Alexandria Gunman, Drug Dealers Arrested In I-395 Rush Hour Traffic Stop: Police (VIDEO) Alexandria Gunman, Drug Dealers Arrested In I-395 Rush Hour Traffic Stop: Police (VIDEO)
Alexandria Gunman, Drug Dealers Arrested In I-395 Rush Hour Traffic Stop: Police (Video) Four people were arrested following a motor vehicle stop in rush hour traffic on I-395 in Arlington following a dispute, police said. Trouble unfolded just before 5:40 p.m. on May 2, when police were called to 24th Street S. at S. Kenmore Street on reports of a person with a gun, county police said. There, police learned a female victim and male suspect, later identified as Alphonso Page III, 34, of Alexandria, police said. Page and the female, who knew each other, were outside a residential building when they began arguing. Page lifted his shirt exposing what appeared t…
I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT
I-66 Tractor Trailer Crash In Jams Highway For 3.5 Miles: DOT Buckle up for a hellish commute along I-66. A tractor trailer crash near mile post 54.2 in Centreville had traffic crawling for 3.5 miles as of 4:55 p.m. on Monday, May 6, the VDOT site said. The westbound left lane and center lane were both closed, bringing the highway down to just one single lane. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Another Homeless Peeper Busted In Arlington, Police Say Another Homeless Peeper Busted In Arlington, Police Say
Another Homeless Peeper Busted In Arlington, Police Say Yet another peeper has been arrested in Arlington. Residents of a 17th Street home were inside when they spotted Christopher Sails, 40, outside on May 6 around 2 a.m., police said, The residents said Sails was peeping inside of their home on March 27.  Responding officers found a man matching the description given by the residents, and identified Sails as the suspect. He was charged with peeing and held without bond. Last week, police announced the arrest of Herbert Otey for the same. For Otey, also of no fixed address, that was his third offense in a decade, Daily Voice reported…
Multiple Children Watched As Man Made Inappropriate Gestures From Inside Virginia Home: Cops Multiple Children Watched As Man Made Inappropriate Gestures From Inside Virginia Home: Cops
Multiple Children Watched As Man Made Inappropriate Gestures From Inside Virginia Home: Cops A 59-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent exposure for an incident involving young children in Prince William County, police said. David John Redmond Mauer was inside of a home on the 18500 block of Corby Street in Triangle, making inappropriate gestures, county police said. Mauer was seen by multiple children under the age of 13 who were playing in the area around 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, police said. No physical or verbal interaction occurred between the accused and the children. Following an investigation, Mauer was arrested and charged with t…
Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police
Decomposed Body Found Near Wildlife Refuge In Northern VA: Police Prince William County have launched a death investigation after a decomposed body was found in Woodbridge, they said. The harrowing discovery was made just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on Dawson Beach Road near Highams Court, police said. The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located along Dawson Beach Road near Highams Court. A Good Samaritan saw the body in a wooded area and called police.  "The body was in a decomposed state and transported to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death," county police said.&nb…
One Man's Warrant Saves Buddy's Life In Stafford County One Man's Warrant Saves Buddy's Life In Stafford County
One Man's Warrant Saves Buddy's Life In Stafford County A routine warrant-serve ended in the saving of a life for Stafford County Sheriff's deputies. On Friday, May 3, just before 9:50 a.m., Sergeant K.P. Lytle and Deputy B.W. Gildea responded to Woodstream Boulevard to try to find a wanted suspect.  The Prince William County Police Department had a reckless driving warrant for a male suspect believed to be at that particular home, the sheriff's office said in a release.  Deputies made contact with the suspect and informed him of his wanted status. He was cooperative and asked to wake up his friend to let him know. The warrant t…
Police, Feds Offer $50K Reward For Info After 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Southeast DC Shooting Police, Feds Offer $50K Reward For Info After 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Southeast DC Shooting
