Fairfax, VA
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Off-Duty US Park Police Officer Accidentally Kills Colleague, 22, In Virginia: Cops Off-Duty US Park Police Officer Accidentally Kills Colleague, 22, In Virginia: Cops Off-Duty US Park Police Officer Accidentally Kills Colleague, 22, In Virginia: Cops
Off-Duty US Park Police Officer Accidentally Kills Colleague, 22, In Virginia: Cops An off-duty US Park Police officer accidentally shot and killed a 22-year-old man this weekend because he didn't realize the firearm he was playing with was loaded, police in Virginia said. Alcohol was a factor in the incident in which Alexander Roy, 25, of McLean, was attempting to dry-fire a firearm when he shot Jesse Brown Hernandez in an apartment on the 1700 block of Old Meadow Road in McLean at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Fairfax County police said. Hernandez was found dead with a gunshot wound to the upper body, police said. There were four people in the apartment at the time of…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
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DC Peeping Tom Follows Woman Into Fairfax County Bathroom: Cops DC Peeping Tom Follows Woman Into Fairfax County Bathroom: Cops DC Peeping Tom Follows Woman Into Fairfax County Bathroom: Cops
DC Peeping Tom Follows Woman Into Fairfax County Bathroom: Cops Authorities in Fairfax County have arrested a peeping tom from Washington D.C. Demetrius Anderson, 33, is accused of following a woman into a restroom and pushing the door open while she was inside on Monday, Oct. 23, at Unique Thrift in McLean, county police said. The victim yelled for Anderson to leave. He did — but stayed at the entrance of the store. Officers placed Anderson under arrest without incident. Anderson was taken to the Adult Detention Center and served with outstanding warrants. Anderson was also charged with Peeping and Public Intoxication. He was being held without bond.…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
Obituaries
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health
Wrong-Way Driver Killed In I-495 Crash Was Harvard Educated Mom Working In Global Health Hearts broke as the news that 44-year-old Annette Ozaltin had died in a crash on the Capital Beltway. Ozaltin, of McLean, was in a Toyota Prius heading south in the northbound lanes when her vehicle struck a northbound 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, Virginia State Police said. The Prius spun around and ran off the left side of the highway, hitting a cement Jersey wall, police said.  Ozaltin was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital where was pronounced dead. The 34-year-old female operating the Chevy, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Condolences pou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
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Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America'
Five Virginia Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Of 'Richest In America' Virginia is home to five of the richest people in America, according to Forbes. And four of them have only gotten richer. The residents on the Forbes 400, the definitive list of the richest people in the nation, are worth $4.5 trillion in total, tying the 2021 record, according to the business outlet. The Virginia billionaires on the list are: 19. Jacqueline Mars, of The Plains, Fauquier County. Mars is an American heiress and investor whose net worth is $38.9 billion. She is 83 years old 76. Pamela Mars, fourth generation of the Mars family who is worth $9.7 billion. She is 63 years old…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
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Traffic Delays Expected As Biden Makes Trek From White House To McLean Traffic Delays Expected As Biden Makes Trek From White House To McLean Traffic Delays Expected As Biden Makes Trek From White House To McLean
Traffic Delays Expected As Biden Makes Trek From White House To McLean President Joe Biden is en route to Virginia. Biden is expected to pay a visit to McLean on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for a campaign reception at 6:30 p.m. The president's exact travel route hasn't been made public, and the the timing couldn't be better: Right after rush hour.  The president is expected to leave the white house at 6:15 p.m., and return at approximately 8:30. In June, his visit to Chevy Chase notoriously jammed the Capital Beltway.

