4 decades after a Maryland woman was killed, deputies make an arrest - Friday, July 14, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 14, 2023 [Web version](   ['We never stop seeking justice for victims': Arrest made in decades-old rape, death of Md. woman]( In August of 1979, 28-year-old Vickie Lynn Belk was found dead of a gunshot wound in a wooded area of Suitland. Though police at the time were unable to solve her murder, deputies said that detectives in years that followed continued to pick up the case. [READ MORE](   [‘Kind soul': Kentucky community mourns teacher, wrestling coach killed during trip to DC]( A school community outside of Louisville, Kentucky, is grieving after a social studies teacher and wrestling coach was shot and killed in D.C. last week. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [FVCbank. Success Has a Bank.]( FVCbank has been serving Virginia and Maryland residents business banking and personal banking services since 2007. Open an account with us today!   [DC sued for $25 million over off-duty officer's deadly shooting]( The family of Lazarus Wilson, who was shot and killed by off-duty D.C. police commander Jason Bagshaw, filed a $25 million lawsuit this week against the city. [READ MORE](   [DC teen climbs mountain to help sister with her own uphill climb through life]( Two days after her birth, 20-year-old Tia Piziali was diagnosed with a disease called phenylketonuria, more commonly known as PKU. Only a few thousand people have the disease, which prevents your body from digesting protein. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto [Cloud Exchange 2023: Agencies need to secure apps and data (not just infrastructure)]( Agencies must meet new requirements to gain visibility into the assets - and cybersecurity risks - on their networks. Given the use of cloud-based services, visibility and compliance also must change, explains Palo Alto Networks' Joe Sangiuliano.   [Why some Virginia students' next report cards may be a better indication of what they know]( In a video shared on YouTube, leaders at James Madison High School in Fairfax County said a student's previous test grade will be changed if their score on the next test is higher, effective in the 2023-24 school year. [READ MORE](   [‘Always advertisements': Md. sees high turnover for superintendents, but is working to grow its own]( Due to high turnover, July is a time for new superintendents in Maryland to settle in and prepare to implement a long-term school reform plan called the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data Can Prevent Fraud and Bridge Constituents to Vital Services]( James Ross of the VA Office of Inspector General explores fraud investigation and data protection strategy at the VA Office of Inspector General. Greg Schlichter of TransUnion provides an industry perspective. | Watch now!   [How Arlington Co. drivers respond to pedestrians could be changing]( With a “yes” vote this weekend, not coming to a complete stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk in Arlington County could land you a hefty fine. [READ MORE](   [Olney Theatre outdoor summer series salutes decades of movie classics]( Olney Theatre Center is screening weekly outdoor movies at the Root Family Stage on Sundays at 8:30 p.m. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Transportation [New, innovative Ride On bus trip planning app gives riders more control over their travel experience]( The Montgomery County Department of Transportation launched a new Ride On bus trip planning app in partnership with global bus trip planning app company, Moovit. This innovative app gives riders the ability to plan their next trip with more specific information about bus timing, locations, routes and crowd monitoring.   [WTOP's Beer of the Week: Bierstadt Lager The Slow Pour Pils]( WTOP's Brennan Haselton is joined by Neighborhood Restaurant Group Beer Director and Food and Wine Sommelier of the Year Greg Engert to talk about Bierstadt Lager The Slow Pour Pils for the latest edition of WTOP's Beer of the Week. [READ MORE](   [Some in Va. are now being asked to conserve water amid dry weather]( Some Virginians are now being asked to conserve water, as dry conditions continue impacting parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why the Mediterranean Diet may be right for you]( Stock up on the fruits, vegetables and whole grains because the Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle that can help improve your overall health. Here's a guide on what it is and how to follow it.   [Takoma Park pastor found guilty of raping church member]( Erick Odir Vidal-Fuentes, 39, of Hyattsville, was found guilty on charges of second-degree rape and fourth-degree sex offense Thursday in Montgomery County Circuit Court. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Verizon Frontline [Download the Expert Edition - Ready for anything: Learn how federal law enforcement agencies embrace new tech, 5G]( No federal law enforcement organization works alone. Take a peek behind the scenes at NCIS, the U.S. Park Police and the U.S. Secret Service and hear from people inside these organizations about what's driving technology modernization efforts. 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