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ID Of Chantilly Speeding Teen In Loudoun County Crash: Sheriff ID Of Chantilly Speeding Teen In Loudoun County Crash: Sheriff
ID Of Chantilly Speeding Teen In Loudoun County Crash: Sheriff An 18-year-old from Chantilly was killed in a crash in South Riding, and investigators say speed may have been a factor, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced. Khalid Al Rakan, 18, of Chantilly, was identified Monday, June 9, as the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta who died following a two-vehicle crash that happened around 2:15 p.m. on Friday, at the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and South Riding Boulevard, according to officials. Al Rakan and a front-seat passenger in the Jetta were both taken to a nearby hospital after the crash. The teen was later pronounced dead. The driver …
Former Catholic School Teacher Connected To Child Porn, Solicitation In Chantilly, Sheriff Says Former Catholic School Teacher Connected To Child Porn, Solicitation In Chantilly, Sheriff Says
Former Catholic School Teacher Connected To Child Porn, Solicitation In Chantilly, Sheriff Says A Virginia Catholic school teacher is behind bars after being arrested on multiple child porn and solicitation charges, authorities announced. Nicolas Martin Zimmerman, 35, of Chantilly, was arrested on April 7 and is facing multiple felony charges, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO). Zimmerman, a former teacher at St. Veronica’s Catholic School in Chantilly, taught at the school from August 2015 through February 2025, officials said on Wednesday, May 14. He was arrested in April. Zimmerman is now charged with two counts of felony electronic solicitation, nine counts …
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Abducting, Strangling Woman In Virginia: ICE Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Abducting, Strangling Woman In Virginia: ICE
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Abducting, Strangling Woman In Virginia: ICE Wilmer Ramos-Giron was deported — twice. He came back — again. Now he's accused of choking and abducting a woman in Virginia. A Guatemalan national who was previously deported twice is in custody again after being arrested in Chantilly and charged with abduction, assault, and felony strangulation, federal officials announced. Wilmer Ramos-Giron, 34, was taken into custody on April 24 by officers from ICE Washington, DC and the Virginia State Police, according to ICE. Ramos-Giron, who has a past federal firearms conviction, had already been deported from the US in 2012 and again in 2020, bu…
Serial Flasher On The Loose In Chantilly: Police Release Photo After Latest Exposure Case Serial Flasher On The Loose In Chantilly: Police Release Photo After Latest Exposure Case
Serial Flasher On The Loose In Chantilly: Police Release Photo After Latest Exposure Case Detectives in Northern Virginia are asking for help identifying a suspected serial flasher they say keeps returning to the same area to expose himself to unsuspecting victims. Fairfax County Police said the latest incident happened between 5 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, along the 4600 block of Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly. That’s where a man reportedly exposed himself to multiple victims in a wooded area, officials said Friday. Video of the suspicious man can be found here.  Detectives now believe the same man may be connected to similar incidents in the same area — one on Ap…
$5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big $5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big
$5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big Jennifer Ivey stopped at a Chantilly 7-Eleven for what she thought would be a routine trip—she walked out $5 million richer. The Ashburn resident hit it big playing Virginia Lottery’s 100X the Money scratcher, revealing the game’s top prize, lottery officials announced. “It feels amazing! It really does,” she said while redeeming her ticket. “I just kind of stared at it because I couldn’t believe it.” Ivey purchased the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven on Pleasant Valley Road, unknowingly setting herself up for a life-changing payday. With the win in hand, she had two choices: receive the ful…
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Chantilly College Student In DR FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Chantilly College Student In DR
FBI, Homeland Security Join 'High-Level' Probe Into Missing Chantilly College Student In DR The search for missing Virginia college student Sudiksha Konanki has escalated into a major international investigation, with the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) now assisting Dominican authorities, officials announced. The Dominican Republic Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it has assembled a high-level joint task force to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who vanished in Punta Cana last week. Authorities say they are exploring all possibilities. "The prosecuting authority is conducting extens…
International Search Intensifies For Missing Chantilly College Student In Dominican Republic International Search Intensifies For Missing Chantilly College Student In Dominican Republic