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
Driver, 80, Who Turned Into Crosswalk Killing Pedestrian Cited: Fairfax County PD Driver, 80, Who Turned Into Crosswalk Killing Pedestrian Cited: Fairfax County PD Driver, 80, Who Turned Into Crosswalk Killing Pedestrian Cited: Fairfax County PD
Driver, 80, Who Turned Into Crosswalk Killing Pedestrian Cited: Fairfax County PD An 80-year-old driver was served on summons-releasable charges in connection to a deadly crash in Fairfax County last month, police announced. Gamaathige Desoya, of Vienna, was trying to turn left onto northbound Kirby Road on Aug. 12 in McLean, when she struck Brigitte Foster, 86, who was in the crosswalk, the FCPD said. Desoya was cited for Improper Turn and Failure to Yield for a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. Excessive speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are …

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
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See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
See Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To Virginia Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. Get tickets now to see TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR Concert Film only in theaters in North America beginning 10/13. Taylor Swift "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres across Virginia starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for se…

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by Sam Barron
Fairfax, VA
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Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave
Philly Retail Theft Crew Busted With $15K In Merch From Fairfax County Saks Fifth Ave A Philadelphia-based retail theft crew was busted with $15,000 in luxury items swiped from Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Virginia and Maryland, authorities said. Ericka Williams, 26, Amin Shamsid-Deen, 30, and Tunisia Amina Shamsid-Deen, 32, were found with Givenchy and Louis Vuitton bags and YSL perfume all totaling approximately $15,000, when police in Fairfax County stopped them on Thursday, July 13. Stolen merchFairfax County PD The crew had just left the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Chevy Chase, MD, with the luxury items, and fled in a gold Chevrolet Impala with Pennsylvania tags, poli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
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Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Beltway In Fairfax County Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Beltway In Fairfax County Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Beltway In Fairfax County
Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Beltway In Fairfax County A tractor trailer crash closed the Capital Beltway Thursday afternoon, July 6 in Fairfax County. Traffic crawled along the northbound side for nearly two miles, leading up to mile marker 44 as of 4:30 p.m. in McLean. The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right center lane were closed.  McLean: 495NB (Inner Loop) past @Dulles_Toll_Rd: All NB lanes blocked due to crash involving tractor-trailer. Responders still arriving. Pls use alternate route. — VDOT Northern VA (@VaDOTNOVA) July 6, 2023 Photos from the scene show a firetruck and ambulance blocking the roadway, al…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC
Fireworks, July 4th Celebrations In Northern Virginia, DC Happy 247th birthday to the United States of America! Here are fireworks displays and July 4th celebrations happening this weekend and on the Fourth of July across northern Virginia and Washington DC. DC — Fireworks at the National Mall: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:09 p.m., launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Public transportation is being encouraged by the National Park Service as parking is expected to be limited. Access points include: West side of Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue NW between 23rd Street NW and Henry Bacon Drive NW 17th Str…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
Preschool Trespasser Had AK-47 In Car, Said He Was Headed To CIA: Fairfax County PD Preschool Trespasser Had AK-47 In Car, Said He Was Headed To CIA: Fairfax County PD Preschool Trespasser Had AK-47 In Car, Said He Was Headed To CIA: Fairfax County PD
Preschool Trespasser Had AK-47 In Car, Said He Was Headed To CIA: Fairfax County PD A Florida man told authorities he was making his way to the CIA when they found him on the property of a Fairfax County preschool on Tuesday, May 23, police said. Eric Sandow, 32, was found on the property of Dolly Madison Preschool in McLean, Fairfax County police said. A search warrant executed on his car turned up an AK-47 and another firearm, according to police. He was charged with felony possession of a firearm on school property. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Lyndhurst, NJ
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SCAM ALERT: 'Citizens Behind The Badge' Isn't Legit Police Fundraiser, Authorities Warn SCAM ALERT: 'Citizens Behind The Badge' Isn't Legit Police Fundraiser, Authorities Warn SCAM ALERT: 'Citizens Behind The Badge' Isn't Legit Police Fundraiser, Authorities Warn
Scam ALERT: 'Citizens Behind The Badge' Isn't Legit Police Fundraiser, Authorities Warn Lyndhurst police have become the latest local law enforcers to warn citizens of a direct mail scam that claims to have their support. A group called “Citizens Behind the Badge” trolls for victims through letters that seek “permission” to list the recipient as “a strong supporter of your local police who are helping to keep the [your town name] area safe.” You're offered a decal that says “I Stand With My Local Police,” which they say you can proudly display “on your car, a window in your home, or in a prominent location for all to see.” Just one more thing…. (here it comes): “CITIZEN…

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by Jerry DeMarco