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Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Police & Fire
Would-Be Thieves Leave Stolen TV, Their Cell Phone At Stafford Crime Scene: Police Would-Be Thieves Leave Stolen TV, Their Cell Phone At Stafford Crime Scene: Police
Would-Be Thieves Leave Stolen TV, Their Cell Phone At Stafford Crime Scene: Police These thieves' eyes were bigger than their trunk.  The ordeal began Thursday night just before 8 p.m. at a Walmart in Stafford. Two men stole a 65-inch television but ran into trouble when the oversized television wouldn't fit into their car, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said. As they struggled to get it in their Honda CRV, several people confronted them in the parking lot. So, they decided to ditch the TV and drive off, authorities said. But that wasn't the only thing they left behind.  The Sheriff's Office said one of the men dropped his phone before speeding off. Deputi…

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Police & Fire
Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police
Burglars Take Off With Entire Safe, Cash From Arlington County Business: Police Thieves in Arlington skipped the safe-cracking tricks robbers in movies use. They just stole it.  A business in the 1400 block of S. Fern Street told Arlington County police that robbers smashed in the store's glass door around 1 a.m. and stole several cash register tills and a safe, a police report said. Police did not name the business in the report or how much was taken.  Police said two people were involved in the break-in.   Anyone with any information should contact the Arlington County Police Department at (703) 558-2222. You can leave an anonymous tip by ca…

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Fleeing Driver Crashes Into State Troopers in Prince William County: Police Fleeing Driver Crashes Into State Troopers in Prince William County: Police
Fleeing Driver Crashes Into State Troopers in Prince William County: Police Authorities said that a man fleeing arrest crashed into multiple state trooper cruisers Friday, May 26, during a several-mile-long chase.  The pursuit began in Warren County when a car refused to stop for police just before 8 a.m. Though, it's unclear why police wanted to pull him over. That kicked off a chase that stretched dozens of miles and ended along Interstate 66 at mile marker 47 in Prince William County, said Corinne Geller, spokesperson for the Virginia State Police. The driver, whose name was not released, crashed into three state trooper cruisers during the chase. No i…

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Police & Fire
Key 'Pizza' Evidence Lands Bicycle Thief In Stafford County Jail: Police Key 'Pizza' Evidence Lands Bicycle Thief In Stafford County Jail: Police
Key 'Pizza' Evidence Lands Bicycle Thief In Stafford County Jail: Police A man was locked up in the Rappahannock Regional Jail thanks in part to his shirt that contained key "pizza" evidence, police said.  A couple driving through the Woodlawn neighborhood in Stafford on Saturday, May 21, saw a man pushing a bike that looked familiar. In fact, it looked like the bike someone had stolen out of their garage days before, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said.  The man told them that it was an honest mistake. A friend had given him the bike, and he had no idea about it being stolen. But when the couple called 911 to clear up any confusion, th…

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News
MURDER SUICIDE: Details Emerge In Ashburn Parents' Deaths MURDER SUICIDE: Details Emerge In Ashburn Parents' Deaths
Murder Suicide: Details Emerge In Ashburn Parents' Deaths The deaths of two parents found dead at an Ashburn home have been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities announced. John Sharmoukh, 45, and Mariam A. Farouk Kamal, 31, were found dead at their home on Old Line Terrace just before 9:30 on Tuesday, May 24, authorities in Loudoun County said. Though, investigators have not said who was the aggressor in the slayings.  Reports say detectives found the body of Sharmoukh on the the front lawn of the house. He apparently jumped from a third story window while on fire, Fox 5 reported. A neighbor rushed over with a fire extinguisher …

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Schools
Student Stabbed During Fight At Woodbridge High School: Police Student Stabbed During Fight At Woodbridge High School: Police
Student Stabbed During Fight At Woodbridge High School: Police A 15-year-old student brought a knife to a Woodbridge high school earlier this week and was stabbed during a fight in the bathroom, police said.  Prince William County police said students were arguing just after the start of classes on Wednesday, May 25, in one of the bathrooms at Woodbridge Senior High School. The shouting match became physical and a 15-year-old pulled out a knife and threatened a classmate, which started a brawl for control of the weapon.  The boy who brought the knife ended up being stabbed in the melee before they broke up the fight and returned to class…

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Police & Fire
Stafford Police Find Gun, Drugs During Arrest of Wanted Man Stafford Police Find Gun, Drugs During Arrest of Wanted Man
Stafford Police Find Gun, Drugs During Arrest of Wanted Man A wanted Spotsylvania man had drugs and a gun on him when police arrested him earlier this week, authorities said.  Johnny Jones, 36, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, after he encountered Stafford County officers just after midnight in the parking lot of a motel on Warrenton Road, police said. He had an outstanding warrant from Spotsylvania County.  As police searched his car they found a handgun and what they believe was Molly, a form of ecstasy or MDMA, Stafford County Police said.  Jones is being held in the  Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond. Officials charg…

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News
Virginia Has First Confirmed Case Of Monkey Pox Virginia Has First Confirmed Case Of Monkey Pox
Virginia Has First Confirmed Case Of Monkey Pox The spread of the monkey pox continues to grow in the United States with cases reported in several states. Now, Virginia joins that list after state health officials announced on Thursday, May 26, that a woman has tested positive.  Virginia health officials said in a press release the woman recently traveled to an African country where the disease is present. Though, they added, she was not infectious during her travels and has quarantined since returning home. They are not releasing any more information to protect her privacy.  “Monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United Stat…

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Police & Fire
Police Make Bust In Alexandria Bank Robbery Cas Police Make Bust In Alexandria Bank Robbery Cas
Police Make Bust In Alexandria Bank Robbery Cas A Washington, D.C. man robbed an Alexandria Wells Fargo on Wednesday, May 25, but he didn't get far, police said.  Jaquan Royal, 26, is accused of robbing a Wells Fargo at 6300 Richmond Highway just before 5 p.m., Fairfax County police said on Thursday, May 26. Investigators say Royal walked up to a teller with a note that said he had a weapon and demanded cash.  Royal then sprinted away. Responding officers spotted him walking not far from the bank and arrested him without incident, police said. Fairfax County police did not find a weapon on him.  Royals was being held at F…

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Police & Fire
Missing Elderly Virginia Woman Could Be In Serious Danger: Police (UPDATE) Missing Elderly Virginia Woman Could Be In Serious Danger: Police (UPDATE)
Missing Elderly Virginia Woman Could Be In Serious Danger: Police (Update) Police announced they have located Sherrie Ann Smith. She is safe.  Earlier, Virginia state police issued a statewide alert to find her because they believed she was in serious danger.  Smith, 68, left her home in Virginia Beach at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 26. She suffers cognitive impairments, which searchers feared posed a serious threat to her health and safety.  Police located her just before 1 p.m. 

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