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Falls Church, VA
Schools
Falls Church Teacher Sold Vapes To Students, Police Say
An Alexandria woman teaching at a Falls Church High School has been accused of selling vape cartridges loaded with nicotine and THC to her own students, police said. Detectives with the Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad arrested Kaitlyn Cresent, 28, on Monday, Dec. 30, following a two-month investigation, according to Fairfax County police. The investigation began in October 2024, after Child Protective Services received a tip alleging Cresent had been selling vape cartridges to students at school, and detectives determined the sales occurred between December 2023 and June 2024 a…
Fairfax, VA
Traffic
Driver Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Christmas Eve Crash In Fairfax County (
Developing
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A woman suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Fairfax County that shut down a busy road in Fairfax County, police said. The crash was reported around noon Tuesday, Dec. 24 on Pohick Road near Havenbrook Way in Newington, according to Fairfax County Police, and the driver, only described as a woman, was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Crash Reconstruction Unit detectives were called to the scene to investigate, officials said. Police have not yet released details about what caused the crash or the driver’s identity. Pohick Road remains closed …
Fairfax, VA
News
Fairfax County Death Row Killer Has Sentence Commuted By Biden
In a historic move just two days before Christmas, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, including individuals with ties to Virginia. Their sentences have been reclassified from execution to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, the White House announced. This clemency decision aligns with President Biden’s long-standing opposition to the federal death penalty, except in cases of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder. Biden’s administration imposed a moratorium on federal executions upon taking office, effectively halting the prac…
Reston, VA
Police & Fire
Speeding Driver Charged With DWI For Fatal Rollover BMW Crash In Fairfax County: Police
The speeding driver who was allegedly responsible for a crash that claimed the life of a 23-year-old Herndon woman earlier this year is facing multiple charges, Fairfax County Police officials announced on Thursday. Rendon resident Ayaan Usmani, 23, has been charged in connection to the fatal rollover crash in a 2019 BMW M850I that left his passenger, Tina Habibi with fatal injuries. Officers from the Reston Police District responded to the crash at 2:40 a.m. on Nov. 23 near Fairfax County Parkway and Elden Street, where the BMW had left the roadway, flipped over, and came to rest. Police …
Lorton, VA
Police & Fire
Driver Ejected, Killed During High-Speed I-95 Crash In Fairfax County Identified By Police
Virginia State Police have identified the driver killed after being ejected from a BMW in an I-95 crash in Fairfax County that left his 29-year-old passenger with serious injuries. The crash was reported at around 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16 in the northbound lanes near the 163-mile marker in Lorton, causing chaos for other drivers on the roadway. Police say two vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed when a 2013 BMW 650I changed lanes and struck a 2020 Mercedes E-Class, which was not one of the speeding cars. The impact caused the Mercedes to hit a guardrail while the BMW struck th…
Lorton, VA
Traffic
One Killed, One Critical After High-Speed Crash That Shut Down I-95 In Lorton (
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A high-speed crash on I-95 in Virginia turned deadly Monday afternoon, authorities said. Virginia State Police reported that two vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Interstate 95 near the 163-mile marker when one lost control, striking a guardrail, then a jersey wall, creating chaos and severe damage. I-95 traffic on Monday afternoon. VDOT Northern VA via Twitter According to police, a BMW convertible, changed lanes and struck a third vehicle. The BMW then went off of the right side of the interstate and struck the guardrail and the jersey wall…
Lorton, VA
Traffic
Stretch Of I-95 Closed Due To Multi-Vehicle Crash In Lorton (
Developing
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Some travelers here hit with hectic conditions on I-95 in Virginia on Monday afternoon following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic for miles. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate in Lorton, where there was a reported crash involving several vehicles that shut down I-95. I-95 traffic on Monday afternoon. Virginia DOT According to reports, there were multiple injuries. LORTON, VA (FAIRFAX COUNTY) | *MVC-MAJOR TRAUMA* | NB I-95 @ MM 163 | REPORTED WITH EJECTION | 2 UNCONSCIOUS PATIENTS DOWN IN…
Annandale, VA
Police & Fire
Annandale Man Charged With More Than A Dozen Child Exploitation Offenses: Police
A 31-year-old man from Fairfax County is facing over a dozen serious charges following an investigation into the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), according to authorities. Danh Nguyen was arrested after detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau Child Exploitation Unit uncovered electronic evidence of CSAM on his devices, police announced on Monday. The investigation began in late November, when detectives at the Fairfax County Police Department received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) indicating a suspect w…
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Arrested After Stolen Car Pursuit Through Fairfax County: VSP
A high-speed chase through Fairfax County involving a stolen vehicle ended in dramatic fashion early Friday morning when police arrested the driver after a chaotic pursuit. Around 3 a.m. on Dec. 8, Virginia State Police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle at the intersection of Route 1 and Quander Road, officials said. Instead of pulling over, the driver sped off, veering into oncoming southbound traffic on Route 1. The vehicle struck a raised concrete median while trying to re-enter the northbound lanes, prompting all three occupants to flee on foot. With assistance from a Fairfax County K…
Falls Church, VA
Business
From Safeway To Seamless: Falls Church Gets DMV’s Newest Amazon Fresh Location
After years of anticipation, the new Amazon Fresh location planned in Fairfax County is set to open its doors to customers. Next week, Falls Church will be home to the latest Amazon Fresh store in the DMV area, replacing a former Safeway store at the Crossroads Center in Bailey's Crossroads. 5811 Crossroads Center Way, Falls Church Google Maps street view The grand opening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. Posted by Amazon Fresh on Monday, December 2, 2024 According to Amazon, customers "will find a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produ…
Burke, VA
Traffic
14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (
Developing
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A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy road in Fairfax, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Sydenstricker Road in Burke, according to Fairfax County Police. Investigators determined the teen tried to cross Old Keene Mill Road, stepping into the westbound lanes when he was struck by a Ford Fusion traveling in that direction. The boy was rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition but was later pronounced dead from his injuries, police said. The dr…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Game-Changing Tech: Drone Evidence Sends Man to Prison in Silver Spring Stabbing
For the first time, investigators in Montgomery County have secured a conviction largely through evidence collected by drones, and a 45-year-old man is heading to prison. Fairfax County resident Jovan Ali, 45, was found guilty by a jury last month of second-degree assault in connection to a stabbing in April. On Thursday, Dec. 5, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced that Ali has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being caught on camera by the drone. Prosecutors say that on April 17, Ali was involved in an altercation near the intersection of Georgia Av…
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