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Leesburg man to face attempted murder for Maryland road rage shooting

4Jun

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Leesburg man to face attempted murder for Maryland road rage shooting

A 22-year-old Leesburg, VA, man is awaiting extradition to Maryland for a road rage shooting on Memorial Day.Maryland State Police stated that on May 26, at around 6:30 p.m., the College Park Barrack responded to a report of shots fired on I-95 South, just south of Route 198 in Prince George’s County. Blue Tiger Storm Trucker Headset: Noise-Canceling | 30 Hours Talk Time | Cooling Gel Cushion The victim told troopers that his vehicle was shot at multiple times during an apparent road rage incident. MSP’s Forensic Sciences Division processed the victim’s vehicle and reportedly recovered a projectile. Investigators identified Fredy Gonzalez-Esquivel as the suspect. A search warrant was served on his vehicle in Virginia, where police found seven spent casings and seized a firearm. Th...

2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

3Jun

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2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

Almost two years after 19-year-old Antione Fox was shot and left to die in the street, Fredericksburg Police announced the arrest of a suspect. Ahmad Haigler, a 26-year-old Spotsylvania man, was taken into custody on May 29. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond facing charges of: 1st Degree murder Use of a firearm to commit a felony Conspiracy to commit murder Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Fox was found on June 10, 2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Lafayette Boulevard near Twin Lakes. Fredericksburg Police said they received a report of a bleeding and unconscious man in the road. Fox died at the scene shortly after police arrived. With the sho...

Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers

1Jun

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Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers

Presenting what was described as the "the good, the bad, and the ugly, Gloucester held the first of what's supposed to be a series of meetings to pitch the public the idea of a new technology overlay district in Glenns to accommodate data centers. Hear what was presented and how the people responded: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram , Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia

Teen charged as adult for Chilhowie stabbing gets max sentence, but juvie

22May

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Teen charged as adult for Chilhowie stabbing gets max sentence, but juvie

In July 2024, after running away from home, Jose Rodriguez brutally stabbed an Exxon gas station attendant in Chilhowie then went on the run. According to authorities, the 15-year-old was planning to leave the country when he crashed and was apprehended in Tennessee. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Rodriguez, now 17, was tried as an adult without a plea agreement, and was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for attempted murder. According to Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins that was the maximum penalty. “This was a savage, senseless act of violence that shook our community to its core,” said Blevins. “Attempted murder—no matter the age of the offender—is a serious crime that will not be tolerated in Smyth Cou...

Rookie K-9 applauded for role in catching wanted man with stolen vehicle

21May

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Rookie K-9 applauded for role in catching wanted man with stolen vehicle

On May 20, 2025, K-9 Grit, a rookie, from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office (YPSO), played a key role in capturing 38-year-old Travis Inman, a wanted man who was allegedly spotted in a stolen vehicle. James City County Police Department (JCCPD) said they received a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) from Hampton Police after a Flock Safety camera detected a stolen vehicle in James City County. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included A few hours later, a JCCPD officer located the vehicle at the Woods of Williamsburg apartment complex on Tilghman Court. As officers processed the scene, they spotted a man matching the description of the suspect who was wanted in Hampton and Newport News. As they approached him, he ran into to the woods near Longhill Road and Lafayette Boulev...

14-year-old in Lancaster killed in self-inflicted shooting

20May

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14-year-old in Lancaster killed in self-inflicted shooting

A 14-year-old boy in Lancaster was killed after reportedly shooting himself on Saturday, My 17. According to Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in reporting the incident in the 400 block of Russell Lane around 5:38 p.m. KAER Steel Rifle & Handgun Cabinet | Double-locking | Adjustable Partition Lancaster deputies began immediately rendering aid to 14-year-old Cason Chilton until Lancaster County Emergency Services arrived to take over. LifeEvac was summoned and the teen was airlifted to VCU Children's Hospital. But while in route, he died, and the flight was diverted back to his hometown hospital, Bon Secours Rappahannock General in Kilmarnock. Authorities didn’t release details of how Chilton shot himself, but Lancaster Sheriff’s Office confirmed it was a...

Trio charged for Westmoreland burglaries arrested for Gloucester burglary

14May

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Trio charged for Westmoreland burglaries arrested for Gloucester burglary

Three men from Warsaw arrested last month for burglaries in Westmoreland County are now facing burglary charges in Gloucester. Gloucester County Sheriff's Office reported that on April 3, 2025, deputies responded to a residential burglary on Woods Cross Road. Investigators found evidence of forced entry into the home. According to the GCSO, the investigation quickly gained traction when a witness reported a suspicious vehicle in their driveway around the time of the burglary. Investigators got camera footage and found the vehicle then identified the owner. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included GCSO investigators identified three suspects, all residing in the Northern Neck, and began collaborating with the Richmond County and Westmoreland County Sheriffs’ Office...

Dominion proposing hikes for Virginia’s electricity & ‘fair share’ rules for data centers

14May

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Dominion proposing hikes for Virginia’s electricity & ‘fair share’ rules for data centers

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is calling for public to have their say on Dominion Energy's plan to raise base rates, monthly fuel rates, and introduce new rules for high load users, such as data centers. Dominion is seeking a significant revenue boost: $822 million in 2026 and an additional $345 million in 2027. To hit those numbers, the company is proposing hikes that could significantly increase bills by 2027. Meanwhile, Dominion claims it’s trying to also shield smaller customers from costs tied to large energy users, like data centers. Charge 5 Devices from 1 Compact Charging Station | Perfect for Travel & Work Proposed Hikes As part of its 2025 biennial review, Dominion has proposed raising the monthly fuel rate by $10.92 starting July 1, mean...

Final 2 Officers Injured in Wallens Ridge Prison Stabbing Released from Hospital

8May

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Final 2 Officers Injured in Wallens Ridge Prison Stabbing Released from Hospital

Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced the release of the final two correctional officers hospitalized following a brutal stabbing incident at Wallens Ridge State Prison. The violent assault, described by officials as "apparently premeditated," unfolded around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 2nd. A total of five VADOC officers were transported for outside medical treatment. Three officers were treated and released later that same day. Two of those sustained only minor injuries while responding to the attack, according to VADOC. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included The two officers admitted to the hospital were reportedly in stable condition at that time and have now been cleared to return home. VADOC Director Chad Dotson expressed the agenc...

VSP explains how dump truck crashed over side of I-664 overpass in Suffolk

3May

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VSP explains how dump truck crashed over side of I-664 overpass in Suffolk

Although the investigation is still underway, Virginia State Police provided details about how a dump truck went off an I-664 overpass in Suffolk and crashed down on Bridge Rd. At around 11:30 a.m., 20-year-old William Carl Moore was driving an unloaded Western Star dump truck northbound on I-664. A tire exploded causing Moore to lose control, and he ran off the road and hit the jersey wall, VSP said. Blue Tiger Storm Trucker Headset: Noise-Canceling | 30 Hours Talk Time | Cooling Gel Cushion The collision with the jersey wall reportedly tore the axle and caused the truck to go over the side of the overpass, and it landed on Bridge Road. (Photo: VSP) Additional photos at link in par. 1 When the truck hit the ground, it burst into flames and became fully engulfed, VSP said. ...