Northern Virginia Mom Bailey Ross Dies, 25
Bailey Alexis Ross, of northern Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 12. She was 25 years old.
According to her obituary, Bailey was born in Warrenton and raised in Marshall, for most of her childhood. She graduated from Skyline High school in Front Royal.
A GoFundMe campaign for Bailey had raised more than $6,700 as of Wednesday, Oct. 25.
"If you knew Bailey you know how amazing she truly was," reads the campaign launched by Kayla Neece.
"She was generous, bright, outgoing. She was a great mother, sister, daughter, niece and friend. She will truly be missed by so many, and touched…
Reckless Camaro Driver Wanted After Speeding Away From Cops In Northern Virginia 2X: Police
Police in Loudoun County are seeking a driver in a Chevrolet Camaro with Texas plates, who sped recklessly away from an officer attempting to stop him Saturday, Oct. 14.
Pablo Enrique Orellana-Flores, 34, of Northern Virginia, is wanted on two felony counts of attempted malicious wounding, two felony counts of hit and run, one felony count of eluding, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving, Leesburg police said.
A Leesburg officer tried stopping Orellana-Flores in a 2016 white Camaro for speeding around 4 p.m., but he sped away west on East Market Street.
Officers ultimately chose n…
Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22
Tanner Huffman, a former baseball player from northern Virginia turned Navy sailor, died on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Tanner Huffman, 22, played baseball for Massapnoax High School before serving the U.S. as a member of the Navy — following in his father's footsteps, according to his obituary.
Tanner, of Colonial Beach and Fredericksburg, met his wife, Heather, while stationed in Japan, his obit says. They two were expecting a daughter, Kamryn June, together in October, the obituary says.
Condolences poured in on Facebook.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Covenant F…
Sex Trafficker Who Terrorized Women In MD Gets Federal Prison Time
A sex trafficker in Anne Arundel County will have years to ponder his horrendous mistakes after being sentenced to nearly two decades in prison, federal authorities announced.
Benjamin Lawton, 42, of Glen Burnie, was sentenced to 19 years behind bars followed by 25 years of supervised release for using eight women to work for him as part of a prostitution business he was running.
According to court documents, beginning in 2020, Lawton recruited, enticed, transported, and advertised several women by force, threats of force, or coercion into working as prostitutes.
During the operation…
Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters
A picture-perfect day will be followed by several more with looming thunderstorms in northern Virginia and Washington DC, forecasters say.
Wednesday, Aug. 23 will be sunny with low humidity and a high near 83, and increasing clouds in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Thursday, Aug. 24 will be filled with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the NWS.
Friday, Aug. 25 will be partly sunny with a high near 91, and a chance of showers and more thunderstorms. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 87, and with a chance of thunderstorms, the N…