Police, Feds Offer $50K Reward For Info After 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Southeast DC Shooting The Metropolitan Police Department and FBI are offering a $50,000 reward as they continue the hunt for a shooter that killed a 3-year-old girl in Southeast DC last week. Investigators have identified Ty'ah Settles as the child who was killed on Friday night after suffering a gunshot wound and being taken to an area fire station, according to officials. At approximately 9:10 p.m. on May 3, officers responded to the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE, after hearing gunshots ring out. Commander Makal provides an update to the shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE. p…
DUI Wrong-Way Unlicensed Driver Arrested 12 Beers Deep In Stafford: Sheriff DUI Wrong-Way Unlicensed Driver Arrested 12 Beers Deep In Stafford: Sheriff
DUI Wrong-Way Unlicensed Driver Arrested 12 Beers Deep In Stafford: Sheriff A 34-year-old Fredericksburg was arrested after authorities learned he'd had 12 beers before driving from Washington DC to Stafford County on Friday, May 3, the sheriff's office said. Deputies responding to a drunk driver complaint found Jose Benitez-Benavides operating a Ford in going south in the northbound lanes of Richmond Highway near Landmark Drive around 10:40 p.m. Friday night, the Stafford County sheriff's office said. Benavides had clear signs of intoxication, an open Modelo in the center console, authorities said. He also admitted to consuming 12 beers before driving from DC…
Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police
Haymarket Pilot, Burke Passenger Killed In Plane Crash: State Police A pilot and his passenger were killed in a plane crash on Sunday, May 5 in Fluvanna County, Virginia State Police said. John W. Latham, 63, of Haymarket, was piloting the privately-owned, twin engine 1975 Rockwell Aero Commander 690A that crashed in a densely-wooded area along Miles Jackson Road in Palmyra just before 9 a.m., state police said. I have few words that explain this. Thank you for making me the man I am today. I still want to be like you when I grow... Posted by Ben Ayivorh on Monday, May 6, 2024 Neither Latham nor his passenger, Niiben C.A. Ayivorh, 73, of Burke,…
Emergency Vehicles At I-81 Crash Scene, Traffic Delayed For Miles Emergency Vehicles At I-81 Crash Scene, Traffic Delayed For Miles
Emergency Vehicles At I-81 Crash Scene, Traffic Delayed For Miles A crash on I-81 had the southbound lanes delayed for miles Sunday evening, May 5. The VDOT site said the south right land and shoulder were closed at mile marker 264 in New Market, Shenandoah County as of 5:40 p.m. Update: Crash: SB on I-81 at MM264.0 (1.2mi south of US-211 Exit264) in Shenandoah Co. 1 SB travel lane closed. Delay 2 mi. 4:56PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) May 5, 2024 Emergency response vehicles were at the scene. Traffic backups are approximately 2.5 miles. 
Massive Metal Pile Fire Breaks Out On Richmond Highway Massive Metal Pile Fire Breaks Out On Richmond Highway
Massive Metal Pile Fire Breaks Out On Richmond Highway A major fire erupted in a pile of metal along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County on Sunday morning, May 5. Firefighters were at the scene for hours, dousing hotspots as of 11:30 a.m. UPDATE 9900 blk of Richmond Highway: The fire is under control. Crews are hitting hotspots. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and EPA are handling environmental impacts pic.twitter.com/OqLcMxjckx — Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) May 5, 2024 This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crossfire Of Southeast DC Shooting Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crossfire Of Southeast DC Shooting
Police ID 3-Year-Old Girl Killed In Crossfire Of Southeast DC Shooting New details have been released by the Metropolitan Police Department after a 3-year-old girl was shot and killed in Southeast DC overnight. Investigators have identified Ty'ah Settles as the child who was killed on Friday night after suffering a gunshot wound and being taken to an area fire station, according to officials. At approximately 9:10 p.m. on May 3, officers responded to the 2300 block of Hartford Street SE, after hearing gunshots ring out. Commander Makal provides an update to the shooting that occurred in the 2300 block of Hartford Street, SE. pic.twitter.com/YYb16YBMZw — DC…
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds
Maryland Shooter Sentenced For Gunning Down Man In Northeast DC On Thanksgiving Weekend: Feds A Maryland man will spend decades in prison after admitting to his role in the fatal shooting of a popular 34-year-old man in Northeast DC over Thanksgiving weekend last year, authorities announced. Andre Hicks, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder while armed in connection to the death of Southeast DC resident Daniel Adams in November 2023.  Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo sentenced Hicks to 25 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release, authorities announced on Friday. On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, officers from the Metropolitan Police …
