Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates
A Northern Virginia man who was found guilty of killing two teens at a Springfield home in 2021 has received the maximum sentence, much to the chagrin of some in the community.
Zachary Burkard, now 20, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitted to shooting South County High School classmates Ersheen Elaiaiser, 17, and Calvin Van Pelt, 16, in April 2021, according to multiple reports.
He received 10 years each for voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of the teens. When he is released, Burkard will face an additional three years of post-release supervision.
Burkard, who was 18 …
Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report
Northern Virginia is home to 14 taco joints that are sure to bring flavor, heat, and zest to your palate, according to Funinfairfaxva.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 4 is National Taco Day and there is no better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the most delicious taco eateries in the Commonwealth.
Here is a list of some of the best local taco spots:
Taco Bamba: Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield
Señor Ramon Tacqueria: Chantilly, Great Falls, Leesburg, Reston, Sterling
Taco Zocalo: Reston
Fish Taco: Tysons
Cerrito’s Pupuseria: Chantilly
Picante Mexican Restaraunt: Chantilly
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Virginia Man Charged With Assaulting US Capitol Police Officer With Metal Barricade On Jan. 6
A pair of suspects from Virginia and Maryland became the 869th and 870th insurrectionists to be arrested and charged for their roles in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol last year.
Springfield, Virginia resident Joseph Brody, 23, and Halethorpe, Maryland resident Paul Ewald Lovley, 23, were among five to be arrested by investigators, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Others charged:
Thomas Carey, 21, of Pittsburg;
Gabriel Chase, 22, of Gainesville, Florida;
Jon Lizak, 21, of Cold Spring Harbor, New York.
Brody faces the harshest punishment for allegedly assault…
