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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...
Virginia driver going over 117 mph in car with fake license plate arrested: police
FAIRFAX, Va. - Virginia police arrested the driver of a vehicle they say was captured on video going over 117 mph in a car with a fake license plate. Fairfax County Police say 27-year-old Sagar Govani, of Leesburg, was speeding on the Dulles Toll Road near the Fairfax County Parkway around 11 a.m. on June 22 when he was spotted by an officer.
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…
19 and 20-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Armed Carjacking and Robbery; Police Searching for Third Suspect
Montgomery County Police has announced that two suspects have been arrested in connection to an armed carjacking and robbery that occurred on Tuesday in Silver Spring. Per the news release: 19-year-old Ruben Ramirez, of Laurel, and 20-year-old Darrell Alvin Brown, of Germantown, have been arrested and charged with an armed carjacking and robbery they allegedly committed on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Virginia man accused of soliciting minors on social media
Police arrested a Virginia man they say used social media apps to prey on children, and investigators are concerned there could be more victims. Police arrested Gerry Burde of Herndon after getting a tip he was targeting children online. “They were able to obtain evidence from Mr. Burde in this...
Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keilyn Alvarado Pelaez, a missing 16-year-old from Wheaton. Pelaez was last seen on the morning of June 26, 2024, in the 12000 block of Centerhill Street...
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.
Hit-and-run involved Metrobus in Montgomery County, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Montgomery County said a two-vehicle crash involved a Metrobus on Saturday afternoon. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the collision in the area of University Boulevard and Seek Lane at about 2:25 p.m. A spokesperson said the vehicle that struck the Metrobus did not […]
House Struck By Lightning Friday Night
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house that was struck by lightning on the 10400 block of Peak View Ct, off of Cutsail Dr., in Damascus on Saturday night. According to MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer, lightning struck a three-story single family home....
Ride On bus with passengers crashes in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A collision involving a Ride On bus – with passengers – happened early Thursday morning in Montgomery County. Pete Piringer, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said in a post on X made at 7 a.m. that the crash was in the 4900 block […]
Suspicious Package Gives Walmart Customers Scare In Frederick County
First responders used every tool in their tool belt on Thursday as they investigated a suspicious package that temporarily shut down a Walmart location in Maryland. On June 27, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to the store on Guilford Drive, where there was a reported suspicious package that forced an evacuation and massive multi-agency response.
Leesburg Man Charged After Gunfire Reports
The Leesburg Police Department filed charges against a Leesburg man following reports of gunfire outside a Plaza Street apartment complex on Saturday. According to the report, officers were called to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. June 22 and canvassed the area. No suspect was located. No injuries or property damage was reported.
Lt. Barry Dufek chosen as new Purcellville Chief of Police
The Town of Purcellville has chosen Lt. Barry Dufek as its new Chief of Police, effective July 1, 2024. The Purcellville Town Council confirmed the appointment at its June 25 Council meeting. “The Town conducted an extensive search with the assistance of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police to...
Homes Evacuated After Work Crew Struck Gas Line In Montgomery County Neighborhood
HazMat crews and first responders were called at around 11 a.m. on June 27 to the 12600 block of Orchard Brook Terrace, near Falls Chapel Way in Potomac, where there was a reported gas leak. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the area was cordoned off...
Leesburg Police Seek 2 More Suspects in Assault Case
One suspect is in custody and two others are wanted as part of the Leesburg Police Department’s investigation into an incident that occurred outside the McDonald’s restaurant on Edwards Ferry Road. In that case, just after midnight on June 21 an adult male victim reported he was assaulted...
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