Nurse, Single Mother Killed Leaving Parents' Glen Burnie Home, Police Say Nurse, Single Mother Killed Leaving Parents' Glen Burnie Home, Police Say Nurse, Single Mother Killed Leaving Parents' Glen Burnie Home, Police Say
Nurse, Single Mother Killed Leaving Parents' Glen Burnie Home, Police Say A Maryland woman who was shot and killed while leaving her parents’ apartment was the target of an attack last year, according to police investigating the case. Natasha Renne Harris, 30, a nurse and single mother, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 200 block of Snowcap Court on Oct. 29, 2024, Anne Arundel County Police said.  Officers provided medical aid before she was rushed to University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. Homicide detectives took over the investigation, collecting evidence at the scene and inte…
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says
Virginia Fugitive In Stolen Car Arrested In Waldorf, Sheriff Says A Virginia fugitive wanted for burglary was tracked down in Maryland, where officers found him in possession of a stolen car, authorities said. Michael Anthony Kirk, Jr., 28, of Waldorf, was arrested by Charles County Sheriff’s officers assigned to Judicial Services, with help from the Neighborhood Enforcement Team and K9 Unit. Kirk was wanted in Virginia on burglary charges and also had an active felony warrant in Maryland for violating probation related to a theft over $25,000 case, investigators said. Officers pursued leads and successfully located and arrested Kirk, and at the time of …
Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County
Backyard Flock Quarantined, Depopulated After Bird Flu Detected In Montgomery County A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has been detected in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting quarantines and immediate depopulation of affected birds, state officials announced. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI), a deadly airborne virus that spreads easily among birds. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials have taken swift action to prevent further spread, ensuring that birds from the infected flock will not enter the food system. Final confirmation from the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinar…
Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash
Former Loudoun County Students Among 64 Killed In Mid-Air DC Plane Crash Multiple former Loudoun County students were among the dozens killed in the Wednesday, Jan. 29 plane crash over the Potomac River, district officials confirmed. "This unimaginable loss has deeply affected our community, and with great sorrow, we have learned that multiple victims were former LCPS students," Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence said in a letter to the community. "Many other Loudoun families have also been impacted, and we extend our deepest condolences to all those grieving in the wake of this tragedy." Officials did not release the identities of the victims but confirmed th…
Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented' Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented' Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented'
Audio Released In Plane Crash Over DC That Trump Says 'Should Have Been Prevented' President Donald Trump believes that Wednesday night's crash involving an American Airlines plane and black hawk over the Potomac River "should have been prevented."  Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday with his take on the collision, questioning why it could not be avoided (scroll down for air traffic audio). "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport," he posted. "The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time.  "It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down…
Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch
Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch It started as a quiet evening at home, but it turned into a life-changing moment for one Prince William County man who struck gold—or rather, $4.3 million—playing a Virginia Lottery game online. Manoj Chhetry, feeling a little bored, decided to pass the time by trying his luck with the Merry Money Mania game on the Virginia Lottery website.  By the time he finished, he was staring at a jackpot worth $4,303,499. Merry Christmas, indeed. “I didn’t know what happened!” Chhetry told Lottery officials, describing the surreal moment. Thinking it was too good to be true, he called his wife…
Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police
Teen Arrested After High-Speed I-495 Pursuit, Crash Following Gaithersburg Burglary: Police An 18-year-old burglary suspect is in custody after leading Montgomery County police on a high-speed chase through Gaithersburg before crashing into a parked car, authorities say. Officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary on the 8000 block of Cessna Ave. around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, where they spotted a black Cadillac CT5 leaving the scene.  When police attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver - later identified as 18-year-old Michael Evan Cutler - took off, prompting a pursuit that continued down I-27 and onto I-495. The chase ended when the Cadillac …
Fleeing Burglar Who Rammed Cop In Major Leesburg Crime Spree Captured In CT: Officials Fleeing Burglar Who Rammed Cop In Major Leesburg Crime Spree Captured In CT: Officials Fleeing Burglar Who Rammed Cop In Major Leesburg Crime Spree Captured In CT: Officials
Fleeing Burglar Who Rammed Cop In Major Leesburg Crime Spree Captured In CT: Officials A New York man has been extradited from Connecticut to Virginia to face charges for burglary and assaulting an officer in what authorities described as a major crime spree. Brooklyn native Shawn C. Adito Adams, 34, was transferred back to Loudoun County, VA and taken into custody after being held at the Department of Corrections in Hartford, CT, where he was arrested on unrelated charges, officials said. Adams was wanted in connection with two retail thefts at the LIDS store on Fort Evans Road NE in Leesburg in April and May last year. During the second incident, police say Adams …
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds
No Charges For Officers Involved In Fatal Shooting At DMV Fast Food Joint: Feds Two Metropolitan Police Department officers involved in a deadly shooting at a Southeast DC McDonald’s will not face criminal charges, federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia concluded its investigation into the September 2024 fatal shooting of Justin Robinson, 25, finding “insufficient evidence” to charge the officers. Prosecutors said that the incident unfolded around 5:20 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of the McDonald’s on Marion Barry Avenue.  They foun…
Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff
Student Caught With Guns, Drugs In Vehicle Parked At High School In Spotsy: Sheriff An improperly parked car in the Massaponax High School lot led to a startling discovery on Tuesday, when administrators and law enforcement uncovered two firearms and marijuana inside the vehicle, authorities in Spotsylvania said. The trouble began when school officials noticed a car parked without a permit on Jan. 14, prompting further investigation.  Working with the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the building, members of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office tracked down the vehicle, which belonged to a student in class.  Upon approaching the car, a strong odor o…
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania An overturned tractor-trailer that snarled traffic on I-95 in Spotsylvania for days has finally been cleared, thanks to an unseasonably warm break in the weather. The crash occurred early Thursday, Jan. 9, when a tractor-trailer overturned, forcing the closure of several southbound lanes and backing up traffic for hours. Since then, the wreckage has remained on the shoulder, awaiting removal. Crews took advantage of mild weather on Saturday, Jan. 11, to remove the wreckage, which had been delayed by earlier winter storms. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) issued an alert adv…
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (Developing) Thousands in Virginia were left in the cold on Friday afternoon as Dominion Energy worked to repair an outage reported in the Arlington area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, crews were working on multiple projects that left more than 6,000 of its 2.78 million customers, largely in Arlington. There was a total of 6,006 customers reporting outages in Arlington, with another 50 in Alexandria.  It is unclear what caused the power to go out.  Complete restoration is expected no later than 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon as crews continue working. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want …