STAFFORD, Va. — An intoxicated woman was arrested on Friday afternoon after allegedly assaulting a juvenile at a McDonald’s on Garrisonville Road, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy T.S. Myree responded to the incident at the fast-food restaurant located at 893 Garrisonville Road at approximately 2:30 p.m. The juvenile victim reported that he … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — Dominion Energy has secured a significant offshore wind lease area off the coast of Virginia Beach, furthering its commitment to renewable energy development. The company won the lease for a 176,505-acre area from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) with a bid of $17.7 million, which equates to $100 per acre. … Read more
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake Police are investigating an incident in which a man was struck by a vehicle on South Military Highway near Canal Drive on Friday evening. The accident, which occurred around 6:45 p.m. on August 23, 2024, left the male pedestrian with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the Chesapeake Police Department, officers were initially … Read more
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Nicholas Giampa, a Virginia man awaiting trial for the 2017 murders of his girlfriend’s parents, was found dead early Thursday in his Fairfax County jail cell. Giampa, 24, had been incarcerated since 2018, charged with the fatal shootings of Scott Fricker, 48, and Buckley Kuhn-Fricker, 43, in their Virginia home. Fairfax … Read more
STAFFORD, VA — A Colonial Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence and then attempting to flee the scene on foot. The incident occurred late on August 22, near the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Salisbury Drive. At approximately 9:12 p.m., Deputy X.D. Bates responded … Read more
CHESAPEAKE, VA — The Chesapeake Police Department announced that the first school zone speed camera will become active on Monday along Kempsville Road as Greenbrier Christian Academy begins its school year. Additional speed cameras will be activated across Chesapeake Public Schools zones starting Tuesday, September 3. Signage has been placed in each school zone to … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Authorities have closed Interstate 264 in both directions at exits 17A and 17B, affecting traffic around Independence Boulevard. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and Virginia State Police (VSP) are currently responding to an ongoing incident in the area. In addition to the highway closure, Independence Boulevard is also shut down … Read more
CHESTER, Va. — Christopher Leydic of Chester was shocked to discover that he was the winner of the nearly $1 million jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game. Leydic matched all five numbers in the August 17 drawing, winning a jackpot worth $958,740. Initially, Leydic noticed that the Cash 5 jackpot … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Virginia State Police have issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Arlington County Police Department for 13-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez Corea, who was last seen on August 21, 2024. Eduardo Gonzalez Corea is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 120 pounds. He … Read more
RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting the Commonwealth. The commencement ceremony for the 141st Basic Session will be held at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy in … Read more
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, VA — A 19-year-old man has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a car while riding an electronic bike in Riverdale Park. The crash occurred on Wednesday, August 14, at approximately 10 p.m. Officers from the Riverdale Park Police Department responded to the scene at Riverdale Road and 58th Avenue, … Read more
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Galloway Township Police Department has arrested Catherine Causey, 52, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, in connection with an alleged theft by deception scheme involving the sale of a service canine that was never delivered. Causey was charged with Theft by Deception and Money Laundering following a two-year investigation. On June 18, … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Monday — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Shore Drive, which left one man dead and another facing charges. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on August 18, 2024, officers responded to a report of a vehicle accident in the 2400 block of Shore … Read more
STAFFORD, Va., Monday — A North Stafford family’s early morning scare turned into a humorous misunderstanding after deputies responded to what was believed to be a burglary in progress, only to discover the culprit was a rogue robot vacuum cleaner. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when the family, startled by loud noises from the … Read more
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are searching for a man wanted in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that occurred early Monday morning, August 19, 2024. The incident took place at a residence in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue in Woodbridge. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 12:53 a.m. and found two victims: a 31-year-old … Read more
MANASSAS, Va. — Authorities are investigating a strong-arm robbery that took place on the evening of Friday, August 16, 2024, near Stonehouse Loop and Coppermine Drive in Manassas. The incident occurred around 10:17 p.m. and involved a 27-year-old man who was approached from behind by an unknown woman while walking in a wooded area. According … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Ferrell Parkway on Friday night. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Ferrell Parkway at 9:02 p.m. on Aug. 16 after receiving reports of an accident involving a motorcycle. Upon arrival, police found … Read more
