CRIME & SAFETY
44-year-old woman strangles 4-year-old, lifts her off the ground in Prince William County: police
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - Prince William County police have arrested and charged a woman after she strangled a 4-year-old girl. According to police, they arrived at a residence located in the 13500 block of Getty Lane in Woodbridge on March 27, at approximately 3:31 p.m. to investigate the report of an assault on March 25.
Prince William County police: Former Woodbridge man left dead, alive animals behind in apartment
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said that officers charged a 21-year-old man who moved out of his Woodbridge apartment building and left several animals behind, some of which died. PWCPD said that its Animal Control Officers started their investigation after a report on Jan. 25. The report […]
Vehicle Strikes 3-Year-Old and Father on Crescent Park Drive in Gainesville
Prince William County Officers responded to the 7800 block of Crescent Park Drive in Gainesville to investigate a crash involving pedestrians, April 16 at 7:44 p.m. "The investigation revealed two pedestrians, an adult male and his 3-year-old son, were crossing Crescent Park Drive from south to north when the driver of a 2016 Toyota Camry drove into the Crescent Park Drive roundabout striking the pedestrians," said Prince William PIO Renee Carr.
Maryland high school student arrested after authorities discovered a 129-page document detailing school shooting plan, police say
A Maryland high school student was arrested and charged with threat of mass violence after police say they discovered evidence revealing the teen had plans to commit a school shooting, authorities said Thursday.
‘A quiet hero:’ Detective who helped solve high-profile Virginia murders dies
Michael Boone, a Northern Virginia detective who helped solve the Hannah Graham and Morgan Harrington murders in Charlottesville, and the murder of Bethany Decker in Loudoun County has died of cancer, his daughter Courtney told WTOP. Boone was 68. A major turning point in solving Graham’s 2014 killing and Harrington’s...
Tractor trailer crash closes down road in Sterling
STERLING, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said a tractor trailer was involved in a crash in Sterling Thursday afternoon. LCSO responded to the crash, which happened on Broderick Drive and Morgan Road. The truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash. A portion of Broderick Road was shut […]
Virginia man arrested for high-speed chase on I-66
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A traffic stop turned into a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 66 on Sunday. Deputies initially tried to stop the driver for having no state inspection sticker or brake lights. According to Virginia State Police, a deputy tried to pull the man's Toyota Sienna over...
Virginia drivers urged to have patience after recent road rage incidents
CENTREVILLE, Va. (DC News Now) — After a Virginia man was charged in an alleged road rage incident, police and a road rage victim are warning drivers to calm down and have patience. Brian Fuentes Ruiz, 22, is facing five charges, including malicious shooting, after the Fairfax County Police...
Reckless Jeep Driver Rear-Ends Construction Truck On Dulles Greenway Work Zone: State Police
Authorities are investigating a two-car crash in a construction zone along the Dulles Greenway.A 2015 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on the roadway when it passed six, advanced florescent signs advising of the upcoming lane changes and rear-ended a crash cushion truck staged at the rear of the work…
Reston au pair indicted on second degree murder in fatal shooting case
An au pair linked to a fatal shooting last year in Herndon has been officially charged with murder. On Monday (April 15), a grand jury indicted Juliana Peres Magalhaes, a 23-year-old live-in au pair from Brazil, on charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm, according to a press release from Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
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