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Fatal Dumfries hit-and-run: Prince William County Police name suspect
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County said they were looking for a Manassas man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Dumfries last week. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said they are searching for 41-year-old Keith Anthony McBride, who is wanted for felony murder, felony hit […]
Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash that closed portion of Indian Head Highway
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. — A woman is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Washington Friday evening. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called to the area of Fort Washington Road and Indian Head Highway around 6:15 p.m. for reports of a crash involving four cars.
Drivers rushed to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Lorton, police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Two people were rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Lorton early Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the crash at Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road. Police said both drivers were taken to...
Nearly 50 Charges: 3 Officers Hurt, Suspect Crashes Into Cruiser In Springfield
Davey Quinones, 20, faces 46 charges, many of them felonies, after his arrest, Springfield police said. Police were investigating Quinones for allegedly having an illegal firearm with a 50-round drum magazine when he spotted the surveillance team on Lombard Street around 3:45 p.m. He jumped into a car and sped away, slamming into multiple vehicles as he made his hasty exit, authorities said.
Three charged in high-speed chase that left deputy hurt in Stafford County
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said three people are facing several charges after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase Tuesday evening. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., deputies observed a black Honda Civic that was allegedly wanted. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to stop the car but […]
Jury duty scam reported in Stafford
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office says recently there have been scam reports involving fake deputies. These scammers pretend to be a member of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and inform the victim they missed jury duty. In order to avoid arrest, the scammer demands money, usually by a Bitcoin kiosk or by third-party apps like Zelle.
Manassas Mall shooting suspect was awaiting trial in another shooting case
A Prince William County supervisor called out the criminal justice system because one of the suspects in a shooting at a mall earlier this month was already awaiting trial for another violent crime but wasn't being held in jail. Two groups got into a fight at Manassas Mall July 9...
Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate a woman during a domestic incident that was reported in Prince William County, police say.Maikel Barrera Aguilar is facing charges following an investigation into a Woodbridge argument that rapidly escalated on Tuesday morn…
2 dead, 1 hurt in Charles County crash
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A deadly crash in Charles County caused lanes on Route 301 to close for multiple hours on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 2 p.m. on US 301 South at Popes Creek Road. Two cars were involved, a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police confirmed. At least […]
Third suspect arrested in connection to Oakton murder
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - A third suspect has been arrested in connection to a homicide in Oakton. Several agencies teamed in the arrest of 20-year-old Wilmer Adli Guzman of Washington, D.C. Adli Guzman has been charged with malicious wounding by mob and is currently being held at the D.C. Central Detention Facility.
Public Safety - Week of July 26, 2024
Fairfax County Police have arrested two men in connection with a homicide in Oakton on July 20. Police said they are still working to identify the victim, a Hispanic male between the ages of 20 and 30. Officers responded to the 9500 block of Route 29 at about 3:04 p.m. after a community member walking on a path found a body in a wooded area. Officers found a man with obvious trauma to the body after the person reported him unresponsive. He was declared deceased at the scene.
Charles County Sheriff's Sergeant pleads guilty to DUI
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Charles County Sheriff’s sergeant pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence in St. Mary’s County, according to sheriff’s officials. Officials said Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended without pay on June 11 after the sheriff’s office was informed that he...
‘For military business’: Man breaks into home, demands victim’s car after showing military ID, Arlington police say
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington police arrested a man from Woodbridge who broke into someone’s home and demanded their car because he needed it “for military business.” The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said officers responded to a breaking and entering report around 9:53 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of S. […]
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
Woman Rescued After Being Trapped In Overturned Vehicle For Two Days
NANJEMOY, Md. — In a miraculous turn of events, deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office located and rescued a woman who had been trapped in her overturned vehicle for two days. On the night of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Maryland State Police were called by the...
Judge: Man accused of Haymarket church shooting ruled competent to stand trial
HAYMARKET, Va. (DC News Now) — A judge has decided that a man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a church in Haymarket last year is fit to stand trial. The Prince William County Police Department said on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, 35-year-old Rui Jiang, of Falls Church, was arrested after he made threats […]
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