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12-06-2025
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College Student's Body Found After He Went Missing Following a Car Crash
The Fairfax County Police Department responded to an emergency call on June 6 and discovered a vehicle involved in a car crash On June 7, the Prince William County Police Department was notified that Kyle Coleman, 19, was missing A search was conducted after authorities linked together the car crash and the disappearance of Coleman, whose body was later found in a retention pond on June 10Virginia authorities said the body of a college student who went missing following a car crash has been found, and investigators are now looking into the circumstances surrounding his death. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) and the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) stated that the body of Kyle Coleman, 19, was found in a retention pond in Fairfax County on Tuesday, June 10. According to the FCPD, officers and emergency crews responded to a 911 activation call from an iPhone at Galleria Drive and Tysons Boulevard on the evening of Friday, June 6. Upon their arrival, they found "an unoccupied 2019 blue Toyota Yaris in the tree line near the roadway." Authorities said that, according to an investigation, the Yaris was heading westbound on Galleria Drive, crossed into the eastbound lanes, exited the roadway onto the grass and hit a tree. Witnesses at the scene reported that a person was seen fleeing from the vehicle and possibly left the scene in another vehicle soon after the crash. 'Officers searched the vehicle and the surrounding area and did not locate any occupants involved in the crash or any evidence of foul play,' said the FCPD. 'The Fire and Rescue Department utilized thermal imaging technology in the area for any involved persons, which yielded no results.' Then on Saturday afternoon, the PWCPD received a missing person's report for Kyle Coleman. The following day, on June 8, the PWCPD elevated the case to critically endangered missing after the department received video footage of Coleman prior to the crash. On Monday, after the PWCPD shared the missing persons bulletin, FCPD detectives linked the crash to Coleman, authorities said, with both police departments working together in the case. That same day, a search was conducted that went into Tuesday. 'While conducting this search, our Underwater Search and Recovery Unit was able to eventually locate Coleman deceased, submerged in a nearby retention pond surrounded by thick brush,' the FCPD said, per the release. 'Through the review of subsequent surveillance footage depicting Coleman leaving the crash scene, detectives were able to confirm that no one else was involved in the crash.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to NBC affiliate WRC and Washington, D.C. radio station WTOP, Coleman was a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta. 'He was a wonderful kid, like a joy. Really didn't give us any problems,' Kyle's mother, Cimmerian Coleman, told WRC about two hours before the body, at the time unidentified, was located. 'Just very well-liked, well-liked in the community, just very easy going. He was driven in terms of — with his leadership abilities, his academic abilities. Alene Devereaux, a family friend, told WTOP that Coleman was friendly, vibrant and popular. 'He was a leader,' Devereaux said. 'He was a leader both in school and in the community. He was sort of that total package. He was always a joy and a positive spirit to be around, and he remained that person till the very, very end.' Morehouse College issued a statement about Coleman's death, writing in part: 'Our entire Morehouse family grieves this unimaginable loss.' The PWCPD said that the FCPD will lead the investigation into Coleman's death. Meanwhile, the FCPD is asking for anyone with information about the incident to call 703-256-8035 or 1-866-411-TIPS. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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18-year-old charged in deadly Woodbridge collision after going twice the speed limit, police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — A teenager is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter after a deadly collision that happened in Woodbridge last month, police announced Wednesday. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said 18-year-old Wania Mussarat Shaikh was driving more than double the speed limit during the May 27 collision. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. in the intersection of Minnieville Road and Summit School Road — which was also an active work zone at the time. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Woodbridge, police say Shaikh reportedly drove her 2021 Toyota Highlander into the intersection against a red light before she struck a 2020 Honda, police said. The Honda's driver, 45-year-old Seema Rizvi, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died. Shaikh was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter on June 10. She was held without bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-06-2025
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3 officers hospitalized after being hit by semi-truck during traffic stop in Prince William County, police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — Part of Interstate 95 was closed early Monday and multiple injuries were reported after a semi-truck hit officers during a traffic stop, according to Prince William County police. Mother of missing Navy sailor in Norfolk speaks out as investigation continues In a post on X just before 2:30 a.m., the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers were investigating a crash on I-95 south, with multiple people injured. As a result, the interstate was closed between Dumfries and Joplin Road. PWCPD told DC News Now that at least six vehicles were involved in the crash, and responders took three officers to the hospital treatment. The three were reportedly conducting a traffic stop near the Dumfries exit when the semi truck hit their cruisers. All three officers are expected to be OK, police noted. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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18-year-old hurt in shooting at Woodbridge park over Memorial Day weekend
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — Police are investigating after an 18-year-old was hurt in a shooting that happened over Memorial Day weekend at a park in Woodbridge. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) first responded to the Potomac Ridge Apartments to investigate a shots fired call at around 10:20 p.m. on May 25. While there, officers were told an 18-year-old was at a local hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. DC police investigating Memorial Day shooting in Southeast Investigators said the 18-year-old and a group of individuals were in a community park near the apartment complex when he said he saw masked people with guns. Shortly after, multiple rounds were fired, and he was struck before the groups dispersed. PWCPD noted no one else was injured and no property damage was reported. Officers recovered numerous shell casings in the area and said they do not believe the incident was random. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PWCPD. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Man charged after dog left in car dies, Prince William County Police say
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. () — A man was charged with animal cruelty after he left a dog unattended in a car for hours, the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said. Just before 6:45 p.m. on Friday, May 16, officers responded to the Manassas Mall parking lot to investigate reports of an unconscious dog. Investigators said 28-year-old Malik Lee Dorsey-O'Bannion left his 2-year-old American Bull Dog unattended in his car. After a couple of hours, when he returned to the vehicle, the dog was unresponsive. Police investigate deadly ATV collision in Prince George's County Animal control officers pronounced the dog dead at the scene. PWCPD said authorities found he had six other dogs in the mall. They were taken to the Animal Services Center and did not seem to be hurt. Dorsey-O'Bannion was charged with animal cruelty and held on a $1,000 bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
