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Alexandria's Maria Booker Killed In Indiana Crash (TRIBUTE) Alexandria's Maria Booker Killed In Indiana Crash (TRIBUTE) Alexandria's Maria Booker Killed In Indiana Crash (TRIBUTE)
Alexandria's Maria Booker Killed In Indiana Crash (Tribute) Maria Booker devoted her life to others. The Alexandria resident spent time in the US Peace Corps volunteering in Ukraine, and served in several capacities with the Capital Area Food Bank, and later became the Executive Director of the Chance for Life Foundation, her obituary says. A former foster mom to a little girl, Maria had recently completed a sabbatical working with at-risk youth in Colorado, her obit says.  In fact, she was on her way back home to Virginia when she crashed her car in Indiana on Sunday, June 4, according to abc8 and her obituary. She was pronounced dead at 35 years …
Masked Gunmen Open Fire On Car Full Of People In Woodbridge: Police Masked Gunmen Open Fire On Car Full Of People In Woodbridge: Police Masked Gunmen Open Fire On Car Full Of People In Woodbridge: Police
Masked Gunmen Open Fire On Car Full Of People In Woodbridge: Police Police have released more information in a shooting that left two teens injured and nearby properties damaged in Prince William County. A 19-year-old woman and 17-year-old boy were in a car on Cloverdale and Carlsbad roads in Woodbridge, when a trio of masked men approached them on Tuesday, June 12 around 3:20 p.m., county police said. Officers immediately provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived and took the victims to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The investigation revealed the victims and two other people were inside a parked car when they …
$100K Lottery Ticket Bought At VA Wegman's About To Expire $100K Lottery Ticket Bought At VA Wegman's About To Expire $100K Lottery Ticket Bought At VA Wegman's About To Expire
$100K Lottery Ticket Bought At VA Wegman's About To Expire A $100,000 Virginia Lottery ticket is on the brink of expiration. The ticket from Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle on Jan. 1, 2023, has yet to be claimed. By law, winning tickets in Virginia expire 180 days after the drawing. That means the ticket will become worthless at 5 p.m. (close of business) on Friday, June 30, that is, unless the winner comes forward. The ticket was bought at Wegman’s, located at 14361 Newbrook Drive in Chantilly. It is ticket #410073. Whoever has the winning ticket should contact the Virginia Lottery immediately or present the winning ticket at a Vir…
Half-Naked Assault Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit In VA: Police Half-Naked Assault Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit In VA: Police Half-Naked Assault Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit In VA: Police
Half-Naked Assault Suspect Captured After High-Speed Pursuit In VA: Police A 25-year-old shirtless man wanted for assault out of Prince William County was captured after a high-speed pursuit in Stafford County, police said. A woman called police around 9:40 a.m. Sunday, June 11, saying a shirtless man — later identified as Dawayntay Giles — was threatening to "take her out" in the parking lot of the Plantation Drive Dollar General in Stafford, Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said. When Stafford County Sheriff's Deputy Sypolt arrived on scene, he saw Giles standing near a vehicle. Before Sypolt had a chance to get out of his vehicle, Giles swiftly got into hi…
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week If the stars align, two Virginia women could face each other on "Jeopardy!" this week. Laura Blyler Scanland, a nonprofit fundraiser from Newport News, will be on the Tuesday, June 13 episode. Suzanne Goldlust, a marketing manager from Reston, will be on the Thursday, June 15 episode. In order to win tonight's episode, Scanland would need to beat Suresh Krishnan, who is on a five-day winning streak with more than $82,000 already.
Swatting Incident Brings Massive Police Response To Alexandria Home Swatting Incident Brings Massive Police Response To Alexandria Home Swatting Incident Brings Massive Police Response To Alexandria Home
Swatting Incident Brings Massive Police Response To Alexandria Home The Alexandria Police Department has been swatted. A report of a 15-year-old boy experiencing a mental health crisis brought police officers in tactical gear to a home on the 200 block of Buchanan Street on Sunday, June 1, an Alexandria police spokesman said. A major police presence was at the scene from around 11:30 a.m. to just before 1 p.m., when police confirmed the call was bogus, police said.  Last month, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill increasing the punishments for reporting false emergencies and threats. Last weekend's incident remains under investigation. Want b…
How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs
How To Score $5 Meal From DC's 'Chicken + Whiskey' At New Arlington Digs Washington DC's Chicken + Whiskey has expanded to Arlington. The popular restaurant chain that sells, well, chicken and whiskey, will be holding a grand opening celebration in Clarendon on Friday, June 16. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicken+Whiskey (@chickenandwhiskey) From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., guests can enjoy a $5 meal, and enter a giveaway to win free chicken for a year. The restaurant's happy hour will run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and guests can enter to win a $150 tab. The menu boasts a variety of beers, cocktails, traditi…
DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid' DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid' DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid'
DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid' To many, Nelson Casillas' presence was a safe place. It's no wonder the 31-year-old Virginia dad worked in law enforcement, loved ones say: He was a comfort, a confident, and instantly put those around him at ease. If you knew Nelson, you knew he'd be there for you. But Casillas, a Washington DC police officer, died on Wednesday, June 7, in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95, leaving the world a little bit grayer. "Nelson will be remembered as a happy dreamer that was full of life and love," reads his obituary. "He was so loved by many and will be greatly missed." A GoFundMe was la…
Woodbridge Shooting: 'Random' Incident Wounds Woman And Boy, Police Say Woodbridge Shooting: 'Random' Incident Wounds Woman And Boy, Police Say Woodbridge Shooting: 'Random' Incident Wounds Woman And Boy, Police Say
Woodbridge Shooting: 'Random' Incident Wounds Woman And Boy, Police Say Police in Prince William County have released preliminary details in a shooting Monday afternoon, June 12. Shots were fired into a vehicle that began driving and struck a home on the 15000 block of Cloverdale Road sometime in the later afternoon in Woodbridge, county police said. A woman and boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the incident that police said was random. This is a developing story. Check back for more. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Niall Horan Stops By Jersey City Target Store (VIDEO) Niall Horan Stops By Jersey City Target Store (VIDEO) Niall Horan Stops By Jersey City Target Store (VIDEO)
Niall Horan Stops By Jersey City Target Store (Video) When in Rome? Former One Direction star Niall Horan momentarily swapped his Irish brogue for a New Jersey accent — well, sort of — while visiting a Target store in Jersey City last weekend. "We're here at Target in Joizy City," the 29-year-old pop star said in a TikTok video while promoting his new album, "The Show." Donning a Canadian tuxedo, the "Slow Hands" singer signed vinyl copies of his new album and snapped photos with fans. The album dropped Friday, June 9.
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