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing Of Beloved 45-Year-Old Man In Northwest DC (VIDEO) Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing Of Beloved 45-Year-Old Man In Northwest DC (VIDEO)
Suspect Wanted For Fatal Stabbing Of Beloved 45-Year-Old Man In Northwest DC (Video) The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a man wanted for a fatal stabbing in Northwest DC. An alert was issued by the agency as they continue to investigate the death of 45-year-old Marcus Boatwright, a father of two who was killed last month during an altercation. According to police, officers were called shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, to the 3000 block of Georgia Avenue NW, where they found Boatwright suffering from a stab wound. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the area and attempted to save hi…
Dump Bed Detaches From Garbage Truck, Lands On Virginia Sheriff's SUV On I-81 Dump Bed Detaches From Garbage Truck, Lands On Virginia Sheriff's SUV On I-81
Dump Bed Detaches From Garbage Truck, Lands On Virginia Sheriff's SUV On I-81 A 71-year-old dump truck driver was charged with reckless driving after he accidentally engaged the dump bed on his vehicle, causing it to detach and land on a Frederick County Sheriff's SUV on I-81, authorities said. Gaylon Miller was heading north on I-81 when he engaged the dump bed of the 2005 Kenworth dump truck by mistake, raising it, causing it to hit the Route 46 bridge overpass around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, May 3 in Shenandoah County, Virginia State Police said. The collision at milepost 292 caused the dump bed to detach from the truck, slide backwards, and land on a northbound …
DUI Driver Failed To Yield In Crash That Killed 32-Year-Old Passenger, Pug In VA: Cops DUI Driver Failed To Yield In Crash That Killed 32-Year-Old Passenger, Pug In VA: Cops
DUI Driver Failed To Yield In Crash That Killed 32-Year-Old Passenger, Pug In VA: Cops An arrest has been made in an April crash that killed a dog and a 32-year-old woman in Prince William County, authorities said. Jason Carter Lambeth, 46, was operating a 1993 Buick Roadmaster while "under the influence," and failed to yield the right-of-way to a Dodge Ram pickup on Yates Ford Road in Manassas, causing the crash that killed Jessica Randall on April 15, county police said. Lambeth was arrested on Friday, May 3 and charged with aggravated involuntary manslaughter-DUI related, and fail to yield the right-of-way.  Randall was a passenger the roadster Roadmaster at the…
Woman Accused Of Killing Ex-Partner During Easter Sunday Shooting In Navy Yard Apartment: MPD Woman Accused Of Killing Ex-Partner During Easter Sunday Shooting In Navy Yard Apartment: MPD
Woman Accused Of Killing Ex-Partner During Easter Sunday Shooting In Navy Yard Apartment: MPD A 31-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of her ex-partner on Easter Sunday during a domestic dispute in Northwest DC, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. On Friday, Southeast resident Prashawn Brady was arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Michael James Quander, Jr., 44, inside a residential building in the Navy Yard neighborhood. Earlier today, MPD officers arrested 31-year-old Prashawn Brady for killing her ex-partner, 44-year-old Michael James Quander Jr. in a Navy Yard Residential Building on March 31, 2024. htt…
Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (VIDEO) Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (VIDEO)
Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (Video) Heroic firefighters made a bold save of a dog on Friday morning as they battled a blaze that rapidly spread through a three-story home in Northeast DC. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on May 3, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 4500 block of Edson Place NE, where there was a reported fire on the first floor that extended to the rest of the home and the attic.  The fire in the 4500 block of Edson Place NE. Twitter/@dcfireems One dog was rescued and given some oxygen by first responders after being pulled from the smoky home, officials say, and it appeared in good spirits while h…
Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported
Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported An overturned vehicle delayed traffic along I-66 in Arlington on Friday, May 3. The VDOT site shows the flipped vehicle in the eastbound lanes at milepost 72.3. The east right lane and right shoulder were closed. MATOC says injuries were reported. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. I-66 EB before US-29 (Exit 73). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 1 right lane remains blocked. Delays start before Fairfax Dr (Exit 71), approximately 1.5 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) May 3, 2024
