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Las Vegas Death Of Gay Pop Star From Arlington After Weekend Escape Shatters Hearts Las Vegas Death Of Gay Pop Star From Arlington After Weekend Escape Shatters Hearts
Las Vegas Death Of Gay Pop Star From Arlington After Weekend Escape Shatters Hearts Shock and sadness spread along both the East and West coasts following the untimely death of an Arlington, VA native. After a weekend out with friends in Las Vegas, Joey Salinas, 40, reached out to his best friend saying he had been stranded on the side of a highway after his electric car died, according to a GoFundMe launched by family members. "Las Vegas has been a city of fun and memories for Joey. A place where he would gather with friends and even family throughout the years. Who knew that a city he loved to venture off to escape the realities of life would end in the ultimate heartbre…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man, Minor Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdoses At Virginia HS: Police Man, Minor Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdoses At Virginia HS: Police
Man, Minor Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl That Led To Overdoses At Virginia HS: Police Two are facing a host of charges in Virginia for their roles in the overdoses of two girls in an Arlington County high school, authorities announced on Tuesday afternoon. Fairfax resident Walter Zeleya Padilla, 19, has been accused of distributing fentanyl to a minor who in turn gave it to other juveniles, at least two of which suffered overdoses late last month, according to police. At around 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, officers from the Arlington County Police Department were called to Wakefield High School on South Dinwiddle Street, where there were reports of an overdose. One vi…

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by Zak Failla
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'Jovial' Arlington Teen Jorge Chavarria Rodriguez Dies 'Jovial' Arlington Teen Jorge Chavarria Rodriguez Dies
'Jovial' Arlington Teen Jorge Chavarria Rodriguez Dies Jorge Chavarria Rodriguez of Arlington died on Thursday, Sept. 21, his obituary says. He was 16 years old. Born in El Salvador, Jorge has been an Arlington resident since he was 8 years old. He had just started his freshman year at Wakefield High School this fall, his obituary says. Jorge was a proud volunteer at the Phoenix Bikes Youth Program, and was remembered by his family as a jovial and friendly child who wanted to make the world a better place. A GoFundMe campaign for Jorge's family had raised $20,400 as of Thursday, Sept. 28. "Jorge was a happy and playful child, a good…

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by Cecilia Levine
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William Harris Of Arlington, 24, Was 'Bright Light, Beautiful Soul' William Harris Of Arlington, 24, Was 'Bright Light, Beautiful Soul'
William Harris Of Arlington, 24, Was 'Bright Light, Beautiful Soul' The community has enveloped the Arlington family of 24-year-old William Harris. Will died on Friday, Sept. 8, after a two-year battle with cancer, and was being remembered as an animal lover with a kind heart, according to his obituary. More than $2,700 had been raised for his family on a GoFundMe campaign as of Tuesday, Sept. 19. "His beautiful smile was like a burst of sunshine, only showing when he was truly happy," campaign founder Danielle Harris writes. "His devoted love for his family and friends was strong and steadfast." Will graduated from Wakefield High School and became a "cur…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia
Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia A Virginia community is up in arms after a student died overnight from an apparent overdose sustained at an Arlington high school earlier this week. Judith Davis, the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) President during a board meeting identified the teen as Sergio Flores. “Every single one of you knew this day would come. Say his name: Sergio Flores,” she said during a meeting with school officials. “He died. This kid is not going back to his family. The lack of leadership and inaction resulted in what happened Tuesday, and what happened today.” The Arlington County Police Departme…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Wakefield HS Locked Down Due To Possible Trespasser: Arlington Police (DEVELOPING) Wakefield HS Locked Down Due To Possible Trespasser: Arlington Police (DEVELOPING)
Wakefield HS Locked Down Due To Possible Trespasser: Arlington Police (Developing) Wakefield High School has been placed into lockdown due to a report of a possible trespasser, according to police. The Arlington County Police Department was called to the school at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 to investigate the incident. The school was placed on lockdown and there is expected to be a continued police presence in the area throughout the day as police investigate. Related story - Threatening Message Found Written At Katherine Johnson Middle School, Police Say No injuries were reported as of 1:40 p.m. on Thursday afternoon as the investigation continued. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports
Wakefield High School Junior Killed By SUV While Riding Scooter: Reports A 16-year-old recently died after he was hit by an SUV while riding a scooter in Alexandria, according to NBC4 Washington.  On August 27, Miguel Rivera was hit by a car at Sanger Avenue and North Beauregard Street as he rode home from work on a scooter, the website said. Officers arrived just before 10:30 p.m. and Rivera was in the ICU for week before succumbing to his injuries, reports said. Rivera was a beloved student at Wakefield High School, according to Arlnow.com Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington. Click here for the full story from Arlnow.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom