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Tequila-Drinking Hit-Run Driver Charged With DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff Tequila-Drinking Hit-Run Driver Charged With DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff
Tequila-Drinking Hit-Run Driver Charged With DUI In Stafford County: Sheriff A hit-and-run driver who caused thousands of dollars in damages didn't make it far before members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office caught up with him overnight. Geovanni Alexander Garcia Orellana admitted to consuming several tequila drinks on Thursday night before getting behind the wheel of his pick-up truck, striking another vehicle, and attempting to flee the area before being arrested, officials say. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Feb. 29, a sergeant from the sheriff's office was at the intersection of Garrisonville Road and Richmond Highway when he saw Garcia Orellana strike the…
18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds 18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds
18 Virginia Residents Indicted In Fentanyl, Firearm Trafficking Operation: Feds Twenty-six people including 18 Virginia residents were federally indicted in a fentanyl and firearm-trafficking operation. The charges were brought as the result of Operation Lights Out, an FBI-led investigation in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.  The defendants from Virginia have been indicted: Cortez Dayshawn Bumphus, aka “Co”, 34, of Newport News Dontae Lamont Dozier, aka “2 Chains”, 35, of Chesapeake Zuri Anthony Dre-Oliver Reeves, aka “Zu” or “ZuWaap”, 26, of Spotsylvania Amanda Bell, 22, of Chesapeake Stephon Lamount Bumphus, aka “Fon”, 34, …
Virginia Man Indicted In Sayreville Councilwoman's Slaying: Prosecutor Virginia Man Indicted In Sayreville Councilwoman's Slaying: Prosecutor
Virginia Man Indicted In Sayreville Councilwoman's Slaying: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Virginia has been indicted in the fatal shooting of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, Virginia was indicted on Wednesday, Aug. 16, by a Middlesex County grand jury for first-degree murder and weapons offenses, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On Feb. 1, at approximately 7:22 p.m., authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Samuel Circle, in the Parlin section of Sayreville. Sayreville Police Department responded to the scene. Police found town …
Suspect In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder Extradicted From Virginia: Prosecutor Suspect In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder Extradicted From Virginia: Prosecutor
Suspect In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder Extradicted From Virginia: Prosecutor A 28-year-old suspect from Virginia in the murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour has been extradited to New Jersey, authorities said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, VA, was extradited on Thursday, July 27, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone alongside Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department. Bynum is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional facility pending a pre-trial detention hearing in Superior Court, Ciccone and Plumacker said. On, Feb. 1 at 7:22 p.m., authorities received a …
Virginia Man Arrested In NJ Councilwoman's Murder Virginia Man Arrested In NJ Councilwoman's Murder
Virginia Man Arrested In NJ Councilwoman's Murder A 28-year-old Virginia man has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 1 fatal shooting of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour outside her townhouse, authorities said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, VA, was arrested on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:45 a.m., according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Bynum was taken into custody outside a residence in Chesapeake City, VA, without incident, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said at a news conference. Bynum was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, she said. Prosecutors did not say what the motive was in the killing…
Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder
Arrest Made In Sayreville Councilwoman's Murder A 28-year-old Virginia man has been arrested in connection with the Feb. 1 fatal shooting of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour outside her townhouse, authorities said. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, of Portsmouth, VA, was arrested on Tuesday, May 30 at 10:45 a.m., according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Bynum was taken into custody outside a residence in Chesapeake City, VA, without incident, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said at a news conference. Bynum was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, she said. Prosecutors did not say what the motive was in the killing…
Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated
Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated I might scream for it, you might scream for it, but we’re all screaming about this ill-advised ice cream prank posted by a pair of wannabe social media stars out of Virginia. A viral video is making the rounds online after a pair later identified as Tequan and Asia Hines, of Portsmouth, shot a since-deleted post that showed them sneakily opening up a tub of ice cream, and licking it before placing it back on the shelf. “Let me taste it … Let me taste it,” Tequan could be heard muttering in the video while suspiciously looking around to make sure the distasteful duo weren’t caught. “Okay. P…
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
This Capital Region City Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says This Capital Region City Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says
This Capital Region City Among Best For First-Time Homebuyers, Report Says New homebuyers would do well to check out this New York locale before signing that first mortgage, according to a new ranking. Watervliet, located in Albany County, ranks number eight on the top ten best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2023, according to Realtor.com. The real estate website said it ranked 659 cities and towns with populations of more than 5,000 that are located within the 100 largest metro areas. It then used a variety of criteria to rank them, including the share of 25 to 34-year-olds in a given area, availability of homes for sale, and housing affordability. The …
Inmate Serving Life Sentence For VA Murder Charged For Assaulting Prison Officer: DA Inmate Serving Life Sentence For VA Murder Charged For Assaulting Prison Officer: DA
Inmate Serving Life Sentence For VA Murder Charged For Assaulting Prison Officer: DA A corrections officer is in a coma after an inmate, who was serving a sentence for a 2001 Virginia murder, assaulted him, officials said. Roy Booth was charged for hitting Officer Matthew Tidman multiple times with a metal pole, while they were both inside a Massachusetts prison, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's office.  When he carried out the attack, Booth was serving a life sentence for the murder of Melissa Tanner, back in 2001, in Portsmouth, according to his case records. He was transferred to a prison in Massachusetts back in March 2021, the District At…
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says
This VA Eatery Serves Up Best Burgers In The State, Website Says A great burger doesn't have to be fancy. Throw a juicy patty between two buns, add the fix-ins in between and boom, you have yourself a burger. But if you're looking the best one in Virginia, a new list has got you covered. “Eat This, Not That” compiled its guide by including top-rated restaurants on Yelp. The Empire Burger at Gourmet Burger Bistro in Portsmouth is the best in the state, according to the food publication’s list. The burger consists of a hand-pressed patty topped with Philadelphia steak, sauteed onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and American cheese, and topped with lettuce …
New Milford PD: 'Agitated' Pulled-Over Pickup Driver Packed Loaded Pistol New Milford PD: 'Agitated' Pulled-Over Pickup Driver Packed Loaded Pistol
New Milford PD: 'Agitated' Pulled-Over Pickup Driver Packed Loaded Pistol An "agitated" driver from Virginia had a loaded gun in the cab of his pickup truck when New Milford police pulled him over before dawn Friday, authorities said. Officer Nicholas Williams stopped the truck on River Road near Clinton Avenue for several violations shortly before 1 a.m., Detective Lt. Kevin Van Saders said. Officer Andrew Lignos and Sgt. Bryan Mone backed him up. The driver, 24-year-old Michael Colvin of Portsmouth, VA, immediately “became agitated and confrontational with the officers on the stop,” Van Saders said. Colvin at first refused to get out of the vehicle but t…
ID Released, Homicide Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found At Bank In Westchester ID Released, Homicide Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found At Bank In Westchester
ID Released, Homicide Investigation Launched After Human Remains Found At Bank In Westchester A homicide investigation has been launched and the victim identified after a suspicious duffel bag containing apparent human remains was discovered outside a bank in Westchester earlier this week. Members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to the Wells Fargo Bank branch at 500 Odell Ave. at about noontime on Monday, Nov. 19 after receiving a report about the bag. Detectives from the Major Case Unit and Crime Scene Unit interviewed subjects and witnesses, reviewing surveillance video, and processing forensic evidence.  An investigation has discovered the duffel bag contained th…