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DUI Teen Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Fairfax County Police Say
A DUI teenage driver has been charged in a Fairfax County crash that killed a 35-year-old pedestrian this weekend, authorities said.
The 17-year-old driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive in Lortin, when he struck Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, who was trying to cross Lorton Road around 10:35 p.m. Saturday, July 20, county police said.
Caper was hospitalized where he was pronounced dead.
The teen driver, meanwhile, remained at the scene and was arrested for DUI, police said. The driver was taken to the Fairfax County Juvenile Detentio…
Feature Film Needs Actors From NJ For Paid Roles Up To $4.5K
A feature film is seeking New Jersey talent for several lead roles that pay up to $4,500.
Lucky Elephant Films, an independent company, is casting specifically out of Somerville for "The Family Recipe."
According ot the casting call, the film is "a grounded, fun, funny, little bit edgy, coming-of-age family comedy" that's based on the award-winning screenplay of the same name.
Some of the roles include Alison, a Latina or white woman between 35 and 50; Gary, a Latino or white man also between 35 and 50; a teen boy and girl of the same ethnicity; and a grandfather, of the same et…
12-Year-Old Girl's Accused Killer Captured, Baltimore Police Say
Police in Baltimore announced the arrest of Omar Passmore, who had been wanted in the murder of 12-year-old Breaunna Cormley.
The girl was shot around 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19 in the 500 block of North Kenwood Avenue, police said. First responders performed CPR and attempted to save her life, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Passmore, 28, was identified as a suspect on Saturday, July 20, and captured in Baltimore County Sunday, July 21. Police did not say where.
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
Michael Rodriguez of Clifton died on Thursday, July 11. He was 24 years old.
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him."
A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800 as of Saturday, July 20. The campaign was launched by his cousin, Ashley Hernandez, who says he had a baby girl on the way.
"As we come to terms with this tragedy, we aim to honor Michael’s legacy…
