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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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News

Virginia Cookie Monsters Rejoice: August 4 Is Nat'l Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Chocolate chip cookies have been a delicious classic since the late 1930's. So, for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, consider going to Arlington, for the state's best chocolate chip cookies, according to Tastingtable.com. Livin' The Pie Life provides locals with a variety of fresh desserts, but their cookies are known for a crisp edge and gooey center, the site said. The bakery cooks their treats from scratch each morning and uses a combination of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips, Tastingtable.com said. The storefront is located at 2166 North Glebe Road. Click here…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Man Recovered From Suspicious House Fire Died With Gunshot Wound: Spotsylvania Police A dead body with a single gunshot wound was found in the remains of a Spotsylvania house fire, police said.Officers arrived to a house in the 7500 block of Grand Brooks Road at around 1:50 p.m., where they pulled the body from the house fire and later officials realized the man had been hit with a bullet before the fire, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. The homeowner's vehicle was found in Louisa County earlier that day, which had apparent damage from an accident and was set on fire, authorities reported. The suspect, 37-year-old Christopher Brown, barricaded him…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Manassas Man Arrested For Luring, Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old: Police Police arrested a Prince William County man for soliciting an inappropriate picture and later sexually assaulting a minor, officials said. Zaqueo Lopez Colop was arrested on July 29 for asking a 14-year-old girl for an inappropriate picture and luring her to his home to sexually assault her, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police said the victim accused Colop of the incidents between April 1 and May 31. He was charged with rape, aggravated sexual battery, production of child pornography, and abduction, authorities said. Colop had a pending court date a…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Un-Happy Meal: Police Seek Loudoun Suspect Who Robbed McDonald's Drive-Thru Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a Loudoun County McDonald's drive-thru.At around 11 p.m. on August 3, a rear passenger of a car grabbed the cash register through the drive-thru window, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Police said the silver Chevrolet sedan fled the scene with the register. The suspect was described as a black man in his late 20's or early 30's, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, red vest, and a blue disposable mask, police reported. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident should call police at 703-777-1021.

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach, police reported. Daniel Dill was riding near the intersection of Salem Road and Beckenham Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. on August 2, when he hit another vehicle in the intersection, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. Dill was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, authorities said. Virginia Beach police are still investigating the crash.

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

News

Northern Virginia Tennis Coach Of 44 Years Suffered Stroke, Support Surges Jorge Cordova is described as a dear friend and unbelievable tennis mentor. On July 29, Cordova suffered a stroke in his office at the Belmont Country Club where he teaches tennis, according to a GoFundMe page started by his family. He was brought to the ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital, before being moved to a regular room to recuperate, but the family was not given a discharge date, they said. His family started the GoFundMe page to cover his medical expenses and get him back to doing what he loves. "His care for his students is evident to all who have taken lessons from him or watched…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Drug Sale At Fairfax Shopping Center Ends In Officer-Involved Shooting: Police Two men were charged for their involvement in a Fairfax officer-involved shooting, officials said. On August 2 at around 10:45 p.m. law enforcement was investigating an illegal drug trade at the Seven Corners Shopping Center when they saw Jeffrey Payne, 41, facilitate the drug sale, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Officers said Payne arrived at the shopping center in an Acura MDX with another man, Maurice Minor, 29, in the passenger seat. Upon the officers' attempt to stop Payne's Acura, Payne drove away recklessly to avoid police, authorities reported. Law enforc…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Metrobus Stabbing Suspect Busted By Transit Police In Southeast DC A suspect was arrested for stabbing a victim on a D.C. Metrobus during an argument, Metro Transit Police said. Jabari Tate was found and arrested on August 3, for assaulting another passenger on June 3 as the bus was traveling on Wisconsin Avenue, according to WTOP. Tate allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times, in the hand and abdomen resulting in the removal of a piece of his colon, and the altercation ended with the two falling out of the bus when the front doors opened, WTOP reported. Tate faced an assault with intent to kill charge, reports said. Click here for the full stor…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Red Roof Robbery: 3 Arrested In Stafford For Stealing Man's Belongings Police arrested three individuals in connection to a robbery at a local Red Roof Inn in Stafford, authorities said. At around 12:17 a.m. on August 3, Jessica Smalley and a victim were in a motel room when two suspects entered and one had a long knife, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. The suspects, who had parts of their faces covered, stole the victim's wallet, phone, and other personal property, police reported. Law enforcement said the suspects fled the scene in a vehicle they stole from another guest. When police tracked the stolen vehicle to Spotsylvania, t…

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

Police & Fire

Prince William County Woman Finally Convicted For 2016 Parking Lot Murder A Prince William County woman was recently convicted of first degree murder from a 2016 shooting, authorities said. Roberta Brandon was allegedly fighting about custody and visitation with Cordrey Jackson in a parking lot, when she shot him in the chest, according to the Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney. In early August 2022, she was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, officials said. There were no further details given about a prison sentence.

by AJ Goldbloom

08/04/2022

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