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'Late-Term Fetus' Found In Northern Virginia Pond: Police 'Late-Term Fetus' Found In Northern Virginia Pond: Police
'Late-Term Fetus' Found In Northern Virginia Pond: Police Authorities in Loudoun County announced the discovery of a fetus in a local pond. The harrowing discovery was made at approximately 4:30 p.m. by a community member in the pond behind Park Gate Drive, NE in Leesburg, local authorities said. Emergency services responded and the area was secured for further investigation. The "late-term" fetus was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, for an autopsy. "This is a deeply tragic situation," said Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat. "We urge anyone with information to come forward, not just for the sake of the inv…

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Traffic
Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police
Tesla Rear-Ends Box Truck On NJ Turnpike: State Police A box truck crash on the New Jersey Turnpike held up traffic Tuesday afternoon, March 11. An Isuzu box truck parked on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes was rear-ended by a Tesla passenger vehicle, also heading north, which had lost control around 1:15 p.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. It happened at milepost 109.7 in Kearny Township. Minor injuries were reported and both drivers were taken to an area hospital. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.

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Police & Fire
New Mom, 35, Killed By Car On Capital Beltway: Police, Campaign New Mom, 35, Killed By Car On Capital Beltway: Police, Campaign
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…

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Police & Fire
$5K Reward Offered In Hit-Run Crash That Killed Virginia Mom $5K Reward Offered In Hit-Run Crash That Killed Virginia Mom
$5K Reward Offered In Hit-Run Crash That Killed Virginia Mom Police have announced a $5,000 reward in a hit-and-run crash last month that killed a Woodbridge mom. Carla "Casey" Andrea Mejia was struck by an SUV while walking in the westbound lane of Minnieville Road in Woodbridge wearing all dark clothing around 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Prince William County police said. Police say that the vehicle is believed to have been a 2009-2012 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV or 2009-2013 Kia Sorento SUV, silver or light in color, with possible damage to the front, wheel well, and/or undercarriage areas. The crash happened at Minnieville Road and Bobcat Court …

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Police & Fire
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash
Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Fairfax County Crash A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Arlington was killed in a Fairfax County crash, police said. Alejandro Portillo was heading east on Leesburg Pike in the left through-lane when he collided with an Acura heading west, trying to turn onto Glen Carlyn Drive around 110:10 p.m., authorities said. Portillo was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the Acura remained on scene and was uninjured.  Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information in the crash: 703-280-0543. 

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Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo
Police Detail Urgent Care Worker's Alleged Sexual Assaults On Patients In MontCo A Montgomery County urgent care employee was arrested for sexually assaulting patients, authorities announced. Ramon Garcia, a medical assistant at Carbon Health on The Fairway in Jenkintown, was arrested and charged with aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and invasion of privacy on Monday, March 11 after assaulting two patients at the location, Abington police said. On March 1, a female victim told Abington police that a man identified as Ramon at the Carbon Health Urgent Care told her she had been randomly selected for observation before having her urinate in a cup for a …

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Warehouse Stabbing Suspect Sought In Stafford: Sheriff Warehouse Stabbing Suspect Sought In Stafford: Sheriff
Warehouse Stabbing Suspect Sought In Stafford: Sheriff Police in Stafford County are asking the public's help in locating a 22-year-old stabbing suspect. Leonard Pratt Jr., of Port Royal, was physically fighting with another man at a warehouse at Genesis Logistics on Bradburn Place around 1:40 p.m. March 8, when he pulled out a knife, the county sheriff's office said. Pratt fled the scene and the victim went to a local hospital. "After talking with witnesses, reviewing camera footage, and collecting evidence, Deputy Harding uncovered what occurred," the sheriff's office said.  "The suspect and victim agreed to engage in mutual combat whe…

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Schools
NJ School Principal Arrested For Assault, Group Says Incident Involved Student NJ School Principal Arrested For Assault, Group Says Incident Involved Student
NJ School Principal Arrested For Assault, Group Says Incident Involved Student A New Jersey high school principal has been arrested for an alleged assault. Frank Sanchez, who was suspended from his job at Columbia High School in South Orange-Maplewood since January, has been charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault, according to Thomas Fennelley, Chief Assistant Prosecutor of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Sanchez surrendered to detectives Monday morning, March 11. Dr. Kevin F. Gilbert, Acting Superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District, released the following statement to Daily Voice when aske…

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Police & Fire
Sterling DUI Driver Seriously Hurt In I-81 Wrong-Way Crash: State Police Sterling DUI Driver Seriously Hurt In I-81 Wrong-Way Crash: State Police
Sterling DUI Driver Seriously Hurt In I-81 Wrong-Way Crash: State Police A DUI driver from Loudoun County was seriously hurt in an Interstate 81 crash, police said. Marlena Martinez, of Sterling, was heading in the wrong direction when she collided with a northbound Honda CRV just after 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at mile marker 298 in Shenandoah County, according to state police. Martinez suffered serious injuries and was taken to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. She was wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the CRV, 54, of New Market, and an adult passenger were uninjured in the crash. They both were wearing seatbelts. Martinez was charged with driving u…

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DUI Tesla Driver Stuck On Tracks Tried Blaming GF After Deputy Saved Him: Stafford Sheriff DUI Tesla Driver Stuck On Tracks Tried Blaming GF After Deputy Saved Him: Stafford Sheriff
DUI Tesla Driver Stuck On Tracks Tried Blaming GF After Deputy Saved Him: Stafford Sheriff A driver who got his Tesla stuck on train tracks and blamed his girlfriend ended up in the Rappahannock County Jail, and not dead or in the hospital, thanks to a Stafford County sheriff's deputy and a good Samaritan. A 9-1-1 caller said a white Tesla, driven by Bendrick Smith, had gotten stuck on the tracks at the intersection of Brent Point and Arkendale roads around 12:50 a.m. Saturday, March 9, officials said. The caller further advised he saw the driver get out and stumble around his vehicle. When Deputy Edwards arrived, he found a Tesla stopped on the train tracks. Before Edwards…

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