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Virginians will get SNAP benefits during shutdown, says Youngkin

24Oct

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Virginians will get SNAP benefits during shutdown, says Youngkin

With the federal government shut down, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it lacks sufficient funding to cover Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through November. The news has left states scrambling, as millions of Americans face the risk of losing a portion of their food budget next month. In Virginia, the Department of Social Services warned that benefits could lapse if the shutdown is not resolved by October 28. However, Governor Glenn Youngkin stepped in, pledging that he would not allow that to happen. Need Youngkin photos like the one above for your content? Visit here Virginia has more than 850,000 SNAP recipients, including an estimated 320,000 children. On October 23, Youngkin declared a state of emergency directing state agencies to ...

More EBT Card Skimming Cases Emerge in Virginia

21Oct

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More EBT Card Skimming Cases Emerge in Virginia

Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card fraud continues to be reported in Virginia, with law enforcement and social services agencies reporting a wave of skimming incidents that are swiping residents’ benefits. In Patrick County, officials are investigating multiple cases of EBT fraud following the discovery of a skimming device at a local business earlier this month. According to the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received 49 reports of EBT fraud in September and 76 more in October, all affecting local cardholders. Slim Airtag Wallet | Pop-Up Credit Card Holder | RFID Blocking Chip The problem isn’t isolated. In October, the Christiansburg Police Department also reported a skimming device found at a business in their jurisdiction. The department noted numerous case...

Charges Pending for Fiery McLaren Crash in Northern Virginia

1Oct

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Charges Pending for Fiery McLaren Crash in Northern Virginia

Virginia State Police have identified and charged the driver involved in a high-speed crash that left three people seriously injured and a vehicle engulfed in flames late Saturday night in Northern Virginia. The incident occurred around 10:52 p.m. on September 28. Troopers received reports of multiple vehicles driving recklessly on Interstate 495 south near Braddock Road. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging As troopers responded, a 2020 McLaren 720S—part of the group allegedly driving erratically—sideswiped a 2000 Honda Pilot, causing the SUV to overturn several times. The driver of the Honda Pilot, Rosa M. Rivera Orellana, 37, of Fairfax, was wearing a seat belt but still sustained serious injuries, VSP reported. She was transport...

VA has housing protections for federal govt. shutdowns

1Oct

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VA has housing protections for federal govt. shutdowns

The federal government has entered another shutdown. While political leaders focus on the “who” and the “why,” thousands of Virginians are left to manage the real-life consequences. If you’re among those affected, it’s important to know that some protections and assistance are available. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Housing protection Virginia law provides safeguards to help residents maintain housing during a federal government shutdown. If you’re facing eviction for unpaid rent accrued after the shutdown began, you can request a 60-day delay in court proceedings under a provision passed in 2020. Homeowners facing foreclosure may also be eligible for a 60-day stay. To qualify, you must request the delay within 90 days of...

Murder Charge to be Added in Leesburg Baby Strangulation Case

24Sep

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Murder Charge to be Added in Leesburg Baby Strangulation Case

“Let me be clear, this was not an accident. A child was murdered in a deliberate act,” said Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat during a press conference to provide an update on the baby strangled on Tuesday, September 17. ARENTI Baby Monitor | 2 Cameras | Super Night Vision | Crying Detection Pirnat said the infant–who, at the family’s request is only identified as an 8-month-old girl–died just after midnight a week later, on Sept. 23. Alvaro Mejia Ayala, who was arrested hours after authorities responded to the scene, is a related to the victim, Pirnat stated without providing the relation. A “very active investigation” remains underway, and with the forensic review, the process may take several months, the police chief said. Additional charges, including murder will be file...

Virginia AG Miyares Pushing for Cell Phone Jamming in Prisons Again

24Sep

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Virginia AG Miyares Pushing for Cell Phone Jamming in Prisons Again

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is once again part of a push to authorize cell phone jamming in prisons. In January 2023, Miyares joined a group of attorneys general from across the U.S. in urging Congress to pass legislation that would allow states to jam contraband cell phones—calling inmate use of these devices one of the most serious challenges facing prison administrators and urging lawmakers to act “quickly.” Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging That effort highlighted how smuggled phones facilitate drug trafficking, gang coordination, and assaults. However, legislative momentum stalled amid concerns over signal interference and jurisdictional complications. Now, two and a half years later, Miyares has aligned with a n...

23Sep

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Missing man found in Mecklenburg lake

Days after a 49-year-old Clarksville man was announced missing, he was found in a lake near Longwood Campground. Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office said a call came in on Friday, September 19, reporting a body was floating in the lake near the campground. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging The body was recovered and transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for identification and autopsy. On Monday, September 22, the Medical Examiner’s Office revealed the deceased was Wood. Clarksville Police Department announced Wood was missing on Sunday, September 14. At that time, police said he was last heard from shortly before 9 a.m. that morning. He was last seen at midnight on Highway 15 near Arrington’s walking...

Leesburg man arrested for strangling a baby

18Sep

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Leesburg man arrested for strangling a baby

A 21-year-old man was taken into custody this afternoon following a manhunt in Leesburg, where police have charged him for strangling a baby who remains hospitalized in critical condition. According to the Leesburg Police Department (LPD), officers responded around 10 a.m. to a report of an unresponsive infant in the unit block of Hancock Place NE. Investigators later determined the child had been assaulted. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Shortly after the initial call, LPD identified the suspect as Alvaro Mejia Ayala, who allegedly fled the scene on foot around 10:30 a.m before police arrived. LPD issued a community alert with Ayala’s photo and urged residents to call 911 if they spotted him. Several hours into the search, LPD—assisted by the Loudou...

1 teen shot in Spotsylania, 1 teen arrested on gun charges

16Sep

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1 teen shot in Spotsylania, 1 teen arrested on gun charges

A 16-year-old boy was shot in Spotsylvania County Monday evening, and a 15-year-old suspect was arrested shortly after. According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. on September 15 to the 10900 block of Taney Drive in Salem Fields following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a teenage with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ He was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. No update on his condition has been made available since the initial report. Major Elizabeth Scott said witnesses provided descriptions of two individuals who may have been involved, and deputies located the pair on a nearby street. While trying ...

Upcoming facility promising new behavioral health resources for Williamsburg area

11Sep

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Upcoming facility promising new behavioral health resources for Williamsburg area

Yesterday, Colonial Behavioral Health (CBH), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, broke ground on the Center for Support & Wellness—a $12.5 million facility promised to transform crisis care across the Greater Williamsburg region. Funded entirely through Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Right Help, Right Now initiative, the center is supposed to offer urgent, compassionate behavioral health services to individuals in crisis. Yogi Stress Relief & Relaxation Tea Sampler The facility will serve Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson, providing care for up to 24 individuals at a time. It will house: A Crisis Receiving Center for 24/7 stabilization, A Crisis Stabilization Center offering short-term residential care, A Crisis Intervention T...