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Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back A former Maryland resident who made the difficult decision to put her puppy down due to unrelenting health conditions has learned that he is healthy and still alive — and she won't be getting him back. Kristie Pereira, 32, who recently moved to San Antonio, TX from of Laurel, MD, adopted Amos Hart from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in Falls Church, VA in December 2022. She renamed him Beau, and Pereira says the two were "happy as can be." That is, up until February 2023, when Pereira noticed Beau was exhibiting strange behavior.  "He'd be pacing around and at times I'd lo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say
Gunman Who Beat 53-Year-Old With Metal Baton At Gas Pump Arrested In Woodbridge, Police Say A 31-year-old man has been arrested for beating a 53-year-old man with a metal baton at a 7-Eleven gas pump last week in Prince William County, police said. Gregory Robinson, of Woodbridge, had been wanted for the May 22 incident at the Dale Boulevard 7-Eleven, Prince William County police said. The investigation revealed the victims, a 26-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, parked at a gas pump when a white Buick parked in front of their vehicle around 11:45 a.m.  The driver of the Buick, later identified as Robinson, got out and began arguing with the victims while pulling a firearm…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Girl's Bomb Threat Clears Virginia Mall, Police Say 12-Year-Old Girl's Bomb Threat Clears Virginia Mall, Police Say
12-Year-Old Girl's Bomb Threat Clears Virginia Mall, Police Say A 12-year-old girl was found responsible for a bomb threat that evacuated a mall in northern Virginia last week, authorities said. The threat against the Manassas Mall on Sudley Road was shared to Instagram on May 22. The mall was evacuated just after 8:50 a.m. as a precaution and officers determined there was no active threat to the mall, police said. The girl was identified on Tuesday, May 28, the PWCPD said. "After consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in an informal action and will be handled through the juvenile diversion process," police said in a statemen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Convict Caught With Codeine, Handgun Reported Stolen In DC During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff Convict Caught With Codeine, Handgun Reported Stolen In DC During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff
Convict Caught With Codeine, Handgun Reported Stolen In DC During Stop In Maryland: Sheriff What started as a routine traffic stop in Maryland rapidly snowballed for a Charles County convict who was caught with a host of drugs and an illegal handgun reported stolen out of DC, authorities announced. Robert Terrance Fletcher, 26, of Indian Head, is facing drug and weapon charges following an early morning stop on Tuesday morning when he was busted for multiple offenses. Shortly before 2 a.m. on May 28, a member of the Charles County Sheriff's Office stopped Fletcher in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway in Indian Head for a reported equipment violation on his vehicle. Google M…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Homeless Thief Arrested In Arlington, Police Say Knife-Wielding Homeless Thief Arrested In Arlington, Police Say
Knife-Wielding Homeless Thief Arrested In Arlington, Police Say A 44-year-old homeless man was arrested for robbing a store with a knife in Arlington, police said. Derrick Taylor went into a store on the 1200 block of S. Hayes Street just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 26 and collected merchandise, during which he was confronted by two employees, Arlington police said.  That's when Taylor pulled out a knife and threatened workers, before leaving the store without paying, police said. A lookout was broadcast and a responding officer found a man matching the description of the suspect near the Pentagon City Metro. Taylor was noncompliant and…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Thunderstorms Could Interrupt Sunshine In DMV, National Weather Service Says Thunderstorms Could Interrupt Sunshine In DMV, National Weather Service Says
Thunderstorms Could Interrupt Sunshine In DMV, National Weather Service Says The National Weather Service says another round of thunderstorms could be right around the corner. Wednesday, May 29 will start out sunny with a high just below 80. Just before 2 p.m., isolated showers are expected to begin, and potentially ramp up to a thunderstorm after 3 p.m., the NWS says. A colorful sunrise this morning will give way to scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. This activity is in... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Stormy weather will stick around overnight into Thursday, May 30, which will b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Northern VA Dad, 34, Dies Weeks After Crash Returning From Work, Campaign Says Northern VA Dad, 34, Dies Weeks After Crash Returning From Work, Campaign Says
