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Obamas' Chef Drowns In Paddleboarding Accident Near Martha's Vineyard Estate A missing paddleboarder found dead in Martha's Vineyard has been identified as the longtime chef to the Obamas. Tafari Campbell, age 45, of Dumfries, Virginia, was found some 100 feet from shore in water about 8 feet deep on Monday, July 24, after he went missing paddleboarding a day earlier, Massachusetts State Police said. Campbell was paddleboarding Sunday in Edgartown’s Great Pond near Turkeyland Cove when he fell into the water around 7:45 a.m., Massachusetts State Police said. Witnesses told troopers that he "appeared to briefly struggle to stay on the surface, and then submerg…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2023

Police & Fire

Police ID Victim Of Shooting That Shook Alexandria Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that left a residential Alexandria neighborhood shaken this week. Eric Holmes Jr., 29, was found dead on the 800 block of W Glebe Road Monday, July 24 around 11:30 a.m., city officials said. Police are searching for a silver Nissan Rogue in connection to the incident. Police are asking anyone with digital evidence, video or audio files, to upload directly and anonymously to the online portal. For those residents who wish to speak to a detective, please contact Detective Michael Whelan, Michael.Whelan@alexandriava.gov.https://t.co/fK…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2023

Police & Fire

Drunk Hair-Puller Kicks Arresting Officers During Concert In Virginia: Police A 30-year-old woman who police say pulled another woman to the ground by her hair racked up more charges for herself after kicking arresting officers, police in Prince William County said. Officers working a detail at the Jiffy Lube Live on Cellar Door Drive in Bristow Saturday evening, July 22 saw Sabrina Louise King of Dumfries, pull another woman to the ground by her hair, Prince William County police said. King was subsequently detained by officers and escorted to the booking area. As she was being processed, she proceeded to kick the officer multiple times. No injuries were report…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2023

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Obamas' VA Chef Drowns In Paddleboarding Accident Near Martha's Vineyard Estate A missing paddleboarder found dead in Martha's Vineyard has been identified as the longtime chef to the Obamas from Northern Virginia. The body of Tafari Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, VA, was found approximately 100 feet from shore around 8 feet deep on Monday, July 24, after he went missing paddleboarding, Massachusetts State Police said. Campbell, whose body was found near the Obamas' estate, was visiting the area at the time of his death, MSP said, and had been employed by former President Obama, police said. The Obamas were not at home at the time of the incident. Campbell was a sous…

by Cecilia Levine

07/25/2023

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'Hot As Hell': AC Outage Has Arlington Moviegoers Sweltering Through 'Barbenheimer' The movie theater was a hot place to be this weekend with the blockbuster releases of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" — literally. The air conditioning at Regal Ballston Quarter is out, making for a sweltering experience. "Warning: As of Thursday aka the release of Barbenheimer madness, the air conditioning was nonfunctional at the Ballston theater," one Yelper said. "We checked out the theater, and it felt like 85 degrees in there. We waited 15 minutes in line at concessions for a manager to process our refund. When I told a friend about our experience, she said she went there for a movie a mo…

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2023

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Serious Multi-Car Crash Shuts Loudoun County Road In Both Directions A Loudoun County roadway was completely closed due to a multi-vehicle crash during rush hour Monday evening, July 24. The crash happened on Route 15 near gap road around 5:30 p.m., according to the Virginia DOT website. All north and southbound lanes 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

07/24/2023

Police & Fire

Homeless Man Who Sodomized Crystal City Shopper In Custody: Police Authorities have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted and hit a woman with a box cutter in Arlington over the weekend. Khalil Gray, 23, has been charged with forcible sodomy, abduction with intent to defile, malicious wounding, and robbery, in connection with the 8:30 p.m. incident in Crystal City on Saturday, July 22, police said. Officers were called to the 1900 block of South Bell Street on reports of a woman who was attacked by Gray while walking in the Crystal City Shops, Arlington police said. Armed with a box cutter, Gray demanded cash and stole the woman's cellphone, then…

by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine

07/24/2023

Police & Fire

Loudoun Deputy Bitten By Dog In Stolen Car As DUI Driver Leads Wrong-Way Pursuit A New York man was arrested in Loudoun County on accusations he nearly struck two sheriff's deputies with a stolen vehicle in an incident that left four people injured. Justin Connor, 27, of Rochester, NY, was unconscious behind the wheel of the car in the Sheetz gas station parking lot at Dulles Plaza in Sterling, around 8:25 a.m. Saturday, July 22, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies approached the vehicle and saw drugs and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. That's when Connor regained consciousness and put the vehicle in drive, nearly striking two deputies, authorities…

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2023

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RBG's Iconic Pegasus Collar Auctioned Off In Alexandria One of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's favorite pieces of jewelry is being auctioned off by a Northern Virginia auction house. RBG's iconic Pegasus collar will hit the auction block in September. Ginsburg, who changed the course of history for women’s rights and gender equality, famously became known for her iconic collars and jabots worn on the bench. For the Justice, each had a powerful coded message coupled with a fashion statement. The Pegasus limited edition silver metallic bib by Stella & Dot was one of RBG's favorite collars evoking power and strength with t…

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2023

Police & Fire

Alexandria Broad Daylight Shooting Victim Dies, Road Closed The victim shot in broad daylight in Alexandria has died, authorities said. The incident happened on the 800 block of W Glebe Road around 12:30 p.m. The road has been closed to traffic in both directions. There is a significant police presence in the 800 block of W Glebe Road while officers investigate a shooting. Drivers can expect intermittent delays. pic.twitter.com/I1eCUChVMK — Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) July 24, 2023 Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

by Cecilia Levine

07/24/2023

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