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Crews battle house fire in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said it was at the scene of a house fire in Vienna. Crews said it happened in the 100 block of Patrick St SE in Vienna. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they saw fire and smoke coming from the home. Crews worked […]
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Identified By Police After Fatal Crash That Shut Down Route 28 In VA
New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 28 in Chantilly on Thursday afternoon.Herndon resident David Arias Sandoval has been identified by investigators as the person riding…
Fairfax County man arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is seeking potential additional victims after arresting a man for alleged inappropriate conduct with a minor. On June 7 at approximately 6:50 p.m., detectives from Mclean District Station received a tip regarding a man’s inappropriate communication with an underage individual via the […]
One Dead, One Injured In Early Morning Fairfax County Shooting, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
One person was killed and a second injured following a double shooting in Fairfax County on Saturday morning.Shortly after midnight on June 29, officers were called to the 4100 block of Wadsworth Court in Annandale, where there was a reported shooting in the area.Upon arrival, police say that offic…
VIDEO: Virginia man arrested after he was caught driving nearly 120 mph, police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WJLA) — The driver of what appeared to be a luxury sports car was arrested in Virginia after being caught going at least 60 miles an hour over the speed limit and using a fake license plate, according to police. Fairfax County police dashcam video showed...
Employee dead, two others hurt in crash at Flagship Carwash in Fairfax
FAIRFAX CITY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax City Police said one person died and two others were hurt after being hit by a car on Saturday morning. Police said they were dispatched to the Flagship Carwash parking lot in the 10800 block of Fairfax Boulevard just before 11 a.m. Police were told three employees […]
‘Looked her square in the eyes’: Man admits to fatal hammer attack on estranged wife while out on bond for previous assault on her
A Virginia man admitted to fatally beating his estranged wife with a hammer at her apartment while on a GPS monitor awaiting charges in a previous domestic violence attack on her. Peter J. Lollobrigido, 52, entered a guilty plea to first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, violation of a protective order,...
Speed Racer Going 117 MPH Nabbed By Police In Virginia (VIDEO)
A speeding driver caught on camera darting past traffic in a sports car found himself on the fast track to a jail cell after being busted by members of the Fairfax County Police Department.This week, a driver going 117 mph in a 55 mph zone on a Virginia highway 🚫117+ MPH in a 55 MPH zone an…
1 man dead in fatal motorcycle collision, multiple lanes shut down in Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - A fatal motorcycle collision in Herndon, Virginia has shut down several lanes and left one man dead. According to police, a motorcycle and a truck were involved in a collision on Northbound Route 28 and McLearen Road in Chantilly. Northbound Route 28 was closed at the Air and Space Museum Parkway for the investigation.
Georgetown Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of Three, Repeat Offenders Caught with Firearms and Drugs
Georgetown was the center of a police operation that concluded with the arrest of three individuals over the weekend, following a raid on a residence on Pinnacle Drive. In an effort spearheaded by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit, the sweep involved the deployment of SWAT and K9 units, KXAN reports.
Santa Clara Man Sentenced to Four Months Prison for Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Recently, a Santa Clara man faced the consequences of his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Patrick Allen Bournes, 60, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras. Bournes, who had pleaded guilty on Feb. 9 to a felony count of civil disorder, will serve four months in prison followed by 24 months of supervised release, which includes a period of home detention. On top of this, he has been ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. His plea and subsequent sentencing are the latest developments in the ongoing fallout from the events that unfolded over 41 months ago. This information comes from an official statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.
Former Virginia doctor who duct taped wife to pole in their basement sentenced to 30 years in prison
FAIRFAX, Va. — A former Northern Virginia doctor was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for the attack and attempted sexual assault of the woman he was married to in September 2020. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano, 61-year-old Drew Steiner was sentenced to 30 years in prison...
Lanes reopen on Southbound I-495 after police chase
FAIRFAX, Va. — A police chase in Fairfax County led to several lane closures on Interstate 495 on Friday evening. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, officers with the Tysons Urban Team noticed a car with a person inside just before 5 p.m. They say that person had an outstanding felony warrant related to an armed robbery.
Police: Thieves get away with $100K in merchandise in Tysons
Fairfax County police detectives are investigating a retail-theft crew who allegedly stole more than $100,000 worth of merchandise from a store at Tysons Galleria June 25 and sprayed a fire extinguisher at a security worker to get away. Detectives were alerted at 3:42 p.m. a commercial robbery at a high-end...
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