 2020, after learning about the gross neglect of an eight-month-old doberman puppy, Attorney General Jason Miyares said. The puppy, named Yeva, had been deprived of food and veterinary treatment, the AG said. After searching Barrett’s home, authorities found 75 other dobermans and French bull dogs living in deplorable conditions, with serious health is…
Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America'
Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Virginia is home to five of the richest people in America, according to Forbes. And four of them have only gotten richer. The residents on the Forbes 400, the definitive list of the richest people in the nation, are worth $4.5 trillion in total, tying the 2021 record, according to the business outlet. The Virginia billionaires on the list are: 19. Jacqueline Mars, of The Plains, Fauquier County. Mars is an American heiress and investor whose net worth is $38.9 billion. She is 83 years old 76. Pamela Mars, fourth generation of the Mars family who is worth $9.7 billion. She is 63 years old…
The New 8-Mile: Bogus Food Deliveryman Leads Wrong-Way Pursuit On Flat Tire In VA, Cops Say The New 8-Mile: Bogus Food Deliveryman Leads Wrong-Way Pursuit On Flat Tire In VA, Cops Say
The New 8-Mile: Bogus Food Deliveryman Leads Wrong-Way Pursuit On Flat Tire In VA, Cops Say A man posing as a food delivery driver led authorities on an eight-mile pursuit on a flat tire across a northern Virginia town, authorities said. Aion Navor Wilson, 39, of Baltimore, was drunk when he approached the front door of a home in the 8100 block of Arrowleaf Turn in Gainesville and claimed to be a food delivery driver, Prince William County police said. The residents of the home had not ordered food, and contacted police. Wilson then went to the side of the home and began yelling, before getting into a car and trying to drive away, as responding officers be…
Search For Wanted Man Leads To Shelter In Place Order Near Virginia Cemetery (UPDATED) Search For Wanted Man Leads To Shelter In Place Order Near Virginia Cemetery (UPDATED)
Search For Wanted Man Leads To Shelter In Place Order Near Virginia Cemetery (Updated) Some residents in Virginia have been advised to shelter insider their homes on Wednesday afternoon due to a disturbance near an area cemetery. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office issued an alert around 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon cautioning that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of the Bright View Cemetery. According to the agency, they were searching for Joshua Mychal Kraft, whose last known address was in Culpepper. He is wanted in several Virginia jurisdictions. Officials say that Kraft has multiple felony warrants in Fauquier and surrounding counties and it is belie…
90 MPH Chase Ends With Wanted Driver In Cuffs: Virginia State Police 90 MPH Chase Ends With Wanted Driver In Cuffs: Virginia State Police
90 MPH Chase Ends With Wanted Driver In Cuffs: Virginia State Police A man who is wanted for violating his probation in Maryland didn't go down quietly and forced police in Virginia into a wild, unsuccessful high-speed pursuit to evade capture. Manassas resident Cristian Valle is behind bars after being arrested by Virginia State Police troopers in Fauquier County, but not before he took them for a ride earlier this week, the department announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old was the subject of a BOLO issued by the Fauquier Sheriff's Office at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, when Valle was spotted driving recklessly in Warrenton. While canvasing th…
Tesla Autopilot Feature Investigated In Crash That Killed Virginia Bakery Owner: Report Tesla Autopilot Feature Investigated In Crash That Killed Virginia Bakery Owner: Report
Tesla Autopilot Feature Investigated In Crash That Killed Virginia Bakery Owner: Report The  U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a crash that killed a cherished baker from Fauquier County last month, NBC Washington reports. Pablo Teodoro III, the owner of Great Havest Bread company in Warrenton, was behind the wheel of a brand-new Tesla SUV that slammed into a tractor-trailer pulling out in front of him on Route 29 on Wednesday, July 19, the outlet said. Happy Weekend Great Harvest Community! ☀️🌤️☀️🌤️ We are gearing up for another two markets this weekend. We will be at... Posted by Great Harvest Bread Co. o…
Thousands Without Power Day After Storm — And It Could Be 12+ Hours Before It's Fully Restored Thousands Without Power Day After Storm — And It Could Be 12+ Hours Before It's Fully Restored
Thousands Without Power Day After Storm — And It Could Be 12+ Hours Before It's Fully Restored Thousands of DC area residents were without power Tuesday, Aug. 8, following last night's storm. And it could take nearly a day before power is fully restored, reports say. Terrifying video captured in Westminster, MD shows drivers trapped in cars as utility poles come crashing down on Route 140 Monday evening, Aug. 7. Citing Baltimore Gas and Electric CEO Carim Khouzami, BGE was working to repair 120K outages Tuesday, Aug. 8. Most were expected to have power back by the evening, but some might have to wait until Wednesday. BGE did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment …
