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Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Missing college student found dead in retention pond after crash, Virginia cops say
A college student was found dead in a retention pond three days after he was reported missing following a car crash, police said. Authorities confirmed the identity of a body found June 10 in a retention pond to be 19-year-old Kyle Coleman, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a June 11 news release. Detectives on June 9 linked Coleman — a rising sophomore at Morehouse College in Georgia, according to a Facebook post by the school — to a June 6 car crash after he was reported missing the next day, police said. Officers responded to the crash at about 11:15 p.m. in Tysons after receiving an emergency activation call from an iPhone, police said. A blue Toyota Yaris that was headed west crossed into eastbound lanes, then went off the road and hit a tree, according to police, who said they found the crashed vehicle empty. Witnesses told officers they saw a person leave the vehicle after the crash, but occupants of the car or evidence of foul play was not found during an initial search of the area, police said. Coleman's body was found days later 'submerged in a nearby retention pond surrounded by thick brush,' according to police. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of Coleman's death, police said. Tysons is about a 15-mile drive west from Washington, D.C. Community mourns 'college kid full of promise' LeLe Jones, who said Coleman was her son's best friend and came over on the weekends for pancakes, remembered him as 'a college kid full of promise' in a June 11 Facebook post. 'He is the kid who opened his Bible app before bedtime no matter where he was because that's who his mama and daddy raised,' Jones said. Coleman was involved in several campus organizations while majoring in business administration with a finance concentration, school officials said in a June 11 statement on Facebook. 'Our entire Morehouse family grieves this unimaginable loss. Kyle was known for his warmth, humility, and peaceful spirit,' officials said. 'May we honor Kyle's life by holding tightly to community, ambition, and peace.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
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
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fairfax County police launch Summer Crime Initiative with increased patrols
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. () — As the weather continues to warm up across the DMV, police in Fairfax County are ensuring that communities stay safe throughout the summer. On Wednesday, the Fairfax County Police Department announced that it will kick off its 2025 Summer Crime Initiative. From June until August, police will address seasonal crime trends through a series of strategies. While partnering with the department's Crime Analysis Unit (CAU), officers will focus on a unique area designed to improve community safety and address crime concerns each month. Fairfax County Public Schools defends new cell phone policy as some question whether it complies with law Police said that during June, the first three waves of the Summer Crime Initiative will focus on enhancing the quality of life for people who call Fairfax County home. During this time, neighbors can expect to see an increase in police officers and visibility around establishments, where a high number of criminal instances take place. There will also be an increase in foot patrols in entertainment areas, and a strong presence at bars, restaurants, vape shops and other venues. Fairfax County officers will partner with local businesses, owners and property managers on sustainable strategies that support vibrant nightlife and activities. The department will announce the focus area for July in the coming weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested after trying to abduct child waiting for school bus, Fairfax County police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. () — A man was arrested and charged after he tried abducting a child waiting for the school bus on Tuesday morning, police in Fairfax County said. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the charges stem from an incident that happened just after 8:45 a.m. in the 3400 block of Hemlock Drive in Annandale. There, FCPD learned a child was waiting for the school bus near Wadsworth Court and Little River Turnpike when a man drove up in a black Subaru and tried to persuade the child to get in his car. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts ready to debut masterpieces from Frida Kahlo The child ran to a trusted adult near the bus stop, who took a photo of the man's car before it left the area. The child was able to get on their bus safely and reported what happened to a school official, who then notified FCPD. Patrol officers and detectives identified 45-year-old Hugo Perez Soliz as the suspect. He was arrested and charged with attempted abduction and held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Police: Man arrested after multiple reports of women being groped near Fair Lakes
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A man has been charged in Fairfax County after women reported being groped near Fair Lakes on Wednesday, police said. 33-year-old Gigssa Bekele Bengessa was charged in a series of sex-related crimes after eluding police for several hours. On May 28, around 5:05 p.m., officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Lakes for a sex offense case. Two victims reported that a man approached and touched them inappropriately. Trump administration targets DMV 'sanctuary cities,' threatens federal action While searching for the suspect, another report came in just before 5:20 p.m. regarding a man masturbating in a vehicle at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center. The suspect fled before police arrived. However, surveillance footage and vehicle information were obtained through Flock technology. Around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the 12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center for a sex offense. The victim reported that a man approached her in the parking lot and assaulted her, police said. Nearly 45 minutes later, officers found Bekele Bengessa at his residence, where he assaulted an officer, FCPD noted. He was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Bekele Bengessa was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of sexual battery, indecent exposure, obstruction of justice and two counts of assault on law enforcement officers. He is being held on no bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
