Virginia Felon Sentenced For Threatening To Murder, Rape, Torture State, Federal Officials
A two-time convicted felon will spend years in prison after making dozens of threats to murder, rape, torture, and otherwise harm state and federal elected officials, including several members of Congress and a former President.
Newport News resident Steve Cochran, 43, was sentenced to 41 months in prison after repeatedly making threats toward federal officials and their loved ones, according to federal prosecutors.
Officials said that the threats were "often highly graphic, expressed in unconditional language, and intended to influence the recipient to change his or her political views.” …
Woodbridge Man Arrested Months After Brutal Assault, Abduction: Police
A Woodbridge man was taken into police custody nearly a year after he assaulted a 22-year-old woman, police said.In the evening of Dec. 13, 2021, Jefry Banegas Rodriguez, 22, became violent during an argument with his acquaintance near Dale Boulevard and Birchdale Avenue, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Banegas Rodriguez was driving with the victim and prevented her from leaving his car, before he pulled her hair and hit her, authorities reported.
When the victim was able to get out of the car, Banegas Rodriguez forced her to get back in, officials said.
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