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Anti-Israel Graffiti Found On 4 Loudoun County Starbucks Stores: Sheriff Anti-Israel Graffiti Found On 4 Loudoun County Starbucks Stores: Sheriff
Anti-Israel Graffiti Found On 4 Loudoun County Starbucks Stores: Sheriff Authorities in Loudoun County are investigating anti-Israel/pro-Palestinian graffiti and property damage to local Starbucks stores. According to the sheriff's office, the outside of the stores were spray painted with various words and symbols, which have since been removed or covered by store employees. Workers reported the incidents upon arriving for work Tuesday morning, May 21. LCSO promptly responded and believes all incidents are related. “Hate speech and destruction of property will not be tolerated in Loudoun County,” Sheriff Mike Chapman said. “We are actively investigating th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops
Pedestrians Bang On Car, Assault Driver Through Window In Arlington: Cops Two pedestrians have been arrested for assaulting a driver in Arlington this week, authorities said. Leonardo Guardado Navarro, 29, and  Adonis Johnson, 20, were on foot when they became involved in an argument with a driver on the 3100 block of Wilson Boulevard around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, county police said. Navarro and Johnson began banging on the victim’s vehicle, causing property damage, and assaulted him through the open driver’s side window, police said.  The victim and one suspect suffered minor injuries that did not require medical attention.  Navarro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS) Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (PHOTOS)
Vehicle Debris Hits, Damages Pedestrian Bridge On I-295 In Northeast DC (Photos) Traffic was backed up on I-295 on Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian bridge at Douglas Street NE was struck by debris from a passing vehicle. First responders and inspectors were called to the bridge, which appears intact, according to DC Fire and EMS personnel, but will have to be evaluated by special operations officials. Bridge incident S/B I-295 at Douglas St NE. Debris from passing vehicle struck pedestrian bridge. Vehicle continued on. Bridge appears intact but will be evaluated by special ops personnel. No injuries. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2023 …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD
Home Invader Beats, Holds Woman Hostage In Northern VA: PD A 22-year-old man broke into a woman's home through an unlocked sliding glass door and held her hostage in Prince William County, authorities said. Davaughn Damani Higgins got into the apartment at Misty Ridge Apartments in the 15000 block of Sunny Ridge Court, in Woodbridge, and then destroyed it around 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, Prince William County police said. When the homeowner arrived home, her apartment was a mess — and Higgins was inside. Higgins immediately grabbed the victim and pulled her into the apartment, then refused to let her leave. At one point during th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Ripping Off Mounted Camera At Virginia Apartment, Trying To Cut Resident: PD Man Accused Of Ripping Off Mounted Camera At Virginia Apartment, Trying To Cut Resident: PD
Man Accused Of Ripping Off Mounted Camera At Virginia Apartment, Trying To Cut Resident: PD A knife-wielding man was apprehended by police investigators in Virginia after going through elaborate measures in an attempt to rob an acquaintance, according to police. Woodbridge resident Quinton Bernard Brown, 39, is facing multiple charges following a weekend robbery where he attempted to slash his friend, investigators said. Shortly after 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, members of the Prince William County Police Department were called to the Bayvue Apartments in the 1300 block of Bayside Avenue in Woodbridge to investigate a reported robbery. The investigation into the incident dete…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Leesburg Man Armed With Drill, Fire Extinguisher, Arrested For Disorderly Behavior Leesburg Man Armed With Drill, Fire Extinguisher, Arrested For Disorderly Behavior
Leesburg Man Armed With Drill, Fire Extinguisher, Arrested For Disorderly Behavior A Leesburg man was taken into custody for damaging property and assaulting a law enforcement officer, officials said. At around 6:30 p.m. on August 17, Elmer Portillo, 53, was damaging property and acting aggressively toward others in a residence located at 300 block of Waterfield Terrace, according to the Leesburg Police Department. When officers approached Portillo, the suspect discharged a fire extinguisher in their direction and yelled profanities, authorities said. Portillo was threw bottles at the officers and armed himself with a drill as he shut the front door of the residence…

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by AJ Goldbloom