STAFFORD, Va. — An intoxicated driver was arrested early Friday morning after causing a disturbance at a North Stafford business and littering the highway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy T.G. Croson responded to a call at 1:59 a.m. regarding a disorderly guest at Buffalo Moe’s on Wicomico Drive. The guest, later identified … Read more
HARRISONBURG, VA – William O’Neil Murray III, 36, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. His conviction stems from exploiting the drug dependencies of at least three women to force them into commercial sex work. According to court documents, Murray’s operation ran from December 2021 through July 2022 … Read more
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A big shout out to the Newport News Police Department Recruit Class for their outstanding community service at our Foodbank today! The recruits have been instrumental in packing 360 USDA boxes, landscaping, and cleaning the warehouse, making a significant impact on our operations. We are deeply grateful for their hard work … Read more
HAYMARKET, V.A. — A Haymarket man is in custody after allegedly brandishing a firearm during an encounter with two young men on the evening of August 14. The incident occurred in the 6300 block of John James Way, prompting a swift police response. According to the investigation, the victims, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old … Read more
WOODBRIDGE, V.A. — A Woodbridge man has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony child neglect, after officers discovered unsecured firearms in his home that were accessible to two children. The investigation, which began following a report on July 23, concluded with the arrest of 49-year-old Manuel Baires-Alvarado on August 14. The investigation revealed that … Read more
MANASSAS, V.A. — Authorities in Manassas are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman that occurred on July 18 in the area of Pineview Road and Cregger Lane. Detectives have identified the suspect as 20-year-old German Joseth Torres Lizama, who is now facing charges of murder … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A tragic series of events unfolded in Virginia Beach, beginning with a stabbing incident on the evening of August 14, 2024, and culminating in a fatal car crash the following morning. Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to reports of a stabbing at around 8:48 PM in the 900 block of … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—A Virginia Beach Police Department officer fatally shot 61-year-old Robert Miller after being dispatched to a drug overdose incident on the evening of August 14. The incident occurred in a residence located in the 1200 block of Quarter Way around 10:23 p.m. Upon arrival, the first responding officer encountered a male and female … Read more
GLEN DALE, WV—West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney, 56, was arrested this week following an incident at Gumby’s Cigarette & Beer World where he allegedly engaged in sexual gratification. The event took place in the video lottery room of the establishment on the afternoon of Aug. 4, but the arrest was not made until Tuesday. According … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The Virginia Beach Police Department has activated an AMBER Alert for three siblings believed to be abducted by 36-year-old Dana Demetrius Plummer. The children, identified as Zayir Plummer, 5; Zayin Plummer, 7; and Za’riyah Plummer, 16 months, are considered to be in extreme danger. The suspected abductor, Dana Plummer, is described … Read more
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — A 25-year-old man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl inside a store in Reston, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The incident occurred on August 9 around 10:30 p.m. in the 11100 block of South Lakes Drive. The girl and her mother noticed that the man, identified … Read more
ARLINGTON, VA — Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport uncovered a stun gun disguised as a cellphone in a carry-on bag during security screening. The device, designed to resemble an older model iPhone, was shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, by TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein. Similar products … Read more
FAIRFAX, VA — Jordan Cochran, a 22-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, has been convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding by a Fairfax County jury. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday following a trial that detailed two violent shootings near Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley. The incidents unfolded on a previous evening, starting with a … Read more
MANASSAS, Va. — The search continues for Mamta Kafle, a 28-year-old mother from Manassas, who has been missing for nearly two weeks under suspicious circumstances. Kafle was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park and was reported missing by her husband on August 5. Authorities consider her disappearance involuntary and are actively investigating. Members … Read more
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Alexandria police officers shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a gun late Monday night. The Alexandria Police Department reported that officers responded to a call just after 10:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of Maris Avenue, near the Parkside at Alexandria condominium complex. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man in … Read more
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A collision between two vehicles in Lorton left two people seriously injured on Tuesday morning. The Fairfax County Police Department reported the crash occurred at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Armistead Road. At 7:47 a.m., authorities announced on X that medics had transported two individuals with life-threatening injuries to the … Read more
