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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating double shooting in Alexandria that left two hurt
ALEXANDRIA, Va. () — Police are investigating a double shooting in Alexandria that took place early Monday morning. Details are limited; however, in a post on X just after 4:30 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department (APD) said there was a heavy police presence in the 3800 block of Florence Drive following a shooting. Police noted that two people were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are currently unknown. Road closures in DC for National Memorial Day Parade APD is urging the community to avoid the area as detectives continue their investigation. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
VSP issues alert for missing 70-year-old woman with cognitive impairment in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. () — Virginia State Police (VSP) are asking for the community's help locating a 70-year-old woman who was last seen in Alexandria Thursday morning. The Alexandria Police Department and state police are searching for Virgie Nadine Goolsby, who suffers from a cognitive impairment. An investigation determined that Goolsby was last seen walking in the 700 block of N. Patrick Street around 10 a.m. on May 15. Youngkin calls Arlington County Board's ICE policy a 'dereliction of duty' More than 12 hours after her disappearance, state police issued a senior alert for an at-risk missing person. Authorities described Goolsby as around five feet and four inches tall, and she weighs around 150 lbs. She has brown hair and eyes and was last seen wearing a black top with black pants. Alexandria police noted that Goolsby is known to walk to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Anyone who sees her is urged to call 911 or Alexandria police at 703-746-4444. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating woman's death as homicide after body found on Alexandria street
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating how a woman died after her body was found on a street Saturday afternoon. According to a news release, officers responded to the area of 16th and Stracener streets around 2:35 p.m. after a report of a body being found. Police identified the victim as Loletha Bell, 35. Her death was ruled a homicide, reads the release. Rehearing again: Louisiana Supreme Court again hears arguments in 1996 Darrell Robinson capital murder case David Brett Westmoreland: Sentencing of retired trooper in Donnie Cayer hit-and-run death set for June 16 Bell's family is raising money for her May 25 memorial service through GoFundMe. As of Tuesday morning, the campaign has almost met half of its $3,000 goal. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 318-441-6416 or dispatch at 318-441-6559. Tips also can be emailed to APDDetectives@ This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Police identify woman found dead on Alexandria street as Loletha Bell
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Alexandria Police Department: Man's death after April 12 beating ruled a homicide
A man who had been beaten earlier in the month has died from his injuries, and his death now has been ruled a homicide. Jerry Chesser, 58, was beaten April 12 in the 100 block of MacArthur Drive, which is in the area where Coliseum Drive merges with MacArthur. The Alexandria Police Department responded to the incident, and Chesser was taken to a hospital. Rapides homicide updates: Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2021 fatal shooting of his stepbrother in Pineville Keely Brand murder: City accuses Alexandria man arrested in mother's shooting of 'execution-style murder' Louisiana State Police: 3 men die in 2 crashes over Easter weekend in Troop E region He died on Tuesday, and the autopsy on Wednesday ruled Chesser's death a homicide, reads a news release from the department. An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the department's Detective Division at 318-441-6416 or dispatch at 318-441-6559. People also can email detectives at APDDetectives@ For those who wish to leave tips anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers of CenLa at 318-443-7867 or download its mobile app at This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Police: Man dies almost 2 weeks after beating in Alexandria, seek help
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man hit by car dies one day later; driver charged with DWI, hit and run
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — A pedestrian who was hit by a driver on Wednesday died from his injuries a day later. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said that around 8:40 p.m., APD officers were called to the 4700 block of King St. for a pedestrian who was hit by a car. There, they found 19-year-old Abdullahi Mumin, who had been hit. An electrical pole had also been downed. First responders transported Mumin to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. 23 people displaced after Laurel apartment building fire Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) officers arrested the driver, 42-year-old Jilmar Doria-Medina of Fairfax, and charged him with DWI and two counts of hit and run. Doria-Medina was still in custody as of Thursday. Anyone with any information should contact the APD investigator assigned to the case at 703-746-1812. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