International Search Intensifies For Missing Chantilly College Student In Dominican Republic The search for a missing Virginia college student who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is intensifying as officials establish a high-level commission to oversee the case, authorities announced. The Dominican Republic National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and the US Embassy Liaison, has expanded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who went missing on Thursday, March 6 while on a trip with friends in Punta Cana. Officials confirmed that Konanki, a c…
Missing Chantilly Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR Missing Chantilly Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR
Missing Chantilly Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR The search is on for a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. An "exhaustive" international search involving the US and Dominican Republic officials has been launched for Chantilly native Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who has not been heard from since last week. Konanki was reported missing on Thursday, March 6, while vacationing with five friends at a resort in Punta Cana, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Konanki, a citizen of India and permanent US resident, has not been seen since around 4:15 a.m. that …
Speeding Driver From Bristow Killed In Head-On Crash With Mercedes In Catharpin, Police Say Speeding Driver From Bristow Killed In Head-On Crash With Mercedes In Catharpin, Police Say
Speeding Driver From Bristow Killed In Head-On Crash With Mercedes In Catharpin, Police Say A Bristow man was killed after his car crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Mercedes SUV in Catharpin, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Nathaniel Marcelo Delgado, 24, was driving a 2014 Nissan Versa southbound on Pageland Lane when the crash occurred around 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, police said.  Investigators believe Delgado was speeding when his car veered into the opposite lane and struck a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. Police said Delgado was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was rushed to a local hospital, where h…
Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops
Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops A Chantilly man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing a donation box from a church and burglarizing a school, authorities said. Fairfax County Police arrested Thomas Hamilton, 58, after responding to a larceny report at a church in the 13800 block of Poplar Tree Road on Jan. 30. Hamilton allegedly walked into the church and stole a donation box filled with money before fleeing the scene, a spokesperson for the department said. Officers quickly located him nearby, and after a short foot chase, he was taken into custody. During their investigation, detectives linked Hamilton to …
New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made
New Details: Hyattsville Rideshare Driver Killed In Cold Blood, Arrest Made A 21-year-old shooting suspect from Virginia has been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Maryland on New Year's Day, authorities announced. Oluwatosin Adetula, 36, died at an area hospital days after he was shot on Wednesday, Jan. 1 while working in Cottage City, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the agency said that Chantilly, VA's Brandon Leonard has been charged with the murder for the parking lot shooting. Officers were called at around 10:40 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the 3300 block…
Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable'
Father Chasing American Dream Among 2 Dead In Chantilly Pond Crash: 'Unimaginable' A devoted father and a young man pursuing the American Dream are being mourned after their lives were tragically cut short in a Fairfax County pond crash. Karna Khadka, 55, and 20-year-old Nishchal Bhatta lost their lives last week when their car plunged into a frigid Chantilly pond, likely due to icy road conditions. Officers were called to the 3900 block of Centerview Drive at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for reports of a submerged vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Responding officers found the car fully underwater. Emergency crews from the Fairfax County…
Police Identify Two Men Killed After Vehicle Plunges Into Frigid Chantilly Pond Police Identify Two Men Killed After Vehicle Plunges Into Frigid Chantilly Pond
Police Identify Two Men Killed After Vehicle Plunges Into Frigid Chantilly Pond Fairfax County police have identified two men who drowned after their car plunged into a pond in Chantilly on Thursday morning. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of a tragic drowning after a vehicle was accidentally driven into a pond, claiming the lives of two men. Fairfax County police were called to the 3900 block of Centerview Drive at 7:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, for reports of a submerged vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Responding officers found the car fully underwater.  Emergency crews from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Departme…
Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (UPDATED) Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (UPDATED)
Here's How Much Snow Fell In These DMV Communities During Storm (Updated) With the DMV beginning to dig out after being battered by snow during the first major winter storm of 2025, the National Weather Service is providing final snowfall totals throughout the region. More than a foot fell in some remote parts of Maryland, while nearly every municipality in Virginia reported at least five inches of fresh powder that fell during the two-day storm. Temperatures will stay low moving forward, but DMV residents can expect at least some sun during the next few days before another possible storm begins to form on Friday and into Saturday. The Winter Storm Warnin…
Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Chantilly: Police Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Chantilly: Police
Pedestrian Killed By Freightliner While Standing By Disabled Vehicle In Chantilly: Police A 33-year-old Centreville man was struck and killed Monday morning in Chantilly while standing outside of his disabled vehicle, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Amin Emad-Eldin Hammoud has been identified by investigators as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by the driver a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125, who suffered minor injuries. The incident was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the area of Sully Road and Poplar Tree Road.  Detectives determined that a 2016 Freightliner Cascadia 125, traveling northbound in the far-right lane, drifted over th…
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website:  Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Chantilly (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Chantilly (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Killed In Crash That Shut Down Lanes On Route 28 In Chantilly (Developing) A man was killed in a pedestrian crash that shut down part of Route 28 in Fairfax County on Monday morning, officials said. First responders were called to a stretch of the roadway in Chantilly at around 7 a.m. on Dec. 23 in the area of Poplar Tree Road, where there were reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. VA-28 NB at VA-657( Walney Road). Fairfax County, VA. 2 right travel lanes remain blocked. Traffic gets by the scene using two left lanes. Delays begin before US-29 and extend on I-66. An extended closure is expected. — MATOC Alerts (@MA…
End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria
End Of An Era: Here's When Firehook Bakery Plans To Close Its Doors In Alexandria Soon to be gone, but not forgotten. Firehook Bakery, a staple for DMV foodies, announced that it will be closing all three of its bakeries in the region effective as of Tuesday, Dec. 24, though their presence in the area will live on through their beloved products. "As a result of the store closings, as of Dec. 24, we will no longer be selling the specialty items offered at the bakeries on-line, but will continue to sell our full range of Mediterranean Baked Crackers," officials at the store said. This is what we really mean when we say we’re running to the store for ‘one last thing.’ …
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED) Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (Updated) A late-night crash in Chantilly left two men dead and two others injured when a car collided with a tree and rolled over, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal single-vehicle accident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway. Investigators say a 2023 Ford Mustang was traveling east when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned. Two male passengers died at the scene, the driver, a man, and another female passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of undisclosed inj…
Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Chantilly Driveway: Police Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Chantilly Driveway: Police
Toddler Struck, Killed In Low-Speed Crash With Pickup Truck Near Chantilly Driveway: Police A heartbreaking accident in Chantilly left a 3-year-old dead after a low-speed collision with a pickup truck, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). The fatal crash was reported on Saturday, Nov. 16, at approximately 3:48 p.m. in the 14500 block of Trans World Avenue. Detectives from FCPD's Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that the child was riding a tricycle on a private driveway before crossing onto the roadway, where a 2012 Ford F-450 struck the child at a low rate of speed, police say. Despite immediate response efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene…
Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Chantilly Pet Store Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Chantilly Pet Store
Watch Chuckling Dognappers Steal 10-Week Old Puppy From Chantilly Pet Store Recognize them?  The Fairfax County Police Department has released photos of two suspects and are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating the pair wanted for stealing a puppy from a pet store in Chantilly. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, officers were called to the 14000 block of Chantilly Crossing, when two men walked into the business and stole a Maltipoo that was up for sale. Officers were able to obtain security footage, which shows the two suspects involved in the dognappers, which can be seen here.  View this post on Instagram …
Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics
Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics A popular fast-food chain in the South is bringing its chicken fingers and wings to the Garden State. Zaxbys is planning to open six restaurants across New Jersey, the company said in a news release. The first two locations were expected to open in the summer of 2025. GSP Group will operate all six Zaxbys in the state. "We started looking into Zaxbys about a year ago," GSP Group co-owner Premanand Gupta said. "We have always been interested in the growing chicken market, and Zaxbys stood out with its exceptional product and strong business model. We're confident that it will…
