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Baby, Dog Die After Being Left In Hot Car For 6+ Hours By Virginia Caretaker: Sheriff Baby, Dog Die After Being Left In Hot Car For 6+ Hours By Virginia Caretaker: Sheriff Baby, Dog Die After Being Left In Hot Car For 6+ Hours By Virginia Caretaker: Sheriff
Baby, Dog Die After Being Left In Hot Car For 6+ Hours By Virginia Caretaker: Sheriff A 40-year-old Virginia woman has been arrested for leaving a baby and dog in a hot car for nearly six hours, where both died. Kristen Danielle Graham, of Seaford, had been caring for the child — whose mom is 17 years old — for two days, York County Sheriff Ron Montgomery said. Around 1 a.m. on Sept. 12, Graham went to bring cigarettes to a friend caring for an elderly man in Newport News, Montgomery said. Graham loaded the baby, identified as Myracle Wicker, in the back of the vehicle, along with a small dog, and went to a 7-Eleven to buy a bottle of apple juice and cigarettes, the she…
Virginia Man Busted With Child Porn: Police Virginia Man Busted With Child Porn: Police Virginia Man Busted With Child Porn: Police
Virginia Man Busted With Child Porn: Police A 20-year-old northern Virginia man was arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Mario Esteman Alvarez Benitez, of Dumfries, became the focus of an investigation thanks to a tip from Fairfax County police in August, Prince William County police said. A search warrant at Benitez's home turned up child porn, and Benitez was charged with one count of possession of child porn and nine counts of possession of child porn as a second offense. While Benitez was charged as a second offense, authorities explain that the way the code section is written,"the initial charge of possessio…
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County
Tractor Trailer Crashes On I-95 In Fairfax County A tractor trailer crashed on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County Thursday, Sept. 14. It happened just before 1 p.m. in the southbound lanes in Springfield. The right outside lane and shoulder were closed at mile marker 169. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart
Fairfax County's Nicholas Hoy Dies Week Before Marrying College Sweetheart Support is on the rise for a bride-to-be who lost her Fairfax County husband a week before their wedding. Nicholas Robert Hoy, of Vienna, died Sunday, Sept. 10, due to a medical emergency, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe page. A GoFundMe for Nick's fiance, Haley Benetti, said the cause of death was an unexplained medical emergency. The campaign had raised more than $12,800 as of Thursday, Sept. 14. Nick was a standout athlete growing up, having won the Northern Virginia Regional Championship in wrestling and played lacrosse for the Virginia State Championship.  He went …
Escaped DC Murder Suspect Remains At Large Day After Calvacante's Capture Escaped DC Murder Suspect Remains At Large Day After Calvacante's Capture Escaped DC Murder Suspect Remains At Large Day After Calvacante's Capture
Escaped DC Murder Suspect Remains At Large Day After Calvacante's Capture The search for an escaped Washington DC murder suspect remains active a day after Danelo Cavalcante's capture. Christopher Haynes, a Manassas, VA native charged in the Aug. 12 murder of Brent Hayward, escaped from the George Washington University Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 6.  DC Metro police last week released an image of the 30-year-old, and this week increased the reward for his arrest to $30,000. The department on Tuesday, Sept. 12 said finding Haynes is a "top priority," however, an update on the search has not been provided since. Haynes' case is largely different from Danelo …
4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95
4.5 Miles Of Delays Caused By Disabled Tractor Trailer On I-95 A disabled tractor trailer caused miles of backups Thursday morning, Sept. 14 on I-95 in Virginia. The incident happened on the northbound side of the highway at mile marker 132.5 in Stafford near the Rappahannock River Bridge. As of 8:40, 4.5 miles of delays were reported. The north right lane is closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
I-66 Crash: 2.7 Miles Of Traffic Delays In Fairfax County I-66 Crash: 2.7 Miles Of Traffic Delays In Fairfax County I-66 Crash: 2.7 Miles Of Traffic Delays In Fairfax County
I-66 Crash: 2.7 Miles Of Traffic Delays In Fairfax County A crash on I-66 had traffic piled up for miles Wednesday evening, Sept. 13. The multi-car accident happened in the eastbound lanes at mile marker 60.4, just outside of Mantua. The VDOT website said nearly 2.7 miles of delays were reported and the east right shoulder was closed as of 6:30 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Inmate's Relatives Paid Burlington Corrections Officer To Bring Him Pot, Tobacco: Prosecutor Inmate's Relatives Paid Burlington Corrections Officer To Bring Him Pot, Tobacco: Prosecutor Inmate's Relatives Paid Burlington Corrections Officer To Bring Him Pot, Tobacco: Prosecutor
Inmate's Relatives Paid Burlington Corrections Officer To Bring Him Pot, Tobacco: Prosecutor A former corrections officer at the Burlington County Jail has been arrested on accusations he supplied an inmate with marijuana and tobacco, authorities announced. Abraham Olmedia's arrest comes after the odor of burnt tobacco emanated from a cell, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. The 27-year-old Burlington resident had supplied the inmate in that cell at the Mount Holly facility with tobacco and marijuana on multiple occasions, and was compensated financially by the inmate's relatives, Bradshaw said. Olmeida was charged with Official Misconduct (Second Degr…
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.
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Traffic came to a complete standstill on the James River Bridge in Newport News Wednesday, Sept. 13. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the southbound lanes of US-17 around 5:15 p.m., the VDOT said. Crash: NB on US-17 at James River Bridge (Rte 17) in Newport News. All NB travel lanes closed. 5:10PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) September 13, 2023 Traffic cameras showed vehicles lined up along the roadway at 5:30. Cars remained lined up, this time with police vehicles, at 7:15 p.m.
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