Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Fairfax County House Fire (DEVELOPING) Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Fairfax County House Fire (DEVELOPING)
Five Hospitalized In Two-Alarm Fairfax County House Fire (Developing) A fast-moving fire tore through a Fairfax County home, sending five people to the hospital and requiring a massive emergency response, officials said. Firefighters rushed to the 8300 block of Ivy Green Road in the Crosspointe area after receiving multiple calls reporting a garage fire, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. When crews arrived, they encountered heavy flames spreading rapidly from the garage into the home, prompting an immediate second alarm. Firefighters quickly launched an aggressive attack to bring the flames under control while ensuring all occupants…
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says
Deputies Tackle Fleeing Spotsy Fugitive Fleeing In Stafford, Sheriff Says A wanted man in camouflage thought he could blend in—but he didn’t make it far before authorities tackled him outside a Jersey Mike’s in Stafford County, officials said. Travis Ward, 38, of Spotsylvania, was in North Stafford, driving a red Pontiac G6 despite having no license and multiple active warrants in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fairfax counties, leading to his demise, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 3 when deputies learned that Ward was in the area. Deputies spotted Ward heading west on Garrisonville Road…
Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down By Spotsy Officer After Stafford Crash: Sheriff Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down By Spotsy Officer After Stafford Crash: Sheriff
Fugitive Tries To Outrun Cops, Gets Taken Down By Spotsy Officer After Stafford Crash: Sheriff A wanted fugitive with warrants in multiple Virginia counties led deputies on a chase before crashing and trying to flee on foot—only to be tackled by a detective, authorities said. Stafford County deputies spotted the suspect in the 200 block of Garrisonville Road at around 11:40 a.m. on Monday, March 3, according to Major Shawn Kimmitz of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Incident Alert:There is a large police presence in the area of Garrisonville Rd and Stafford Market Place for a pursuit that just ended. The suspect is detained and there is no danger to the community. We will pro…
Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police
Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police Two Virginia men were arrested after brandishing a handgun on elementary school property in Hybla Valley, sending students into a panic before fleeing the scene, police said. Officers responded to Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School around 2:53 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, after multiple students reported seeing two men on school grounds, with one of them flashing a gun, according to Fairfax County Police. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already taken off, but police worked with school officials to secure the building and ensure a safe dismissal, authorities said. A search of…
Former Cop Who Killed Shoplifting Suspect In Fairfax County Gets Prison Time Former Cop Who Killed Shoplifting Suspect In Fairfax County Gets Prison Time
Former Cop Who Killed Shoplifting Suspect In Fairfax County Gets Prison Time A former Fairfax County police officer will spend three years behind bars for fatally shooting a man outside Tysons Corner Center Mall, officials announced. Wesley Shifflett, 36, was sentenced on Friday, Feb. 28, after being convicted of reckless firearm handling in the 2023 death of 37-year-old Timothy Johnson, according to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano. The shooting happened on Feb. 23, 2023, when Johnson was killed outside Tysons Corner Center Mall following a shoplifting incident and subsequent pursuit that ended with shots fired and the suspect down. “This case …
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Chantilly: Police (DEVELOPING) Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Chantilly: Police (DEVELOPING)
Husband Kills Wife, Daughter Calls 911 In Chantilly: Police (Developing) An 87-year-old woman is dead and her 88-year-old husband is in custody following a fatal Fairfax County shooting that was called in by the couple's daughter, police said. Officers were called to the 13000 block of Pennypacker Lane in Chantilly to investigate a reported domestic-related shooting around 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, Fairfax County Police Capt. Kent Bailey said. Officers are on scene of a fatal domestic-related shooting that occurred inside a home in the 13000 blk of Pennypacker Ln in Chantilly. An adult woman was declared deceased at the scene. The suspect, an adult male, is…
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says
Manassas Man Hits 100 MPH In High-Speed Chase With Woman Trapped In Car, Sheriff Says A wanted Manassas man is behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase—hitting speeds of 100 mph—with a woman trapped inside his truck, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Devante R. Payne, 31, was driving a Mitsubishi SUV westbound on I-66 around 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, when officers with the Blue Ridge Gang and Drug Task Force attempted a traffic stop for improper registration. But instead of pulling over, Payne floored it, sparking a reckless pursuit that reached 100 mph, investigators said. The chase continued onto Leeds Manor Road, whe…
Virginia Fugitive Who Left 13-Day-Old Infant In Snow Pile Arrested 900 Miles From Home: Sheriff Virginia Fugitive Who Left 13-Day-Old Infant In Snow Pile Arrested 900 Miles From Home: Sheriff
Virginia Fugitive Who Left 13-Day-Old Infant In Snow Pile Arrested 900 Miles From Home: Sheriff A Fairfax County man accused of an attack that left a woman hospitalized and a 13-day-old infant abandoned in the snow has been captured in Florida, officials said. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced that 20-year-old Darvin Flores Caballeros was arrested in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida this week following a multi-state manhunt. Caballeros had been wanted in Fairfax County after allegedly assaulting and strangling the mother of the child during a domestic dispute on Wednesday, Feb. 12.  Authorities say the fight turned even more disturbing when the 13-day-old baby was dropped du…
Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police
Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police Quick thinking by a Fairfax County student and rapid response from officers helped avert a potential incident at Edison High School, authorities said. Shortly after school started on Thursday, Feb. 20, a student notified the school resource officer (SRO) about a classmate who might have a firearm on campus, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The SRO immediately called for backup, and officers located a 16-year-old student in possession of the weapon. "No one was injured," police said. "Officers will remain on the property to ensure safety in the area." The teen was arreste…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say
Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say A Virginia high school teacher is among seven men facing felony charges after being caught in an undercover sting operation targeting online predators in Fairfax County, authorities announced. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau and Child Exploitation Unit launched a multi-day operation aimed at identifying individuals using online platforms to arrange illegal encounters with minors, resulting in seven arrests.  The suspects, ranging in age from 24 to 50, arrived in Fairfax County expecting to meet underage victims but were instead met by law…
Teacher From Springfield Sexually Assaulted Students In Fairfax County: Police Teacher From Springfield Sexually Assaulted Students In Fairfax County: Police
Teacher From Springfield Sexually Assaulted Students In Fairfax County: Police A Fairfax County elementary school teacher has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two students, authorities said. John Barger, 47, of Springfield, was taken into custody on Thursday, Feb. 6 and charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, according to Fairfax County Police. The investigation began on Jan. 17, when Child Protective Services received a report alleging a teacher had sexually assaulted one of his students, officials said.  While the student was not physically injured, detectives launched an investigation and later determined Barger had allegedly a…