“A Frederick County jury convicted Bhagavan Antle of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and two felony counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. Antle’s sentencing is scheduled for September 14, 2023.”

“The Office of the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit led the investigation, which began in 2019, and prosecuted the case to secure today’s convictions after a week-long trial.”


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“The investigation revealed a store clerk, identified as a then-50-year-old woman, was working at the location when she went to use the restroom. An unknown man followed the victim into the restroom where she was bound and sexually assaulted at knifepoint.”

“After the incident, the suspect fled the business and was not immediately located. The case eventually was transferred to Cold Case where, in 2021, the investigation was reviewed, and new investigative leads were followed through advancements in DNA/genealogical testing and research.”


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“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”

“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”


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Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash closed a portion of Route 610 on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Stafford County sheriff’s spokesman: “A male and female were both transported to the hospital for their injuries and later released. The male who caused the crash has been charged with, as of right now, two counts of domestic assault and reckless driving.”


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Prince William police: “Attempted Malicious Wounding – On June 15 at 5:37 PM, officers responded to the Promenade at Virginia Gateway Center located at 13941 Promenade Commons St. in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fight with weapons. The investigation revealed while in the above area, the victim, a 13-year-old male juvenile and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, engaged brief verbal altercation before both parties separated.”

“A short time later, while the victim was outside of a local business, the accused approached him while brandishing a knife. The victim fled on foot and the accused followed the victim around the shopping center with the knife until police arrived and detained the accused without incident. No injuries were reported.”


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Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On June 14th, at approximately 5:49 p.m., Deputy E.E. West responded to Kellogg Mill Road for a single-vehicle auto accident. The caller advised the driver smelled like alcoholic beverages. When Deputy West arrived on the scene, she observed the vehicle in a ditch with damage to its front bumper. The road was shut down until the vehicle could be properly removed.”

“The driver advised he was traveling South on Kellogg Mill Road after work when the vehicle in front of him began to slow down. The driver attempted to slow down; however, his brakes were so bad he could not slow down in time. To avoid a crash, he swerved into the ditch. The driver had red, glassy eyes, slurred speech, the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, and admitted to consuming some Twisted Tea.”


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Prince William police: “Armed Robbery | Abduction *ARREST – On June 14, the suspect sought in connection to the assault that was reported to have occurred at the Rivergate Apartments located in the 13100 block of Marina Way in Woodbridge (22191) on June 13, was arrested. The accused, identified as Victor Manuel GONZALEZ CISNEROS, was located and taken into custody by members of the U.S. Capitol Police in Washington D.C., where he will remain until extradited to Prince William County.”

“Arrested on June 14: [No Photo Available] Victor Manuel GONZALEZ CISNEROS, 26, of 10612 Woodlawn Blvd. in Upper Marlboro, MD. Charged with robbery, abduction, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, burglary, hit & run, felony destruction of property, larceny of an animal, destruction of property, domestic assault & battery Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated Armed Robbery | Abduction. ”


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Prince William police at 11:31 a.m.: “UPDATE: Ref Report of a Bomb Threat at [Glenkirk Elementary School in Gainesville]– No Device has been located. The school and grounds have been cleared. School faculty, staff and students will be resuming normal activities upon return to the school.”

9:46 a.m.: “Incident: Reports of Bomb Threat | Gainesville; #PWCPD is on scene at Glenkirk Elementary School located on Sedge Wren Dr for the REPORT of an Alleged bomb threat at the school. No device is suspected at the school & the building is being evacuated. Please follow police direction.”


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Prince William police: Vandalism – “On June 12 at 9:59PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13200 block of Delaney Rd. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a vandalism. The investigation revealed the homeowner, heard a noise, and checked the outside of the residence where broken eggs were observed on the front of the home.”

“Further investigation noted damage to two exterior porch lights and derogatory language spray painted on an exterior porch column. Additionally, a flag displayed on an exterior fence was torn down from the fence. The spray paint was removed without causing permanent damage. The language did not contain any threats of harm to the occupants. While checking the area, officers located two additional nearby houses that were also egged. No permanent property damage was reported.”


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Police body camera footage shows a Deputy Fairfax County prosecutor refusing to leave a Manassas bar after closing.

The footage, obtained by PLN by a Freedom of Information Act records order, shows a woman identified by people in the video as Ashleigh Sutton, standing outside of the Old Towne Sports Pub after 2 a.m. Saturday, June 10.


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