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Caron Nazario, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop during which he says the officers drew their guns and pointed them at him as he was dressed in uniform.
Caron Nazario, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop during which he says the officers drew their guns and pointed them at him as he was dressed in uniform. (Windsor Police via AP)

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Army Officer's Lawyer Seeks Funds For Suit Against VA Town Police

A law firm representing U.S. Army officer Caron Nazario, who can be seen in a video as he was pulled over and threatened by two police officers in Windsor, Virginia, has created a GoFundMe page to pay for the lieutenant's legal fees.

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Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Use Paused In Virginia

As the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday due to blood clot concerns, Gov. Ralph Northam said Virginia will temporarily pause use.

Slain Capitol Police Officer Lies In Honor In Capitol Rotunda

Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans, who was killed in an attack outside the Capitol earlier this month, became the sixth private citizen to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

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First-Ever Facility Dog Joins Herndon Police Department

Herndon Police Department welcomed K9 Bragg, a new four-legged officer, to the force on Tuesday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Bragg is HPD's first certified facility dog.

VA Plans Vaccines For Children, Students Before Summer: Northam

Gov. Ralph Northam spoke to reporters about the state's vaccination efforts during a visit to the vaccine clinic at Metz Middle School in Manassas on Tuesday morning. During his visit, Northam discussed the pause in usage of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, efforts to vaccinate children, and the possibility of mandatory vaccinations for college students.

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