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Man Arrested for Hate Crime at Stafford Hospital
Man Arrested for Hate Crime at Stafford Hospital **Stafford, VA** - A Fredericksburg resident was taken into custody after causing multiple disruptions at Stafford Hospital. On Friday at around 8:43 p.m., authorities received a call regarding a disturbance at Stafford Hospital located on 101 Hospital Center Boulevard. Deputy W.E. Trainor was dispatched to the scene where a hospital staff member reported being assaulted by a patient. The deputy identified Daniel Castillo as the individual responsible for causing disturbances within the hospital. Security personnel had been monitoring Castillo due to his behavior, during which he allegedly threatened, assaulted the security officer, and made racial remarks. Castillo faced charges of assault related to a hate crime and disorderly conduct at the hospital. He also had an outstanding warrant from Prince William County for failing to appear, leading to his arrest and detention at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
Police search for missing siblings in Prince George's County
BOWIE, Md. — Police are asking for the public's help finding four siblings reported missing in Bowie Monday night. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, 12-year-old Zion Mason, 10-year-old Zarion Mason, 7-year-old Zayvion Mason, and 7-year-old Zakari Mason are considered to be critically missing. The four siblings...
Prince George's County Schools Locked Down Due To Investigation: Police (Developing)
At approximately 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Crossland High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Temple Hills were placed in a precautionary lockdown. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, the lockdown was "out of an abundance of caution due to an investigation nearby unrelated to the school."
Maryland voters claim electronic ballot changed presidential candidate selection on its own
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A Maryland voter told WUSA9 she had an unsettling experience when voting early in Prince George's County. Thedosia Munford was eager to cast her ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris early. Instead, she walked away with many unanswered questions. “I was scared; it turned...
Illegal MS-13 Migrant Just Killed ‘Happy and Young” Couple in Virginia
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Authorities have arrested and charged an 18-year-old illegal immigrant and alleged MS-13 gang member in connection with a brutal double homicide that occurred in Sterling, Virginia,…
One Killed, One Airlifted To Hospital After Head-On Three-Vehicle Crash In Prince Frederick
Gina Taylor Johnson, 51, of Mechanicsville, was killed and a Hughesville woman suffered critical injuries in a head-on crash on Monday morning in Prince Frederick, officials say. The crash was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 28 in the 6600 block of Hallowing Point Road (Route 231). Investigators say...
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Brandywine Crash Identified By Police
Prince Frederick resident Frederick Hand, 76, has been identified by investigators as the driver involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash early on Monday afternoon. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called at around 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 to the area of Cedarville Road and Dent Road, where there was a dump truck on its side off the roadway.
Mount Holly Man Who Killed GF With Toilet Tank Cover, Belt On Her Birthday Sentenced: Feds
William Barrett, 69, of Mount Holly, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 25 to 25 years in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. He was arrested in the killing of 36-year-old Romaine Maddox, a resident of the northeast quadrant of D.C.
Actor sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection
WASHINGTON -- Actor Jay Johnston, known for his roles in “Bob’s Burgers,” “Anchorman,” “Arrested Development” and more, has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Charles marching bands earn top honors at Invitational
Two Charles high school marching bands took first place at the USBands Marine Corps Invitational Oct. 5 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. La Plata and St. Charles high schools competed at the event, which drew 32 marching bands from seven states. The St. Charles Spartans took top prize in the Regional A - Group I category. The Spartans are directed by music teacher Kyla Nauman with junior Cassidy...
Man charged with killing his father and family dog in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A man is facing charges after police say he killed his father and the family dog in Woodbridge. According to the Prince William County Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 2500 block of Paxton Street for reports of a shooting. Investigators say...
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