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Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Police & Fire
Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police
Suspect Pistol Whips Victim During Crystal City Armed Robbery: Police A person was seriously injured when an armed robber pistol whipped them earlier this week, police said.  Three friends were walking along a sidewalk in Crystal City on Monday night, May 23, when two men approached them from behind, pulled a gun, and demanded money, Arlington County Police said in an incident report.  The suspects stole their cash, some items of clothing, and electronics. But to add injury to insult, one of the robbers pistol whipped one of their victims before running off, the report said. The person's injuries were considered serious but not life threatening.&nbs…

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Traffic
Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck
Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck A multi-car wreck closed a portion of Jefferson Davis Highway in Dumfries on Tuesday night, May 24. Police tweeted out just before 8 p.m. that the highway would be closed near the intersection of River Heritage Boulevard because of the crash. Police did not release any information on the crash.  As of 9 p.m. the road remained closed as police worked the scene. It's unclear when traffic will return to normal so anyone traveling in that area should find a detour and expect delays.  *TRAFFIC ALERT: #Crash | #Dumfries; Jefferson Davis Hwy. is closed in all directions near River Heritage Bl…

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News
Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police
Virginia Band Director Had Inappropriate Relationship With Ex Student: Police Police arrested a 41-year-old high school band director last week for having an inappropriate relationship with a then 15-year-old student in 2020, authorities said. Ryan Addair, the former band director at Chancellor High School in Fredericksburg and current band leader at a Henrico County High School, met with the student at two locations during their month-long relationship in March 2020, the Spotsvylvania Sheriff's Office said. The victim gave evidence of the relationship to detectives, who were tipped off by an anonymous source, authorities said. Henrico County police arrest…

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News
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police
Woodbridge Teen Crashes Into Car During High-Speed Chase With Police A Woodbridge teenager led police on a high-speed chase Monday that ended in a crash and sent two to the hospital, authorities said.  Alex Hall, 19, was pulled around noon for running a stop sign in the Breezewood area of Spotsylvania while driving an acquaintance's Dodge Charger, the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office said. He explained to the deputy that his license was suspended, but when the deputy turned to walk back to his patrol car, Hall hit the gas and sped away.  This kicked off a high-speed chase that ended soon after when Hall crashed his car at the intersection of…

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News
16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police 16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police
16-Year-Old Missing Woodbridge Boy May Need Help: Police Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old Woodbridge boy who may be in danger.  J'shaun Zomari Williams left his home in the Corbin Court area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23. On Tuesday, he sent a family member some concerning comments, Prince William County police said in a news release.  Police did not disclose what he said but added that he may be in need of help and is considered endangered.  J'shaun Williams is 6-feet tall, weighing 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has earrings, a nose piercing, and tattoos. He was last seen wearing a…

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Police & Fire
Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong
Bomb Squad Called To Loudoun County School For Science Project Gone Wrong A science project at an Ashburn high school ended with the bomb squad evacuating students this week.  On Monday, May 23, administrators at Independence High School contacted the school's resource officer about some scorch marks on the sidewalk outside of the school, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.  During the investigation, the deputy found a suspicious-looking device and contacted the Loudoun County Bomb Squad and the Fire Marshal's Office, an incident report said. They evacuated the school for 30 minutes until they knew it was safe.  Deputies later dete…

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Police & Fire
Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (DEVELOPING) Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (DEVELOPING)
Deputies Investigating Second Suspicious Death in Ashburn (Developing) Authorities say they have found a second dead body at a home in Ashburn.  First responders called Loudoun County deputies out to the home in the 200060 block of Old Line Terrance just after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24. They found the body of a man outside, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Later that day, investigators say they've found the body of a woman inside the house.  Police are not releasing any details about the bodies at this time.  Deputies do not believe there is any threat to the community. There are no other injuries reported.  UPDATE 1 (May 24 / 3:00 pm) The…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Charged In Woodbridge Station Apartment Double Murder: Police 15-Year-Old Charged In Woodbridge Station Apartment Double Murder: Police
15-Year-Old Charged In Woodbridge Station Apartment Double Murder: Police A 15-year-old intentionally killed two men at the Woodbridge Station Apartments earlier this month, authorities said. Malik Xavier Davis, 23, of Woodbridge, and Christian Jamar Roberts, 23, of Dumfries, were found at the Mary's Way apartment on May 15, Prince William County police said.  Detectives say the alleged shooter and the two men knew each other and had met up at that apartment for an unknown reason at this time, police added. Investigators arrested and charged the teenager with two counts of first-degree murder on Thursday, May 19. He was being held at the Juve…

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Police & Fire
Wanted Manassas Man Gets Third DUI In 5 Years: Police Wanted Manassas Man Gets Third DUI In 5 Years: Police
Wanted Manassas Man Gets Third DUI In 5 Years: Police Authorities cleared multiple outstanding warrants off their books last weekend when they arrested a Manassas man for his third DUI in less than five years, police said.  Melara Alvarado, 34, was pulled over Sunday evening, May 22, after a concerned driver called police to complain about someone driving erratically, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. The caller told deputies that a black Mustang was swerving all over the road and into oncoming traffic.  Deputies spotted Alvarado's Mustang and pulled him over. He didn't help his case when he crashed into a mailbox durin…

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News
Fatal Wreck Closes Road in Fredericksburg (DEVELOPING) Fatal Wreck Closes Road in Fredericksburg (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Wreck Closes Road in Fredericksburg (Developing) One person is dead and two others were hospitalized following a two car wreck Tuesday morning, police said on Twitter.  A Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Accord crashed just after 6 a.m. in the 3700 block of George Mason Drive near Skyline Plaza. It's unclear what caused the wreck, but Fredericksburg police said a passenger in the Jetta died as a result. The drivers of both cars were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police have not released any details on their conditions.  Fredericksburg police shut down all northbound traffic on George Mason Drive and closed one southbound lane near the w…

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