Virginia Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff Virginia Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff
Virginia Man Lied About Stabbing, Stole From Employer At Dulles Town Center Mall: Sheriff A Reston man out on bail for making a false stabbing report and embezzling from his employer in Loudoun County is back behind bars after returning to the scene of the crime, the sheriff's office says. Fawad Fafa, 44, couldn't stay out of trouble after a series of incidents at the Dulles Town Center Mall in Sterling, where he worked at the Sports Nation store, which he targeted at least twice during his crime spree. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, an employee of the Sports Nation store where reported that the business had been entered overnight and that an undisclosed amount of money was taken. It wa…
Police ID 87-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia Police ID 87-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia
Police ID 87-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Intersection In Virginia An 87-year-old Reston man well known to the community has died from his injuries after being struck by a Mercedes while walking near a busy Fairfax County intersection, police say. Peter McCandless has been identified by investigators as the man struck attempting to cross the southbound lanes of Reston Parkway near Market Street earlier this week. Police say that McCandless was walking in a crosswalk, but against the signal when he was struck by a 2017 Mercedes ML350 traveling through the area. McCandless was rushed by first responders to an area hospital, where he died from. his injuries.…
Selena Gomez Posts PDA-Filled Photos With Virginia's Benny Blanco Selena Gomez Posts PDA-Filled Photos With Virginia's Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez Posts Pda-filled Photos With Virginia's Benny Blanco Selena Gomez has shared a PDA-filled album with her new beau from Virginia, Benny Blanco. Blanco, whose real name is Benjamin Levin, is a record-producer from Reston.  Blanco grew up making music in his northern Virginia bedroom and abandoned his dream of becoming a rapper to produce music. He's put out countless hits over the years including "I Kissed A Girl" by Katy Perry, "Circus" by Britney Spears, and "I Can't Get Enough" by Selena Gomez. Gomez's album appears to be the first time she and Blanco have gone public.
Evan Patchett Of Reston Dies, 31: 'Best At Being No.1 Fan' Evan Patchett Of Reston Dies, 31: 'Best At Being No.1 Fan'
Evan Patchett Of Reston Dies, 31: 'Best At Being No.1 Fan' Evan Patchett of Reston died peacefully on Dec. 3 at Inova Loudoun Hospital, according to his obituary. He was 31 years old. Evan attended the Aldrin Elementary School and Herndon Middle School, before graduating from from Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax in the Options Program, his obituary says. In 2014, he graduated from the John S. Davis Career Center in Falls Church, and "made the very most of his time at each of those schools, becoming a popular and well-known figure with huge numbers of friends among students and faculty alike," Evan's obituary continues. He has bee…
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall. Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website. Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says. Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS) LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS)
Look Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (Photos) A brand-new dine-in movie theater has opened in Northern Virginia. LOOK Dine-In Cinema has opened in the space previously operated by Bow Tie Cinemas on Market Street in Reston, which shuttered about two years ago. The 11-screen cinema, LOOK’s first in Virginia, opened in Reston Town Center on Thursday, Nov. 2. LOOK Reston Town Center will feature a PX auditorium, the largest auditorium in the complex with a massive wall-to-wall screen, crisp, clear digital projection and engulfing digital surround sound technology. Guests and corporations will be able to host group events in the audi…
Family Au Pair Killed Man Even Though Widower Took Blame In Fairfax County: Police Family Au Pair Killed Man Even Though Widower Took Blame In Fairfax County: Police
Family Au Pair Killed Man Even Though Widower Took Blame In Fairfax County: Police A Virginia family's nanny has been charged with killing a man in their home last February, even though the family's husband and father initially took the blame for the shooting in a 9-1-1 call, authorities said. Juliana Peres Magalhaes, 23, of Reston, is believed to have shot Joseph Ryan, 39, of Springfield, in the Banfield family's home on the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way in Herndon, the morning of Feb. 24, county police said. Christine Banfield, 37, of Herndon, died after being found with stab wounds in an upstairs bedroom, police said. Peres Magalhaes was not charged with Banfield's d…
Reston Man Who Made Child Porn, Sexually Assaulted Juvenile May Have More Victims: Arlington PD Reston Man Who Made Child Porn, Sexually Assaulted Juvenile May Have More Victims: Arlington PD
Reston Man Who Made Child Porn, Sexually Assaulted Juvenile May Have More Victims: Arlington PD Police in Arlington arrested a 21-year-old man for sexually assaulting a juvenile in 2020, they said. Matthew Coble, of Reston, was charged with three counts of indecent liberties with a child and production of child porn, on Friday, Oct. 13. Coble became the center of an investigation on Sept. 18, and is being held in the Arlington County Detention Facility without bond.  Based on the investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with past inappropriate encounters with this suspect or who has additional information related to this investigation is ask…
Tip Leads To Arrest Of Car Burglar, Package Thief In Fairfax County: Police Tip Leads To Arrest Of Car Burglar, Package Thief In Fairfax County: Police
Tip Leads To Arrest Of Car Burglar, Package Thief In Fairfax County: Police Community tips led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man who police say had been burglarizing cars and stealing packages in Fairfax County earlier this month. Ajohnny Jordan of Herndon was identified as the suspect who broke into several cars and stoke packages in the Fair Oaks and Reston police districts on Tuesday and Wednesday Oct. 2 and 4, county police said. Jordan was charged with Possession of Burglarious Tools and Petit Larceny. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Man Threatened To Steal Child While Snatching Backpack In Virginia, Police Say Man Threatened To Steal Child While Snatching Backpack In Virginia, Police Say
Man Threatened To Steal Child While Snatching Backpack In Virginia, Police Say Look familiar?  The Fairfax County Police Department released new composite sketches of a suspect linked to at least two robberies in Reston over the summer as they seek the public's assistance in tracking him down. On Wednesday, July 26, police say that a woman was approached by a man near the 11900 block of Barrell Cooper Court and attempted to snatch her backpack, threatening to take her child if she didn't give up her belongings.  He was described as being Hispanic, between 20 and 25 years old, around 5-foot-6 with a thin build. The composite sketch of the wanted robber.Fairfax Co…
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff
Massage Therapist Sexually Assaults Client In Virginia: Sheriff A 54-year-old massage therapist was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a female client while giving her a massage at a Loudoun County spa, authorities said. Xudong “Gilbert” Hu, 54 of Reston, was charged on Wednesday, Sept. 6, following an investigation by Detectives with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Special Victims Unit, with one count of obscene sexual display.  The charge stems from an incident that happened at the Relax Spa located on Ashburn Road in Ashburn on July 31, officials in Loudoun County said. Detectives with the Special Victims Unit are asking anyone wit…
Popular Reston Bar 'Makers Union' Expands To The Wharf, Amazon HQ2 Popular Reston Bar 'Makers Union' Expands To The Wharf, Amazon HQ2
Popular Reston Bar 'Makers Union' Expands To The Wharf, Amazon HQ2 A popular Fairfax County bar will soon have as many locations as it does years it's been open. Makers Union Pub for the People, which opened in Reston in 2020, has two more locations in the works: One at The Wharf in Washington DC, the other at Amazon's HQ2. Makers Union Reston.Courtesy of Makers Union "Makers Union was built around being able to bring a fun, inclusive, energetic pub to a more local neighborhood vibe," Director of Operations Alex Brown said.  "It's a place you can go to grab some wings and a beer. Or, if you want to come in celebrate a birthday or anniversary, we have …