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Cecilia Levine

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Boy Breaks Free From Masked Man With Unique Neck Tattoo In Attempted Virginia Abduction: Police A 10-year-old boy was able to break free from a masked man who grabbed him early Wednesday morning, June 7, police in Prince William County said. The man approached the boy from a dark-colored vehicle and grabbed him suddenly on the 2800 block of Gloucester Drive in Woodbridge, according to county police. The boy broke away and ran as the suspect got back in the car, driven by another masked man, and fled. The boy immediately reported the incident to a family member who contacted police. The suspect did not speak to the victim, nor display any weapons during the encounter. Detectives with…

by Cecilia Levine

06/07/2023

Schools

These NJ Schools Have Early Dismissals, Indoor Recess Due To Wildfire Smoke Some New Jersey schools were dismissing students early or keeping students inside due to smoke conditions Wednesday, June 7. Wayne, Mount Olive, High Point and Prospect Park schools had an early dismissal. Students at the Samuel R. Donald School in Bloomingdale were evacuated and transferred via bus to another school. Clifton canceled outdoor recess and after-school activities. Dover canceled all outdoor activities. In Florham Park, field day was postponed to Thursday, June 15 for one school, while all schools held gym and recess indoors. This is a developing story. Check back …

by Cecilia Levine

06/07/2023

Police & Fire

Details, Motive Emerge In Mass Shooting That Killed Father, Graduate In Richmond Support is surging for family members grieving the loss of the father and son killed in the Richmond mass shooting Tuesday, June 6. A memorial fund for those surviving Shawn Jackson, 18, and Renzo Smith, 36, had been launched overnight. The suspect, Ameri Ty-John Pollard, and Jackson apparently had an ongoing dispute, Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards said at a news conference. Pollard allegedly watched the graduation ceremony and then went to his car and pulled out a handgun, firing as crowds filed out of the Altria Theater around 5:15 p.m., police said. Five other victims were struck …

by Cecilia Levine

06/07/2023

Police & Fire

Police Swarm Arlington Block After Fight, Firearm Recovered (Developing) A large police presence was reported Wednesday morning, June 7 on an Arlington street due to a fight. The ACPD responded to the 2200 block of S. Kenmore Street where officers detained two people and recovered a firearm. The investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing as of 11 a.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

by Cecilia Levine

06/07/2023

Weather

Here's When Air Quality Will Improve — But It's Going To Get Worse First, Forecasters Say The air quality in the Northeast could get worse before it gets better, meteorologists say. A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across New Jersey, with a purple issue (very unhealthy) in greater Philadelphia due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When will air quality improve? According to Weather.com, hopefully this weekend. The region is expected to see a change in weather pattern, which is expected to change the wind direction and push remaining smoke out. Air quality will be very poor today due to the s…

by Cecilia Levine

06/07/2023

Police & Fire

Graduation Shooting Sparks Outrage In Richmond Gunfire broke out wounding seven people outside of a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond on Tuesday evening, June 6, multiple news reports say. Two people were reportedly in custody following the incident near the Altria Theater in Monroe Park around 5:15 p.m., ABC News reports. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney during a press conference called the event tragic and traumatic for the children involved. My administration continues monitoring the terrible shooting in the heart of Richmond tonight. State law enforcement are fully supporting the Richmond Police Department as this investig…

by Cecilia Levine

06/06/2023

Weather

Air Quality Nears Danger Zone In North Jersey, Residents Urged To Stay Inside A smokey haze from the Canadian wildfires is drifting into the Northeast, causing a severe dip in air quality. It's going to get better, but it's going to get worse first, meteorologists say. An orange air quality alert (unhealthy for sensitive groups) was issued across North Jersey on Tuesday, June 6. Air quality was yellow (moderate) in Central and South Jersey. According to the NJ Department of Environment Protection, people with heart or lung disease, the elderly and very young should limit strenuous activities and time outside. "Levels of fine particulates will rise into the unhealthy…

by Cecilia Levine

06/06/2023

Police & Fire

Say Cheese? Stabbing Suspect Flashes Megawatt Smile After PWC Arrest A 23-year-old stabbing suspect doesn't seem too disappointed by his arrest in Prince William County. Bobby Damont Gross, who had been wanted in a weekend incident on Stream Walk Lane, was taken into custody in Manassas on Monday, June 5, county police said. He was charged with aggravated malicious wounding and being held without bond. Gross was arguing with the 26-year-old victim in a wooded area on the 8000 block of Stream Walk Lane when things escalated and Gross stabbed him multiple times around 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, county police said. Responders provided first aid until fire an…

by Cecilia Levine

06/06/2023

Police & Fire

911 Hangup Call Brings Large Police Presence To Fairfax High School A large police presence was reported at Fairfax High School Tuesday, June 6 due to a 911 hangup call, police said. The incident was reported just before 1:10 p.m. The school was reportedly placed on lockdown, but lifted around 2 p.m. when no active threat was found, police said. Students were commenting photos of themselves during the lockdown on the Fairfax County PD's tweet announcing the incident. Lion Run and Blenheim Boulevard in front of the high school were closed. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

by Cecilia Levine

06/06/2023

Police & Fire

Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal' A memorial fund has been created for one of two victims who died in a Fairfax County drug-related robbery. As of Tuesday, June 6, more than $4,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Braden Deahl, a senior and varsity soccer player at Washington Liberty High School. Services for the other victim of the May 29 incident, Jonas Skinner, were being handled by Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Deahl had been recruited to attend and play soccer for St. Mary's College of Maryland, and was being remembered as a "fiercely loyal" friend and teammate. "He was described by coaches as having the heart o…

by Cecilia Levine

06/06/2023

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