Northern VA Dad, 34, Dies Weeks After Crash Returning From Work, Campaign Says A 34-year-old Northern Virginia man has died weeks after suffering serious injuries in a crash on his way home from work, loved ones say. Dominique Battle, of Stafford, was returning home from work when he suffered a broken femur, broken ankle, and serious head trauma Thursday, April 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign that had been launched for his recovery. Dominique's obituary said he died at the Capital Caring Advance Home Care & Hospice Center in Aldie, VA, on Friday, May 17, 2024. Details in the crash were not immediately available. He is survived by his parents, Lynn D. Coo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
70-Year-Old Woman Pepper-Sprays Victim In Arlington Elevator Dispute, Police Say 70-Year-Old Woman Pepper-Sprays Victim In Arlington Elevator Dispute, Police Say
70-Year-Old Woman Pepper-Sprays Victim In Arlington Elevator Dispute, Police Say A 70-year-old woman is facing charges after police said she pepper-sprayed a person during a dispute in an Arlington elevator. Ruth Kile had apparently been arguing with someone in an elevator of a building on the 3000 block of Spout Run Parkway just before 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24, police said. Kile prevented the elevator doors from closing and kept the victim from exiting, police said. Kile ultimately pepper-sprayed the victim, who called police, authorities said. Medics responded and treated and released the victim on scene for injuries consistent with exposure to pepper spray…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say
Road Rage Driver Who Pulled Gun On Another Motorist Arrested In Prince William, Police Say An 18-year-old man has been arrested for pulling a gun on another motorist in Prince William County Friday, May 25. A driver later identified as Ryan Butler, of Woodbridge, pointed a gun at the other driver around 10:50 p.m. on Richmond highway near American Eagle Boulevard, county police said. Both parties left the area and no shots were fired. While investigating the incident, found Butler near Oak Valley Drive and Oak Tree Lane, where he was detained without incident.  Butler was arrested Monday, May 27 and charged with brandishing a firearm. He was held without bond.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Tornado With 95 MPH Winds Injures 5, Leaves 5-Mile Path Of Destruction Through Culpeper County Tornado With 95 MPH Winds Injures 5, Leaves 5-Mile Path Of Destruction Through Culpeper County
Tornado With 95 MPH Winds Injures 5, Leaves 5-Mile Path Of Destruction Through Culpeper County Five people were injured in a tornado that wreaked havoc across Culpeper County on Sunday night, May 26, according to the National Weather Service. The twister that began as a severe thunderstorm developed into a tornado in Rixeyville at 9:27 p.m., reaching winds up to 95 miles per hour, the NWS said. The tornado touched down along Dunkard Church Road, snapping and uprooting trees in multiple directions. The tornado proceeded east- northeast and crossed Eggbornsville Road. In this area, two dozen trees were also snapped and uprooted in multiple directions. The torn…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Jocelyn Reyes, 18, Of Loudoun County Dies Jocelyn Reyes, 18, Of Loudoun County Dies
Jocelyn Reyes, 18, Of Loudoun County Dies Jocelyn Reyes, an 18-year-old Loudoun County resident, died on Saturday, May 18. A GoFundMe launched in memory of Reyes, of Leesburg, remembers her as a "sweet, caring, creative, beautiful little girl." On his business Facebook page, Jocelyn's father said she was "amazing" and "full of life." A cause of death was not announced.  A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 30, at the Washington Iglesia Apostolica on Braddock Road in Fairfax. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 31, at the Leesburg Union Cemetery.  Click here for details and here to donate to Jocelyn's f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says
Former Crumbl Cookies Employee Broke In 7 Times To Steal Cash, Stafford Sheriff Says A 25-year-old former employee of Crumbl Cookies in Stafford was caught breaking into the business, and police say he'd done it multiple times before. Damonte Fauntroy, of Spotsylvania, was caught inside the Stafford Market Place shop on Friday, May 24 around 11:15 p.m., the county sheriff's office said. Management reported seeing a suspect inside the closed building through a security camera feed. Fauntroy had locked himself in the bathroom when authorities showed up but surrendered moments later. An investigation found Fauntroy had worked at the business for a short time last year and…

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by Cecilia Levine