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Dealer From DC Who Sold Fentanyl Leading To Fatal Overdose In Maryland Gets Lengthy Sentence A man previously linked to a shooting in St. Mary's County has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison for distributing the fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose, the state's attorney's office announced. Darrick Monte Evans, 45, now living in Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for selling fentanyl stamped as Oxycodone, leading to the deadly incident. Prosecutors say that in March 2022, Evans distributed the misbranded fentanyl to a user who overdosed and died. An autopsy later determined that the cause of death was fentanyl intoxication, and through…
by Zak Failla
Gold's Gym Murder: Gunman, 43, Arrested In Slaying Of Man, 31, In Fairfax County New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department following Tuesday's fatal shooting at Gold's Gym in Reston. Steve Taehee Ha, 43, was arrested by officers quickly after gunning down 31-year-old Reston resident Hyung Joon Choi inside the gym, according to officials. Police say that Choi suffered a gunshot wound to his upper body, was rushed to an area hospital with traumatic injuries, where he was pronounced dead. The incident was reported at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. He was in custody less than eight hours later. Media staging area is in the parking lo…
by Zak Failla
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District Man Killed In Maryland Crash Identified By Police New details have been released by the Prince George's County Police Department as they continue to investigate a crash that left a 51-year-old District man dead. Jose Hernandez Salvador has been identified by investigators as the pedestrian who was struck by a pick-up truck and died at the hospital days later, authorities announced on Tuesday. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, officers from the Capitol Heights Police Department were called to the area of Davey Street and Southern Avenue to investigate reports of a crash involving a pedestrian. Investigators say that the drive…
by Zak Failla
Business
Food Lion Recalling In-Store Prepared Ground Beef Sold From Virginia Store Ground beef sold at a Virginia Food Lion location is being recalled due to possible traces of foreign material in the product. An alert was issued by the grocery giant this week regarding several varieties of in-store prepared ground beef that were sold at the store on Hoadly Road in Manassas. Recalled products include: 73 percent Lean Fresh Ground Beef (all sizes);80 percent Lean Fresh Ground Chuck (all sizes);85 percent Lean Fresh Ground Beef Round (all sizes);93 percent Lean Fresh Ground Beef (all sizes).Officials made note that the recall only includes those varieties. They …
by Zak Failla
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Man Critically Injured In Virginia Shooting; Suspect At Large, Police Say One person suffered life-threatening injuries following a shooting in Reston, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. An investigation has been launched as officers attempt to track down a wanted shooter who fled the area after targeting his victim, police say. The incident was reported at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Police say that the suspect was described as an Asian man who was between 25 and 30 years old. He was wearing glasses, a black shirt, black pants, and carrying a large swing bag at the time of the shooting. He was last seen fleeing the area on foot toward…
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First-Grade Teacher Arrested In Connection To Fentanyl-Related Death Of District Man: Police A first-grade teacher in Maryland has been arrested in connection to the fentanyl-related death of a District resident earlier this year, police in Montgomery County announced. Sarah Katherine Magid, an educator with the county's public schools, was arrested on Monday following a search and seizure warrant by the DEA and local police at her Burtonsville home following an investigation into a March 2024 overdose. An autopsy later determined that the DC man's cause of death was fentanyl toxicity. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, following the man's death, it was deter…
by Zak Failla
Man Struck, Burned, Choked Out Woman During Domestic Disputes In Virginia, Police Say A man wanted in connection to several violent assaults in Prince William County turned himself in to the police and is facing charges, authorities announced. Walter Thomas Vendura, Jr., 55, surrendered to police on Sunday morning following the investigation into several domestic disputes that were reported in a residence in the 4400 block of Hendricks Drive in Woodbridge over the course of several days. According to the Prince William County Police Department, between Tuesday, Aug. 13 and Aug. 18, a 41-year-old woman was involved in multiple verbal altercations that escalated into violence …
by Zak Failla
Sports
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Man Exposed Himself, Made Inappropriate Gestures Towards Woman In Virginia, Police Say A woman walking in Manassas on Monday night got an eyeful when a man exposed himself to her before fleeing the area. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 19, officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded to the area of Sudley Manor Drive near Ashton Avenue, where there was an indecent exposure incident reported by a 36-year-old woman near multiple businesses. Google Maps satellite viewInvestigators say that the woman was walking in the area when she was encountered by a stranger who exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures. She was able to leave the a…
by Zak Failla
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Northern VA Musician, 24, Killed By Speeding Car On California Highway A 24-year-old musician was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on a California highway, authorities and the victim's family said. Jake Huard, who records show hails from Manassas, died on Friday, Aug. 16on the 134 Freeway in Glendale around 11:40 p.m., according to a GoFundMe for his family and the California State Highway Patrol View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Hue🕷️ (@imjque) Huard was a passenger in a silver Mitsubishi that had stalled in the middle lanes of State route 134, according to the crash report by the C…
