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Cecilia Levine

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Bad News For Noise Violators, Good For Some Who Owe Towing Fines: NJ Motor Vehicle Bills Passed Good news for vehicle owners or leasers in New Jersey in towing and storage debt, bad news for noise violators. Senate President Nick Scutari, who was named acting governor following the death of Sheila Oliver, signed a handful of bills into law early this week. Among them, one that sets penalties for noise violations, another that caps towing and storage fees. One bill, S3374, caps vehicle towing and storage charges at $5,000 and, if the owner isn't notified within 30 days by the towing company, that fee is capped at $750. That bill took effect immediately, and is re…

by Cecilia Levine

08/12/2023

Sports

Former NFL Star Fred Smoot Arrested In Virginia Former NFL star-turned Washington Commanders broadcaster Fred Smoot surrendered to authorities this week in Loudoun County, Daily Voice has learned. The 44-year-old former cornerback surrendered at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center Thursday, Aug. 10, on a charge of "failure to comply with support obligation," the Washington Post reports citing the county sheriff. County officials tell Daily Voice that Smoot surrendered to authorities on charges that were "civil in nature." This wouldn't be Smoot's first run-in with the law. In 2006, the athlete who appears to live in Ashburn, plead…

by Cecilia Levine

08/12/2023

Lifestyle

100-Year-Old Jersey City Native Reveals Secret To Long Life The secret is there's no secret. Rosemarie Menzies, a resident of Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, turned 100 years old on Friday, Aug. 11. The secret to a long life? "There is no secret," the Jersey City native said. "Just laugh a lot." Rosemarie's birthday bash was Gatsby themed, and included a musical performance by Mary Taylor, who sang songs from the 1920s. Risa Kory, RN, Administrator and Rosemarie pose for her birthday.CareOne Paramus Paramus Mayor, Christopher DiPiazza presents Rosemarie with a Certificate of Commendation in honor of her birthday.CareOne Paramus Later o…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

News

40 Cats Rescued From Feces-Covered VA Home Will Soon Be Up For Adoption: Officials Forty cats found living in deplorable conditions of a Loudoun County home are in the hands of rescuers. An investigation into the Sterling hoarding case began on Tuesday, Aug. 1, when a member of the public contacted Loudoun County Animal Services to check the welfare on cats. We are caring for 40 cats that were received after a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions... Posted by Loudoun County Animal Services on Friday, August 11, 2023 When LCAS Humane Law Enforcement Officers (HLEO) arrived, they found multiple cats both inside and outside of the home. Upon…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Teen Driver Killed In Northern Virginia Crash Was Weeks Away From Starting College A 17-year-old boy from Harrisonburg who died in a Rockingham County crash this week has been identified. William Kyle, a recent graduate of the Blue Ridge school, was behind the wheel of a Subaru BRZ that crossed the double-yellow centerline and struck a Hyundai Elantra in front of it, on Tuesday, Aug. 8 around 8:40 p.m., Virginia State Police said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blue Ridge School (@brsbarons) The Hyundai had been turning left into a private driveway on Buffalo Drive, and the impact caused the Subaru to run off…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Sports Cameraman Killed In Cape May Boating Accident: 'Great Man, Better Friend' The 45-year-old boater killed this week in Cape May Harbor is being mourned by those who knew him. Christopher W. Heitman, a longtime camera operator for various news networks, was operating a 17-foot Sea Hunt struck a pipe that broke free from its mooring and entered the channel around 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, New Jersey State Police said. Heitman and passenger were ejected, police said. While the passenger was able to get back on the boat, Heitman was not. His body was later recovered. Heitmans LinkedIn page shows he had years of experience working as a camera operator, having been …

by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Mulch Pile Fire Burns Overnight, Sending Smoke Over I-95 Hours In Northern VA A mulch pile fire continues to rage hours after being ignited in Stafford County. The fire was reported Thursday, Aug. 10 near the intersection of Courthouse Road and Austin Ridge Road, sending smoke over I-95, officials said. "As heavy equipment was brought in overnight to break the pile down to assist with suppression efforts, the fire continued to reignite," Stafford County Fire and Rescue said. Crews remained on scene all night, and were there as of 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, working along side heavy equipment operators to extinguish the blaze. The fire is not threatening any res…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Smashed Car Window Leads To Fentanyl Seizure, Arrest Of Car Thief In Fairfax County: Police A man and woman sleeping in a stolen vehicle are facing drug and grand larceny charges out of Fairfax County. Asia Bea, 40, of King George, had fentanyl on her while Calvin Alderman, 37, of Stafford, stole the vehicle, Fairfax County police said. The pair was found sleeping in a vehicle with a broken window covered by a plastic bag when an officer spotted it on Gunston Plaza in Lordon, Aug. 9, authorities said. Alderman was charged with Grand Larceny of a Vehicle, while Bea was charged with Possession of a Schedule I or II Narcotic and Providing False ID to Law Enforcement t…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Fairfax County A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Friday, Aug. 11 in Fairfax County. The adult woman was struck at Kirby Road and Old Dominion Drive in McLean. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver remained on scene. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

Police & Fire

Suspect Sought In Double Virginia Stabbing, 2 Victims Airlifted: Police A suspect is being sought in a Prince William County stabbing in which two people were airlifted with serious injuries overnight, police said. Khadija Ayesha Campbell, 35, was arguing with another 35-year-old woman at the Summerland Apartments in the 1800 block of Gableridge Turn in Woodbridge just before 4:10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, when a 59-year-old man tried to intervene, Prince William County police said. Campbell pulled out a knife and stabbed both victims to the upper body before fleeing the apartment. Officers arrived on scene and rendered first aid to both victims who were…

by Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023

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