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Spotsy Driver Admits To Drinking, Driving Before Crash At Fredericksburg Intersection: Police
A Spotsylvania woman was arrested after smashing into another driver in Fredericksburg while allegedly driving under the influence, police say.Over the weekend, an officer on patrol in downtown Fredericksburg spotted a red Toyota RAV 4 that blew through the stop sign at the intersection of Fauquier…
Mass. woman, NJ passenger ID’d in fatal Maryland crash; 2nd driver injured
A Lowell woman and her passenger both died in a Maryland crash on Wednesday, according to Maryland State Police. Norma Matthews, 81, was found dead when first responders arrived, state police said in a statement. Her passenger, Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey, was flown to Capital Region Medical Center and died at the hospital.
Mass. woman, passenger killed in DC-area crash
The two-car crash also injured a third person Wednesday. A Massachusetts woman and a passenger of her vehicle were killed in a two-car crash on Wednesday in Faulkner, Maryland, according to Maryland State Police. Police report that Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New...
Double-Fatal Crash at Route 301 and Popes Creek Road in Charles County, Maryland
FAULKNER, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) continue to investigate a two-car crash on Wednesday that claimed two lives and sent another to the hospital in Charles County. The deceased are Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey. Matthews was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Licata was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Capital Region Medical Center and pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Man Attempted To Suffocate Woman During Domestic Disturbance In Virginia, Police Say
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to suffocate a woman during a domestic incident that was reported in Prince William County, police say.Maikel Barrera Aguilar is facing charges following an investigation into a Woodbridge argument that rapidly escalated on Tuesday morn…
Prince William taking Howison soccer complex from 'good to great'
As Prince William's soccer community expands, the county is having its facilities grow with it. County representatives broke ground at the Howison Soccer Complex at 14716 Minnieville Road outside Dale City on Thursday. The site is set to have $5.2 million in new construction expansions and facility improvements with the...
Two Gar-Field grads headed to Summer Olympics
Besides Battlefield graduate Lauren Hoffman, two other Prince William County high school graduates will be participating in the Summer Olympics. High school: Gar-Field (1992 graduate) Sport: Rowing. Olympic connection: Head U.S. Men’s Sweep Coach. Did you know? Galvanek is a member of Gar-Field’s Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1991,...
City of Fredericksburg’s Update on the CSX Derailment
The CSX train derailment adjacent to the Cobblestone Square neighborhood in downtown Fredericksburg on Saturday, July 20th was an alarming incident that City officials are working hard to bring accountability to those affected as well as for our entire Fredericksburg community. On Wednesday, July 24th, CSX representatives visited Fredericksburg and...
Fredericksburg Recaptures Series Lead
FREDERICKSBURG, VA: The Delmarva Shorebirds (35-57, 12-15) were unable to continue the momentum of their offensive outburst from Wednesday as they were defeated by the Fredericksburg Nationals (53-40, 18-9) on Thursday by a final of 6-1. The Fred Nats scored first in the bottom of the second as Caleb Farmer...
ACPD: Man breaks into home, demands resident’s car after showing military ID
A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after an alleged home break-in and series of attempted vehicle break-ins. The unusual incident started Wednesday morning just before 10 a.m., in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood. A man showing signs of being emotionally disturbed was walking through the neighborhood and making remarks to...
Lowell, Massachusetts, woman, passenger killed in Washington, D.C.-area crash
FAULKNER, Md. — A Massachusetts woman is one of two people who were killed in a two-car crash south of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened on Route 301 in Faulkner shortly before 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, state police said. A preliminary investigation indicates...
Women from Massachusetts, New Jersey killed in Southern Maryland crash
Two women died Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Charles County, according to Maryland State Police. Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey, died as a result of a crash around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Route 301 at Popes Creek Road in Faulkner.
‘For military business’: Man breaks into home, demands victim’s car after showing military ID, Arlington police say
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington police arrested a man from Woodbridge who broke into someone’s home and demanded their car because he needed it “for military business.” The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said officers responded to a breaking and entering report around 9:53 a.m. Wednesday in the 2900 block of S. […]
Fatal Dumfries hit-and-run: Prince William County Police name suspect
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince William County said they were looking for a Manassas man in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Dumfries last week. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said they are searching for 41-year-old Keith Anthony McBride, who is wanted for felony murder, felony hit […]
Fredericksburg Fridays
FREDERICKSBURG, Va (7News) — Join us on Good Morning Washington for Fredericksburg Fridays! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Chris Allen, Executive Director of Fredericksburg Main Street, as he shares what makes Fredericksburg such a unique destination. Just a short drive or train ride from DC, Fredericksburg offers...
Local entrepreneur Nakornsri Sintaisong jets through struggle to success
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Nakornsri Sintaisong is the founder of District Exotic Jet Cars, a luxury recreational watercraft service in Woodbridge, Virginia. The fairly new attraction is an adventurous take on business and came with great struggle and risk. But Sintaisong is built to achieve against all odds.
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