Crime Scene: Personal Safety


Posted at 05:44 PM ET, 11/14/2011

Spotsylvania man inadvertently shoots self in Giant parking lot
By Matt Zapotosky
Man reaching for seatbelt fires fatal shot into his hip, police say

By Matt Zapotosky  |  05:44 PM ET, 11/14/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Matt Zapotosky, Personal Safety, Pr. George's

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 07/05/2011

Potomac boater dies near National Mall fireworks show
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Authorities say the man apparently slipped and hit his head and fell into the Potomac River about half a mile south of the Memorial Bridge on Monday night.

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Categories:  Personal Safety, The District

Posted at 07:49 AM ET, 07/01/2010

McGruff turns 30
By Maria Glod
McGruff the crime dog is celebrating his 30th birthday Thursday. The friendly canine, who wears a tan trench coat and offers tips to "take a bite out of crime," will celebrate this evening at the National Museum of Crime and...

By Maria Glod  |  07:49 AM ET, 07/01/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Personal Safety, Personal Safety

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 12/23/2009

Homes robbed while owners shoveled snow
By Maria Glod
Fairfax police say anyone who still hasn't finished digging out from the snowstorm should be aware they could be targeted by a thief. That happened Monday to a 56-year-old woman who was busy shoveling snow outside her Belle Haven area...

By Maria Glod  |  01:15 PM ET, 12/23/2009 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Personal Safety, Personal Safety, Personal Safety