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Pro Soccer Star, 30, Dies After On-Field Collision With Goalkeeper
A professional soccer player has died after suffering cardiac arrest following a collision with a goalkeeper during a match in Spain. Jesús de Miguel Alameda, a 30-year-old striker for Spanish soccer club CD Tenerife, died on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The team confirmed his death in an Instagram post after he collapsed during a match against FC Andorra the previous day. De Miguel was struck in the chest by goalkeeper Jesús Owono's knee as the Andorra player rushed outside his penalty area to clear a long ball, Reuters reported. The 30-year-old fell to the ground and was motionless as players from bo…
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HOA Fees Skyrocket To $30K A Year, Leaving Homeowners Facing Financial Ruin
Homeowners fear losing everything after their homeowners association hiked fees to a staggering $30,000 a year, leaving some wondering how much longer they can afford to stay in what they thought would be their forever homes. Residents of Magnolia Cove, a subdivision in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, learned on October 26 that their HOA fees would double to $2,500 a month, according to local news reports. That puts annual HOA dues at $30,000, before homeowners pay their mortgages, property taxes, and insurance. However, That eye-watering figure is just a third of what the boar…
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Threat Against Virginia Teen Leads To Federal Prison For Couple: 'Upload All Those Videos'
"Keep quiet." That was the threat a Virginia teenager received after she was sexually assaulted while intoxicated and filmed by one of her attackers, federal prosecutors say. Bryan Sixto Arias-Chicas, 24, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting the 16-year-old girl, while his girlfriend, Dania Orellana-Gamez, received four years for threatening to post videos of the assault online to silence the victim. The sentences were handed down on Friday, Oct. 30, in separate hearings in US District Court, bringing two chapters of a case involving the sexual exploitation o…
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Maryland Bicyclist, 67, Dies Three Days After Being Struck By Ride On Bus: Police
A 67-year-old Maryland bicyclist died three days after being struck by a Montgomery County Ride On bus in a late-night crash. Danny Cornell Jackson, of Rockville, was riding his bicycle along North Horners Lane when he was struck by the bus on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the area of North Horners Lane and McArthur Drive at approximately 10:24 p.m. after the Ride On bus driver reported a man lying in the roadway. When first responders arrived, they found Jackson s…
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Maryland Killer Drops Loaded Glock During Foot Chase After Stolen ATV Stop: Feds
A Maryland man who fatally shot a 23-year-old in the back while he played basketball at an elementary school is in trouble with the law again, this time after a stolen ATV, a foot chase, and a loaded Glock that went skidding across a DC sidewalk. Savon Lee Blanchard, 33, of Temple Hills, pleaded guilty on Monday, Nov. 2, to unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, federal prosecutors announced. The guilty plea comes 15 years after Blanchard, then 17, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Alusine Kargbo, 23, of Lanham, who was killed while playing basketball at …
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Wounded Murder Suspect Walks Into Hospital During Maryland Homicide Investigation: Police
A Maryland murder suspect walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound while detectives were there investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man that ultimately led to three arrests, police say. De’Andre Reid, 23, of Riverdale, Wonnae Bridgeforth, 26, of Landover, and Wonnese Bridgeforth, 24, of Upper Marlboro, have all been charged with murdering Diontay Jackson, 20, of Landover, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 3200 block of 75th Avenue in Landover at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, where they found Jackson suffering …
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Ballot Scanners Fail In NY County Amid Key Race That Could Help Decide Control Of Congress
Voters throughout a county in New York faced issues with their paper ballots not being accepted on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3 — which could impact the results of a high-stakes race that could help decide which party takes control of Congress. The issue was reported in Westchester County, NY early Tuesday morning, with the county's Board of Elections saying they were "aware of an issue involving paper ballots that is preventing voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the County," the county said in a statement. The problem stemmed from the thickness of…
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NYC Marathoner In 'Perfect Health' Dies After Collapsing At Mile 24: Report
A 24-year-old New York City marathon runner whose family said she was in "perfect health" died two days after collapsing with about two miles left in the race, apparently of rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition brought on by exertion causing muscle breakdown, the New York Times reports. Rachel Apa was a Lewisberry, PA, native and former Division I basketball player at Bucknell University, her LinkedIn shows. She had been running her first-ever New York City marathon. Her father, Steve Apa, told The Times that he'd been tracking her and texting with her while she ran. Rachel was …