Dealer Who Pulled Gun On Customers Busted With 26 Pounds Of Pot After Wild VA Pursuit: Police Dealer Who Pulled Gun On Customers Busted With 26 Pounds Of Pot After Wild VA Pursuit: Police
Dealer Who Pulled Gun On Customers Busted With 26 Pounds Of Pot After Wild VA Pursuit: Police A drug dealer who pulled a gun on his own clients at a Virginia Dollar General store was found with 26 pounds of marijuana, but only after leading police on a pursuit, they said. A 20-year-old BOLO for Victor Benitez, of Manassas, was issued by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office, after he was identified as a suspect in the April 11 shooting at the on Catlett Road in Catlett, around 2:45 p.m., according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office. Benitez's car was spotted about 30 minutes later, near the intersection of Route 17 and Route 28 in Bealeton. He didn't go down quietly. When poli…
VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials
VA Toddler Dies After Being Bitten By Dog Visiting Family In Frederick: Officials A toddler has died after being attacked by a dog on Tuesday night in Frederick County, authorities announced. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, first responders were called to the 400 block of West B Street, where a 2-year-old reportedly went into cardiac arrest after being bitten by a dog. The child was airlifted by Maryland State Police to Frederick Health Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Brunswick Police and Frederick Animal Control are investigating the dog attack. Police say that the child and his family are Fauquier County natives from Virginia. No oth…
Bones Of Giraffe, Zebra Seized From Traveler's Bag At Dulles Airport After Africa Trip Bones Of Giraffe, Zebra Seized From Traveler's Bag At Dulles Airport After Africa Trip
Bones Of Giraffe, Zebra Seized From Traveler's Bag At Dulles Airport After Africa Trip US Customs and Border Protection agents at Washington Dulles International Airport had a bone to pick with some souvenirs a Virginia woman attempted to bring home from a trip to Africa. During a secondary baggage exam from a recent flight from Kenya back to the DMV region, agriculture specialists discovered bones that a Fauquier County woman admitted were giraffe and zebra bones she found during her trip and kept as keepsakes. The bones were recovered by the specialists and checked by US Fish and Wildlife Service inspectors, according to officials. They were ultimately found to be in vio…
Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: WTOP Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: WTOP
Virginia Teen Who Killed Mom, Brother In 2020 Pleads Guilty: Wtop A Fauquier County teen pled guilty to murder charges for the death of his family members on Valentine's Day in 2020, WTOP reported. On February 14, 2020, Levi Norwood, who is now 19, shot and killed his mother, Jennifer, and his 6-year-old brother, Wyatt, the website said. In 2020, Norwood's girlfriend allegedly said he was depressed, anxious, and schizophrenic, and that he mentioned to her that he wanted to kill his mother on the day he shot her, WTOP said. Though Norwood's attorney initially wanted the teen to plea not guilty by reason of insanity, Norwood has proved competent to sta…
32-Year-Old Triangle Actor and Air Force Veteran Dies In Early Morning Crash 32-Year-Old Triangle Actor and Air Force Veteran Dies In Early Morning Crash
32-Year-Old Triangle Actor and Air Force Veteran Dies In Early Morning Crash A beloved actor in Prince William County died early Thursday morning, June 9, in a head-on collision in Fauquier County, authorities said.  Jared M. Dent of Triangle died after his Toyota Yaris crossed the center line and collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 17 just south of Route 724 around 1:30 a.m., Virginia State Police said. Troopers are still investigating the crash.  Dent, who was wearing his seatbelt, died at the scene. The 64-year-old truck driver was not injured, troopers said.  Dozens of people posted memorials for Dent as news of his death spread across social media Friday…
Virginia Man Pretended To Be Officer For Better Parking: Police Virginia Man Pretended To Be Officer For Better Parking: Police
Virginia Man Pretended To Be Officer For Better Parking: Police A Virginia man accused of impersonating a police officer to get a better parking spot was arrested with an arsenal of weapons and a cache of law enforcement gear, authorities said.  Josh Taber, 38 of Alexandria, told staff at the Ramada by Wyndham in Rockville that he was an "agent" and needed to park his SUV front of the building when he checked in earlier this month, Montgomery County police said. He even flashed a badge that seemed to back up his claim.  However, when vice detectives staked out the hotel as part of a prostitution probe on May 10, they were confused by the …