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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.

AJ Goldbloom's Contributions

Police & Fire

Fairfax Man Wakes Up To Thief Driving Car During Nap A Fairfax man woke up to a shocking sight during a nap in his car, ABC7 reports. The man decided to close his eyes in the passenger seat of his Toyota Camry but woke up to a thief driving the vehicle in the 8500 block of Lee Highway, the outlet said. He demanded the suspect get out of his car and implied he had a weapon, police said. The suspect was later arrested for stealing the car. Click here for more from ABC7.

by AJ Goldbloom

07/18/2022

Police & Fire

Alexandria Man, 22, Shot And Killed In DC A 22-year-old man from Alexandria was shot and killed over the weekend in Washington DC, authorities said. Keonte Broadus-Gallman was found around 9 p.m. in the 1900 block of Anacostia Drive after authorities received a report of an unconscious person, the Metropolitan Police Department reported. Police said he was found suffering apparent gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect responsible for this homicide.…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/18/2022

News

Arsonist Nabbed After String Of Car Fires In Stafford County: Police A 19-year-old arsonist was arrested in Stafford after he set multiple cars on fire, police said. Michael Bowling was tracked down by police and during an arson investigation involving two separate vehicle fires, Stafford County Police said. The first incident occurred at around 1:35 a.m. on July 16, when fire officials reported to the 100 block of Hamlin Drive to extinguish a car engulfed in flames, authorities said. As fire crews left the scene, they received another call about a car fire in the 600 block of Culpeper Street, police said. An investigation into the fires was launched and t…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/18/2022

Obituaries

Virginia Teen Victoria Santymire Dies Suddenly After just 17 short years of life, Victoria Santymire suddenly died at home on July 5. Santymire was about to enter her senior year of high school at South County High School in Lorton, according to her obituary. When she wasn’t working as a Forever 21 as a brand ambassador, Santymire was pursuing her new passion for cooking or playing with her many animals, the obituary said. Victoria SantymireVictoria's GoFundMe Page Her cousin, who was someone Santymire closely confided in as a friend, started a GoFundMe page to help the family properly memorialize Victoria. The page has already r…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/18/2022

Police & Fire

Husband Wanted In Virginia Wife's Murder Nabbed In South Carolina A Virginia man is wanted in the brutal murder of his wife has been arrested in South Carolina, authorities said. Jose Hernandez Mejia fled the Springfield home in the 5200 block of Rolling Hill Road where his wife was stabbed to death Sunday, July 17, Fairfax County Police said. When police arrived at the home to investigate the incident, they discovered Mejia’s wife, who has not yet been identified, with stab wounds to her upper body, authorities said. Officials said they also found a bloody knife. A family member told police that Mejia called his relative to the home and told them he h…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/18/2022

News

Alexandria Mom Asks For Help As Toddler Fights Celiac Disease In many ways, Phoenix is just like many other toddlers: She plays with toys, likes Minnie Mouse, and looks at books. But a horrible sickness has kept the 2-year-old from enjoying toddler life. And until her diagnosis, her mom, Jessica, could not figure out why. After three weeks in and out of pediatric hospitals, Phoenix was diagnosed with Celiac Disease and Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth, or SIBO. Phoenix In The HospitalJessica's GoFundMe Page Jessica created a GoFundMe page to ask the community to help her reach a $10,000 goal, as they prepare for immense medical bills. She said…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/15/2022

Police & Fire

$1,000 Reward Offered In Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old Boy: Hampton PD Police are asking the community to help them find the suspect, or suspects, in a recent shooting. Officers responded to a call about a shooting around 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Peabody Drive, Hampton Police said. A 16-year-old victim was found at the scene, suffering apparent gunshot wounds outside of the residence, authorities reported. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. Officials said the motive for the shooting is currently under investigation. Individuals who come forward with information on the incident may …

by AJ Goldbloom

07/15/2022

Lifestyle

Norfolk Restaurant Has Virginia's Greatest Wings, Website Says Are you team drumsticks or team flats? Maybe you don’t discriminate. Either way, you know how important it is to have a good basket of wings on the table. Whether you want to try an exotic new flavor or stick to the tried and true buffalo and BBQ, The Dirty Buffalo in Norfolk is the best in Virginia, with a variety of rubs and spices to choose from, according to Mashed.com. The website recently put out a list of "Best Wing Spots in Every State." The Dirty Buffalo’s menu even breaks down the spiciness of their speciality, labeling their mildest wings a ‘1’ and their most mouth-blazing win…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/15/2022

News

Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond A casting agency is looking for individuals in the Richmond area to play extras in the second season of “Swagger” on Apple TV+. Kendall Cooper Casting is accepting applications for individuals ages 18 to 24 who are willing to play students and crowd members in this series by Reggie Rock Bythewood inspired by Kevin Durant’s youth basketball career. Durant was born in Washington DC but was raised in Prince George's County, MD. He played for three different highschools in the DMV, including National Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Montrose Christian School. They are accepting people…

by AJ Goldbloom

07/15/2022

Police & Fire

Stafford Man Wanted In Connection To Drug Distribution Case: Police Police are asking the community to help locate a 28-year-old Stafford man wanted in a drug distribution case. Tanner Lamarre is wanted for his connection to the drug distribution investigation, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office reported. Lamarre is a former student of Fernley High School and Germanna Community College, according to his social media pages. He is described as 5’9 and 175 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes, and drives a black Honda Civic, police said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Sheriff’s Office at 540-658-4400.

by AJ Goldbloom

07/15/2022

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