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Child Dies Amid New York State Of Emergency: First Measles-Linked Fatality In 30 Years
A child’s death has marked a grim milestone in New York’s measles outbreak, prompting renewed calls for vaccination. The New York State Department of Health announced Monday, Nov. 2, the state’s first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. The child lived in Lewis County, in northern New York’s North Country, between the Adirondack Mountains and the Tug Hill Plateau. In a joint statement, the NY Health Department and Lewis County Public Health Department expressed condolences and asked the public to respect the family’s privacy. The release did not disclose the child’s age o…
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Liberty Bell Vandalized: Coated With Oily Substance; Ring Attempted, Feds Say
A Pennsylvania woman splashed an oily substance onto the Liberty Bell and a North Carolina man pushed the historic landmark until it swayed during a visit to Philadelphia, federal prosecutors said. Dawn Hawa, also known as Dawn Benitez, 50, of Ephrata, and Sean Gerlach, 50, of Fairview, North Carolina, were each charged by information in connection with the incident, U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced on Monday, Nov. 2. The pair visited the Liberty Bell Center with others on or about May 16, 2026, according to court filings described by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Gerlach jumped over th…
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PA Dad Of 3 Killed Piloting Florida Learjet Remembered For Faith, Childhood Dream
A Pennsylvania father of three who dreamed of flying as a boy is being remembered for his faith and dependability after he was killed piloting a Learjet that crashed in Florida. Captain Jeff Gregory, 55, was identified as the pilot of N722BD, by his family following NTSB's press conference on Monday, Nov. 2. Gregory was among nine people killed when the Learjet 60 crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday, Nov. 1. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His Pennsylvania roots included attending Limerick Chapel in Montgomery County, where he spent his …
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Bodycam Shows Deadly Police Shootout With Suspected NJ Sailboat Thief
Newly released body camera and home security footage sheds light on the deadly police shooting of a 27-year-old man accused of stealing a 40-foot sailboat from a New Jersey marina before sailing it to Rhode Island. Brendan Norris, of Newport, RI, was killed Wednesday, Aug. 26, after police confronted him aboard the stolen vessel in Newport Harbor, as previously reported by WJAR. The Newport Police Department released portions of the footage on Oct. 30, as part of its first Critical Incident Community Debriefing, which includes narration, police radio communications, and other details about …
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Same Date, Same Jail, Same Inmate: Two Loudoun Deputies Attacked Exactly One Year Apart
A Virginia inmate attacked two female jail deputies exactly one year apart, on the same date, inside the same detention center, prosecutors say. Shane David Lucas, 23, of Fairfax, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the violent encounters at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, where he was being held on unrelated charges. The first attack happened on May 16, 2025, when Deputy Hayden was conducting a security check in one of the jail's housing pods. According to the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, Lucas was using an inmate telephone when he ap…
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She Was No Master: Virginia Spa Owner's Laser Treatments Left Clients Burned, Scarred, Feds Say
They came for cosmetic treatments. Some left with burns and scars after putting their trust in a Virginia spa owner who wasn't qualified to perform the procedures, federal prosecutors say. Hayley Nicole Atwood, 33, of Chesapeake, pleaded guilty to wire fraud after federal prosecutors say she spent years falsely presenting herself as a master esthetician while operating spas in Virginia and North Carolina. Atwood held only a basic esthetician license through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, but had been claiming more advanced credentials since at least 2…
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Driver, 21, Ejected From Honda In Fatal Maryland Crash Identified By Police (
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A 21-year-old Maryland man who was killed in an early-morning crash was ejected from his car after it overturned and struck a utility pole, authorities said. Angel Canales, of Silver Spring, has been identified as the driver killed in the single-vehicle crash near Randolph Road and Bluhill Road shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say Canales was driving a gray 1990 Honda Civic westbound on Randolph Road when he lost control of the vehicle for reasons that remain under investigation. The Honda struck a curb, overturned, and crashe…
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He Left Venezuela For A Better Life In DC, Now His Family Is Fighting To Bring Him Home
He came to America chasing a better life. Now, after a Maryland father was gunned down waiting for a bus home from work, his grieving family is fighting to bring him back to Venezuela one final time. Yeferson Alejandro Moreno-Gimenez, 27, of Temple Hills, was shot at a bus stop in the 4100 block of Minnesota Avenue NE in Washington, DC, around 5 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. Less than 20 minutes later, his accused killer, William Louis Chase Jr., 47, was shot by a police officer during a separate confrontation just blocks away, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. But for those w…
