Virginia: author who lambasted the world’s nations over landmines became a rolling death machine in fatal crash; held on no bail for DUI

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. — 08/18/2014 — A man who wrote with exceptional passion, according to many reviewers of his books, about the many tragic deaths caused by landmines left behind by war lords and modern armies, became a rolling land mine of his own last week when he allegedly drove while impaired and killed an Albemarle County Virginia resident.

The Albemarle County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash which occurred on Thursday, August 14th 2014.The crash occurred at 6:27 pm in the 9600 block of the Rockfish Gap Turnpike or Rt. 250 near Rt. 151 by Afton. Two vehicles and a tractor trailer were involved in the crash. At this time, the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.

Donovan James Webster, 55 years old from Charlottesville, was arrested at the scene and charged with Driving Under the Influence.

Exactly how stupid are U of Md students? It depends on how much they have had to drink…

Commentary on the news and bozos

COLLEGE PARK, MD. — As the upcoming school year approaches, changes are being made to the median located at the 7300 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park. Students will be moving back to campus on August 22, 2014.

A median fence is being built in order to encourage pedestrians to utilize the designated crosswalks.

Perhaps a pedestrian bridge should be built, but then, perhaps a fence would have to be built along the edge of the bridge to keep drunken students from tossing beer bottled down onto traffic.

Mutiny on the Genco Challenger? Two stabbed, one missing in high seas drama

REHOBOTH, DEL. (Special from the Beach News) — Was it a case of mutiny, a deranged crew member having a psychotic episode or something entirely different that took the lives of two of the ship’s crew and injured a third? We may never know because what happened aboard the Genco Challenger took place in international waters about 27 miles south/southeast of Rehoboth Beach.

Scott Lloyd-Owen flown to trauma unit after booze cruise on his bike; was ticketed for speeding twice last year

Maryland State Police report that on August 16, 2014 at approximately 9:21 pm, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to the area of Rue Purchase Road, north of Dunleigh Drive for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation revealed a yellow and black 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 750 motorcycle, operated by Scott Lloyd-Owen, 25, of California, was traveling north on Rue Purchase Road. Lloyd-Owen failed to properly negotiate a turn in the roadway, and the motorcycle traveled off the roadway and struck a guardrail.

Eastern Shore Police Beat: ‘Don’t come home from drinkin’ with shootin’ on your mind!’

Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis reports that on 08/14/14 at approximately 0109 hours, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7000 block of Parsonsburg Road, Parsonsburg, MD for reports that Jason Michael Layfield was discharging a shotgun outside as well as inside the home and threatening the occupants.

Northern Virginia Police Beat: Jeffrey Carter killed crossing parkway in dark; Pierpaolo Verrone charged with DUI

Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Crash

SPRINGFIELD, VA. — Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Braddock Road near the ramp to Fairfax County Parkway on Thursday, August 14.

A 1999 Honda motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Braddock Road, making a lefthand turn to exit onto the Fairfax County Parkway at around 6:30 p.m. As the driver turned, he collided with a 2004 Dodge van that was traveling westbound on Braddock Road. The motorcyclist, Edy Jimenez-Balderrama, 20, of Manassas was flown to Inova Fairfax Hospital where he later died. The driver of the van was not injured.

Southern Maryland Police Beat: State Police report DUI arrests; drug charge for Ryan Miedzinski

Maryland State Police report that on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 9:46 pm, TFC S. Ditoto initiated a traffic stop on a blue truck at Route 5 and Lawrence Avenue for a minor traffic violation. Upon making contact with the driver, Ryan Christopher Miedzinski, 21, of Avenue, TFC Ditoto observed CDS in plain view. TFC Ditoto conducted a probable cause search, resulting in the recovery of more CDS and paraphernalia. Miedzinski was arrested and charged with CDS: Possess – Not Marijuana and CDS: Possess Paraphernalia. He was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center and held pending a bond review with the District Court Commissioner.

Fredericksburg Police Beat: Security Camera Revealed Bozo Ripped Toilet Loose, Flooded Laundromat

FREDERICKSBURG POLICE BEAT INCIDENTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2014

Security Camera Revealed Bozo Ripped Toilet Loose, Flooded Laundromat

Hillcrest Coin Laundry, 2012 Lafayette Blvd, 8/8 2:00 a.m. A customer reported that he arrived at the business around 6:50 a.m. and found the building flooded. A check of the security camera showed a male subject entering the building around 2 a.m. through an unsecured door and moving out of camera range into the bathroom, where it was later discovered that the toilet had been forcibly removed from the floor. The suspect was a white male in his 30s with medium length blond hair and a dark colored ball cap. The investigation is ongoing.

Southern Maryland Police Beat: trooper injured as D.C. man decided to fight

LEONARDTOWN, MD. – On Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 5:07 pm, Tpr A. Oyler initiated a traffic stop on a black passenger vehicle for a minor traffic violation. The driver, Milton R. Richardson, 35, of Washington, DC, refused to provide identification and began reaching to the side of his body with his right hand.

For officer safety, Tpr. Oyler asked Richardson to step out of the vehicle and place his hands on the car. He refused, and a brief struggle ensued.

Police Beat: Queen Anne’s Sheriff’s Deputies nab fugitive Teddy Lee

CHESTERTOWN, MD. — Queen Anne’s County Sheriff reports that on August 11 @ 0146 Hours: Thanks to family members and community members in Dominion, suspect Teddy Lee is now in custody. He is charged with 1st degree assault, two count 2nd degree assault and MDOP plus a second warrant for Violation of Probation