12-year-old in critical condition after shooting

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A 12-year-old boy remains in critical but stable condition after a shooting inside a Spotsylvania County home on June 9th, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Street for a reported shooting.

They found the juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

The child was transported to a local hospital by Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel.

Investigators say the shooting occurred inside the residence while several juveniles were handling a firearm.

The weapon discharged, striking the 12-year-old victim.

Authorities reported that no adults were present in the home at the time of the incident.

The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate and is working with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office to determine whether any charges will be filed.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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WPD warns families of serious safety concern

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The Winchester Police Department (WPD) wants to make our community aware of a game often played by high school seniors across the country called “Senior Assassin.”

In this game, participants try to “eliminate” each other using water guns or toy guns, some of which can look very similar to real firearms.

While teenagers may consider the game harmless fun, it can create serious safety concerns for both those playing and the public, especially if someone mistakes a toy for a real weapon.

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A man is facing several charges in Winchester

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Police say 22-year-old Isaiah Delfino Castillo allegedly threatened several people during an argument Friday evening outside the restaurant on Berryville Avenue.

Investigators say witnesses reported Castillo pulled a handgun from his waistband and chambered a round while continuing the dispute.

Surveillance video from the restaurant reportedly confirmed the incident.

Castillo later turned himself in.

He is charged with brandishing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon without authorization, and disorderly conduct.

He was denied bond in court and is being held at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center.

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 29.

FCSO charges man with DUI

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Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office reports on an intoxicated driver that has been taken into custody in the night hours of Thursday December 11th.

Authorities were dispatched to Crest Hill Road for a traffic hazard involving a potentially intoxicated individual.

With initial information it was stated that a male subject was in the driver seat of a Toyota Tundra truck slumped over in the seat and facing the opposite direction of traffic flow.

As authorities arrived at the scene, the responding deputy observed the vehicle running and in a front yard of a local residence.

The individual was identified as Shawn Hamrick after the deputy made contact and observed that he was impaired.

Hamrick was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Refusal of Blood or Breath test and upon a search of his vehicle led to the discovery of a firearm, ammunition and suspected narcotics he was also charged with Possession and Transporting a firearm by Convicted Felon.

He is currently being held at the Fauquier County Adult Detention Center.

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Leesburg Police charges juvenile in connection to shooting

Leesburg Police department reports that they have charged a juvenile from Pennsylvania in connection to a shooting investigation.

This incident occurred on October 1st when a firearm was discharged in the 700 block of E. Market Street.

The juvenile subject has been charged with two counts of brandishing a firearm, assault, carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a firearm by a juvenile.

These charges stem from this incident resulting in the arrest of D’Angelo E. Bland which is still being investigated.

Additionally authorities charged a third individual in connection to this incident.

Elijah Crosby was charged with one count of possessing a concealed firearm.

The investigation into this incident is still ongoing.

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Gunshot shakes South Kent Street

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The Winchester community was shaken late Tuesday night after a dangerous incident involving a firearm on South Kent Street.

At approximately 10:34 p.m. on November 18th, Winchester Police rushed to the 700 block of South Kent Street following reports of a gunshot.

Authorities believe a firearm was recklessly handled in the area, leading to the dangerous discharge of the weapon

Officials confirm that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Detectives are now working to identify the individual responsible and determine the circumstances that led to this reckless act in a residential neighborhood.

Winchester Police are urgently asking for the public’s help.

If you live in the area, authorities encourage you to review any home security or doorbell footage from around
10:34 p.m. that night.

If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact Detective McCoy at (540) 662-4131.

You can also submit tips anonymously through the P3 Tips system.

Police ask residents to remain vigilant as the investigation continues.

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WCSO charges man with attempted murder in road rage incident

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (MD) reports the charging a Tennessee man with attempted murder in connection with a road rage incident.

On September 10th authorities were dispatched to AC&T Fuel Center at Hopewell Road in Hagerstown to a report of shots fired.

This incident began as a road rage confrontation between a pickup truck and tractor-trailer starting on Interstate 70. The incident continued to Interstate 81 prior to exiting the highway.

The driver of the tractor trailer fired shots at the pickup truck with three bullets striking the truck and there were no injuries reported.

The tractor-trailer driver Willie Laurence Wooten Jr was identified and taken into custody.

Authorities discovered a firearm on the floorboard of the tractor-trailer.

Wooten is being held at Washington County Detention Center.

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WPD makes an arrest of an Indiana man brandishing a firearm.

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The Winchester Police Department report by email the response to a report of a suspect brandishing a firearm at the Royal Farms store on Berryville Avenue on July 30th.

Dispatch informed officers that the clerk saw the suspect leaving in a white sedan.

Officers spotted the vehicle on Pleasant Valley Road and conducted a traffic stop and the driver was detained.

The follow up investigation confirmed that the driver identified as Gregory Martin of Indiana was responsible for brandishing a weapon.

It was learned that Martin entered Royal Farms and became angry that he couldn’t buy alcohol after midnight.

Matin attempted to conceal a beer and once he was stopped by an employee he pulled a weapon.

While searching the vehicle Martin was in officers found a small bag of what is believed to be methamphetamine.

Matin was arrested and charged with brandishing a firearm, concealing store merchandise, possession of narcotics, and public intoxication.

The weapon used in the incident was a BB gun.

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Family cookout ends in arrest

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On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 7:55 PM, Berkeley County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a verbal domestic disturbance near Williamsport Pike and Bedington Road.

The incident stemmed from a family cookout where Richard Larsen was highly intoxicated.

A family member took his car keys and a firearm, leading to a confrontation.

After the event ended, several family members received threatening texts from Larsen, stating he was coming to kill them.

Deputies were informed he was heading to his brother’s residence.

Larsen then arrived at a home on Singleton Way and allegedly fired shots into the residence before fleeing.

Responding Deputies, along with WV State Troopers, located Larsen’s vehicle near Hedgesville Road and took him into custody.

Seven people were inside the home at the time of the shooting.

Larsen was charged with attempted murder and several other charges.

He is being held at Eastern Regional Jail on a $140,000 cash-only bond.

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WPD files charges in New Year’s Eve incident

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The Winchester Police Department has filed charges against a juvenile involved in a shots-fired incident on New Year’s Eve.

Officers responded just before midnight to a location on West Jubal Early Drive.

Investigators determined it was an isolated incident and quickly located the juvenile, who is not a city resident.

The individual faces several charges, including brandishing a firearm, robbery, and reckless handling of a firearm.

Fortunately, there were no injuries or property damage.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winchester Police Department at 540-662-4131. You can also remain anonymous by using the link www.p3tips.com/980.

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