Latest from Laurel Demkovich
Fairfax County police’s newest — and furriest — recruits to help first responders cope with stress of job
The police department is partnering with a new organization to train service dogs.
- Sep 1, 2019
Suspect in random D.C. fatal stabbing has history of mental illness
Police said he told them a “dark force” was speaking to him.
- Aug 29, 2019
Maryland, Virginia among 22 states reporting incidents of vaping-related illness
Maryland announced Wednesday that the state had seen five cases while Virginia has seen three cases.
- Aug 28, 2019
U.S. Park Police identify body found at Great Falls Park
Russell Larkin, 77, was described as the retired pastor of a Fairfax County church.
- Aug 27, 2019
Man said devil urged him to fatally stab worker on Frederick Douglass Bridge, court document states
Lance Ammons made his first court appearance Friday after he was arrested for stabbing a construction worker
- Aug 23, 2019
Contractor killed in stabbing on South Capitol Street bridge, police say
Police said a suspect who was arrested did not appear to be someone who worked with the victim.
- Aug 22, 2019
D.C. mayor asks federal prosecutors to launch criminal investigation into deadly fire
A man and a 9-year-old boy died after a fire in a rowhouse that city officials said was not approved for rental units.
- Aug 21, 2019
Man charged in death of his mother in a Crystal City hotel
Police found the victim inside the lobby after a fall from an upper floor.
- Aug 21, 2019
Man found knocking on doors in Bowie while wearing only underwear dies in custody
The cause of death for Kevin Jessie, 38, is unknown. An autopsy is planned for Monday.
- Aug 18, 2019
Virginia and Florida firefighters missing after failing to return from fishing trip near Port Canaveral
Master technician Justin Walker and Brian McCluney have been missing since Friday evening, authorities said.
- Aug 18, 2019