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Attempted Abduction: Child Escapes Man's Grip Near Virginia Elementary School, Police Say
Police in Fairfax County are investigating an attempted abduction near an elementary school that they say happened this week.
A tall, thin, black male grabbed a 10-year-old child by the arm around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, near Island Creek Elementary School on Morning View Lane in Alexandria, Fairfax County police said.
"The child was able to pull away and quickly run back to the school," police said, noting the suspect was wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and had a black backpack.
Officers, with the assistance of our K9 and helicopter, searched the area, but the man was not found. Dete…
Man Wanted For Abduction In Violent VA Chick-fil-A Dispute: Police
A Virginia man is being sought by police in connection with a violent workplace disputed, authorities said.
Exequias Carbajal Ortiz, of Manassas, was involved in a fight at Chick-fil-A on Sudley Manor Drive around 3:10 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Prince William County police said.
Ortiz, 38, and his 33-year-old coworker went into a back room during the encounter, where Ortiz grabbed the victim's wrist and prevented her from leaving, police said.
The two eventually separated, and the police were contacted. No injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers obtained arrest …
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week
If the stars align, two Virginia women could face each other on "Jeopardy!" this week.
Laura Blyler Scanland, a nonprofit fundraiser from Newport News, will be on the Tuesday, June 13 episode.
Suzanne Goldlust, a marketing manager from Reston, will be on the Thursday, June 15 episode.
In order to win tonight's episode, Scanland would need to beat Suresh Krishnan, who is on a five-day winning streak with more than $82,000 already.