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Trick-Or-Treat Traffic Takes Wild Turn As Maryland Driver Leads Virginia Deputies On Chase
Trick-or-treaters weren't the only ones in for a Halloween surprise when a Maryland man turned a festive night in Virginia into a police pursuit. Drew Mason, 37, of Hughesville, found himself in handcuffs after deputies in Spotsylvania County used their cruisers to bring his fleeing vehicle to a stop as families were heading home from Halloween festivities, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. The incident began shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, when deputies were called to Indian Acres at 6437 Morris Road for a reported hit-and-run crash involving a pedestria…
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Halloween Hooliganism: Nine Arrested During Boozy Virginia Weekend, Sheriff Says
Halloween weekend brought more than costumes and candy to one Virginia county, where nine people found themselves posing for mugshots following a series of alcohol-related arrests. The Fauquier County Sheriff's Office reported nine arrests over the holiday weekend, including five for driving under the influence and four for being drunk in public. Deputies described the arrests as alcohol-related "hooliganism" in a Halloween-themed roundup that included a collage of all nine suspects. According to the sheriff's office, two of the DUI arrests were made on Marsh Road (Route 28), while the oth…
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Halloween Horror Comes Back To Haunt Two Masked Men Who Targeted Maryland Homeowner
There was neither trick, nor treat. Two masked men who survived a Halloween night shootout with a Maryland homeowner that left their accomplice dead are now facing criminal charges. Elias Bitar, 22, and Aaron Walker Jr., 24, have been charged with attempted home invasion, assault, and firearm-related offenses following the deadly confrontation in Cockeysville, Baltimore County Police announced on Monday, Nov. 2. Both men are being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Investigators also revealed that the Halloween night encounter appears to have been targeted, though…
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A $75 Deal, A Fake Friend, A Fatal Gunshot: Maryland Killer Learns His Fate
A $75 marijuana deal arranged through a friend's Instagram account cost a Maryland man his life. For one of the men responsible for turning the transaction into a deadly robbery, it will cost him 45 years in prison. Demari Brown, 21, of Montgomery Village, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 2, to life in prison with all but 45 years suspended for the execution-style murder of Henry Krishawn Gilbert, 20, who was shot in the head during a robbery in April 2025. What Gilbert believed was a routine marijuana sale had actually been orchestrated by Brown and Jorden Hungerford, 20, who prosecuto…
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Donut Disaster: Virginia Driver's Late-Night Joyride Ends In Ditch, Jail Cell
A driver doing donuts on a Northern Virginia roadway wound up behind bars after a hit-and-run, a police pursuit, a crash into a ditch, and one last unsuccessful attempt to escape on foot, authorities said. Stephon Wilkins-Booker, 36, of Spotsylvania, was arrested following the incident, which began around 9:40 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, when deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office were called to the area of Patriot Highway and Orchard Ridge Drive. According to the sheriff's office, callers reported that two Dodge Chargers were driving recklessly and performing donuts in the roa…
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Virginia Business Destroyed, Cars Damaged As Flames Spread Toward Railroad Tracks (
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A Virginia business was destroyed in a massive overnight fire that damaged more than a dozen vehicles and spread toward nearby woods and railroad tracks. Firefighters were dispatched around 2 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, to the 6700 block of West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike in Bedford County, where they encountered a large, single-story commercial building already engulfed in flames. The fire had also spread to numerous vehicles, while a separate brush fire was advancing toward a wooded area and nearby railroad tracks, according to the Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Department. Phot…
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80-Year-Old Gynecologist Sexually Assaults Three Patients: Prosecutor
An 80-year-old Pennsylvania man is charged with sexually assaulting patients in his New Jersey, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 2. Jerome Check sexually assaulted three patients in his Mount Laurel office, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Department Chief Timothy Hundall said. The sexual assaults occurred between December 2024 and March 2025, when Check, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, was alone in the examination room with the victims during their appointments, authorities said. Two of the victims believed t…
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Two Beer Store Workers Dodge Prison After Underage Driver Kills Maryland Woman
