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DC Officer, VA Dad Killed In Motorcycle Crash Mourned As 'Everyone's Band-Aid'
To many, Nelson Casillas' presence was a safe place.
It's no wonder the 31-year-old Virginia dad worked in law enforcement, loved ones say: He was a comfort, a confident, and instantly put those around him at ease.
If you knew Nelson, you knew he'd be there for you.
But Casillas, a Washington DC police officer, died on Wednesday, June 7, in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 95, leaving the world a little bit grayer.
"Nelson will be remembered as a happy dreamer that was full of life and love," reads his obituary. "He was so loved by many and will be greatly missed."
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SWAT Team Captures Knifepoint Robber Terrorizing Victims In Virginia: Sheriff
A knifepoint robber terrorizing innocent victims in Stafford County has been arrested, police said.
Peter Brown, 23, of Stafford, was arrested during a high-risk traffic stop involving a SWAT team on Friday, June 9, the Stafford County Sheriff David Decatur said.
The first incident was reported on Friday, June 2 just before 8:40 p.m. in which someone on Foxwood Drive was able to flee from Brown, who was holding them at knifepoint, Decatur said.
Less than 20 minutes later, deputies responded to Vista Woods Road for a successful robbery. Two more similar knifepoint robberies were committed s…
