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Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In Fairfax County Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In Fairfax County Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In Fairfax County
Beltway Crash Slows Traffic In Fairfax County A crash on the Beltway had traffic moving slowly Saturday morning, July 1. The crash happened at mile marker 43.2.  The north left lane and left center lane were closed as of 9:30 a.m. and drivers can expect delays, according to the VDOT. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead
Smoky Skies To Stay For Summer? Forecasters Say More Hazy Days Are Ahead The July 4th weekend has arrived, but chances are the smell of smoke outside isn't coming from barbecues — and according to forecasters, there's even more ahead. The air quality on Saturday, July 1 was slightly better than it was earlier in the week, with AQIs average in the 120s and code orange and yellows issued — as opposed to purple and red — across the region. Slowly, slowly, the smoke was starting to disperse. However, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson is confident, it will be back. "I do believe this will go down as the summer of smoke and haze for much of Canada and …
Woman Pistol Whipped, Robbed Trying To Buy Car For Cash Off Instagram In Fairfax County: Police Woman Pistol Whipped, Robbed Trying To Buy Car For Cash Off Instagram In Fairfax County: Police Woman Pistol Whipped, Robbed Trying To Buy Car For Cash Off Instagram In Fairfax County: Police
Woman Pistol Whipped, Robbed Trying To Buy Car For Cash Off Instagram In Fairfax County: Police Two men were in custody after Fairfax County police say they pistol whipped and robbed a woman who agreed to buy a car off Instagram in cash. Zaire Davis, 20, of Woodbridge, and Forootan Samiei, 23, of Oakton, arranged to sell the vehicle on Instagram, and met up with a potential "buyer" on Sunday, June 25 on Americana Drive in Annandale, police said. The victim was picked-up by a ride-share and driven to the location of the vehicle for the sale. When she arrived, one of the suspects pulled out a handgun and repeatedly struck her in the head with it. The other suspect grabbed her …
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54
NJ Pro Wrestler Who Was Paralyzed In Ring After Vomiting On Football During NFL Game Dead At 54 Darren Drozdov, a professional wrestler and former NFL player nicknamed "Puke" for vomiting on the ball, died on Friday, June 30. He was 54 years old. Darren, of Hamilton, NJ, grew up playing football as a quarterback in Mays Landing and was All-State in football at Oakcrest High School. He went on to play college football at the University of Maryland, graduating with a degree in criminal justice. Darren played in the NFL on the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, and was famously nicknamed "Puke" after he threw up on he ball during a Monday night game, stopping the ce…
Coyote Attacks Teen Girl In North Jersey Coyote Attacks Teen Girl In North Jersey Coyote Attacks Teen Girl In North Jersey
Coyote Attacks Teen Girl In North Jersey A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized after being attacked by a coyote Friday afternoon, June 30, officials in Essex County said. The teen suffered puncture wounds to her leg around 3 p.m. at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange, a spokesperson for the Essex County Sheriff's Office said. The teen was taken to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.  Meanwhile, Crest Drive and the dog park were closed at the reservation until Saturday, July 1, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo said. He urged anyone visiting to be "extremely cautious."
Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says
Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says Who hasn't seen Vince Vaughn in North Jersey by now? The "Wedding Crashers" star has been popping up in the area amid filming for the upcoming movie "Nonna's." His latest stop? Paterson. "THE WEDDING CRASHER!" said Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, who shared a photo with the actor to Facebook. "Vince Vaughn is literally a Giant among men! He's 6'5 and has a larger than life personality. It was a pleasure to finally meet someone who some people say is my doppelganger.  "We are profoundly grateful that he picked Paterson to film his upcoming movie. #GreatFalls #GreatFilming." That's righ…
Cannoli Controversy: Why Fans Are Slamming Teresa Giudice Over Baking Clip Cannoli Controversy: Why Fans Are Slamming Teresa Giudice Over Baking Clip Cannoli Controversy: Why Fans Are Slamming Teresa Giudice Over Baking Clip
Cannoli Controversy: Why Fans Are Slamming Teresa Giudice Over Baking Clip Cannoli cupcakes are causing quite the controversy. "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is taking heat for a seemingly sweet video promoting her cannoli cupcake recipe. Fans — err, maybe adversaries — were quick to note that Tre "copied her cousin Kathy," famously a baker who owns Wyckoff pizzeria, Pizza Love. That is, Kathy Wakile, who one person said was the "Queen of Cannoli." "Not Kathy’s dessert!!!! 😂😂😂😂," another wrote. Wakile and Giudice have apparently been estranged since the Season 4 RHONJ reunion, when Wakile called Giudice's dad a coward and mom a "f---ing lia…
PA Man Who Paid Undercover Officer For Sex With 12-Year-Old Gets Prison Time PA Man Who Paid Undercover Officer For Sex With 12-Year-Old Gets Prison Time PA Man Who Paid Undercover Officer For Sex With 12-Year-Old Gets Prison Time
PA Man Who Paid Undercover Officer For Sex With 12-Year-Old Gets Prison Time A 69-year-old man who paid an undercover officer $400 and then an additional $50 for unprotected sex will be spending time behind bars, authorities in Pennsylvania announced. Jeffrey Fralich, of Lititz, pleaded guilty to five third-degree felonies and one second-degree felony for agreeing to pay for sex with a minor.on Friday, June 30, authorities in Lancaster County said. Fralich was sentenced to 1½ to 5 years in prison plus five years of probation, following the 2022 sting, by Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker. Lancaster County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force (…
Record-Breaking Fireworks Bust Yields $600K Of Explosives In Stafford County Record-Breaking Fireworks Bust Yields $600K Of Explosives In Stafford County Record-Breaking Fireworks Bust Yields $600K Of Explosives In Stafford County
Record-Breaking Fireworks Bust Yields $600K Of Explosives In Stafford County Go big or go home? The Stafford County Fire Marshal's Office made a record-breaking bust, seizing more than $600,000 worth of fireworks from a business this week. Charges against two individuals are pending. An anonymous tip led the office to a business on the 200 block of McCarty Road, where a "large amount of what appeared to be illegal fireworks" was in plain view, the fire marshal's office said. "The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds consumers looking to purchase fireworks this year to ensure they are purchasing legal fireworks from a vendor with a current permiss…
Alexandria Man Arrested In Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Woman: Police Alexandria Man Arrested In Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Woman: Police Alexandria Man Arrested In Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Woman: Police
Alexandria Man Arrested In Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Woman: Police A 45-year-old Alexandria man in in custody in connection with the shooting of a 30-year-old woman, police said. Jovan Saunders, 45, of Alexandria, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, city police said. The woman arrived by personal vehicle at the hospital on Tuesday, June 20, after being shot on the 300 block of East Raymond Avenue, police said. Her injuries were non-life-threatening. If anyone has information related to this case, please contact Detective Matt Kr…
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