Landlord Charged With Abduction After Tenant Dispute In Northern VA: Police Landlord Charged With Abduction After Tenant Dispute In Northern VA: Police
Landlord Charged With Abduction After Tenant Dispute In Northern VA: Police A 43-year-old man was charged with abduction after a dispute with a much younger, female tenant in Woodbridge, police said. Elith Samuel Parada was arguing with the 23-year-old tenant at a home on the 2700 block of Burrough Hill Lane in Woodbridge around 10:30 p.m. april 21, when he physically prevented her from leaving the home, county police said. After an "extended period of time," the victim was able to leave the home and called police. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Parada, county police said. Parada was taken into custody…
Drug Dealer Caught Breaking Into Arlington Hotel Room: Police Drug Dealer Caught Breaking Into Arlington Hotel Room: Police
Drug Dealer Caught Breaking Into Arlington Hotel Room: Police A 33-year-old man who broke into an Arlington hotel room was arrested after police found him with drugs, authorities said. Deonte Lewis, of no fixed address, and another person broke into a hotel room on the 2400 block of S. Glebe Road just before 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, the sheriff's office said. The two fled after an employee spotted them, prompting a wide-scale search. Lewis was spotted walking in the area and promptly arrested, then gave false identifying information to police, the sheriff's office said. "During the course of the investigation, suspected narcotics and credit …
Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say
Armed Robber Using Fire Extinguisher To Target DC Convenience Stores Identified, Police Say The man who used fire extinguishers during a string of armed robberies in Washington DC has been apprehended in Maryland, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Raham Barnes, 42, of Upper Marlboro, was been identified as the suspect who has been terrorizing several convenience stores in Northwest and Northeast DC over the past month, authorities announced. The first robbery in DC Metropolitan Police Department Barnes has been linked to at least four armed robberies over the course of a week when he used a fire extinguisher to cause chaos before stealing cash from registers. R…
Victim Shot By Man He Met In Rideshare In Fairfax County: Police Victim Shot By Man He Met In Rideshare In Fairfax County: Police
Victim Shot By Man He Met In Rideshare In Fairfax County: Police A 32-year-old man has been arrested for shooting a person he'd met in a rideshare vehicle in Fairfax County, police said. Yusef Roy, of Lorton, and the passenger were picked up at difference places but were dropped off at the same final destination near the 9200 block of Ashland Woods on March 1, Fairfax County police said. Police were called to Ashland Woods after Roy fired at the victim multiple times but missed, they said. He was later identified and arrested on charges of malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He was being held with no bond. Detectives execu…
Ex-Coworker IDs Alexandria Capitol Rioter Who Shoved Journalist, Police: Feds Ex-Coworker IDs Alexandria Capitol Rioter Who Shoved Journalist, Police: Feds
Ex-Coworker IDs Alexandria Capitol Rioter Who Shoved Journalist, Police: Feds A 57-year-old Virginia man has been arrested for assaulting law enforcement at the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, federal officials said. David A. Marshall, Jr., of, Alexandria, identified by a former co-worker, assaulted law enforcement officers and a member of the news media, shoving and yanking the journalist down a set of stairs, and assisted other rioters in seizing police equipment, court papers say.  Just after 1:10 p.m., he "pushed and shoved" officers in the West Plaza then picked up up a yellow flag and took an officer’s baton and bag, federal paperwork details. Marsha…
Student Brings BB Gun On Another School's Bus In Prince William: Police Student Brings BB Gun On Another School's Bus In Prince William: Police
Student Brings BB Gun On Another School's Bus In Prince William: Police A 15-year-old boy is accused of getting on another school's bus and flashing a gun in his waistband, police in Prince William County said. The boy got onto a bus on its way to Forest Park High School in Woodbridge, around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, when he lifted up his shirt to reveal the gun tucked in his waistband, police said. The boy and a group of students got off the bus and went toward a wooded area off school grounds, just after the bus pulled up at the school, authorities said. Other students on the bus who saw the weapon immediately told school personnel, who then contacted…
