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3 days ago
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Fairfax County police searching for missing, ‘endangered' woman last seen in Tysons
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. () — Fairfax County police are searching for a 52-year-old woman who was last seen in Tysons on Friday. In a post on social media Saturday night, the Fairfax County Police Department said investigators are looking for Abrehet Mrach, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on May 30 in the 8300 block of Greensboro Drive. Missing 78-year-old Woodbine man found safe Police described Mrach as around 5 feet 4 inches tall at around 130 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black jacket, a multi-color dress and a scarf. FCPD said Mrach is considered endangered due to mental and or physical health concerns. Anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to call 703-691-2131. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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5 days ago
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Police: Man arrested after multiple reports of women being groped near Fair Lakes
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A man has been charged in Fairfax County after women reported being groped near Fair Lakes on Wednesday, police said. 33-year-old Gigssa Bekele Bengessa was charged in a series of sex-related crimes after eluding police for several hours. On May 28, around 5:05 p.m., officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Lakes for a sex offense case. Two victims reported that a man approached and touched them inappropriately. Trump administration targets DMV 'sanctuary cities,' threatens federal action While searching for the suspect, another report came in just before 5:20 p.m. regarding a man masturbating in a vehicle at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center. The suspect fled before police arrived. However, surveillance footage and vehicle information were obtained through Flock technology. Around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the 12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center for a sex offense. The victim reported that a man approached her in the parking lot and assaulted her, police said. Nearly 45 minutes later, officers found Bekele Bengessa at his residence, where he assaulted an officer, FCPD noted. He was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Bekele Bengessa was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of sexual battery, indecent exposure, obstruction of justice and two counts of assault on law enforcement officers. He is being held on no bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
6 days ago
Cape Town teacher killed by husband in United States
A tragic domestic violence incident has rocked both South Africa and the United States, after Kim White Towne, originally from Parklands in Cape Town, was found dead in her home in Chantilly in Virginia. She was 32. She was allegedly assaulted and killed by her husband, Alexander Towne, who has since been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) confirmed that the suspect himself called law enforcement to report the assault. 'Officers located Kim White, 32, suffering from trauma to the upper body. She was declared deceased at the scene,' said the FCPD in an official statement. Investigators believe White Towne was strangled to death, with the couple's two-year-old son reportedly present in the home at the time of the incident. The child is now in the care of family members, and victim specialists have been assigned to support the grieving relatives. Alexander Towne, 32, remained at the scene until authorities arrived. He is currently in custody without bail. Kim White Towne had lived abroad for several years, spending time teaching in San Diego and Dubai, where she met her husband before relocating to Virginia. While her life appeared outwardly glamorous, her family describes a darker reality of isolation and abuse. Her brother, Jason White, revealed a disturbing pattern of emotional and physical abuse that reportedly predated the couple's marriage. 'My mother would be on the phone with her for hours, concerned about her safety. She would be crying on the phone, locked in her room while my mother could hear him banging on her door,' said Jason. He dismissed claims that Towne's behaviour could be attributed to PTSD or trauma from military service, stating that Towne had not experienced combat-related trauma. 'I think violence and aggression is his true nature,' he added. The news of Kim Towne's death has reverberated across social media, with friends, community members, and South Africans around the world expressing grief and outrage. 'Kim's passing has left a deep ache in our community. She was one of us. A Saffa sister. A daughter of South Africa,' one tribute read. 'Her story is a chilling reminder that behind closed doors, so many are suffering in silence.' As the investigation continues, the FCPD Major Crimes Bureau is conducting interviews and processing evidence to determine the full circumstances behind the killing. Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
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27-05-2025
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Chantilly man arrested, charged for assaulting, killing wife
CHANTILLY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Fairfax County arrested a man accused of killing his wife over the weekend. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) first responded to a domestic incident in the 16000 block of Bromall Court in Chantilly on Saturday around 7:50 p.m. FCPD said that a man told officers he had assaulted his wife, killing her. DC police investigating Memorial Day triple shooting in Southeast Officers found 32-year-old Kim White with trauma to her upper body. She was declared dead on the scene. Police said that 32-year-old Alexander Towne of Chantilly assaulted his wife, staying at the scene until officers arrived. Officers took Towne into custody and charged him with second-degree murder. He was held on no bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Bodycam footage shows chaotic moments leading up to fatal officer-involved shooting
Officials released bodycam footage showing the chaotic moments leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Fairfax, Virginia, in April. In a press release accompanying the footage, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) called the incident an "attempted murder." On April 23, an officer pulled over 36-year-old Jamal Wali for speeding. Wali also had an expired safety inspection sticker. When he was pulled over, Wali slammed on the brakes, something the officer who initially approached Wali's vehicle noted. Wali then informed the officer he was armed and asked why he was being pulled over. From there, the situation took a chaotic turn as a clearly distressed Wali began shouting, cursing, refusing to give his name and saying he had no driver's license or registration for the vehicle. California Officer's Gun Stolen By Half-naked Suspect Who Was Later Shot Dead By Another Officer: Bodycam As the officer tried to deescalate the situation, Wali launched into profanity-laced complaints about how he had been treated in the country and said he came to the U.S. after serving as a translator for American forces in Afghanistan. "I should have served with f---ing Taliban," Wali yelled at the officer. Read On The Fox News App Wali eventually took out a GoPro-like camera and began recording the traffic stop. Police later obtained this footage and included it in the bodycam video released to the public Friday. Two other FCPD officers arrived to assist the officer who initiated the traffic stop, with one standing on the driver's side and the other on the passenger's side. Wali eventually reached for his weapon and fired at the two officers on the driver's side. According to FCPD Chief Kevin Davis, one bullet went through arms of both officers before hitting a parked car across the street, shattering its rear window. Wali was shot and taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Bodycam Footage Shows Moment Florida Officers' Attempt To Restrain Suspect Goes Horribly Wrong "It's always regrettable when a life is lost. It is regrettable that Mr. Wali is no longer with us," Davis said at a news conference announcing the release of the footage. He confirmed that Wali was married with four children as he had claimed during his tense interaction with the officer. The chief said "the impact on those children is unimaginable, and they'll carry that with them the rest of their lives, so we take that very seriously." Davis credited the officer on the passenger's side with saving the lives of the other responding officers. "We also realize in this particular scenario that we're very fortunate that we didn't have two police funerals because it was just by — or thanks to, rather — some strategic thinking, actions by our police officer who you see on the passenger's side of the car. His actions, his deployment of that deadly force, saved the lives of the two officers that were on the driver's side of the car. There's no doubt about that," Davis told reporters. FCPD said in a press release that Officer Ian Lachapelle, who fired his gun, was placed on restricted duty status as the investigation of the incident article source: Bodycam footage shows chaotic moments leading up to fatal officer-involved shooting
