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UPDATED: Driver placed gasoline inside car before deadly crash on Old Bridge Road
Police say the driver who died in a fiery crash Friday evening on Old Bridge Road in Woodbridge had placed gasoline inside the car before the wreck. Witnesses said the vehicle caught fire after the two-vehicle crash on Old Bridge Road near Occoquan Road about 6:50 p.m., causing an explosion that rattled nearby buildings.
Super Beauty Smash And Grab: Destruction And Theft At Waldorf Market Place
WALDORF, Md. – An 18-year-old Towson resident, Makenzie Amara Earle, is facing charges of malicious destruction of property following an incident at the Waldorf Market Place on July 30, 2024. According to police reports, Charles County authorities were called to the Super Beauty store in Waldorf after receiving reports of theft and significant damage to store property.
Colonial Beach Man Arrested After Fleeing Scene of Three-Vehicle DUI Crash
STAFFORD, VA — A Colonial Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly causing a three-vehicle crash while driving under the influence and then attempting to flee the scene on…
Decomposing Body Found Near Virginia Woods (DEVELOPING)
A death investigation has been launched in Prince William County after the decomposing body of a man was found in a wooded area overnight, police say.Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, officers responded to the 1700 block of Featherstone Road in Woodbridge, where they found the body in…
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Suitland Mother Decades Later
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. He was convicted in...
Woman Sentenced to 6 Months in Jail After Pepper-Spraying Combative Child
LA PLATA, MD—Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Sabrina Cocheye Embrey, 51, of Waldorf, to 6 months in jail for Second-Degree Child Abuse and Second-Degree Assault. Embrey will be on supervised probation for three years upon release.
Bryans Road Volunteers Quickly Respond To Overnight Car Fire
BRYANS ROAD, Md. — In the early hours of Thursday morning, a vehicle fire in Charles County was swiftly contained, thanks to the quick response of local firefighters. At approximately 12:32 a.m. on August 22, 2024, the Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at 7068 Strawberry Drive in Bryans Road. The incident involved a 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which had caught fire in its engine compartment.
“drive by shooting on florida ave, last night, was rapid gunfire rounds around midnight”, 23-year-old woman killed
“We had a drive by shooting on florida ave, was rapid gunfire rounds around midnight followed by a bunch of cop cars racing after what felt like 30 seconds later. The police have blocked off Florida between 6th and 7th NW. Not sure if anyone flagged to you, but wanted to let you know.”
Maryland woman dies after shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said a woman from Maryland died in the hospital after someone shot her in Northwest D.C. early Friday morning. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers were near the 700 block of Florida Ave. around 12:15 p.m. when they heard gunshots. Police found evidence that a shooting took […]
Person dies after car crashes, catches on fire in Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department said a person died after a car crashed and caught on fire on Friday evening in Woodbridge. Police said that at about 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan Road for the report of a […]
The Double Charge Sub-Shop Strangler: Vicious Assault And Petty Theft At Waldorf Pizza And Subs
WALDORF, Md. – A violent altercation at Waldorf Pizza and Subs on July 30, 2024, has led to the arrest of Decaprio Kennard Dixon, who now faces charges of first-degree assault and theft under $100. According to court documents, the incident began when Dixon accused the restaurant of double-charging...
Man shot, killed in Northwest DC identified
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it’s investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest D.C. that took place on Friday evening. Police said that at about 7 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard St. for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found […]
Thursday afternoon fire on Walnut Drive in Stafford
Stafford Fire and Rescue says just before 2:40 P.M. on Thursday afternoon, units responded for a reported structure fire in the 800 block of Walnut Drive. Spokeswoman Katie Brady says first arriving units marked on scene approximately 5 minutes later and found flames showing from multiple sides of a single family residence.
Stafford man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fentanyl distribution
Stafford, Virginia – A Stafford man, Dwaine Tyrone Jones Jr., was sentenced to a decade behind bars earlier this week for his involvement in a large-scale drug distribution operation, particularly dealing with fentanyl. This sentencing reflects the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis gripping many parts of the United States.
3 people displaced after fire broke out at townhome in Woodbridge
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials said three adults are without a place to live after their home in Woodbridge caught fire on Wednesday afternoon. The Prince William County Fire and Rescue System (PWCFRS) said that, around 4:40 p.m. on Aug. 21, crews were called to the 2200 block of William Harris […]
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