Two Maryland beer store employees who sold booze to an underage driver before he caused a fatal crash that killed a 71-year-old woman have learned their fates in court. William Bolek and Richard Bolek, both employees of Travilah Beer & Wine in Rockville, pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to 20-year-old Brody Richardson before the July 21, 2025, crash that killed Mary Elizabeth Moody, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Both men were sentenced to two years in prison, with their entire sentences suspended, followed by three years of supervised probation and 200 h…
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No Known Connection Between Maryland Murder Victim, Accused Teen Killer: Police
A Maryland man was found fatally shot inside his own home, and the 19-year-old accused of killing him may have had no connection to his victim, police say. Domingo Saavedra-Escalona, 50, was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside his Capitol Heights residence early on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Investigators have since arrested Anthony Javier Rubio, 19, also of Capitol Heights, in connection with his death. Officers responded to the unit block of Quire Avenue at approximately 4:35 a.m. on Halloween after receiving a report of a …
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Double Trouble: Virginia DUI Suspect Accused Of Attacking Cops Twice On Halloween, Police Say
Christopher Sandoval Polanco took a bad situation and made it infinitely worse in Northern Virginia on Halloween morning. Shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, the 25-year-old Manassas man was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the area of Dale Boulevard and Keystone Road in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. During the investigation, officers determined that Sandoval Polanco was intoxicated, police said. While officers were conducting sobriety tests, Sandoval Polanco allegedly became aggressive and assaulted one of the officers before being de…
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Maryland Motorcyclist, 30, Killed In Sunday Afternoon Collision With SUV, Sheriff Says
A Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride turned fatal for a 30-year-old Maryland man following a collision with an SUV. Millersville resident AJ Travis Watson died after the crash at the intersection of Route 4 and St. Leonard Road shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 1, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say Watson was riding north on his motorcycle when he collided with a Honda SUV driven by 64-year-old Lusby native Carloe Anne Hamel. Deputies and emergency medical personnel attempted to save Watson, who was rushed to CalvertHealth Medical Center, where he was pronounc…
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Man Fighting For His Life After Police Divers Pull Him From Water Near Key Bridge (
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A man is fighting for his life after being pulled from the water near Key Bridge on Sunday. DC Fire and EMS crews were called on Nov. 1 to rescue a person near the 3300 block of Water Street NW, officials confirmed. With emergency boats on the scene, divers from the Metropolitan Police Department rescued the man near the bridge, officials said. Water Rescue: 3300 Block of Water Street NW@dcfireems responded for the report of one person in the water. @DCPoliceDept divers rescued one adult male from the water in the area of Key Bridge.Patient transported in critical condition. pic.twitte…
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Armed, Dangerous Suspect Captured Following Loudoun County Search Sparked By 911 Call (
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A frantic 911 call with a woman screaming in the background sparked a massive search for an armed-and-dangerous suspect in Virginia who is now behind bars, authorities announced. Christian De Jesus Santiago, 30, of Manassas, was arrested Sunday evening, Nov. 1, following an alleged domestic assault that prompted an extensive search in the area of Conejo Way and Northstar Boulevard in Aldie, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were initially called to the 41000 block of Conejo Way around 11:55 a.m. after receiving a 911 hang-up call during which a woman could be heard …
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Firefighter Hospitalized As Raging Inferno Tears Through Maryland Property (
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A firefighter was hospitalized after a massive blaze ripped through a Maryland property, sending flames shooting through the roof as crews from four counties rushed to contain the inferno. Howard County Fire and Rescue crews were called early on Monday, Nov. 2, following reports of a barn fire that quickly became a major operation. The intensity of the blaze prompted a response that extended well beyond Howard County, with firefighters from Montgomery, Carroll, and Frederick counties joining the effort to bring the flames under control. Howard County Fire and Rescue During the resp…
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Man In Blackface Kicked Out Of NJ Dave & Buster's, He Says: 'Liberals Did This To Me'
A man wearing blackface claims he was kicked out of a North Jersey Dave & Buster's after trying to order a beer in what he described as the "spirit of Halloween." The man, whose TikTok handle is @johnross.319, shared a video claiming he was removed from the Dave & Buster's at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. In the video, reshared by Instagram account @newjerseygossip, the man can be seen wearing blackface and a baseball cap while speaking directly to the camera. "I'm at Dave and Buster's tonight... I got kicked out of here after I ordered a beer like this in the spirit of Halloween," he…
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