Erica Huckaby
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Richmond, VA, United States
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Woman arrested for malicious wounding in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va (WDVM)– Prince William County police arrested a woman Sunday for malicious wounding. 19-year-old Imani Murray was charged after she allegedly cut a woman’s face with a pair of scissors. Officers responded to the 2400 block of Port Potomac Avenue in Woodbridge. They found the victim, a 23-year-old woman. Police say the victim and […] → Read More
Police arrest 18-year-old after three men were stabbed
ASHBURN, Va (WDVM)– An 18-year-old was arrested on Friday in connection with a stabbing in Ashburn. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office, three men were involved in the altercation at 21800 Blossom Hill Terrace. All three victims were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two of them have been released as of […] → Read More
American Red Cross in need of blood donors during the pandemic
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va (WDVM)– The American Red Cross is in need for blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Loudoun County Public Schools are responding to this need by hosting American Red Cross drives throughout the county. According to the American Red Cross, they have lost thousands of units of blood since the start of the […] → Read More
Police investigate fatal stabbing in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM)– The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing that happened in Rockville on Saturday around 12:50 p.m. Police say the homicide occurred inside of a residence on the 700 block of Lenmore Avenue. The victim was later located along the 100 block of Frederick Avenue, where police initially responded to. […] → Read More
Governor Northam announces new initiatives for student loan forgiveness
CHANTILLY, Va (WDVM)– Governor Northam announces a new initiative in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) act that will expand protections for students with federal loans. The new initiative will provide relief for all student loan federal borrowers. After millions of borrowers were left out of the cares act the new initiative will […] → Read More
Nation’s capital region leaders urge telework for federal employees
CHANTILLY, Va (WDVM)– Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam, Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan and DC’s Mayor Bowser encouraged the Trump administration to continue to allow federal employees to work from home. In a joint letter sent Thursday, April 23 to Michael J. Rigas, the acting director of The U.S. Office of Personnel Management Chief human resource agency, leaders […] → Read More
Police investigate homicide in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va (WDVM)– Mount Vernon police arrest a 32-year-old Alexandria woman for homicide. Officers responded to an apartment located on the 3000 block of Furman Lane around 8:30 a.m Saturday after responding to a report of a man suffering from a stab wound. Sarah Esmeralda Viera is being arrested for a domestic-related homicide after she […] → Read More
Educational Tips for online learning
CHANTILLY, Va (WDVM)– With school buildings closed for the rest of the year, teachers, parents, and students have been transitioning to online classes. WDVM shares tips for you to make the most out of online learning. Some experts suggest that school closures can have a significant impact on how students learn but it’s up to […] → Read More
Police investigating possible shooting in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va (WDVM)– Alexandria Police are investigating a possible shooting on 1200 Wythe St. around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. → Read More
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announces new gun legislation
CHANTILLY, Va. (WDVM)– On Friday Governor Ralph Northam announced several gun violence prevention measures. The legislation will include an extreme risk protective order that will require background checks on all gun sales. The new laws will also include the close monitoring of lost or stolen firearms, safety preventative measures geared towards protecting children and reinstating […] → Read More
Hit and run in Centreville leaves woman dead
CENTREVILLE, Va. (WDVM) — All southbound lanes of Lee highway were closed for several hours after a pedestrian was fatally hit in Centreville early Thursday morning. According to police, a woman was struck by a car going southbound just before 1 a.m. on Thursday. The driver of the car fled the scene. Detectives from the […] → Read More
Montgomery County stops evictions for the next 15 days
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM)– Friday Montgomery County judges have decided to stop evictions in the area for the next 15 days. Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus and new regulations shutting certain businesses down, Montgomery county Judge Patricia Mitchell and Sherriff Darren have ordered to stop evictions for the next 15 days as of […] → Read More
Leaders of Montgomery County provide an update on COVID19
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM)– Leaders throughout the county came together to discuss the changes put into place after Governor Larry Hogan announced the first community transmission case of the coronavirus at a press conference he held Thursday afternoon. “We are entering a new phase of this crisis in our state. We should expect the number […] → Read More
Governor Hogan confirms 3 new coronavirus cases, sixth case for state
ANNAPOLIS, Md (WDVM)– Maryland Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference Monday after announcing 3 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus. Gov. Hogan held a briefing at the State House to discuss Maryland’s response to now 6 confirmed cases in the state. “Things will ramp up that with the expanded testing we should expect to see […] → Read More
Weed Warriors host their first event in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM) — Weed Warriors is a group of volunteers dedicated to helping the environment by eliminating invasive plants that can strangle and smother trees. Created in 1999, volunteers are taught how to identify non-native invasive plants in park lands. “It originally started with Montgomery County. They started a Weed Warrior project that was […] → Read More
Free tax program in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WDVM)– Did you know that you could get your taxes done for free in Montgomery county? Volunteer Income Tax Assistant, or VITA, is a free program for low-income residents and senior citizens to help them with their tax returns. Every Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m former IRS employees and other IRS certified […] → Read More
Detectives investigate fatal accident in Potomac
POTOMAC, Md (WDVM)– Detectives are investigating a fatal accident that occurred early Saturday morning. Officers and fire officials responded to 11000 South Glen Road around 1 a.m. after a reported vehicle accident in the area. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 25-year-old Briana White of Darnestown. According to officers, she was driving a […] → Read More
Montgomery County councilmembers religious safety town hall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM)– Montgomery County councilmembers hosted a town hall Thursday evening at the council building to bring religious leaders and members of the community together to discuss the security within places of worship. “We have always treated Montgomery county as a place of compassionate care and looking out for one another. We have […] → Read More
Members of the community celebrate the life of Walkersville resident and Navy midshipman
WALKERSVILLE, Md (WDVM)– A memorial service was held Sunday for former Navy academy student David Forney, who was found dead in his dorm on February 20th. Midshipman First-class David Forney from Walkersville, Maryland was only 22-years-old when he passed away. Forney was in the Navy football program and was set to graduate from the Naval […] → Read More
Lanes blocked for several hours on the Capital Beltway after a fiery collision
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (WDVM)– Sunday morning lanes near US route 29 were blocked for several hours after three people were injured in a fiery collision. Fire officials responded to the scene near Holy Cross hospital around 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Both vehicles were on fire and three people were transported to the hospital with serious but […] → Read More