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Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police
Maryland Man Accused Of Shooting At Driver Following Crash Near Reagan Airport: Police The Maryland man who busted out a handgun during a dispute with another driver following a crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been arrested, according to the Arlington Police Department. Capitol Heights resident Javon Brown, 23, was taken into custody over the weekend following a reported shooting that was reported in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway on Wednesday, June 19, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. Officers were called to a stretch of the highway after 2 p.m. on the day of the shooting, where investigators say that Brown drove alongside his vict…
Record-High Temperatures Reached At DMV Airports, National Weather Service Reports Record-High Temperatures Reached At DMV Airports, National Weather Service Reports
Record-High Temperatures Reached At DMV Airports, National Weather Service Reports With temperatures pushing toward 100 degrees on Sunday afternoon, several airports in the DMV region have reported new highs, according to the National Weather Service. A Heat Advisory was issued on June 23 with heat index values up to 107 degrees expected in the region, according to forecasters, with "hot temperatures and high humidity (that) may cause heat illness to occur."  "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," forecasters said, "Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles und…
Driver Involved In Crash Near Reagan Airport Wanted For Shooting At Driver In Virginia: Police Driver Involved In Crash Near Reagan Airport Wanted For Shooting At Driver In Virginia: Police
Driver Involved In Crash Near Reagan Airport Wanted For Shooting At Driver In Virginia: Police A road-raging suspect is at large in Virginia following a midday shooting on Richmond Highway in Arlington over a traffic dispute on Wednesday night, according to police. The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a reported shooting that was called in shortly after 2 p.m. on June 19 in the area of 33rd Street South and Richmond Highway.  Investigators say that a man was driving south in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway when another driver pulled up alongside him, brandished a weapon, and fired at his victim's vehicle before speeding away down the roadway. POLICE ACT…
Traveler With Measles Passed Through Dulles, Reagan Airports In Virginia: Health Officials Traveler With Measles Passed Through Dulles, Reagan Airports In Virginia: Health Officials
Traveler With Measles Passed Through Dulles, Reagan Airports In Virginia: Health Officials Health officials are cautioning about potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia airports.  The Virginia Department of Health was notified about a person who returned stateside after an international trip and traveled through Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport earlier this month and may have exposed other travelers to the virus. VDH was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Northern Virginia when returning from international travel. Out of an abundance of caution, VDH is informing people who were at vari…
Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations
Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations Stormy weather and widespread ground stop issues grounded hundreds of flights at Washington DC area airports Monday, June — and travelers were not happy. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Monday, 263 flights were delayed and just over 100 were canceled, according to FlightAware. At Dulles Airport, more than 300 flights were delayed and 67 canceled on Monday, FlightAware says. At Baltimore Washington International Airport, 256 flights were delayed and 77 canceled.  Frustrated flyers aired their grievances on Twitter. Wow! @united What a shitshow at Dulles Airport. Flight de…
Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport
Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport For the second time this week, a traveler from Virginia was busted attempting to bring a handgun onto a flight. TSA officers were able to prevent a man from King George from bringing an unloaded 9mm handgun onto a plane at Dulles International Airport after it was flagged by security as he entered attempted to go through checkpoint. An X-ray captured the gun and alerted officers to the weapon in the man’s carry-on bag. Members of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police were then called in to confiscate the gun, and the traveler was cited on a weapons charge. He alleged that h…
TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport
TSA Officers Prevent Gun-Toting VA Woman From Boarding Flight At Reagan National Airport Officials say that a woman attempted to bring a loaded handgun onto a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport before she was flagged down by TSA officers. On Monday, April 10, officers at the airport prevented a Spotsylvania woman from bringing a .380 caliber handgun that was loaded with five bullets as she went through a security checkpoint at the airport. Alarm bells were ringing - both literally and figuratively - when the X-ray unit at the checkpoint alerted TSA agents that there was a firearm inside a zippered pouch inside her purse, which she claims she carries for protec…
TSA Officers Prevent Man From Carrying Loaded Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport TSA Officers Prevent Man From Carrying Loaded Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport
TSA Officers Prevent Man From Carrying Loaded Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport prevented an Alexandria man from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Thursday morning. Officials say that officers at the airport were able to stop the passenger early on Thursday, March 9, when it was discovered he was in possession of a 9mm handgun that was loaded with 15 bullets. The weapon was caught as the man entered the security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport. An X-ray unit alerted officers to the gun, which was recovered by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authorit…
Virginia Traveler Tries To Bring Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport: TSA Virginia Traveler Tries To Bring Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport: TSA
Virginia Traveler Tries To Bring Gun Onto Flight At Reagan National Airport: TSA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a traveler from carrying a gun onto his flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, authorities said. The Alexandria, VA resident's 9mm caliber handgun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Monday, Nov. 28, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was not loaded. Police were notified, confiscated the weapon, and cited the man. It was the 29th gun picked off at the airport's TSA checkpoint so far this year, Farbstein said. “As we wind down from the busy Thanksgiving travel period, ou…
Traveler Busted Trying To Bring Loaded Gun Aboard Reagan National Airport Flight: TSA Traveler Busted Trying To Bring Loaded Gun Aboard Reagan National Airport Flight: TSA
Traveler Busted Trying To Bring Loaded Gun Aboard Reagan National Airport Flight: TSA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a traveler from carrying a loaded gun onto his flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, authorities said. The California resident's .40 caliber handgun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 18, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with 14 bullets, including one in the chamber. Police were called, the weapon was confiscated, and the man was arrested, she added. It was the 28th gun picked off at the airport's TSA checkpoint so far this year, off…
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says
Two Travelers Caught With Loaded Guns At Reagan National Airport Checkpoint, TSA Says Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented two travelers from carrying loaded guns onto their flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, officials said. A Maryland man's .32 caliber gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said. It was loaded with six bullets. Once police were notified, the Capitol Heights resident was cited on weapons charges, and the gun was confiscated, she said. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 13, TSA officers stopped another man from carrying his .45 ca…
Alexandria Residents Stopped From Bringing Handguns Aboard DCA Flight: TSA Alexandria Residents Stopped From Bringing Handguns Aboard DCA Flight: TSA
Alexandria Residents Stopped From Bringing Handguns Aboard DCA Flight: TSA Two people were unable to carry their personal handguns on a flight leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials reported. On Sept. 29, a woman was stopped with her .380 caliber gun, that was not loaded, and a man was stopped with his nine millimeter handgun, loaded with 14 bullets, according to TSA. The man also had an extra 14 bullets with him, authorities said. TSA said the two incidents were not related. After each incident, both individuals had their guns taken away and were dealt weapons charges by law enforcement, officials said.
Travelers Should Expect Big Changes at Reagan National Airport Soon Travelers Should Expect Big Changes at Reagan National Airport Soon
Travelers Should Expect Big Changes at Reagan National Airport Soon Major updates are coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this week that will change how travelers find their gates. Officials will install new signage throughout the airport beginning on Saturday, June 4, as a way to make navigating the terminals, parking decks, and new facilities easier. Airport authorities said they will roll out the changes over the next week.  The airport released this timetable:  Saturday — New directional signs will go up around the airport to lead passengers to their gates.  Sunday, June 5 — Airlines will switch over to using the new sig…