by Cecilia Levine
Suspect Charged With Fatal Midday Stabbing Of District Man In Maryland: Police A suspect has been arrested more than a week after a District man was stabbed to death in the middle of the day in a Prince George's parking lot, police say. At approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 10, officers were called to the 5600 block of Silver Hill Road, where they found 41-year-old DC resident Christopher Woodland suffering from a stab wound. Prelim: At approximately 2:00 pm, officers responded to the location for a cutting. Once on scene, officers located an adult male in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound(s). The victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased a …
by Zak Failla
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Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Each day, community members remain hopeful that Manassas Park police will put out some sort of conclusive update on the search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Since her disappearance on Wednesday, July 28, that has yet to happen. Police say only that they investigate every lead and reassure concerned community members that they are utilizing every resource. The latest update came onFriday, Aug. 16, when police said they responded to twoseparate calls at Blooms Park in reference to reports of possible information/evidence involving Mamta Kafle investigation. "Both incidents were i…
by Cecilia Levine
Purse Snatchers In DC SUV Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Exit Ramp Wanted In MD: State Police A group that feigned benevolent intentions to a flower vendor on an I-495 exit ramp before attempting to snatch her purse in Montgomery County is now wanted, according to Maryland State Police. An investigation has been launched into the attempted robbery and assault of a woman on Sunday afternoon in Silver Spring, when a woman was targeted by at least two people, authorities announced. Police say that shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 18, troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to a reported attempted robberyon the exit ramp from the eastbound lanes of the interstate to Route 650 So…
by Zak Failla
Man Assaulted Woman, Left Gun Unsecured Near Toddler During Dispute In Virginia, Police Say A Woodbridge man who assaulted a woman during an argument and left handgun in the are of a toddler is facing multiple charges in Prince William County, police say. LuisCruz-Vargas, 27, was arrested early on Monday, Aug. 19, when officers were called to a home in the 1300 block of Eisenhower Circle to investigate a domestic dispute. According to a spokesperson from the Prince William County Police Department, shorty after 2 a.m. on Monday morning, a 27-year-old woman got into an argument withCruz-Vargas that escalated, during which he took out a gun and struck the woman in the he…
by Zak Failla
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Serial Burglar Busted Following String Of Thefts In Virginia Houses Of Worship: Police An unholy man who has been targeting churches has been arrested for a string of burglaries in Fairfax County, according to police. Sterling native Steven Hildner, 56, is facing charges in connection to at least seven burglaries at various churches in the county, landing him behind bars. Earlier this month, an investigation was launched by the Fairfax County Police Department after a man entered a church and attempted to steal property. During the course of the probe, Hildner was identified as the main suspect, and during a search of his Loudoun County home, with an assistance from th…
by Zak Failla
Machete-Wielding Man Stabbed Victim In Face, Assaulted Woman In Virginia, Police Say A suspect who stabbed a man in the face repeatedly with a "machete-style knife" and struck a woman during a domestic dispute in Prince William County remains elusive following an early morning incident, police say. Valentino Cruz Reyes, 49, is facing charges following a reported incident shortly before 1 a.m. on Monday morning in a home in the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue in Woodbridge. According to the Prince William Police Department, a 31-year-old woman and 44-year-old man were inside the residence whenCruz Reyes - identified by investigators only as an acquaintance - burst into t…
by Zak Failla
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Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event There's an out-of-this-world lunar event set to begin this week. From Monday, Aug. 19, through Wednesday, Aug. 21, the moon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky than normal. It's called the supermoon. It's the first one of the year, but that's not why this one is special. A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and closest to Earth in its orbit, according to NASA. That closeness makes the rocky satellite appear 15 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter. What makes August's supermoon so unique is that it's a blue moon. No, the light of the moon won't change co…
by Josh Lanier
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by Zak Failla
Mother Who Left Children With Stranger At PWC Skate Park Charged, Released, Police Say A 24-year-old woman who left her young children alone with a stranger at a skate park and failed to return in Prince William County is facing charges, police say. Woodbridge residentAutumn Mare Foss Hale was arrested and later released following an investigation into an incident of child neglect that was reported at Veterans Park late last week, authorities announced on Monday. According to the Prince William County Police Department, shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, officers were called to the skate park in the 14300 block of Veterans Drive in Woodbridge, where Foss Hal…