ALEXANDRIA, VA – A fatal shooting involving an Alexandria Police officer occurred late Sunday night at a residence on Maris Avenue. The incident took place around 10:46 p.m. at 5101 Maris Ave. Upon responding to a call at the address, officers encountered an armed adult male in the stairwell of the building. The confrontation led … Read more
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred Sunday night at the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn. The break-in was reported around 9 p.m. at the office, which also houses the headquarters of the Virginia 10th District Republican Committee, located in the 20000 block of … Read more
BECKLEY, WV – Jason Michael Tucker, a 43-year-old resident of Frankford, was sentenced today to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentencing occurred in the United States District Court. Court documents reveal that on December 30, 2022, Tucker engaged in … Read more
MARTINSBURG, WV – Sean Jarred Davis, a 33-year-old Baltimore resident, has acknowledged his involvement in a significant fentanyl and heroin trafficking operation across Hampshire and Mineral Counties. Davis pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to possession with intent to distribute these drugs. According to judicial proceedings and court documents, Davis was identified as the head … Read more
CLARKSBURG, WV – Eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for their involvement in smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into federal prisons, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia. The court proceedings revealed that these inmates were involved in smuggling activities at Federal … Read more
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of David Persaud, a 40-year-old resident of Woodbridge, VA, on charges related to the sexual assault of a juvenile. The arrest followed an investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, under Chief Matthew Finck, and the Englewood Police Department, under … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Virginia Beach Police, in collaboration with the United States Postal Service and the Hampton Police Department, have successfully apprehended a suspect for the armed robbery of a postal worker that took place on July 11, in the 3400 block of Dandelion Crescent. The suspect, identified as Cameron Hunter Brown, 27, from Portsmouth, allegedly … Read more
STAFFORD, VA—The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released their daily incident report for yesterday, outlining multiple criminal and traffic-related incidents. A breaking and entering was reported on Lakeview Drive around noon. Deputy C.D. Sullivan responded to the scene where a door was found broken and spray paint covered the walls inside the house. No further details … Read more
WOODBRIDGE, VA—A local resident, Dorian Jusep Lopez Hernandez, was arrested late Tuesday night after police responded to reports of gunfire in the 14800 block of Dyer Drive. Upon investigation, officers discovered that Lopez Hernandez, who was intoxicated at the time, had discharged multiple rounds into the ground in his backyard. The 32-year-old was taken into … Read more
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA—A tragic incident occurred late Tuesday evening when police were called to a Dumfries residence after reports of a death. Upon arrival at the home located on Fort Monroe Circle, authorities discovered a 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, both suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims, who were acquainted with each other, … Read more
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA – The Arlington County Police Department has arrested a Florida man in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in Crystal City on Monday morning. On August 5, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Bank of America located at 1425 S. Eads St. Following reviews of an armed robbery. … Read more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – Authorities have identified Angela Marie Brill, 56, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, as the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday near the Howard and Montgomery county lines. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) reported that the crash happened around 5:11 p.m. near Georgia Avenue between Triadelphia Lake Road. … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) has successfully resolved numerous cases related to vehicle thefts and firearm larcenies, leading to the recovery of four stolen vehicles, two firearms, and the arrest of four juveniles aged between 15 and 17. This operation has cleared 23 cases, with the potential for additional resolutions. … Read more
STAFFORD, VA – A tragic incident occurred at the Ford T. Humphrey Public Safety Building in Stafford, VA, where a 36-year-old male was found deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident was reported on August 5, at approximately 4:27 PM. Deputies discovered the man’s body in the front parking lot of the public … Read more
Stafford, VA — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily incident report for August 5, 2024, detailing several significant criminal activities and responses by deputies. Breaking and Entering: On August 2 at 2:06 p.m., Deputy J.E. Cordes responded to a report of a breaking and entering on Windsor Ridge Court. The homeowner discovered … Read more
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A severe single-vehicle accident occurred early on July 31, around 12:32 AM, at the intersection of Shipps Corner Rd. and Old Clubhouse Rd. in Virginia Beach, resulting in two fatalities. Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers were dispatched following a call received by Emergency Communications and Citizen Services (ECCS). Upon arrival, … Read more
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA—The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Giant grocery store at 35 Town and Country Drive. The incident has prompted a call for public assistance to identify the suspects involved. Deputies described the first suspect as a black male, approximately 5 feet … Read more