Repeat Offender From Reston Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Repeat Offender From Reston Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds
Repeat Offender From Reston Sentenced For Robbery Of Check-Cashing Business In Virginia: Feds Two men in the DMV who have a lengthy rap sheet in Maryland and Virginia will spend time in prison following the armed robbery of a Chantilly check-cashing business, federal authorities announced this week. In November 2023, Chester Lewis, 49, of Oxon Hill, and Al Gibran Taylor, 42, of Reston walked into the store with the intention of robbing it of cash, which had previously been scoped out by the Maryland resident.  During that robbery, prosecutors say that Lewis was armed with a .223/5.56 mm caliber semi-automatic rifle, which he pointed at customers and ordered them to pu…
Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face'
Northern VA Hooters Girl Competing In International Pageant 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' Ashleigh Meade is a far cry from the woman who she was when she joined the Chantilly Hooters staff in 2021, she says. She was shy. Her confidence was low. She certainly didn't think she'd be competing on an international stage just three years later. Look at her now. The 21-year-old Haymarket native is among just 30 Hooters Girls chosen from more than 18,000 worldwide to compete at the  27th Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant in Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, Aug. 22. Meade is vying for the Miss Hooters International title, crown and $30,000 cash prize. Inspired by her older sister,…
This PA Town Ranks Among The Top 10 Best Places To Live In America This PA Town Ranks Among The Top 10 Best Places To Live In America
This PA Town Ranks Among The Top 10 Best Places To Live In America A Philadelphia suburb is among the best places in America for families to live, according to an article from Fortune.com. Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County came second only to Silver Spring, Maryland in the magazine's 2024 ranking.  Fortune cited Upper Merion's proximity to entertainment and recreation destinations, including Valley Forge National Historical Park, the King of Prussia Mall, and the Elmwood Park Zoo. The median sale price for a single-family home in Upper Merion was $502,418 and the median household income was $117,276 as of 2022, according to the out…
Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds
Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds If you know, you know.  It's no secret to Fairfax County residents, but Fortune made it official, naming Chantilly the third "best place to live for families" in a newly released ranking, citing it as "a serene escape" from the DC craziness. Researchers cited Chantilly's proximity to the city (24 miles), as well as Dulles International Airport, which is approximately seven miles away and is "convenient for family vacations."  "The community is largely residential, with just over 25,000 people, but there’s plenty to do," they said. "Along Route 50 you’ll find a number of…
Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED) Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (UPDATED)
Three Arrested After Fleeing On Foot Following High-Speed Pursuit In Virginia (Updated) New details have been released by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office following Tuesday's police pursuit that landed three people - two who were already wanted - behind bars.  At approximately 5:35 p.m. on July 23, deputies spotted a wanted person in a black Honda Civic heading north on Richmond Highway in the area of Centreport Parkway, which led to a high-speed pursuit through the area. Happening Now:A pursuit on Centreport Parkway has ended and all suspects are detained. One deputy was injured. The road is still closed and the investigation is ongoing. There is no danger to the …
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Identified By Police After Fatal Crash That Shut Down Route 28 In VA 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Identified By Police After Fatal Crash That Shut Down Route 28 In VA
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Identified By Police After Fatal Crash That Shut Down Route 28 In VA New details have been released by the Fairfax County Police Department after a 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 28 in Chantilly on Thursday afternoon. Herndon resident David Arias Sandoval has been identified by investigators as the person riding a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle shortly before 2 p.m. on June 27 when he crashed. Officers are on scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle & truck on northbound Rt. 28 & McLearen Rd in Chantilly. Northbound Rt. 28 is closed at Air & Space Museum Pkwy for the investigation. The mot…
Instantly Richer: Woman Wins Virginia Lottery Prize While Sipping Morning Coffee Instantly Richer: Woman Wins Virginia Lottery Prize While Sipping Morning Coffee
Instantly Richer: Woman Wins Virginia Lottery Prize While Sipping Morning Coffee A Fairfax County woman is tens of thousands of dollars richer, thanks to the Virginia Lottery. Naiyimai Abuduwaili tells lottery officials she was sitting at home with a cup of coffee, playing a Virginia Lottery game online when she felt that she was going to win big. That feeling was correct: The Chantilly woman won $146,105 playing the Cash Buster Multiplier game. “Boom – it just happened,” she said.
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