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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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DC Murder Victim Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Loved Ones Seek Justice DC Murder Victim Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Loved Ones Seek Justice
DC Murder Victim Was Last Remaining Member Of His Family — Loved Ones Seek Justice Zackary Freeling was the last surviving member of his immediate family. His brother Sam died by suicide in 2013. Four years later, his father died the same way. Then in 2020, his mom passed away. On Oct. 18, 2021, the 26-year-old former Bethesda resident was killed in the entryway of his D.C. home. His murder still remains unsolved and, while his immediate family is not here to fight for justice, many who loved him are.  "We know who took Zack's young life, but the police require more evidence," they said on a GoFundMe launched in an effort to solve the case. "We are fundraising for a re…

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4,000 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Approved By Judge For Adoption 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Approved By Judge For Adoption
4,000 Beagles Rescued From Research Facility Approved By Judge For Adoption Thousands of beagles who were mistreated at a Virginia breeding and research facility are one step closer to finding a happy home.  The Department of Justice approved the adoption of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, the company that kept the dogs in horrific conditions while using them for research. Adopted BeagleVirginia Coalition For Beagle Protection Facebook Page This story came to light in 2021, when PETA investigated Envigo for its brutal mistreatment of the animals. Some of the mistreatment PETA observed at Envigo included: Puppies and their mothers sprayed with a high pressured hos…

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4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption 4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption
4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Envigo Approved By Judge For Adoption Thousands of beagles who were mistreated at a Virginia breeding and research facility are one step closer to finding a happy home.  The Department of Justice approved the adoption of 4,000 beagles from Envigo, the company that kept the dogs in horrific conditions while using them for research. Adopted BeagleVirginia Coalition For Beagle Protection Facebook Page This story came to light in 2021, when PETA investigated Envigo for its brutal mistreatment of the animals. Some of the mistreatment PETA observed at Envigo included: Puppies and their mothers sprayed with a high pressured hos…

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Gov. Youngkin Says Gay Marriage Is Protected In Virginia — But Is It? Gov. Youngkin Says Gay Marriage Is Protected In Virginia — But Is It?
Gov. Youngkin Says Gay Marriage Is Protected In Virginia — But Is It? Gov. Glenn Youngkin stirred controversy on last weekend with a comment he made about gay marriage in Virginia.  Youngkin was a guest on 'Face the Nation', where he claimed that gay marriage was protected by law in his state. While gay marriage is allowed in Virginia because it is federally protected by the 14th amendment and because the state passed two laws in 2020 to remove the ban on same-sex marriage, it is still not constitutionally protected.  Virginia's Bill of Rights says that heterosexual marriage is the only union recognized by the state. Gov. Youngkin's team responded to the b…

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Police & Fire
Spotsylvania Driver Who Led Wild Police Pursuit In Custody: Sheriff Spotsylvania Driver Who Led Wild Police Pursuit In Custody: Sheriff
Spotsylvania Driver Who Led Wild Police Pursuit In Custody: Sheriff A 38-year-old Spotsylvania man was arrested on warrants days after leading police on a wild pursuit, at points veering into oncoming traffic, authorities said. Jermaine Epperson was spotted by Stafford County Deputy D.S. Jett run a stop sign on Truslow Road around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, the sheriff's office said. Jett attempted to pull Epperson over, but he ignored the officer and sped into Fredericksburg, driving 20 MPH over the speed limit and veering into oncoming lanes, police said. After a while of Epperson dodging police, he stopped his vehicle at Dogwood Drive, where he go…

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Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS) Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS)
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (Photos) A worker was rescued after falling three floors below ground of a house during a renovation project on Monday, July 11, authorities said. Fire and Rescue services arrived at a home on R.I. Avenue NW, where they placed the victim in a stokes basket and lift him to safety, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. Below grade rescue unit block R.I. Ave NW. Worker fell 3 floors into a below grade area of house under renovation. #DCsBravest placed victim in stokes rescue basket and lifted him to safety. Patient being transported with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/DjNUYsqHWs — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfir…

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VA Woman Who Shot Victim In 2020 Domestic Dispute Arrested For Similar Offense: Police VA Woman Who Shot Victim In 2020 Domestic Dispute Arrested For Similar Offense: Police
VA Woman Who Shot Victim In 2020 Domestic Dispute Arrested For Similar Offense: Police A 31-year-old woman from Woodbridge charged with shooting someone in 2020 has been arrested for a similar offense, authorities said. Yessica Asencio was fighting with a 36-year-old man in her home in the 14700 block of Tamarack Place on July 9 when she hit him and stabbed him with a small metal object, Prince William County Police said. When the victim tried to escape and call police, Asencio threw his phone across the room and grabbed his throat from behind, police reported. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities said. Police obtained a warrant a…

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Loudoun County Masseuse Sexually Assaulted Two Customers: Sheriff Loudoun County Masseuse Sexually Assaulted Two Customers: Sheriff
Loudoun County Masseuse Sexually Assaulted Two Customers: Sheriff A massage therapist was arrested for sexually assaulting two female clients in Ashburn last week, authorities said.Patrick Erlandsen, 20, was working at The NOW Massage when the incidents occurred July 2 and 7, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. Erlandsen tried penetrating one victim with an object and sexually assaulted the other, authorities said. He was charged the day of the second incident with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery and one count of Attempted Object Sexual Penetration, the sheriff's office said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 703-777-1…

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Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22
Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Manassas resident Carlos Melgar died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9. The 22-year-old leaves behind his 4-year-old son, Jordan, and many heartbroken family members. Melgar’s girlfriend remembers him as a thoughtful person on the GoFundMe page she started to help cover funeral costs. The page has raised just under $1,000 of the $15,000 goal as of July 11. “Every time I saw you, you always told me how big Jordan was getting, how smart he was, and how he was already giving you gray hairs by acting just like you. I love you son and I hate that your life was cut so short.” A friend post…

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Fairfax House Fire Will Cost Family More Than Half A Million Dollars: Fire Officials Fairfax House Fire Will Cost Family More Than Half A Million Dollars: Fire Officials
Fairfax House Fire Will Cost Family More Than Half A Million Dollars: Fire Officials A house fire that broke out in Fairfax over the weekend will cost the victims more than $594,000 in repairs, officials said.The blaze at the 8500 block of Grigsby Drive in West Springfield was reported around 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 10. Flames were showing on the first floor and roof, with no occupants inside Fairfax County Fire and Rescue reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and no injuries were reported, authorities said. 

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