Andrea Swalec
Digital Editor and Breaking News Writer at WRC-TV (Washington, DC)
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1 week ago |
nbcwashington.com | Andrea Swalec
VDOTI-95 was shut down in both directions in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as of midday Monday after power lines fell on the highway, authorities said. All northbound and southbound lanes were closed at exit 130 in Fredericksburg, the Virginia Department of Transportation said at 12:15 p.m.VDOT advised drivers to expect an extended closure and avoid the area. A photo from the agency shows the lines draped across traffic lanes.
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1 week ago |
nbcdfw.com | Andrea Swalec
An alligator was spotted roaming around outside a motel in Northern Virginia overnight Monday, alarming police bodycam video shows. Dispatch calls and bodycam video captured the moment Fairfax County officers learned of the gator, estimated to be 6 feet long. "Damn! That is an alligator!" an officer said as he apparently laid eyes on the creature. "There is actually an alligator outside the hotel."The gator was spotted in the 5900 block of Richmond Highway (Route 1), just south of the Beltway.
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1 week ago |
nbcwashington.com | Andrea Swalec
Fairfax County Police Department; Fairfax County Police DepartmentAn alligator was spotted roaming around outside a motel in Northern Virginia overnight Monday, alarming police bodycam video shows. Bodycam video and dispatch calls captured the moment officers learned of the gator. "Damn! That is an alligator!" an officer said as he apparently laid eyes on the creature.
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2 weeks ago |
nbcwashington.com | Andrea Swalec
As tanks were staged in D.C.'s West Potomac Park on Wednesday ahead of the huge military parade Saturday, members of an Army tank crew told News4 why it's meaningful to them to participate. News4 video shows huge military vehicles lined up in the park. Soldiers were busy getting the equipment ready for the celebration on Saturday of the Army's 250th anniversary, which also falls on President Donald Trump's 79th birthday. Tank crew members spoke about what it means to be in D.C. for the parade.
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2 weeks ago |
telemundowashingtondc.com | Andrea Swalec
Un hombre escaló una torre de radio en el campus de American University y se vio envuelto en un enfrentamiento con la policía de Washington DC que se prolongó durante 19 horas la mañana del miércoles. La torre alberga las principales antenas de transmisión de WAMU y WTOP, y la señal de radio de WAMU se vio brevemente afectada, según informó un ejecutivo. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo 44.
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