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Alexandria Man Faces Nearly 200 Charges for Gym Scheme
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Alexandria Man Faces Nearly 200 Charges for Gym Scheme

After the latest charges in Fairfax, an Alexandria is facing nearly 200 charges--and police are still investigating. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X,  Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
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Trooper Injured in Juvenile High-Speed Chase in NoVA
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Trooper Injured in Juvenile High-Speed Chase in NoVA

A state trooper was injured in a juvenile‑driven high‑speed chase in Northern Virginia early Wednesday morning, a chaotic pursuit that began with a stolen‑vehicle alert and escalated into a dangerous, multi‑county chase. Virginia State Police say the incident started around 1:21 a.m. on July 22, when troopers were notified of a stolen vehicle heading south on I-395 in Fairfax County. Several troopers located the vehicle on I‑95 just south of the Mixing Bowl and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over, launching a pursuit that quickly pushed speeds beyond 130 mph. Easy-to-Use Brake & Clutch Pedal Lock| Anti-Prying | Anti-Drilling The chase continued southbound until the suspect exited I‑95 at Exit 150, where the stolen vehicle struck an uninvolved driver. ...
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Leesburg Uses Data Center Revenue to Buy Historic Site
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Leesburg Uses Data Center Revenue to Buy Historic Site

The Town of Leesburg has officially closed on its purchase of Rock Spring Farm, a 13‑acre property listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The Town Council voted on March 10 to purchase the property, located within Leesburg’s Old & Historic District, for $5.75 million. In April, the council approved a funding package that drew equally from two sources: $2.88 million from the town’s data center computer equipment tax reserve and $2.88 million from the Utilities Fund. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging The use of data center revenue is notable. While data centers have been a major economic engine for Loudoun County, these operations are an increasingly contentious issue in Northe...
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Innovative Defense Technologies Adding 210 Jobs in Arlington
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Innovative Defense Technologies Adding 210 Jobs in Arlington

Innovative Defense Technologies announced plans to invest $19 million to expand its headquarters in Arlington and create 210 new jobs, expanding its footprint in Ballston. IDT is a federal contractor that works with the Department of Defense to develop software and testing systems involving autonomous systems, mission software, and automated technologies. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging In the May 22 announcement, the company said it plans to hire for positions in engineering, software development, systems integration, program management, cybersecurity, and operational mission support. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. The ex...
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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria
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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria

Two people are dead, including a man fatally shot by police, after an officer‑involved shooting early Monday at an apartment complex on Canterbury Square in Alexandria. Officers were dispatched around 4 a.m. to 27 Canterbury Square after a 911 caller reported that a female had been shot inside the apartment. When officers arrived, a family member was standing near the doorway and was immediately removed from the scene for safety. Inside the unit, officers encountered a barricaded suspect in a bedroom where they believed the wounded female was located. McGuire said the man refused repeated verbal commands to come out. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ According to McGuire, the situation escalated when the suspect suddenly “running full speed...
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Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling
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Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested one of its own on drug-related charges. Former deputy Amarachukwu Igwe was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on April 4. According to ASO, her intent was to provide the drugs to an inmate. Authorities took Igwe into custody before any narcotics were delivered to the intended recipient or entered the facility’s general population. Igwe was transported to the Arlington County Detention Facility for processing. She faces the following charges: Delivery of drugs to prisoners Conspiracy to deliver drugs to prisoners Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance Igwe joined the Sheriff’s Office on July 14, 2025. Sheriff Sean Casey said her employment was terminated...
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VSP Searching for Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Alexandria
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VSP Searching for Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Alexandria

At approximately 6:12 a.m. this morning, March 24, Virginia State Police reported getting dispatched for a pedestrian on Interstate 395.  According to VSP, when troopers arrived on the scene, a pedestrian was in the center lane of the northbound side of the interstate dead. The individual was found near the exit for Duke Street. VSP has not released any details about the deceased individual and said they are still working on the identity. Biometric Gun Safe for Vehicles | Fingerprint, Keypad, Keyed Entry | Built-In Handle VSP said no striking vehicle remained at the scene and no details regarding suspect vehicles have been made available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Virginia State Police Division Seven Dispatch at (804) 750-87...
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Philly Man Extradited for Aeropostale Robbery in Leesburg
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Philly Man Extradited for Aeropostale Robbery in Leesburg

A Philadelphia man has been extradited to Virginia in connection with a 2024 burglary at the Aeropostale store at Leesburg Premium Outlets. According to Leesburg Police, officers responded to the store around 5:15 a.m. on November 23, 2024, after receiving a burglary report. They arrived to find the front door’s glass shattered and an undisclosed number of items stolen. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Investigators identified the suspect as 59‑year‑old Timothy Earl Root. He was extradited to Loudoun County on March 3 and is charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, grand larceny, and destruction of property. Root is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Police say the investigation remains ongoi...
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Man awaiting extradition after ‘serious’ threats against NoVA judges
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Man awaiting extradition after ‘serious’ threats against NoVA judges

A Cumberland, MD man is in custody awaiting extradition to Virginia to face charges for making violent threats against two Alexandria judges. Alexandria Sheriff’s Office announced felony warrants were obtained for 53-year-old Lindolfo Pedraza of Cumberland. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included According to the Sheriff’s Office, judicial officers received several “threatening communications” prompting a criminal investigation. Due to “the serious nature of the threats,” Pedraza was charged with threats of death or bodily injury (two counts), obstruction of justice (two counts), harassment by computer (two counts), and stalking. Cumberland Police Department arrested Pedraza at his home. He is currently being held at the Allegany County Detention Center in Cumberland awa...
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