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Deputies looking for potential witness to fatal crash in Charles County
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Deputies are looking for the identity of a woman who may have witnessed a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on June 25 on Chapel Point Road. The crash happened around 4:40 p.m. on Chapel Point Road near Purcell Road. The collision involved a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle. The […]
Two men shot and killed inside Alexandria gym Saturday evening
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Sunday afternoon several members of the Onelife Fitness on Hooff's Run Drive in Alexandria attempted to head inside for a workout, but the doors were locked and a sign on the door says the gym would remain closed for the time being after police tell us two men were shot and killed there Saturday around 4 p.m.
Impaired driver crashes into patrol cars while trying to run from officers, sheriff's office says
ST CHARLES, Md. — An Upper Marlboro woman is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to run from officers early Sunday morning. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to Mall Circle just after 2 a.m. for the report of a hit-and-run crash. While officers were in the area, they found the accused driver in her car still in the parking lot.
2 teens charged in connection to drive-by shooting that killed 14-year-old in Fairfax County
ANNANDALE, Va. - Authorities say two teenagers were arrested and face charges in connection to a drive-by shooting in Fairfax County that left a 14-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy wounded. Investigators say both teens are being held at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Officials say one of...
Charles officers seek whereabouts of alleged shooter
A woman who allegedly shot someone in the hand is currently being sought out by Charles County police. The Charles sheriff’s office Domestic Violence Unit is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating Danielle Sicam Alicka, 27, of Hughesville. She is wanted in connection with multiple charges including home invasion, armed robbery and first-degree assault. ...
FCPD: Two teens shot, one killed, at Annandale apartments
A 14-year-old boy died on Friday (June 28) after a shooting in Annandale that left another teen injured. Detectives believe the two boys were walking together around the Fairmont Gardens Apartments when a vehicle approached them, and its occupants began shooting, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a news release published last night (Sunday).
Prince George's County Police investigates armored truck robbery in Oxon Hill
OXON HILL, Md. — Prince George's County Police are investigating an armored truck robbery that happened Monday afternoon. Police were called to the 5200 block of Indian Head Highway. The preliminary investigation shows an undisclosed amount of robbers targeted the truck and robbed the driver. The driver was not...
Woodbridge man charged in connection to fatal Frederick County shooting
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said a Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting on June 25. According to FCSO, around 7:16 p.m., the shooting happened off of Fairfax Pike, near the Sandy’s mobile home community. Deputies said 52-year-old […]
Handguns tossed from car during Virginia police chase, driver caught: Police
SPRINGFIELD, Va (7News) — Three handguns were thrown from a car during a police pursuit in Springfield, Virginia, according to the Virginia State Police. Officials said that a Virginia State trooper was initiating a traffic stop on a Nissan allegedly traveling recklessly when it refused to stop and sped away on Route 644 near Old Keene Mill Road.
Robert Buchanan Accused Of Abducting 30-Year-Old PA Woman
A Florida man visiting Virginia is facing charges after allegedly abducting a woman against her will from Pennsylvania and taking her to a Woodbridge hotel over the weekend. Oak Hill native Robert Buchanan, 64, was arrested following an investigation into a reported abduction of a 30-year-old woman who was taken on Thursday, June 27.
Temple Hills shooting leaves man dead
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Police in Prince George's County are working to figure out who shot a man to death in a Temple Hills home early Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the 6800 block of Old Branch Avenue near the Healing Hearts Worship Center for a reported shooting. Once on scene, they found the man shot multiple times inside a home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man charged with rape in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Prince William County Police Department has made an arrest in a rape case. On June 28, officers were sent to the 6100 block of Trident Lane in Woodbridge to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have happened there. When they arrived they located and arrested Abdul Kanu.
Men, Teens Arrested For Armed Robbery Involving Three Victims In Virginia, Police Say
Two men and three teens are all facing charges following a violent assault of three people, including a 19-year-old woman, over the weekend in Prince William County, police say.Shortly after 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, officers were called to a home in the 14600 block of Ponderosa Court in Woo…
Two thefts reported in one day at Arlington Lululemon store
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Police were investigating two thefts that reportedly happened at an Arlington Lululemon store on Monday. The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said officers first responded to the 2800 block of Clarendon Blvd. for a report of “suspicious circumstances.” Police determined that two female suspects had gone into the store […]
Golf Cart Rollover Crash In Newburg Leaves Woman And Two Girls Injured
NEWBURG, Md. – On July 1, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a golf cart crash on Windermere Lane near Emerald Lane. The caller reported that they had flipped the golf cart, and three people were injured. Upon arrival, crews found the overturned golf...
Juveniles arrested while allegedly breaking into vehicles
On June 24, at approximately 3:23 pm, officers responded to the St. Charles Towne Center parking lot after a citizen reported seeing a group of four juveniles breaking into several cars. Officers arrived to the parking lot and the four suspects immediately fled on foot but were quickly apprehended, according to a release from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation found three vehicles had been broken into and damaged, and several tools used to enter the cars were recovered from the suspects, the release...
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