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Fredericksburg, VA
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Speeding Motorcyclist, 19, Dead In Stafford County Crash With Box Truck: Sheriff
Authorities have identified the 19-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a Stafford County crash this week. Fnu Sajid, of Stafford, was heading north on Richmond Highway at a high rate of speed when he struck a box truck turning left from the southbound side of the highway onto Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The crash happened around 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Sajid was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck was uninjured and remained on scene. Neither driver had enough reaction time to avoid the accident. The crash remains …
Manassas, VA
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Officer Kicked By Woman Being Detained For Assaulting Juvenile Family Member In VA: PD
A 28-year-old woman was arrested for assaulting both a young family member and an arresting officer in Prince William County, police said. Officers responded to the 13700 block of Lynn Street in Woodbridge on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for a domestic dispute involving Kaitierra Shavae Thigpen, of Alexandria, Prince William County police said. During the investigation, Thigpen was being detained for assaulting a juvenile family member when she kicked an officer, police said. The officer was not injured. Thigpen was jailed on charges of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, and domest…
Fairfax, VA
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Air Force's Airman Of The Year Is 1st Generation American From Fairfax County
He's only one year out of college and he's already being recognized by the US Air Force. Fairfax County's Dhruva Poluru, who serves as a staff sergeant in the US Air Force, has been named one of the top 12 Airmen in the 500,000-member total Air Force. Poluru, of Herndon, has been selected as Enlisted Airman of the Year. The 2022 State University of New York at Buffalo grad is assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 107th Attack Wing, and serves in the wing’s 222nd Command and Control Squadron, which specializes in space operations. “Even though I’m still processing the news, being …
Arlington, VA
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Crash Jams I-395 In Arlington
A crash on I-395 jammed traffic in Arlington Wednesday morning, Aug. 9. The accident happened around 8:50 a.m. near mile marker 9.5, just past exits 10A and 10B. Drivers can expect delays due to a vehicle crash. The north right center lane is closed, according to the VDOT. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
Federal Officer Involved Shooting In Alexandria: What We Know
One person was hurt in a shooting involving a federal officer on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in Alexandria, authorities said. The incident happened on the 3500 block of Richmond Highway, around 1:30 p.m. According to NBC Washington, an SUV pierced by bullets with shattered windows was spotted at the scene. A parking lot was cordoned off by police tape near a Navy Federal Credit Union location and AT&T Store, the outlet said. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Fredericksburg, VA
Breaking News
Missing Person In Virginia Found Dead Near Bridge, Police Say (
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A person reported missing out of Stafford County was found dead, authorities said. Police were called to reports of a missing person near the Chatham Bridge in Fredericksburg around 9:15 a.m., Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. The person was found and pronounced dead. "While no foul play is suspected at this time, detectives are continuing their investigation," Decatur said. "Our prayers are with the family." Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Fairfax, VA
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115 MPH Pursuit Crosses 3 County Lines In Virginia; Stolen Handgun, Drugs Recovered: Police
A 24-year-old North Carolina man who led a 115 mph pursuit that crossed three county lines in Virginia has been taken into custody, and two of his passengers treated for injuries, authorities said. Marquilis T. Boyd, of Charlotte, NC, was behind the wheel of a Ford Taurus with an expired tag when Virginia State Police tried to stop the vehicle on Interstate 81 at the 245-exit ramp in Rockingham County, around 11:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, VSP Sgt. Brent Coffey said. Boyd failed to stop for police, and a pursuit was initiated. Boyd led authorities into Shenandoah County then into Warren Co…
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Confederate Statue Depicting Slavery Removed From Arlington National Cemetery, Opinions Sought
The longstanding Confederate Memorial in the Arlington National Cemetery is on its way out, and public input is being sought. The Confederate Memorial is scheduled to be removed from Section 16 of the Arlington National Cemetery after nearly 110 years, at the request of Congress and implemented by the Secretary of Defense. At 32 feet tall, the bronze statue boasts 32 life-sized figures depicting mythical gods, alongside southern soldiers and civilians, its website says (click here for photos of the Confederate Memorial). Two of the figures are Black: One an enslaved woman holding…
Ashburn, VA
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VA Pro Soccer Player Who Lost Mom To Cancer Sees Support From Teammates, Fans
Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support. The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online. In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer. A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Trio Killed In Parkway Crash Mourned By Loved Ones
Condolences were pouring in Tuesday, Aug. 8 for the three victims killed in last weekend's crash on the Garden State Parkway. Sabrina Kontos, 24, of Ocean Grove, Dion Bullock, 27, of Asbury Park, and Omar Williams, 28, of Eatontown, all died in the 9:50 p.m. accident in Port Republic (Atlantic County) Sunday, Aug. 6, New Jersey State Police said. The car, driven by Kontos, struck the rear of a Toyota then left the southbound lanes of the highway and struck a tree near milepost 44.6, police said. A GoFundMe campaign for Williams' family had raised nearly $1,000 as of Wednesday, Aug. 9. The…
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