Mercedes Benz Driver Going 100 MPH Said 'Rough Day' Made Him Run From Cops: Sheriff Mercedes Benz Driver Going 100 MPH Said 'Rough Day' Made Him Run From Cops: Sheriff
Mercedes Benz Driver Going 100 MPH Said 'Rough Day' Made Him Run From Cops: Sheriff A 19-year-old driver going 100 mph was eventually found by police after running from them in Stafford, and blamed the ordeal on a "rough day." Timothy Garrett's Mercedes was spotted by a deputy along Warrentown Road and Plantation Drive going more than 100 mph around 9:10 p.m. on April 30, the sheriff's office said.  Deputy Pearce tried to pull Garrett over, but he kept at his intense speed until Truslow Road, when the deputy lost sight of the vehicle, police said. More deputies had been called to assist in the search, ultimately leading to the discovery of Garrett's vehicle on Lynches…
Woman Breaking Into Home Assaults Man In Arlington: Cops Woman Breaking Into Home Assaults Man In Arlington: Cops
Woman Breaking Into Home Assaults Man In Arlington: Cops A 24-year-old woman was arrested for attempted aggravated malicious wounding in an Arlington dispute, police said. Janae Lancaster was trying to break into a home of a man she knew on the 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street just before 6 p.m. on April 30, authorities in Arlington said. The victim confronted Lancester, during which a struggle ensued. Lancaster struck the victim with a rock, pulled out a knife and tried to him him with it, police said.  The victim briefly left to seek help and Lancester broke into the home, took electronics and food before leaving, according to offici…
Bad Crash Shuts GW Memorial Parkway For Hours Bad Crash Shuts GW Memorial Parkway For Hours
Bad Crash Shuts GW Memorial Parkway For Hours A serious crash closed the GW Memorial Parkway for hours on Wednesday, May 1. Traffic was being detoured at Slaters Lane as of 8:50 p.m., MATOC said, noting injuries were reported. All lanes were closed on the northbound side. UPDATE: Crash involving overturned vehicle, investigation on George Washington Pkwy NB near Marina Dr/Daingerfield Island. Tune to 103.5 FM and https://t.co/Trjju7JGr5 for details on the 8s #vatraffic Photo Courtesy: Steve Rudin pic.twitter.com/plbb2Ob81r — WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) May 1, 2024 The initial incident was reported around 5:50 p.m.
Three Northeast DC Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire (VIDEOS) Three Northeast DC Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire (VIDEOS)
Three Northeast DC Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire (Videos) Several homes in Northeast DC were damaged by a fast-moving two-alarm fire that rapidly spread. A house fire was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon inside a two-story wood-frame home in the 3700 block of 24th Street NE, officials say. 2 Alarm Fire 3700 block 24th St NE. Fully involved 2 story wood frame detached house. Fire has extended to adjacent home. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/y4AvWnAHjg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 1, 2024 Upon arrival, DC Fire and EMS crews were met by flames showing from the second floor of the home with heavy, dark smoke billowing t…
Deputy Struck Head-On By Repeat DUI Driver From Manassas In Stafford: Sheriff Deputy Struck Head-On By Repeat DUI Driver From Manassas In Stafford: Sheriff
Deputy Struck Head-On By Repeat DUI Driver From Manassas In Stafford: Sheriff A 66-year-old woman was drunk when she struck a sheriff's deputy head-on in northern Virginia this week, police said. Patricia Wilson, of Manassas, was heading west in the eastbound lanes coming directly at a Stafford County Sheriff's deputy on the Jessica Chaney Bridge just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, the sheriff's office said. The deputy activated his emergency equipment to get Wilson to stop, however, she instead collided with his vehicle head-on, authorities said.  While no injuries were reported, Wilson said she couldn’t remember what happened or how she ended up…
Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (PHOTOS) Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (PHOTOS)
Pair Of I-66 Crashes Cause Miles Of Backups (Photos) A pair of crashes caused miles of backups along I-66 Wednesday, May 1. The VDOT site shows one multi-vehicle crash happened near milepost 60.6 near the Mosby Woods section of Fairfax County. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene as of press time. At the scene in Fairfax County. VDOT Another was reported in Arlington at mile marker 74.4. Approximately one mile of delays were reported as of press time. At the scene in Arlington. VDOT