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Shooter convicted of murder in Virginia construction workers' deaths
A man who claimed self-defense in the shooting of a man and his stepson at the construction site where the two worked in Northern Virginia was found guilty of two counts of murder. Prosecutors said 29-year-old Francis Rose went on a crime spree at Assembly Apartments in July 2022, breaking into two homes, then killing 48-year-old Adrian Rivera Guzman and…
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When does early voting begin for Virginia's 2024 primary?
Early voting will be available from Friday, May 3 through Saturday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at your local registrar’s office.
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Fredericksburg police uncover suspected romance scammer
The search is on for a man suspected of carrying out an elaborate romance scam. Police believe a man named Fred Dick has conned at least eight women, allegedly fleecing them out of tens of thousands of dollars.
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Man accused of killing construction workers claims self-defense in trial
Jurors began deliberations Thursday in trial of a man accused of trying to break into an ex-girlfriend’s apartment and then going on a rampage, shooting a man and his stepson at a Northern Virginia construction site in July 2022. His defense team admits their client killed the men but argued that it was in self-defense. Francis Rose, 29, is charged…
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Case goes to jury in man accused of killing construction workers
The suspect’s defense team admits their client killed the men but argued that it was in self-defense. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.
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13 arrested after police, protesters clash at Virginia Commonwealth University over Israel-Hamas war demonstration
Police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters at Virginia Commonwealth University as demonstrations persist at college campuses nationwide.
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Israel-Hamas war protests rage on at Virginia campuses
The George Washington University encampment persists after demonstrators removed barriers while protestors were arrested at the Virginia Commonwealth University after a clash with police. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Family holds memorial for brothers, 3 and 6, who died after Clifton house fire
Family and friends gathered to honor the two little boys who died days after being pulled from a house fire in Fairfax County. The Brice family held a memorial for Zachariah and William at the World of Life Church. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Donations pour in for Virginia sheriff's deputy and wife who lost home in fire
A public servant who could have been devastated with loss is instead brimming with gratitude, rescued by the community he protects.
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Warren County community helps deputy after house fire
Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy Bennie Jost was at work when he got word that his house was on fire. His wife and the family’s four dogs were at home. He rushed there to see their house being consumed, but his wife was safe.
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Driver convicted for high-speed crash that killed 2 Oakton High students
Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey was in the courtroom when a Fairfax County teen was convicted for a high-speed crash that killed two teen girls. She reports live moments after the verdict.
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‘Proud dad': Parents praise son, 6, for sacrificing self to try to save brother during fatal fire
A Virginia boy who died of smoke inhalation from a house fire earlier this month could have escaped but chose to protect his 3-year-old brother.
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Parents praise son, 6, for sacrificing self to try to save brother during fatal fire
A 6-year-old boy who died of smoke inhalation days after a house fire earlier this month in Virginia could have escaped but chose to protect his 3-year-old brother, their father told Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder.
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Driver pleads guilty in deadly Northern Virginia hit-and-run after mistrial
A Northern Virginia man pleaded guilty on Monday to hitting and killing a father while driving drunk and running away from the crash–but the moment did not bring as much closure as it could have to the victim’s family.
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Driver pleads guilty in fatal Northern Virginia hit-and-run after mistrial
A Northern Virginia man pleaded guilty to causing a drunken driving crash that killed another man. The victim’s family told Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder this day comes after years of painful and aggravating legal missteps.
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Third guilty plea in bribery case involving former Culpeper County sheriff
Evidence continues to mount in the case against former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins. On Monday, Rick Rahim became the third former auxiliary sheriff’s deputy to plead guilty to bribing Jenkins. The indictment against Rahim and Jenkins alleges Rahim paid Jenkins $25,000. He handed Jenkins the cash in manila envelopes, prosecutors say. They claim Rahim also paid for a campaign…
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Third guilty plea in bribery case involving former Culpeper County
Evidence continues to mount in the case against former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg and the News4 I-Team report Rick Rahim became the third former auxiliary sheriff’s deputy to plead guilty to bribing the sheriff.
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Two local Starbucks locations vote to unionize
The Old Key Mill location and the Shipley’s Grant location both voted to join the Starbucks Workers United.
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Virginia Democrats push governor to guarantee access to contraception
Democratic Virginia lawmakers again are trying to get Gov. Glenn Youngkin to sign legislation guaranteeing access to a wide array of contraception medications and devices. Democrats got 37,000 Virginians to sign a petition for Youngkin to sign the Right to Contraception Act approved by the Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. Guaranteeing access to all contraception is crucial, co-sponsor…
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Virginia Democrats push to guarantee access to contraception
Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers are renewing their push to get Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to sign what they are calling “The Right to Contraception Act.” It would create a law guaranteeing access to a wide array of contraception medications and devices. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey explains why lawmakers rejected the governor’s version of their legislation.