Aldie, VA
Schools
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police
Deadly I-95 Crash Caused By Reckless Driver From Fredericksburg: Virginia State Police A reckless driver from Fredericksburg behind the wheel of a Ford F-250 crashed into a stopped Lexus SUV, killing the driver and sending a passenger to the hospital, Virginia State Police said. Investigators say Jeremy S. Kubela, 43, was driving a 2022 Ford F-250 when he veered off the right side of the road and slammed into a 2020 Lexus RX, which was stopped on the shoulder. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the express southbound lanes of I-95 near mile marker 151 in Prince William County. The impact sent the Lexus into a guardrail before it bounced back in…

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by Zak Failla
Manassas, VA
Traffic
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Airlifted In Deadly I-95 Prince William County Crash: State Police A driver was killed and a passenger was airlifted to the hospital after a work truck veered off the road and slammed into an SUV on I-95 in Prince William County, police said. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at mile marker 152 in the southbound lanes of the interstate, according to Virginia State Police. A 2020 Lexus SUV was stopped on the right shoulder when a 2022 Ford work truck drifted off the highway and crashed into it. The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. A passenger inside the SUV was flown to Fairfax Inova Hospital …

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Traffic
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic
Crash Shuts Down I-95 Express Lanes In Prince William County, Backing Up Traffic A crash with injuries shut down all southbound lanes on the I-95 Express Lanes in Prince William County on Tuesday, Feb. 4, backing up traffic in the area, officials said. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday near mile marker 151.4, just before VA-619 (Exit 150/Joplin Road), according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Emergency crews blocked both travel lanes to respond to the crash, forcing traffic to use the left shoulder to get by.  Officials confirmed that at least one person was injured, but additional details were not immediately available. While expres…

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Triangle-Dumfries, VA
Police & Fire
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police
Woman Slams Infant On Ground During Family Dispute In Dumfries: Police A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after allegedly throwing an infant to the ground during a domestic altercation in Prince William County, authorities said. Jakea Nyeer Adaun Woodley, 31, was arrested after officers responded to the Oasis at Montclair Apartments on Middleton Loop in Dumfries around 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators say Woodley was holding the baby while arguing with a family member when she suddenly threw the child to the ground. The infant suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.…

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by Zak Failla
Haymarket, VA
Police & Fire
Star Baseball Player Seriously Burned Saving Family From Fire At Virginia Home Star Baseball Player Seriously Burned Saving Family From Fire At Virginia Home
Star Baseball Player Seriously Burned Saving Family From Fire At Virginia Home A Virginia teen is being hailed as a hero after suffering severe burns while trying to save his family during a terrifying kitchen fire, and now his community is coming together to help him heal. On Monday, Jan. 27, the Runyan family’s home in Prince William County became engulfed in flames after a pot caught fire while cooking.  Without hesitation, Trent Runyan ran outside with the burning pot in an effort to protect his loved ones, leaving him with third-degree burns on both arms and serious injuries to his face and right eye. Runyan was airlifted to a burn center for treatment…

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by Zak Failla
Manassas, VA
News
Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police
Manassas Driver Killed In High-Speed Rollover Crash In Prince William County: Police A high-speed crash in Prince William County ended in tragedy when a pickup truck veered into oncoming traffic, slammed into another vehicle, and flipped multiple times, authorities said. The deadly collision happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the area of Aden Road and Parkgate Drive in Nokesville, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators determined that 29-year-old Manassas man David Joseph Russell Callen was speeding southbound in a 2008 Nissan Titan when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a 2022 Subaru Outback traveling in the opposit…

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by Zak Failla
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police A 4-year-old boy in Prince William County suffered unimaginable abuse before his death, routinely bound in plastic wrap and packing tape, starved, and severely dehydrated, police said. Officers responded to The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas at around 7:30 p.m. earlier this month, where there was a report of an unconscious child.  Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the 4-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  …

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Lifestyle
Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch
Newly Minted Millionaire! $4.3M Lottery Jackpot Won By Woodbridge Man As He Sat On The Couch It started as a quiet evening at home, but it turned into a life-changing moment for one Prince William County man who struck gold—or rather, $4.3 million—playing a Virginia Lottery game online. Manoj Chhetry, feeling a little bored, decided to pass the time by trying his luck with the Merry Money Mania game on the Virginia Lottery website.  By the time he finished, he was staring at a jackpot worth $4,303,499. Merry Christmas, indeed. “I didn’t know what happened!” Chhetry told Lottery officials, describing the surreal moment. Thinking it was too good to be true, he called his wife…

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by Zak Failla
Sterling, VA
Police & Fire
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter
Investigators Release Findings On Deadly Sterling Home Explosion That Killed Firefighter The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) has released its comprehensive report on the February 2024 house explosion in Sterling that tragically claimed the life of Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others. The blast occurred on Feb. 16, 2024, after first responders were called to a gas leak at 347 Silver Ridge Drive.  Investigators discovered a leaking underground propane tank behind the home and quickly evacuated the residents, but before the Hazardous Materials Team could secure the scene, the home exploded, trapping firefighters in the fiery wreckage. …

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by Zak Failla
Woodbridge, VA
Police & Fire
Man Found Unresponsive Near I-95 Ramp In Woodbridge Suffered Self-Inflicted Wounds, Police Say Man Found Unresponsive Near I-95 Ramp In Woodbridge Suffered Self-Inflicted Wounds, Police Say
Man Found Unresponsive Near I-95 Ramp In Woodbridge Suffered Self-Inflicted Wounds, Police Say The tragic death of a 27-year-old man found unconscious in the roadway in Prince William County near an I-95 northbound ramp in Woodbridge was self-inflicted, authorities confirmed on Friday.  Following the autopsy of the man who was found in the roadway near the intersection of Dale Boulevard and the interstate, officials said it was determined that his injuries were self-inflicted, and there was no evidence to indicate that he had been struck by a vehicle. The initial investigation by the Prince William County Police Department began after a passing motorist spotted the man lying in …

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by Zak Failla
Manassas, VA
Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At Manassas Walmart Arrested: Police Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At Manassas Walmart Arrested: Police
Woman Accused Of Striking Officer With Car During Getaway At Manassas Walmart Arrested: Police A 21-year-old woman accused of grazing a law enforcement officer with her car during a chaotic August incident at a Prince William County Walmart has been arrested, authorities announced. Manassas resident Brenda Castillo-Samo was taken into custody following a months-long investigation into a strange incident that started with fraudulent returns at the store and ended with an officer injured. The charges stem from a midday incident on Aug. 11 at Walmart on Liberia Avenue, where members of the Prince William County Police Department were called in to investigate suspected fraudulent returns…

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