Two Charged in July 4 Stabbing

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Two men have been charged for their involvement in an alleged gang-related stabbing that occurred on July 4 in Sterling.

Jose E. Salmeron-Zelayandai, 20, and Carlos Hernandez-Trochez, 20, both of Sterling, were charged with malicious wounding and gang participation.

Loudoun Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Whitcomb Square shortly before 11 p.m. for a report of a possible fight in progress. Upon their arrival deputies located a 22-year-old victim who was suffering from lacerations consistent with a stab wound.

Whitcomb Square

According to witnesses, the victim was outside with a small group of friends when they were approached by the two suspects. One of the suspects asked the victim if he was involved with a gang. At this time he was grabbed from behind by the second suspect. He was then assaulted by both suspects. As the victim’s friends attempted to intervene and stop the assault, the two suspects fled the scene on foot.

A description of the suspects was obtained from witnesses and a lookout was posted. Two suspects matching their descriptions were located by deputies responding to the scene.

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Salmeron-Zelayandai and Hernandez-Trochez remain held without bond and have had federal detainers placed against them.

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They "have had federal detainers placed against them"? Is that another way of saying that they are illegals? It's long past time to do something about the 20 million (or more) illegals in this country---and I'm not talking about amnesty either! No amnesty ever but especially not now when we are in a deep recession; and make E-Verify the law of the land. Enough is enough!

Posted by two4three2 (anonymous) on July 7, 2009 at 11:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Lets tax them! Loundon county should tax all non legal citizens! Even if they are only here on vacation or work. TAX them into proverty like the rest of the LC Property owners. Good day.

Posted by Funnyguyva (anonymous) on July 8, 2009 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

In case anyone is interested, Webb and Warner just voted against E-verify.
THATS change you can believe in...

Posted by laurac68 (anonymous) on July 9, 2009 at 1:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

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