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DUI Driver Fakes Kidnapping In Stafford, Buddy Busted With Drugs: Cops
A 24-year-old man who called the police saying he was being kidnapped wasn't being kidnapped at all, authorities in Stafford said.
In fact, Hunter Wellen's "kidnappers" were just his friends, the sheriff's office said.
Trouble began around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, March 10, when Wellen called 911 saying he was being kidnapped, County Sheriff David Decatur said.
First Sgt. Purcell arrived to Battery Point Drive to find an intoxicated Wellen and his friends in the car, Decatur said.
One of the occupants in the vehicle, 36-year-old Stacey Davis, of Stafford was found to have been wanted out o…
8 Amish Residents From VA Dead In Fiery Wisconsin Tractor-Trailer Crash
A 6-month-old baby was among eight Virginia residents killed in a fiery crash involving a tractor trailer Friday, March 8 in Wisconsin, authorities said.
The Clark County Sherif's Office identified the eight Virginia victims as:
James K. McCoy (driver), 46; Linda Byler, 44; Lydia Byler, 24; Orla Schrock 24; Ellen Schrock, 23; Delila Schrock, 21; Suzanna Hertzler, 18, and the 6-month-old baby.
Multiple news outlets including ABC affiliate WISN said the eight Virginia victims were members of an Amish community in Virginia.
The semi tractor-trailer, operated by 51-year-old Daniel G. Liddicoa…
New Mom, 35, Killed By Car On Capital Beltway: Police, Campaign
Support is surging for the family of a 35-year-old Alexandria mom who loved ones say died in a tragic accident over the weekend.
Vanessa V. Schwartz "stepped into traffic" when she was struck and killed on Sunday, March 10 just before 4 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, Virginia State Police said.
Vanessa was struck by a Honda Accord unable to avoid her, which was then struck by a 2021 Acura RDX, police said. The Acura struck the jersey wall and a 2023 Nissan Rogue, police said.
A GoFundMe launched for Vanessa's husband, Michael, and 8-month-old daughter…