by Zak Failla
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DC Council Member Trayon White Arrested By FBI For Allegedly Accepting Bribes: Feds DC Council member Trayon White, Sr., who represents Ward 8, was arrested in connection to an investigation into claims of bribery, federal authorities announced on Monday. The 40-year-old Democrat, who is theChair of the Council’s Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, which oversees several agencies including the DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services is charged with accepting more than $150,000 in bribes. The complaint alleges that, beginning in June 2024, White corruptly agreed to accept $156,000 in cash payments in exchange for using his position as a DC Cou…
by Zak Failla
'Suspicious Death' Of Reston Man Found On I-395 In Alexandria Under Investigation: State Police A 66-year-old man found in a BMW on the side of the road in Virginia died "from a severe injury," at an area hospital, according to the Office of the Medical Examiner following an autopsy. An alert was issued by Virginia State Police on Monday morning as they seek the public's assistance amid an investigation into a suspicious death in Alexandria. According to police, at around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, state police troopers were called to investigate a medical emergencyinvolving a silver 2005 BMW sedan stopped on the right, northbound shoulder of I-395 near Seminary Road. Upon …
by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…
by Zak Failla
Repeat DUI Driver 'Went On Tirade Threatening Everyone' At Stafford Eatery Before Bust: Sheriff An irate litterbug who caused a disturbance at a Stafford County eatery has been hit with his second DUI in less than a decade, according to the sheriff's office. Woodbridge resident George Robinson II, 35, is facing multiple charges after a strange scene played out early on Friday morning that landed him behind bars and trash all over the street. A spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said that deputies were called at around 2 a.m. on Aug. 16 to Buffalo Moe's Tap and Grill on Wicomico Drive, when employees asked a guest - later identified as Robinson - to leave; however, …
by Zak Failla
Business
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the productsmay be contaminated with foreign material, The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on Saturday, March 23. The following products are subject to recall: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By d…
by Joe Lombardi
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Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters Some severe weather may be coming to parts of Maryland and Virginia following the recent spell of dry conditions throughout the region, forecasters say. What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today with a risk of some severe weather and flash flooding. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/mqhnVnNlae — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 17, 2024The most intense weather is expected to co…
by Zak Failla
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Virginia Man Sentenced For Distributing 'Horrific Images Of Child Sexual Abuse:' Feds A Virginia man who chatted online with other like-minded individuals online will spend years in prison for sharing child sexual abuse imagery, including a file involving a newborn baby, according to federal authorities. Dustin Roy Harrell, 39, of Virginia Beach, has ben sentenced to seven years in prison for the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), during an eerie investigation that unearthed "horrific" findings. According to court documents, in October 2023, Harrelldistributed CSAM in a group on an end-to-end encryption messaging app that keeps communications private, …
by Zak Failla
Repeat Offender Busted Trespassing, Bringing Drugs Feet From Children In Stafford Home: Sheriff A man no stranger to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is back in custody following his latest trespassing offense, this time involving young children. Trevor Sutphin, 23, once again found himself on the wrong side of the law, this time for violating protective orders and trespassing in a Garrison Woods apartment. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, at around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, deputies were called to the apartment complex to investigate a disturbance after a call came from a residence where yelling could be heard in the background before the line disconnected. …
by Zak Failla
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Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim In Case Involving Fatal Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In DC: Feds A jury rejected a DC Parks and Recreation employee's claims of self-defense who was later convicted of killing13-year-old Karon Blakelast year, federal authorities announced on Friday. Jason Lewis, 42, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury for the January 2023 killing of Karon Blake in the 1000 block of Quincy Street NE. Specifically, Lewis was convicted ofthree counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, and one count of voluntary manslaughter while armed, committed against a minor. Prosecutors say that…
by Zak Failla
Hit-Run Driver In Sedan Struck School Bus While Making Illegal Turn In Stafford, Sheriff Says A deputy from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office got a first-hand look at a crash involving a New Yorker and school bus on Thursday night,. Bronx resident Tawny Urena, 27, is facing charges in Virginia after accidentally crashing into a bus and attempting to flee in a questionable vehicle with false tags, officials said. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy was making a left hand turn from the eastbound lanes of Garrisonville Road near Richmond Highway when he "heard a loud crash behind him." Turns out, Urena struck a school bus that was driving behind the deputy, and her go…
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