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Fairfax, VA
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Volunteer Firefighter Wins Smokin' Prize Playing VA Lottery
A volunteer firefighter won a smokin' prize playing the Virginia Lottery. Dwight Beane, of Newport News, stared at the Money Stacks ticket telling lottery officials there was "no way this can be a real ticket," a news release reads. Beane bought the ticket at Newport News Family Fare, at 683 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Money Stacks features prizes ranging from $5 to $200,000. It’s one of dozens of scratcher games available from the Virginia Lottery. This is the second top prize claimed in the game, which means one more top prize is unclaimed. The chances of winning the top p…
Fairfax, VA
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U-Haul Driver Fatally Shot By Police After Assaulting Officer In Fairfax County ID'd
Dramatic footage of a Fairfax County officer being attacked in his own police cruiser before one of his colleagues fatally shoots the assailant is going viral on social media (scroll for video). The officer was called to Richmond Highway to investigate a stolen U-Haul truck on Thursday afternoon, May 11, where he found the driver, identified as 38-year-old Brandon Lemagne, of Newport News, outside of the vehicle, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said. Soon after, Lemagne shoved the officer into the open front driver's door of his patrol car and was violently assaulting the officer, …
Fairfax, VA
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Woman's Body Pulled From Newport News Boat Basin
A woman's body was found Sunday morning, April 30 in a Newport News boat basis, authorities said. The local fire department responded to the Peterson Yacht Basin around 11:40 a.m., where they recovered the body. The woman's identity has not yet been released and the cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner.
Arlington, VA
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These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home. Here are some of the most notable ones. Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School. Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Westminster, MD
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Mother Of VA Boy Who Shot First-Grade Teacher Indicted, Charged With Child Neglect
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia and left her with serious injuries has been indicted on a pair of charges, Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn announced. On Monday, April 10, officials said that a grand jury has returned two indictments related to the January shooting of 25-year-old educator Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a possibly disturbed student at Richneck Elementary School. Specifically, Deja Taylor, 25, has been charged with with felony child neglect and misdemeanor recklessly leaving a loaded firearm so as to endanger a child. The charges came foll…
Ashburn, VA
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Servicemember Gets 30 Years For Producing Child Porn While On Active Duty In Maryland: Feds
Federal officials announced that an Arizona man has been sentenced after admitting to producing explicit child pornography with minors, recording his victims without their knowledge while he was an active duty servicemember serving in Virginia during his illicit conduct. Surprise, Arizona resident Elliott Velez, 38, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) over the course of several months, when he targeted victims on social media who were under the age of 18 and proceeded to exploit them late last year It was t…
Fredericksburg, VA
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Finding Nemo: Pancake Pitstop Leads To The Capture Of Escaped Inmates In VA: Sheriff
Two crafty inmates being housed inside a Virginia jail didn’t get far after attempting their great escape before being tracked down to an area IHOP restaurant as they celebrated getting free from the facility. Hampton resident John Garza, 37, and Arley Nemo, 43, of Gloucester, were able to utilize a flaw in the Newport News Jail Annex earlier this week to carve a hole in the wall and escape from custody, only to be brought right back in hours later as the pair sought to enjoy a meal at the popular pancake house. Original story - Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunnel…
Alexandria, VA
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Shawshanked: Two VA Inmates Back In Custody After Tunneling Out Of Jail
Two Virginia inmates are back in custody after they escaped from jail, authorities announced. A manhunt was launched in Newport News on Monday night, as the police sought prisoners Arley Vaughn Nemo, 43, and John Michael Garza, 37, who attempted to make their great escape from the Newport News City Jail Annex. Update: The 2 men who escaped from the Newport News Jail Annex on Monday are back in custody.John Garza & Arley Nemo were arrested in Hampton by Hampton Police, says Sheriff Morgan. Additional information will be released later today. pic.twitter.com/3We32JKsvf — Newport News …
Fairfax, VA
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Forbes Ranks DMV Companies Among 'America’s Best Large Employers'
Forbes has compiled a list of the best large companies to work for in America, and six of them are in the DMV. The list was compiled as a partner project with market research firm Statista. Forbes and Satista surveyed about 450,000 workers at US companies with at least 5,000 employees. They were asked if they'd recommend their employers to friends or family, and rate them on a scale from 0 to 10, Forbes explains. The results reflect the companies that were most highly recommended by their employees. 18. NASA: Washington, DC The National Aeronautics and Space Administration emp…
Alexandria, VA
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Superintendent, Assistant Principal Depart After Student Shoots Teacher In VA: Reports
Some school officials in Virginia are reportedly leaving their posts in the wake of an elementary school student shooting his teacher in front of classmates in Newport News earlier this month. Newport News Schools Superintendent George Parker III is reportedly out effective as of Feb. 1, according to reports, while Richneck Elementary Assistant Principal Ebony Parker will also be leaving her spot following the Jan. 6 shooting of Abigail Zwerner by a 6-year-old child. Dr. Michele Mitchell has reportedly been appointed as the interim superintendent while the district searches for a permanent …
Alexandria, VA
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Administrators Were Warned Three Times Before VA Teacher Shot By Student, Attorney Says
A lawyer advocating on behalf of teacher Abigail Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student in Virginia earlier this month, says that school administrators in Newport News had been advised multiple times that the boy was a threat before the near-fatal tragedy. Diane Toscano, an attorney for the teacher, who is recovering from serious injuries, said in a news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 25 that staff members warned administrators at Richneck Elementary School at least three times about the boy, who was armed and threatening other students hours before pulling the gun on Zwerner. Accord…
Fredericksburg, VA
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Student Who Shot VA Teacher Wanted To Set Another On Fire, Watch Her Burn: Reports
The elementary school student who shot his teacher in Virginia reportedly told others that he wanted to set another educator on fire and watch her burn to death. Last month, Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot and hospitalized by a 6-year-old student at Recheck Elementary School in Newport News in what appears to have been a premeditated attack against the educator. According to reports, the child, who was known to cause chaos in the classroom, once wrote a note stating that he hated a different teacher and wanted to set her on fire to kill her, though administrators dismissed the letter and told h…
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