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Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence
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Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence

Rui Jiang, a 36-year-old Fairfax man, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his attempt to carry out a mass shooting at Park Valley Church in Haymarket. Jiang was convicted in March. Evidence showed he not only posted explicit online threats but later armed himself and went to the church during Sunday services on September 24, 2023. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring A manifesto found in his apartment detailed his violent intentions. Authorities credited the intervention of a concerned citizen, swift police response, and the vigilance of the church security team for preventing what could have been a catastrophic attack. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt C...
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Northern VA measles investigation underway on heels of 3rd confirmed case
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Northern VA measles investigation underway on heels of 3rd confirmed case

Less than two weeks after confirming the third measles case of 2025, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating a new potential exposure linked to an international traveler who passed through Washington Dulles International Airport and the Washington Area Metro on Sunday, June 8. ALŌH Sweet Orange Bergamot + Aloe Sanitizing Hand Wipes | Travel Size Health officials are working swiftly to identify individuals who may have come into contact with the virus. Investigators are contacting passengers from specific flights and advising those present at key locations during the identified windows to monitor their health and review their vaccination history. Potential exposure sites include: Dulles International Airport (IAD): Concourse A, transport to the International Ar...
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Spring robbery spree at Sheetz in Leesburg: arrests & ongoing investigations
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Spring robbery spree at Sheetz in Leesburg: arrests & ongoing investigations

Sheetz stores in Leesburg have had a rough ride with three armed robberies in less than a month. At least two of the individuals arrested are suspects in previous Leesburg cases, and investigations are still underway as other suspects remain at large. Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor
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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor

Tragic discoveries have been made in two Virginia missing person cases. Here's what's currently known about Morehouse student Kyle Coleman and Norfolk-based seaman Angelina Resendiz. UPDATE: Suspect named in Angelina Resendiz case WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Northern VA federal contractor Goldschmitt & Associates announces job cuts
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Northern VA federal contractor Goldschmitt & Associates announces job cuts

With federal funds not spewing from the spigot as freely as they once were, Sterling-based Goldschmitt and Associates made a short-notice announcement that the company was cutting 217 jobs. Profit from your expertise: Create and Sell a Course. Get started for free (AD) Goldschmitt is a program management firm that provides IT services, management consulting, and custom training solutions and it’s a federal contractor that boasted about being consistently ranked among the fastest growing businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company issued a WARN notice announcing the 217 job cuts on April 24. The date of impact was May 1, exactly one week later. And the cuts were classified as a permanent reduction. The move was attributed to reductions of a federal contract related to wo...
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16-year-old in Fairfax shot in officer-involved shooting. By who? And how?
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16-year-old in Fairfax shot in officer-involved shooting. By who? And how?

Virginia State Police released select details but left many unfilled blanks in the report of a traffic stop that turned into a 16-year-old getting shot in an "officer-involved shooting." According to VSP, on April 29, Fairfax City Police attempted to make a traffic stop near Burke Station Road and Main Street, but “the suspect vehicle” fled the scene. A state trooper was notified at approximately 12:43 a.m. VSP did not provide any details about the vehicle or provide a reason for the traffic stop. Blue Tiger Storm Trucker Headset: Noise-Canceling | 30 Hours Talk Time | Cooling Gel Cushion After being notified, the trooper went to 9600 Maury Street, the address tied to the registration for the involved vehicle. VSP said the trooper was then joined by two Fairfax K-9 units. It’s ...
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Police seeking tips for fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Alexandria
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Police seeking tips for fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Alexandria

Authorities are calling on the public for help as they pursue leads in the murder of a 19-year-old who was fatally shot Saturday night in Alexandria. The victim, identified as Deaundre Jack, was a resident of Alexandria. According to the Alexandria Police Department (APD), Jack was found in the parking lot of the Canterbury Square apartment complex suffering from multiple gunshot wounds around 10:15 p.m. on April 19. Responding officers began life-saving measures immediately upon arrival, but Jack succumbed to his injuries after Alexandria Fire Department medics took over care. APD is awaiting the Office of the Medical Examiner to determine the official cause and manner of death. Detectives with APD's Criminal Investigations Division worked well into the early hours of Sunday ...
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Youngkin: Federal jobs cuts need to happen, Virginia has plenty of ‘good jobs’ available
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Youngkin: Federal jobs cuts need to happen, Virginia has plenty of ‘good jobs’ available

Governor Glenn Youngkin continues to show support for the Trump administration’s federal job cuts while also remaining optimistic about the Virginia’s financial position and outlook. Federal cuts needed Explaining his position on CNBC, the governor said the reality is that running $37.5 trillion in debt and adding $2 trillion a year “is not just unsustainable. But I think it’s to the detriment of the future of the country.” “So, this has to happen. We need to rein in spending and establish fiscal reality back into the federal government,” he stated. Muted impact Virginia is estimated to have 144,000 federal workers. But Youngkin pointed out that first-time unemployment claims have remained steady, and the state hasn’t really seen the impact of the federal job cuts yet. “...
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2 VA troopers injured in 2 separate police pursuits last weekend
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2 VA troopers injured in 2 separate police pursuits last weekend

Virginia State troopers were injured in two separate police pursuits last weekend. On Friday, April 12, around 2:30 p.m. Chesapeake Police Department was advised of a police pursuit coming their way that originated in Elizabeth City, NC. Chesapeake PD said they were informed the suspect had already hit an Elizabeth City police vehicle. Chesapeake PD, in turn, reached out to Virginia State Police. When the Lexus RX350 crossed into Chesapeake, Chesapeake Police joined the pursuit and reported successfully deploying spike strips. Still, the vehicle continued onto I-64 from Dominion Boulevard heading toward Virginia Beach. At that point, Virginia State troopers also joined the police chase. As the pursuit approached Greenbriar Parkway, troopers got into position to stop the ...
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Alexandria, VA man facing attempted murder for Maryland road rage shooting
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Alexandria, VA man facing attempted murder for Maryland road rage shooting

An Alexandria, VA man is facing attempted murder and a list of other charged stemming from an alleged case of road rage. On Thursday, April 3, Maryland State Police responded to a report of a shooting on Route 5 in near Burch Hill Road in Prince George’s County.  The victim, who was uninjured, reported that a driver in a 2023 black Ford Explorer with Michigan tags shot at him. MSP said that driver was determined to be 46-year-old Marco Williams. A US Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Maryland State Apprehension Team arrested Williams in Fairfax on April 9. During the investigation, search warrants were executed on Williams’ apartment and a vehicle in his possession, and MSP said police found two loaded firearms and a large quantity of narcotics.  Williams is ch...
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