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AJ Goldbloom

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agoldbloom@dailyvoice.com

A Baltimore, MD, native and happy owner of a Weimaraner puppy named Commander, AJ graduated from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism where she did everything from writing to camera work to voiceovers to editing. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Standard Traffic Stop Turns Into Assault Of Police Officer In Stafford Standard Traffic Stop Turns Into Assault Of Police Officer In Stafford
Standard Traffic Stop Turns Into Assault Of Police Officer In Stafford A standard traffic stop by an officer turned into an assault incident in Stafford, police said.On August 14, at around 10 a.m., an officer saw a driver speeding at 62 mph in a 45 mph zone and initiated a traffic stop at the intersection of Port Aquia Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.Law enforcement asked for the driver's license and registration, but the driver refused multiple times, leading to his arrest, police reported. When the officer tried to get the driver, 30-year-old Dominique Santiful, out of his car to arrest him, Santiful resisted and smacked the officer'…

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Fairfax Rescue Crew Saves Adorable Kitten From Local Storm Drain Fairfax Rescue Crew Saves Adorable Kitten From Local Storm Drain
Fairfax Rescue Crew Saves Adorable Kitten From Local Storm Drain Firefighters from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue team saved an adorable white kitten from a local storm drain on Tuesday, August 16, officials said. Crew members located the trapped kitten from a storm drain and sprung into action to save it, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The kitten was taken to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for eventual adoption, authorities said.

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Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police
Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police Two men were arrested for their involvement in a Virginia Beach homicide.On July 20 at around 12:30 a.m., police responded to the 5600 block of Lone Holly Lane, where they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Virginia Beach police. One of the victims, a 19-year-old, died from his injuries, and the other victim, an 18-year-old, was in stable condition, officials said. Jonathon Cook-Lawrence, 20, of North Carolina was arrested that day for accessory after the fact and was extradited back to Virginia Beach, authorities reported. On August 11, the second suspect, J…

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Arlington Community Raises Money For Irish Pub After Car Rams Into Front Entrance Arlington Community Raises Money For Irish Pub After Car Rams Into Front Entrance
Arlington Community Raises Money For Irish Pub After Car Rams Into Front Entrance The Arlington community is raising money for the popular pub, Ireland's Four Courts, after a recent accident. On August 12, the pub caught fire after a car drove through the front entrance at the height of happy hour, according to Arlnow.com. The accident left multiple customers and staff members with serious  injuries from burns, smoke inhalation and the impact of the speeding car crashing into the pub, the website said.  Ireland's Four CourtsGoFundMe Page for Ireland's Four Courts "...despite one’s mistake today, the great staff that make up a place we call home are supported today, …

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Third Time Is Not The Charm: Stafford Man Arrested For Drunk Driving..Again Third Time Is Not The Charm: Stafford Man Arrested For Drunk Driving..Again
Third Time Is Not The Charm: Stafford Man Arrested For Drunk Driving..Again A Stafford man was arrested after drunk driving for the third time, police said.At around 11 p.m. on August 13, law enforcement observed a car swerving into other traffic lanes on Richmond Highway, almost causing an accident, according to Stafford County police. A nearby officer initiated a traffic stop and before getting to the driver's window, he could smell the strong odor of alcohol coming from the car, officials reported. Erick Castillo, who was behind the wheel, appeared to have glassy, bloodshot eyes and was uncooperative with law enforcement, authorities said. When the 33-year…

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Lone Survivor Of DC Lightning Strike Released From Hospital Lone Survivor Of DC Lightning Strike Released From Hospital
Lone Survivor Of DC Lightning Strike Released From Hospital The lone survivor of a  fatal lightning strike in D.C. was recently released from the hospital. On August 4, her 28th birthday, Amber Escudero-Kontostathis was struck by lightning, along with three other individuals, near the White House, according to a GoFundMe page created for her recovery. The other victims, Brooks A. Lambertson, James Mueller, and Donna Mueller, did not survive the incident. Escudero-Kontostathis was admitted to the hospital after the strike, suffering from severe burns, short term memory loss, and other general pain, her friend wrote on the GoFundMe page.&nb…

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Stafford Coffee Shop Will Donate Proceeds On August 27 To Woman's Cancer Treatment Stafford Coffee Shop Will Donate Proceeds On August 27 To Woman's Cancer Treatment
Stafford Coffee Shop Will Donate Proceeds On August 27 To Woman's Cancer Treatment A Stafford coffee shop will donate proceeds on August 27 to a close friend's cancer treatment, according to the store's Facebook page. The Grounds Coffeehouse is raising money for their friend, Nicole, as she undergoes more treatment for her diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer, the store said. Nicole has tried numerous treatments through her three-year bout with  breast cancer and the store, along with the community, hopes to help her cover treatment for her aggressive form of the disease, The Grounds Coffeehouse said.  Comment on The Grounds Coffeehouse's PostThe Grounds Coffeh…

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Fairfax Suspect Left Threatening Note After Robbing Local Bank (DEVELOPING) Fairfax Suspect Left Threatening Note After Robbing Local Bank (DEVELOPING)
Fairfax Suspect Left Threatening Note After Robbing Local Bank (Developing) A woman allegedly robbed a PNC Bank in Fairfax on Monday, August 15, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The suspect was described as a black female, with red hair and black tips, wearing gray scrubs and a crossbody bag, reports said. She reportedly fled on foot after robbing the bank and left a note implying there was an explosive device nearby, unconfirmed reports said. This story is still developing. Check back for updates. 

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Young DC Resident Has Severe Brain Hemorrhage After Arizona Car Accident Young DC Resident Has Severe Brain Hemorrhage After Arizona Car Accident
Young DC Resident Has Severe Brain Hemorrhage After Arizona Car Accident D.C. resident Ana Belem was visiting family in Tucson when her life changed in one moment.  "One night on her way home, an alleged impaired driver ran a red light and T-boned Ana on the driver's side of her car. It sent the car into a house, fracturing her hip and giving her a severe brain hemorrhage." Belem's cousin, Dazia Paredes, took to a GoFundMe page to recount the horrific event that left Belem in need of life-saving medical procedures.  Belem has already had a craniotomy, a serious brain surgery, but is still unconscious, Paredes wrote. The driver who hit Belem's ca…

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Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church
Hospital Caretaker, 21, Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Patient In Falls Church A 21-year-old hospital caretaker was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient, police said. On July 7, the victim reported they were inappropriately fondled on two separate occasions by Hektor Alvarez, their previous hospital caretaker, according to Fairfax police.  Authorities said this victim, who was receiving longterm care at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, required a caretaker's attention at all times due to their condition. Alvarez worked at the hospital as an employee of Metropolitan Healthcare Services, and also worked as a medical technician at Virginia Hospital Center, offic…

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